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from the bottom of McCurtain street. Despite the hike, entertainment to satisfy all thespian tastes. Traditional
the view is worth the effort! music is alive and well in Cork city, so check out one of
the many sessions or catch some traditional singing on
If it’s a quiet retreat from the urban scene that you are Sunday evenings in An Spalpín Fánach. To find up to
after – follow the river away from town and you will the minute information on local theatre, music and arts
arrive at a fabulous walk through dappled light along events – look out for the Cork “Whazon!” Guide.
by the river. Crossing the white bridge will bring you
over the road to enter the fabled gates of University The alleys of Cork city house a diverse scene of
College Cork. The Lewis Glucksman Gallery is found characterful pubs like the Hi-B and The Long Valley
here; a world class museum of Contemporary art, the Bar, alongside sophisticated cocktail bars and clubs
building itself is of note for it’s definitive architectural including the elegant Bodega on Coal Quay and Bowery,
statement! offering 3 diverse floors to suit every mood.
The Honan Chapel in UCC is one of Cork’s well kept Venture just outside the city limits to visit Blackrock
secrets. Built in a style influenced by the Irish Arts and Castle Observatory where you can even send a message
Crafts movement (1894-1925), the church makes a to space! Further afield, you can travel to Blarney to
statement about Irish National Identity. Opened in “Kiss the Blarney Stone” for the ‘gift of the gab’ or take
November 1916 in the year of the Easter Rising this is a a train to Cobh and step back in time with The Titanic
gem of Hiberno-Romanesque architecture Experience. The kids will love Fota Wildlife Park on Fota
blended with Art Nouveau, the floor is set with remark- Island, which is just a train ride away! Here you will
able astrological figures. Also in UCC, you can view come face to face with animals and birds from around
Irelands’ finest collection of Ogham stones, collected by the world in a pedestrian safari-style experience. Set in
Anglo Irish antiquarians of preceding centuries - these the grounds of a palatial mansion, the extensive
are truly ancient pillars of Irelands’ mystical heritage. gardens that surround Fota Island boast some of
Irelands’ oldest trees.
Head then to Fitzgerald’s Park, an oasis in the city,
where you will find The Cork Museum of History to
enlighten you with intimate tales of the city. A garden
designed by Chelsea Flower Show winner
Diarmuid Gavin surrounds a welcoming cafe here where
you can relax to the sounds of the lovely Lee River
flowing by.
From Fitzgeralds’ Park you can access the scenic walk of
Sunday’s Well across a pedestrian bridge . This is a
pleasant walk which will bring you to Cork City
Gaol – another historical landmark that is well worth
the visit!
Returning again to the South of the City, seek out the
stunning architecture of St. Fin Barre’s Cathedral,
adorned with gazing gargoyles and housing the largest
Organ in Ireland. The Cathedral is host to a variety of
events, with stunning acoustics making this a wonderful
setting for a concert.
Shandon Tower, Cork City St. Finbar, Cork’s Patron Saint, is associated with the
mystical glen of Gougán Barra where the River Lee rises.
A charming church is found here, also attributed to
Finbar and it is said that the Saint defeated a serpent
who lived in the lake.
Cork is a vibrant city full of youth, creativity and Blackrock Castle on the banks of the river. Cork city © Pajda83
heritage with entertainment on every corner to delight
young and old. Cork Opera House, Triskel Christchurch
and the Everyman Theatre offer world-class
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the view is worth the effort! music is alive and well in Cork city, so check out one of
the many sessions or catch some traditional singing on
If it’s a quiet retreat from the urban scene that you are Sunday evenings in An Spalpín Fánach. To find up to
after – follow the river away from town and you will the minute information on local theatre, music and arts
arrive at a fabulous walk through dappled light along events – look out for the Cork “Whazon!” Guide.
by the river. Crossing the white bridge will bring you
over the road to enter the fabled gates of University The alleys of Cork city house a diverse scene of
College Cork. The Lewis Glucksman Gallery is found characterful pubs like the Hi-B and The Long Valley
here; a world class museum of Contemporary art, the Bar, alongside sophisticated cocktail bars and clubs
building itself is of note for it’s definitive architectural including the elegant Bodega on Coal Quay and Bowery,
statement! offering 3 diverse floors to suit every mood.
The Honan Chapel in UCC is one of Cork’s well kept Venture just outside the city limits to visit Blackrock
secrets. Built in a style influenced by the Irish Arts and Castle Observatory where you can even send a message
Crafts movement (1894-1925), the church makes a to space! Further afield, you can travel to Blarney to
statement about Irish National Identity. Opened in “Kiss the Blarney Stone” for the ‘gift of the gab’ or take
November 1916 in the year of the Easter Rising this is a a train to Cobh and step back in time with The Titanic
gem of Hiberno-Romanesque architecture Experience. The kids will love Fota Wildlife Park on Fota
blended with Art Nouveau, the floor is set with remark- Island, which is just a train ride away! Here you will
able astrological figures. Also in UCC, you can view come face to face with animals and birds from around
Irelands’ finest collection of Ogham stones, collected by the world in a pedestrian safari-style experience. Set in
Anglo Irish antiquarians of preceding centuries - these the grounds of a palatial mansion, the extensive
are truly ancient pillars of Irelands’ mystical heritage. gardens that surround Fota Island boast some of
Irelands’ oldest trees.
Head then to Fitzgerald’s Park, an oasis in the city,
where you will find The Cork Museum of History to
enlighten you with intimate tales of the city. A garden
designed by Chelsea Flower Show winner
Diarmuid Gavin surrounds a welcoming cafe here where
you can relax to the sounds of the lovely Lee River
flowing by.
From Fitzgeralds’ Park you can access the scenic walk of
Sunday’s Well across a pedestrian bridge . This is a
pleasant walk which will bring you to Cork City
Gaol – another historical landmark that is well worth
the visit!
Returning again to the South of the City, seek out the
stunning architecture of St. Fin Barre’s Cathedral,
adorned with gazing gargoyles and housing the largest
Organ in Ireland. The Cathedral is host to a variety of
events, with stunning acoustics making this a wonderful
setting for a concert.
Shandon Tower, Cork City St. Finbar, Cork’s Patron Saint, is associated with the
mystical glen of Gougán Barra where the River Lee rises.
A charming church is found here, also attributed to
Finbar and it is said that the Saint defeated a serpent
who lived in the lake.
Cork is a vibrant city full of youth, creativity and Blackrock Castle on the banks of the river. Cork city © Pajda83
heritage with entertainment on every corner to delight
young and old. Cork Opera House, Triskel Christchurch
and the Everyman Theatre offer world-class
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