Mini 2 Blackrock castle in Cork city, Ireland

[FlyingDutchman90]

Hello everyone,

Wanted to share some footage taken at Blackrock castle, 2km outside the city centre of Cork city, where I live at the moment. The castle is at the banks of the river Lee and was originally constructed in the 16th century to protect the Cork harbour, but is now a museum.

 

[GFields]

Another good video!

 

[Prop Wash]

Beautiful area! Well flown. I like the "midieval" observatory dome.

 

[FlyingDutchman90]

Thank you kindly!

About the observatory dome, I would love to make up a story about how astronomy was already very strong in Cork back in the 16st century. However, obviously this is a later addition to the castle (just like some other parts by the way. Not everything is from the 16st century on this castle). The castle's observatory houses an interactive astronomy centre, exhibiting a "tour of the universe" and a radio telescope that beams messages composed by school groups towards nearby stars.

 

[Mazdaman323lx]

Unusual to see such clear skies in Cork. Was that taken back in May ?

 

[FlyingDutchman90]

Unusual to see such clear skies in Cork. Was that taken back in May ?

I am awfully behind in my editing, so yes this was taken in May, but in 2022

 

[Mazdaman323lx]

Colours are very vivid , love it

 

[FlyingDutchman90]

Colours are very vivid , love it

Thank you very much!