Cork Travel Guide
Cork |
Cork, situated on the south coast of Ireland, is the country's second city after Dublin and the largest city in the province of Munster. Most of the city centre…
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Church of St Anne Shandon
Church of St Anne Shandon
Built in the 1720s, the Church of St Anne Shandon's pepper-pot steeple is Cork's most striking landmark. Its mix of red sandstone and yellow limestone were the inspiration for Cork's sporting colours.
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Upcoming Events in Cork |
 | The Wedding Journal Show Jan 2010 (annual) Mill Street Cork's annual Wedding Journal Show returns to Mill Street, showcasing everything… more... |
 | Lee Delta Blues Festival Jun 2010 (annual) Corner House The Lee Delta Blues Club presents blues festival at Cork's Corner House pub. Past… more... |
 | Guinness Cork Jazz Festival Oct 2010 (annual) Cork Ireland's largest jazz event, the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival presents a broad and… more... |
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Nightlife |
Cork has a varied and buzzing nightlife with bars, clubs and live music venues to satisfy all preferences. Bodega, 46 Cornmarket Street, with four bars within a large warehouse, is considered by many to be Cork's best watering-hole. Also popular is the classic Irish pub, The Long Valley Bar, 10 Winthrop Street, and The Franciscan Well, 14B North Mall, which sells its own brews. The Newport Bar, 6 Paul Street Plaza, is a trendy bar, restaurant and club. The popular nightclub Redz, 17 Liberty Str…
Sightseeing |
Cork is the biggest city in the southwest of Ireland, but it has to a large extent managed to retain the picturesque character typical of many smaller Irish towns. On account of its many bridges, it has sometimes been called Ireland's Venice. Among Cork's most fascinating attractions are a variety of lively, bustling covered and outdoors markets. A visit to the English Market is highly recommended. There are many architectural gems in Cork, from the stately, classic City Hall to the impressive n…
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