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The City of Cork
“As we sported and played, ‘neath the green leafy shade
on the banks of my own lovely Lee”
Cork City centre is built in the embrace of two Ireland’s Classical sculpture, don’t miss Crawford Art
arms of the River Lee linked by a series of bridges, Gallery in Emmet Place. Set in a fabulous Georgian
earning her the nickname ‘The Venice of the North’. The building, you can view many Irish artists of earlier
Lee splits into North and South Channels west of the city centuries including the heroic works of corkman James
that rejoin at Cork docklands to flow into the sea. Barry and woman painter Evie Hone. Enjoy some of the
The town itself is built upon a marsh – hence the name fabulous pastries at the Crawford’s Cafe!
“Corcaigh”- the lazily flowing waters of Corks river Lee Ringing the Bells of Shandon is a must for Cork visitors
lend a sultry and relaxed atmosphere. From the narrow – climb up the winding staircase and take a birds eye
streets on the North Side of the river to the elevated view of the city in one of her oldest churches. The
views of her southern Hills, Cork is a city of contrasts clocks here are known in Cork as “The Four Liars” as
and magic. each of them tells a different time! But let time go for
St. Patrick’s Street or ‘Panna’ as it is known locally, is a while and explore the winding streets of Shandon
the main thoroughfare of the city with offshoots of home to Irish Poet Trevor Joyce and a host of artists
shopping-friendly, pedestrianised streets on either who run “The Guesthouse” just around the corner from
side. Wander down Oliver Plunkett Street, discover Shandon Church. Look out for a chance to enjoy some
the exciting and enticing English Market, then head contemporary dance at the circular Firkin Crane, one of
down Opera Lane towards the chic Hugenot Quarter for Ireland’s leading dance venues.
quirky shops, craft centres and an abundance of cafes Cork’s Butter museum also in Shandon brings you back
and restaurants. Compact Cork is a pedestrian’s dream in time to the days when cattle would throng these
allowing you to visit the many museums and galleries narrow streets. Cork was once a major exporter of butter
with ease. For fine art and an impressive collection of
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“As we sported and played, ‘neath the green leafy shade
on the banks of my own lovely Lee”
Cork City centre is built in the embrace of two Ireland’s Classical sculpture, don’t miss Crawford Art
arms of the River Lee linked by a series of bridges, Gallery in Emmet Place. Set in a fabulous Georgian
earning her the nickname ‘The Venice of the North’. The building, you can view many Irish artists of earlier
Lee splits into North and South Channels west of the city centuries including the heroic works of corkman James
that rejoin at Cork docklands to flow into the sea. Barry and woman painter Evie Hone. Enjoy some of the
The town itself is built upon a marsh – hence the name fabulous pastries at the Crawford’s Cafe!
“Corcaigh”- the lazily flowing waters of Corks river Lee Ringing the Bells of Shandon is a must for Cork visitors
lend a sultry and relaxed atmosphere. From the narrow – climb up the winding staircase and take a birds eye
streets on the North Side of the river to the elevated view of the city in one of her oldest churches. The
views of her southern Hills, Cork is a city of contrasts clocks here are known in Cork as “The Four Liars” as
and magic. each of them tells a different time! But let time go for
St. Patrick’s Street or ‘Panna’ as it is known locally, is a while and explore the winding streets of Shandon
the main thoroughfare of the city with offshoots of home to Irish Poet Trevor Joyce and a host of artists
shopping-friendly, pedestrianised streets on either who run “The Guesthouse” just around the corner from
side. Wander down Oliver Plunkett Street, discover Shandon Church. Look out for a chance to enjoy some
the exciting and enticing English Market, then head contemporary dance at the circular Firkin Crane, one of
down Opera Lane towards the chic Hugenot Quarter for Ireland’s leading dance venues.
quirky shops, craft centres and an abundance of cafes Cork’s Butter museum also in Shandon brings you back
and restaurants. Compact Cork is a pedestrian’s dream in time to the days when cattle would throng these
allowing you to visit the many museums and galleries narrow streets. Cork was once a major exporter of butter
with ease. For fine art and an impressive collection of
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