The mid-17th century, Glanworth Bridge over the River Funshion, in County Cork, Ireland, overlooked by 13th-century Glanworth Castle.


Built in the mid-17th century, Glanworth Bridge over the River Funshion, is a narrow 13-arch bridge and one of the oldest remaining examples in the region; it is said to be the "narrowest and oldest public bridge in everyday use" in Europe. It is overlooked by 13th-century Glanworth Castle built by the Condon family, Norman settlers who arrived in County Cork, Ireland in the twelfth century.


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Location: Glanworth, County Cork, Ireland
Photo credit: © George Munday / Alamy / Afripics
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