Cathy’s guidebook
Sightseeing
The world famous Blarney Castle located 4km from the apartment, where people come to kiss the Blarney Stone - which is said to give those who do the 'gift of the gab' - or the gift of talking/chat, and a big tourist attraction in Blarney village! If you have never visited the Castle, I would highly recommend you do! Definitely a must visit!!
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Blarney Castle
The world famous Blarney Castle located 4km from the apartment, where people come to kiss the Blarney Stone - which is said to give those who do the 'gift of the gab' - or the gift of talking/chat, and a big tourist attraction in Blarney village! If you have never visited the Castle, I would highly recommend you do! Definitely a must visit!!
The Shandon Bells are a part of Corks history and Shandon is a beautiful old part of Cork. You can visit and ring the bells!
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Iziko nezikhumbuzo zaseChurch St Anne's Shandon
Church StreetThe Shandon Bells are a part of Corks history and Shandon is a beautiful old part of Cork. You can visit and ring the bells!
Butter Museum
O'Connell SquareCrawford Art Gallery
1 Emmett PlNano Nagle Place
Douglas StreetSpike Island
Lovely scenic walks and great coffee at the Castle! A 15 min drive from apartment, with parking near start of walkway and near Castle entrance.
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CIT Blackrock Castle Observatory
Castle RoadLovely scenic walks and great coffee at the Castle! A 15 min drive from apartment, with parking near start of walkway and near Castle entrance.
University College Cork (UCC)
College RoadA part of Corks history, the Womens Jail in Sundays Well is a must if you want to explore Corks past!
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Cork City Gaol
Convent AvenueA part of Corks history, the Womens Jail in Sundays Well is a must if you want to explore Corks past!
My favourite park, and not forgetting the shaky bridge and stunning scenery and river views!
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Fitzgerald Park
My favourite park, and not forgetting the shaky bridge and stunning scenery and river views!
If you are interested in the history of the Titanic, then Cobh town is a must, which was the last port of call of The Titanic. Seaside town with Titanic Museum
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Titanic Experience Cobh
20 Casement SquareIf you are interested in the history of the Titanic, then Cobh town is a must, which was the last port of call of The Titanic. Seaside town with Titanic Museum
Lovely scenic walks along the harbour. A very popular walkway, which leads to Blackrock Castle if you walk about 30 mins
Marina Walk
Marina WalkLovely scenic walks along the harbour. A very popular walkway, which leads to Blackrock Castle if you walk about 30 mins
Food scene
Historical building, the English Market is famous for its produce and a favourite place to buy local and artisan food in Cork! 15/20 min walk from apartment
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English Market
Grand ParadeHistorical building, the English Market is famous for its produce and a favourite place to buy local and artisan food in Cork! 15/20 min walk from apartment
Really nice restaurant. On McCurtain Street near the apartment. Can be a bit pricier than other rèstaurants but the food is excellent! 8-10 min walk from apartment/few mins by taxi
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Greenes Restaurant
48 MacCurtain StreetReally nice restaurant. On McCurtain Street near the apartment. Can be a bit pricier than other rèstaurants but the food is excellent! 8-10 min walk from apartment/few mins by taxi
Favourite Italian Restaurant - would highly recommend! 15 Min walk into town from apartment or v short taxi ride. Would advise pre-booking!
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Ristorante Rossini
33 Princes StFavourite Italian Restaurant - would highly recommend! 15 Min walk into town from apartment or v short taxi ride. Would advise pre-booking!
Favourite chinese restaurant in Cork. 15 Min walk into town. Few mins by taxi
Tung Sing Chinese Restaurant
23A St Patrick's StFavourite chinese restaurant in Cork. 15 Min walk into town. Few mins by taxi
Lovely Gastro Pub 8/10 min walk from the apartment/few mins by taxi
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Gallagher's Gastro Pub
32 MacCurtain StreetLovely Gastro Pub 8/10 min walk from the apartment/few mins by taxi
On McCurtain Street, not far from the apartment, a popular eaterie!
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Son of a Bun
29 MacCurtain StreetOn McCurtain Street, not far from the apartment, a popular eaterie!
Insomnia Coffee Company
My favourite coffee shop, 3-4 min drive from the apartment
Lovely place for brunch, very homely atmosphere 8 min walk from the apartment
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Tara's Tea Rooms
45 MacCurtain StreetLovely place for brunch, very homely atmosphere 8 min walk from the apartment
Neighborhoods
Busy part of Cork City, with many Pubs and Gastro Pubs, The Everyman Theatre, Restaurants and the epi-centre of The Cork Jazz Festival! 8/10 min walk downhill from apartment/few mins by taxi
MacCurtain Street
MacCurtain StreetBusy part of Cork City, with many Pubs and Gastro Pubs, The Everyman Theatre, Restaurants and the epi-centre of The Cork Jazz Festival! 8/10 min walk downhill from apartment/few mins by taxi
Cork City Tourist Information Office
125 Saint Patrick's Street15 min walk from apartment/few mins by taxi
One of the oldest parts of Cork City, which has been modernised in recent years. 15 min walk from apartment/few mins by taxi
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The Roundy
1 Castle StOne of the oldest parts of Cork City, which has been modernised in recent years. 15 min walk from apartment/few mins by taxi
Cork City
Mardyke Walk
Mardyke WalkLovely walks that lead to Fitzgerald Park
Entertainment
Keep an eye on some great shows in the Opera House. Located half a mile from the apartment. A must if you like live music! 10/12 min walk from apartment. Few mins by taxi
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Cork Opera House
Emmett PlaceKeep an eye on some great shows in the Opera House. Located half a mile from the apartment. A must if you like live music! 10/12 min walk from apartment. Few mins by taxi
Firkin Crane
John Redmond StreetLocated less than half a mile from the apartment, keep an eye out for shows cultural and arts
Cork Arts Theatre
Carroll's QuayLocated less than half a mile from the apartment, keep an eye out for shows cultural and arts
Great pub and late opening hours with live music in the back room! 15 min walk from apartment/few mins by taxi.
Next door is popular wine bar, Arthur Maynes, which was once upon a time a Pharmacy and still retains a lot of original features.
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The Crane Lane Theatre
Phoenix StreetGreat pub and late opening hours with live music in the back room! 15 min walk from apartment/few mins by taxi.
Next door is popular wine bar, Arthur Maynes, which was once upon a time a Pharmacy and still retains a lot of original features.
Located on McCurtain Street not far from the apartment. Check in advance for upcoming shows and music events! 8-10 min walk from apartment/few mins by taxi
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The Everyman
15 MacCurtain StreetLocated on McCurtain Street not far from the apartment. Check in advance for upcoming shows and music events! 8-10 min walk from apartment/few mins by taxi
Shopping
3-4 minute drive by car from apartment. Food shops, Dunnes, Aldi, and Clothes/Shoe shops, McDonalds, Coffee Shops
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Blackpool Shopping Centre
3-4 minute drive by car from apartment. Food shops, Dunnes, Aldi, and Clothes/Shoe shops, McDonalds, Coffee Shops
Located in Blarney Village, the world famous Blarney Woollen Mills with Aran knitwear and Irish desiged homeware and jewellery. A few miles from the apartment. Coffee Shops, gardens, restaurants, and Blarney Castle all on these grounds. If travelling from abroad, I would recommend a visit here.
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Blarney Woollen Mills
The SquareLocated in Blarney Village, the world famous Blarney Woollen Mills with Aran knitwear and Irish desiged homeware and jewellery. A few miles from the apartment. Coffee Shops, gardens, restaurants, and Blarney Castle all on these grounds. If travelling from abroad, I would recommend a visit here.
Douglas Court Shopping Centre
Saint Patrick's Street
Saint Patrick's StreetCorks main shopping district. 15 min walk from apartment/few mins by taxi
A 20 min drive from apartment, traffic dependant, but one of Corks biggest shopping centres with cinema, debenhams, starbucks, tesco etc
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Mahon Point Shopping Centre
Mahon Link RoadA 20 min drive from apartment, traffic dependant, but one of Corks biggest shopping centres with cinema, debenhams, starbucks, tesco etc
Across from Opera House, Cork. Lots of Irish designer brands in stock! 10 min walk into town/few mins by taxi
Kilkenny Shop
14 Emmett PlAcross from Opera House, Cork. Lots of Irish designer brands in stock! 10 min walk into town/few mins by taxi
Wilton Shopping Centre
1 Sarsfield RdBrown Thomas Cork
18-21 St Patrick's StDebenhams Cork Patrick Street
12-17 St Patrick's StOpera Lane
Opera LaneFood Scene
Market Lane
5-6 Oliver Plunkett StPerry Street Market Cafe
Perry StreetLovely homebaked foods on offer here
McDonald's
144 Bank PlLiberty Grill
32 Washington StGreat food and brunch menu. Highly recommended!
Travel
Kent Station Cork
Lower Glanmire RoadCork Airport
Kinsale Road