The People's Republic of Cork

Today is St Patrick's Day, the day I and millions of others celebrate being Irish.

But! Being from Cork is even more important than being Irish. Cork, or The People's Republic of Cork, is Ireland's independent capital, with the rebel spirit leading us on.

I took these photos in Cork several years ago for a photo-essay on the "People's Republic of Cork". People from Cork, and further afield, wearing People's Republic of Cork t-shirts, a trend embodying the city's unique spirit.

See the full set of photographs here.



Eoghan, from Cork


Tina, from Cork

Peter, from Cork

Pierre, from France

Luis, from Portugal

Elaine, from Offaly

Barbara, from Cork