The Firkin Crane

Jack Lynch House


Jack Lynch was born at home in Bob & Jane's Lane, Cork, on August 15, 1917, the fifth child of Dan Lynch and Nora nee O'Donoghue. In 1966, he became the first Corkman to hold the office of Taoiseach (Prime Minister).

On 8th June 2005, the Lynch family home was officially opened as an artists' residence.

The three-bedroom terraced house is managed by the Firkin Crane to provide subsidised, self-catering accommodation for up to five visiting artists.

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NEWS

  • 12 Jul 2010 BLANK CANVAS 2011 - Call for Applications BLANK CANVAS 2011 application forms now available Read full story
  • 01 Sep 2010 Opportunities Check here for some of the upcoming job/work and other professional opportunities which come into the Firkin Crane office. We publish them as seen, so please check the credentials of the individuals and organisations involved.
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EVENTS

  • Culture Night 2010 24 Sep 2010 - Tickets: € Free Once again, the Firkin Crane will open its door on Culture Night - and we open the floor to the dancers and dance lovers of Cork with an interesting programme of events for visitors! View details
  • BLANK CANVAS 2010 Sharing 01 Oct 2010 - Tickets: € suggested donation €5 - an exciting look at work-in-progress, presented by some or all of the currently resident artists. View details
  • Hamlet and The Merchant of Venice Sessions 06 Oct 2010 - 15 Oct 2010 Tickets: € 16/14 students, group rates available Cyclone Repertory Company presents an entertaining and informative synthesis of analysis and performance that has the primary goal of helping students in their understanding of these two Shakespearean plays
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Supported by: Arts Council of Ireland, FAS, Cork City Council Cork City Council FÁS Arts Council of Ireland