1. INTRODUCTION
Figure 1: Aerial plan showing study area
1.3 Description of Study Area The IUS covers Shandon, an area of significant social, economic, cultural and religious importance. It has a distinct and unique identity which retains much of its historic urban fabric. The boundary of the project was identified as part of the Shandon Town Centre Health Check undertaken in 2022 and includes the Shandon Architectural Conservation Area (ACA), as extended to align with CSO Small Area Boundaries. The boundaries of the study area are Cathedral Walk and Cathedral Way to the north, the north channel of the River Lee to the south, the N20 Blackpool Bypass to the east (extending along Leitrim Street and Devonshire Street to the western end of Coburg Street), and Wolfe Tone Street, Glen Ryan Road, and Upper Cattle Market Street to the west. The area features a dense network of streets, lanes, archways, and steps. It is renowned for its historic landmarks, including the Firkin Crane, the former Butter Market, Skiddy’s Almshouse, and most notably, St. Anne’s Church with its distinctive Italianate tower.
Shandon Architectural Conservation Area Boundary
Cathedral Walk
Cathedral Road
Wolfe Tone St
John Redmond St
N20
Shandon St
Blarney St
Mulgrave St
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