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worldwide. From Shandon you are just a stones throw Heading once more for Fitzgeralds park you can visit
from a stunning spot with fantastic views– Patricks Hill Corks Museum of History ‘ enlightening you with
can be accessed by the steep stone steps from the bottom intimate tales of the city’s history. A garden designed by
of Mc. Curtain street. Here is a nice spot for a picnic in Chelsea flower show winner Diarmuid Gavin surrounds
sunny weather. a welcoming cafe here where you can relax to the sounds
If it’s a quiet retreat from the urban scene that you are of the lovely Lee river flowing by.
after – follow the river away from town and you will
arrive at a fabulous walk through dappled light along From Fitzgeralds’ Park you can access the scenic walk
by the river. Crossing the white bridge you can then of Sunday’s Well across a pedestrian bridge . This is a
take a right turn towards the fabulous flowers and pleasant walk which will bring you to Cork City Gaol –
gardens of Fitzgerald’s Park, or cross over the road to another historical landmark that is well worth the visit!
enter the fabled gates of University College Cork. The Returning again to the South of the City, seek out the
Glucksman Gallery is found here; a world class museum stunning architecture of St. Fin Barre’s Cathedral –
of Contemporary art, the building itself is of note for it’s adorned with gazing gargoyles and housing the largest
definitive architectural statement! Organ in Ireland. St. Finbar, Cork’s patron Saint is
The Honan Chapel in UCC is one of Cork’s well kept associated with the mystical glen of Gougán Barra where
secrets – built in a style influenced by the Irish Arts the river Lee rises. A charming church is found here,
and Crafts movement (1894-1925) the church makes also attributed to Finbar and it is said that the Saint
a statement about Irish National Identity. Opened in Defeated a serpant who lived in the lake. The Cathedral
November 1916 in the year of the Easter Rising this is is host to a variety of events, the acoustics here make this
a gem of Hiberno-Romanesque architecture blended a wonderful setting for a concert, if you can catch one!
with Art Nouveau -the floor is set with a remarkable Triskel Christchurch, Cork Opera House and the
astrological figures. Also in UCC, you can view Irelands’ Everyman Theatre offer world-class entertainment
finest collection of Ogham stones, collected by Anglo to satisfy all thespian tastes. To find up to the minute
Irish antiquarians of preceding centuries these are truly information on local theatre, music and arts events –
ancient pillars of Irelands’ mystical hearitage. look out for the Cork “Whazon!” Guide.
The alleys of Cork city house a diverse scene of
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from a stunning spot with fantastic views– Patricks Hill Corks Museum of History ‘ enlightening you with
can be accessed by the steep stone steps from the bottom intimate tales of the city’s history. A garden designed by
of Mc. Curtain street. Here is a nice spot for a picnic in Chelsea flower show winner Diarmuid Gavin surrounds
sunny weather. a welcoming cafe here where you can relax to the sounds
If it’s a quiet retreat from the urban scene that you are of the lovely Lee river flowing by.
after – follow the river away from town and you will
arrive at a fabulous walk through dappled light along From Fitzgeralds’ Park you can access the scenic walk
by the river. Crossing the white bridge you can then of Sunday’s Well across a pedestrian bridge . This is a
take a right turn towards the fabulous flowers and pleasant walk which will bring you to Cork City Gaol –
gardens of Fitzgerald’s Park, or cross over the road to another historical landmark that is well worth the visit!
enter the fabled gates of University College Cork. The Returning again to the South of the City, seek out the
Glucksman Gallery is found here; a world class museum stunning architecture of St. Fin Barre’s Cathedral –
of Contemporary art, the building itself is of note for it’s adorned with gazing gargoyles and housing the largest
definitive architectural statement! Organ in Ireland. St. Finbar, Cork’s patron Saint is
The Honan Chapel in UCC is one of Cork’s well kept associated with the mystical glen of Gougán Barra where
secrets – built in a style influenced by the Irish Arts the river Lee rises. A charming church is found here,
and Crafts movement (1894-1925) the church makes also attributed to Finbar and it is said that the Saint
a statement about Irish National Identity. Opened in Defeated a serpant who lived in the lake. The Cathedral
November 1916 in the year of the Easter Rising this is is host to a variety of events, the acoustics here make this
a gem of Hiberno-Romanesque architecture blended a wonderful setting for a concert, if you can catch one!
with Art Nouveau -the floor is set with a remarkable Triskel Christchurch, Cork Opera House and the
astrological figures. Also in UCC, you can view Irelands’ Everyman Theatre offer world-class entertainment
finest collection of Ogham stones, collected by Anglo to satisfy all thespian tastes. To find up to the minute
Irish antiquarians of preceding centuries these are truly information on local theatre, music and arts events –
ancient pillars of Irelands’ mystical hearitage. look out for the Cork “Whazon!” Guide.
The alleys of Cork city house a diverse scene of
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