| Cork City is the 2nd city in the republic with a | | | | attended by thousands each year the city has a |
| population of just under 120,000. Set on an Island in | | | | young and modern feel! Live music and a host of |
| the river Lee Cork or in Irish "Corcaigh" means marsh | | | | pubs, clubs and trendy wine bars means the city is |
| or wetland. | | | | buzzing at night. There is nightlife to suit people of all |
| Easily accessible for the tourist, Cork boasts a new | | | | ages whether you want a quiet drink or feel like |
| and improved airport which offers greater flexibility | | | | partying until dawn! |
| and choice to its commuters and tourists. Excellent | | | | Cork is renowned for its culinary flair and offers a |
| public transport by road, rail and ferry allows for easy | | | | wide selection of restaurants to meet all tastes and |
| navigation into and out of the city for the modern | | | | budgets. The English market is a great place to roam |
| traveler. The Cork City tour bus operates daily from | | | | and with 42 different traders it is truly a multi-cultural |
| March and gives you a snapshot of what the city has | | | | experience not to be missed! |
| to offer. | | | | Once you've unleashed the best of the city you'll be |
| The impressive ornate French Gothic spires of Saint | | | | hungry for more! Discover the surrounding |
| Finbarre's Cathedral is a beautiful building and a must | | | | countryside to visit the breathtaking views of the |
| see. Saint Anne's Church built in the 18th Century | | | | rolling green hills and mesmerizing coastline. Small |
| offers panoramic views of the city and it is from | | | | heritage towns of Kinsale and Skibbereen in the west |
| here where you can ring the famous Shandon bells. | | | | are renowned for their excellent leisure facilities |
| Cork is renowned for its vibrant cultural scene and | | | | including yachting, deep sea fishing and golf courses. |
| cutting edge theatres. Crawford Art Gallery offers | | | | To the east of the city the harbour town of Cobh |
| over 2000 works ranging from 18th century Irish and | | | | provides a facility for visitors to research local history |
| European paintings to modern day emerging local | | | | and search for their ancestors. |
| artists. Cork hosts a wide variety of world class | | | | The town of Blarney to the north is famous for its |
| festivals each year ranging from Jazz to folk, literary | | | | Castle and millions of visitors have visited to kiss the |
| and film. The purpose built opera house host national | | | | Blarney Stone which as legend has it will give you the |
| and international performances ranging throughout | | | | "gift of the gab". |
| the year ranging from ballet to comedy, drama and a | | | | The people of Cork are known for their welcoming |
| wide variety of concerts. | | | | nature so dont pass up the opportunity to venture |
| Known the world over for their friendliness and | | | | into the spirit of the South. The best time to visit |
| warmth the "Corkonians" create an electric | | | | Cork is in the summer months between May and |
| atmosphere in the city that makes you feel truly | | | | September when it is possible to truly appreciate all |
| welcome. With active colleges and universities | | | | the delights that we have to offer. |