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Cork Pocket Guide

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As well as being Ireland's second largest city, Cork is the capital of the 'Rebel County' and is a great choice for a short break or a longer stay. Located on the banks of the River Lee, this city provides visitors with an impressive selection of things to see and do, along with entertaining nightlife and friendly Corkonians.


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  • Cheap Eats Here you'll find information on some of the best places to eat in Cork, whether you're looking for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
  • Don't Miss Kissing the Blarney Stone is just one of the things you have to try while in Cork. Learn more here!
  • Budget Tips Many of Cork's main museums are free of charge. We've got all the details, and more, right here.
  • A Day in Cork... Learn how we spent the perfect day in Ireland's second largest city

Cork City Reviews

  • 60%

    willardsp

    2 Days in Cork is not quite enough

    We stayed in Cork for two days and I wish we had one or two more. It is a convenient base point for Ring of Kerry or Cliffs of Moher day trips. We booked through PaddyWagon and I had the best tour guide I could imagine (no bathrooms on the bus though) Skip Cobh unless you really want to see the cathedral or the Titanic museum (which was a little disappointing). Thomonds has great breakfast and there are a ton of late night pubs around town.

    Insider Tip:Really get into the "Rebel County" vibe. It may have been a fluke, but I definitely noticed the locals were more fiery then the locals up in Dublin.

  • 90%

    brgreene10184737

    Lovely Little City

    Dont go there and expect warmth and sunshine, but do expect a lovely city with great food, pubs, and environment. The best part of my visit to cork was the short bus trip to blarney, which was out of this world gorgeous!!

    Insider Tip:have a coffee at cork coffee roasters, eat lunch at the quay coop (amazing and inepensive veganorganic meals!!), and GO TO BLARNEY. early in the morning before the tour buses get there and there are a thousand old people milling about in the castle, and the line for kissing the stone gets ridiculous.

  • 60%

    pvillebob4658

    Just there for a night

    Be ready to walk or buy a day pass for the city bus system which is worth the price. There are a number of things within walking distance if you are up for some hiking. There are some surprising little gems such as the observatory in the castle and the Shandon Bell Tower. Have a great time.

  • 80%

    Belleruth

    Cork

    Cork is a good city in south Ireland, with lots of live music, especially good trad sessions. Blarney castle is close by, easy to cycle to which makes for a nice day trip, as well as a good base to explore some of the coast.

    Insider Tip:Ride a bicycle to blarney castle and get some gorgeous views down over cork and the surrounding countryside.

  • 80%

    alycerosentreter1640

    Cork

    There's not a lot to do in Cork, most people just use it as a stop over, or to get to Blarney. I had a good time though, nice city to wander around!

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