The whitewashing of Blackmore Lane

While it's known today as Blackmore Lane, this narrow laneway in South Parish was once called Blackamoor Lane, a derogatory term derived from some of the street's residents.

Sep 06, 2021

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Blackamoor Lane Friary Church, Cork circa 1900. Angelus Healy courtesy of the Irish Capuchin Archives

Carrying on from my previous piece concerning the name change of Hangdog Road to Tramore Road, I thought to focus on another Cork placename that has had its name changed. This name change was more subtle, but the reason for its change is still worthy of …

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James Furey

Folklorist/Oral Historian You will usually catch me with the Cork Folklore Project. I also can be found assisting UCC’s Dept of Folklore and Ethnology. But I am probably best known for standing at the back of free events with three bored children.

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The whitewashing of Blackmore Lane

While it's known today as Blackmore Lane, this narrow laneway in South Parish was once called Blackamoor Lane, a derogatory term derived from some of the street's residents.

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