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Ideal for family holidays or weekend trysts Cork County is a blend of family fun and modern attractions. Celebrate your holiday in style by booking all-inclusive holidays to Cork from Travel Center. The Venice style city is located on water while the romantic City Centre is established on an island in the middle of the scenic River Lee. Keep up with tradition and ring the 300 year old Shannon Bells located in St Anne’s Church tower. Culture buffs check out the inspiring Gothic spires of St Finbarres. Families can amble around the city offering pedestrianized squares, marvellous architecture, art galleries and fine museums. Shopping is a pleasure. Browse the English Market selling food from across the world while famous department stores, fashion boutiques and antique shops are scattered throughout the city. Get to Blarney Castle amidst lush woodlands and check out the infamous Blarney Stone kiss it and wish for the gift of eloquence. Kinsale is renowned as the ‘Gourmet Capital’ of the country. Traditional Fishing Villages offer a quiet ambiance, Black Water Sailing and fishing opportunities. Book all-inclusive holiday packages to Cork from Travel Center and enjoy cheap flights and affordable family accommodation together with flexible booking options. Learn the art of Gaelic Hurling, relax in lush parks and fall in love amidst continental settings as you enjoy Cork!

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Time Zone

UTC+00:00 hours

Airlines Flying

Aer Lingus, CityJet, Ryanair, Flybe, British Airways

Languages

Irish

Best Time to Travel

June to August

Modes of Transport

Bus, Taxi, Car

Currency Exchange Rate

1.00 GBP = 1.36 EUR
TOP 10 PLACES TO VISIT

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St. Fin Barr’s Cathedral

This Protestant cathedral is built in the French gothic style and features spires, gargoyles and elaborate sculptures. The interior is decked out in marble floored mosaics, a chancel ceiling, a large pulpit and bishops throne. It is named for the 7th century patron saint who founded a monastery.

English Market

This Victorian era like market with vaulted ceilings and columns has multiple vendors selling local produce, meats, cheeses and takeaway food. This English market is truly a gem. You can purchase your lunch here and enjoy it in the nearby Bishop Lucey Park.

Desmond Castle

The colourful history of this castle ranges from the Spanish occupation in 1601 to it being used as a prison for captured American sailors during the American War of Independence. A fire broke out here in 1747 and killed 54 of the prisoners. It was used as a workhouse during the Irish Famine and was opened to the public in the 1990’s.

Donerale Wildlife park

Located north of Donerale town in Cork, this landscaped 160 hectare estate with parklands and mature tree groves and several restored water features is home to a number of deer herds. The former home of the Saint Legar family is found within this park.

Crawford Municipal Art Gallery

This public gallery houses a small yet excellent collection of art covering the 17th century through to the modern day. Some artists who have their work exhibited here include Sir John Lavery, Jack B Yeats and Nathaniel Hone. There is also a special room dedicated exclusively to Irish women artists from 1886 - 1978.

Cork City Gaol

A former prison that is worth visiting to realize what an awful life the prisoners led a century ago. The audio tour takes you around restored cells with models of prisoners and guards. The visit here can be very moving as it shows the harshness of the 19th century penal system. Many inmates who were incarcerated here were convicted of stealing due to poverty. It was closed permanently in the 1950’s.

Cork Opera House

This opera house was given a refurbishment in the 1990’s and has been entertaining the city for over 150 years. Shows ranging from opera, ballet, stand up comedy and puppet shows have been held here. The Half Moon Theatre in the back hosts theatre, dance, art and club nights.

Bantry House and gardens

Owned by the White family since the mid 1700’s, Richard White purchased the house in 1765 and it was used as a hospital for five years during the Irish Civil War in 1922. During the second world war the house and stables were occupied by the Second Cyclist Squadron of the Irish Army and afterwards was open to the public in 1946.

Blarney Castle Estate

Blarney Castle was built nearly 600 years ago by one of Ireland’s greatest chieftains Cormac Mccarthy. It is the home of the famous Blarney Stone that is kissed by many visitors every year as tradition says that those who kiss the stone will attain the gift of eloquence although this is only a part of the attraction here. It has become a world landmark and one of Irelands greatest treasures.

Charles Fort Kinsale

This star shaped fort is located on the edge of the water of the village of Summer Cove. It is built on the site of an earlier stronghold that was known as Ringcurran Castle. Named after Charles II it was designed by surveyor general Sir William Robinson. It was built in around 1670 or 1680.