Coat of Arms

During the Norman period, two castles guarded the eastern side of Cork city. Ships sailed between the two castles and left cargoes on the quay (which was along present-day Castle Street).

Cork's Coat of Arms

The Cork Coat of Arms with it's Latin motto translated as 'A safe harbour for ships'.

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Cork's Coat of Arms
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Cork's Coat of Arms

The Cork Coat of Arms with it's Latin motto translated as 'A safe harbour for ships'.

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The coat of arms of Cork shows a ship between two towers. Some people think these towers represent the castles. The Motto of Cork City is: 'Statio Bene Fide Carinis' These Latin words mean a 'safe harbour for ships'. This is the motto on the coat of arms of Cork City.