"This grotto at the bottom of Dublin Hill in Blackpool, was built, like many others
in Cork, to commemorate the Marian Year of 1954. It is fascinating to see how these grottos
have remained unchanged since that era, while the environment around it has changed beyond
recognition. Many of the grottos dotted around Cork city are maintained by local residents
and it is not uncommon to see statues of Mary in the windows of private homes as you
walk through Corks streets."
The Archive Issue 15 2011