The Mary Elmes bridge is a pedestrian and cyclist bridge in Cork city.
It was named in honour of Mary Elisabeth Elmes who saved over 400 Jewish children from the camps during the Holocaust.
The name was chosen by popular vote.
Two of the children whom Mary helped to escape attended the opening in September 2019.
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Type of Building:
Landmark
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1640
Cromwells lands during 17th century in Ireland
15th Aug 1649
1820
Famine Distress in Ireland
4th Jul 1822
1970
Pope John Paul II visits Ireland
29th Sep 1979