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CORK CITY
chathair chorcaíork City centre is built in the embrace
Cof two arms of the River Lee linked by
Classical sculpture, don’t miss Crawford Art Gallery in
Emmet Place. Set in a fabulous Georgian building, you
a series of bridges, earning her the nickname can view many Irish artists of earlier centuries including
‘The Venice of the North’. The Lee splits into the heroic works of Cork locals James Barry and Evie
North and South Channels west of the city Hone. The fabulous pastries at Crawford’s Cafe are the
that rejoin at Cork docklands to flow into the perfect excuse to sit and rest for a while!
sea. From the narrow streets on the North Ringing the Bells of Shandon is a must for
Side of the river, to the elevated views of her visitors – climb up the winding staircase and take a
southern Hills, Cork is a city of contrasts and birds eye view of Cork city in one of her oldest
magic. churches. The clocks here are known as “The Four Liars”
as each face tells a different time! Explore the winding
St. Patrick’s Street or ‘Panna’ as it is known locally, is streets of Shandon, home to Irish Poet Trevor Joyce and
the main thoroughfare of the city with offshoots of a host of multimedia artists who run “The
shopping-friendly, pedestrianised streets on either side. Guesthouse”, a visual artist-led event and gallery space.
Amble along Oliver Plunkett Street, discover the In the heart of the Shandon area is the Firkin Crane,
exciting and enticing English Market, then head down one of Ireland’s leading contemporary dance venues and
Opera Lane towards the chic Hugenot Quarter for quirky Cork’s Butter Museum which brings you back in time
shops, craft centres and an abundance of cafes and to the days when cattle would throng these narrow
restaurants. streets. The Cork Butter Exchange was once the largest
butter market in the world and the museum displays
Compact Cork is a pedestrian’s dream allowing you to the importance of dairy culture in Ireland right up to
visit the many museums and galleries with ease. For fine present day. From Shandon you are just a stones-throw
art and an impressive collection of Ireland’s from Patricks Hill - a stunning spot with fantastic
views– which can be accessed by the steep stone steps
View on the River Lee - Cork City © Lora Sutyagina
37
chathair chorcaíork City centre is built in the embrace
Cof two arms of the River Lee linked by
Classical sculpture, don’t miss Crawford Art Gallery in
Emmet Place. Set in a fabulous Georgian building, you
a series of bridges, earning her the nickname can view many Irish artists of earlier centuries including
‘The Venice of the North’. The Lee splits into the heroic works of Cork locals James Barry and Evie
North and South Channels west of the city Hone. The fabulous pastries at Crawford’s Cafe are the
that rejoin at Cork docklands to flow into the perfect excuse to sit and rest for a while!
sea. From the narrow streets on the North Ringing the Bells of Shandon is a must for
Side of the river, to the elevated views of her visitors – climb up the winding staircase and take a
southern Hills, Cork is a city of contrasts and birds eye view of Cork city in one of her oldest
magic. churches. The clocks here are known as “The Four Liars”
as each face tells a different time! Explore the winding
St. Patrick’s Street or ‘Panna’ as it is known locally, is streets of Shandon, home to Irish Poet Trevor Joyce and
the main thoroughfare of the city with offshoots of a host of multimedia artists who run “The
shopping-friendly, pedestrianised streets on either side. Guesthouse”, a visual artist-led event and gallery space.
Amble along Oliver Plunkett Street, discover the In the heart of the Shandon area is the Firkin Crane,
exciting and enticing English Market, then head down one of Ireland’s leading contemporary dance venues and
Opera Lane towards the chic Hugenot Quarter for quirky Cork’s Butter Museum which brings you back in time
shops, craft centres and an abundance of cafes and to the days when cattle would throng these narrow
restaurants. streets. The Cork Butter Exchange was once the largest
butter market in the world and the museum displays
Compact Cork is a pedestrian’s dream allowing you to the importance of dairy culture in Ireland right up to
visit the many museums and galleries with ease. For fine present day. From Shandon you are just a stones-throw
art and an impressive collection of Ireland’s from Patricks Hill - a stunning spot with fantastic
views– which can be accessed by the steep stone steps
View on the River Lee - Cork City © Lora Sutyagina
37
