Peregrine Falcon chick born in Cork city — and another hopefully on the way

The 'proud parents' are Makeda and Solomon who live high up on St Fin Barre's Cathedral 
Peregrine Falcon chick born in Cork city — and another hopefully on the way

Peregrine Falcons, Solomon and Makeda, at St Fin Barre's Cathedral 

Mon, 19 May, 2025 - 16:25
Caroline Delaney

A Peregrine Falcon chick has been born at St Fin Barre's Cathedral. 

The new arrival is a "7cm long ball of fluff at the top of a windy tower" and the parents are Makeda and Solomon. 

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