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