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Blarney Castle   Cork

Blarney Castle, Cork

 30 Reviews  We weren't actually going to visit this castle, as we are 'over' queueing and really didn't think we wanted to do the tourist thing. Sooooo glad we did. We were there at 9am when it opened and were... 

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Charles' Fort   Kinsale

Charles' Fort, Kinsale

 9 Reviews  Even though it was raining I enjoyed my visit to the fort and the walk to it from the centre of Kinsale. It is run by the OPW and it is 3 Euro 70 to enter. The best thing about our visit was the free... 

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St. Colman's Cathedral   Cobh

St. Colman's Cathedral, Cobh

 11 Reviews  It would be impossible to go to Cobh and not notice St. Colman's Cathedral. The huge church overshadows the small town sitting high on a hilltop overlooking the harbor. We left the Heritage Center and... 

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St Finbar's Cathedral   Cork

St Finbar's Cathedral, Cork

 18 Reviews  Summer Opening Times Monday-Saturday 9:30-17:30 Sunday 12:30 - 17:00 Winter Opening Times Monday-Saturday 10:00 - 12:45 14:00 - 17:00 (Closed Bank Holidays) Admission Adult €3.00 Under 18... 

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Old Head of Kinsale   Kinsale

Old Head of Kinsale, Kinsale

 2 Reviews  This is one of my favourite places in County Cork, this windswept rocky promontory reaching out into the ocean. There is a lighthouse at the end of it but you can't get to it - the road ends with a... 

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The Queenstown Story   Cobh

The Queenstown Story, Cobh

 6 Reviews  Cobh's Heritage Centre is next door to the railway station at the water's edge. There is a large open cafe/restaurant and a well done Museum about Cobh's emigrants. For 6 Euros you can see and hear... 

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Shopping / Streets / Areas   Cork

Shopping / Streets / Areas, Cork

 14 Reviews  I forgot all about the English Market until we came upon it wandering around and regrettably we had already had lunch. But I did stop and get a few chocolates from the Chocolate Shop which purchases... 

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Kinsale Harbour   Kinsale

Kinsale Harbour, Kinsale

 6 Reviews  We went sailing with the guys in Sovereign Sailing down at the Trident Hotel Marina. I had never sailed before but they took 4 of us out on a new 34ft sailing yacht. It was Fantastic. They gave us all... 

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The Titanic Memorial   Cobh

The Titanic Memorial, Cobh

 2 Reviews  Well, I arrived in Cobh wanting to see things about the Titanic. On April 11th 1912 the luxury liner weighed anchor for the last time at Cobh to pick up Irish emigrants heading for New York. Many of... 

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St Ann's Church   Cork

St Ann's Church, Cork

 12 Reviews  The name Shandon comes from the Irish, Sean Dun, and means Old Fort. Shandon was one of 28 settlements in and around ancient Cork. Dont forget to take the earthings at the beginning when you climb the... 

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The Scilly Walk   Kinsale

The Scilly Walk, Kinsale

 2 Reviews  This fairytale yellow cottage is about halfway between Summercove and Kinsale and everybody always stops to take photographs. In summer the hollyhocks grow almost to the roof. I often wonder about the... 

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Heritage Centre   Cobh

Heritage Centre, Cobh

 4 Reviews  If your an American of Irish descent visiting Cobh, you are probably here to see where your family departed from Ireland. I am of Irish descent, but my family immigrated from the port in Dublin. My... 

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Cork City Gaol   Cork

Cork City Gaol, Cork

 6 Reviews  I've never been there myself (I know I know - one of these days!!) but I've been told that this is worth checking out - especially if it's a 'soft day' (rainy in case you were wondering) in... 

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James' Fort   Kinsale

James' Fort, Kinsale

 4 Reviews  James Fort was constructed between 1601 and 1603. It is a pentagonal shaped fort with a covered walkway leading to the fort. This fort was the harbours main defence until the construction of Charles... 

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The Lusitania Memorial   Cobh

The Lusitania Memorial, Cobh

 4 Reviews  Maritime disasters play an important role in the history of Cobh. Two of the greatest disasters in history have a Cobh connection. Cobh was the last port for the Titantic before its disasterous maiden... 

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Kinsale   Cork

Kinsale, Cork

 7 Reviews   A lovely day trip to the colorful harbour city of Kinsale is a must do. It is only a 40 minutes bus trip from Cork city (25km). Kinsale is a pleasure for gourmet but not only... a walk around the... 

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St Multose Church   Kinsale

St Multose Church, Kinsale

 2 Reviews  Dating back to 1190, St Multose Church is the oldest building in Kinsale and has been in continuous use all this time. Its appearance has been considerably changed since then, some of the original... 

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Fota Island   Cobh

Fota Island, Cobh

 1 Review  Fota Island is a 780 acre island that is just outside of the island that Cobh is on in Cork Harbour. There is a golf course and golf club where you can get a light lunch. They also have a great... 

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Fitzgeralds Park   Cork

Fitzgeralds Park, Cork

 4 Reviews  About 20 minutes walk west of City centre is Fitzgeralds Park on the banks of the River Lee.This is a pleasent park to relax in and enjoy the beauty.There is also a good play section here for childern... 

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Summercove   Kinsale

Summercove, Kinsale

 1 Review  Leaving Charles Fort via the drawbridge, pause to look at the three plaques in Irish, English and Spanish unveiled in 2001, to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the Battle of Kinsale. This spot... 

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Hugenot Quarter   Cork

Hugenot Quarter, Cork

 6 Reviews  The Huguenot Quarter of Cork is the area around French Church Street and Carey's Lane. The Huguenots were French Protestants who fled from religious prosecution in the 17th and the second half of the... 

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Town centre   Kinsale

Town centre, Kinsale

 2 Reviews  The centre of Kinsale is lovely - its winding narrow lanes are pure bliss for the eyes - I have never seen so many colourful houses anywhere, and all of them matching their neighbours. I wonder if... 

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Cobh....   Cork

Cobh...., Cork

 6 Reviews  Cobh (formerly know as Queenstown) was the last port of call for the Titanic and is home to the 'Queenstown Story' featuring information both on the Titanic & the thousands of Irish people who... 

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Harbour Tour by Boat   Kinsale

Harbour Tour by Boat, Kinsale

 3 Reviews  A great way to see the harbour, also the town and Charles Fort from a different angle. Nice traditional music, interesting commentry, coffee and bar service available. The trip lasts for 55 minutes... 

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Blackrock Castle   Cork

Blackrock Castle, Cork

 3 Reviews  No mediaeval town could do without a fortified castle and Cork was no different. Cork's Blackrock Castle is located where the River Lee flows into Lough Mahon. Built for defensive purposes, to protect... 

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Barryscourt Castle

by himalia11

Barryscourt Castle is located on the road from Cork City to Youghal next to Carrigtwohill and like most Irish castles is a tower house. It’s from 15th century and was the home of the Barry family. On the ground floor of the castle, there’s a little exhibition which shows the history of the Barrys and the castle. You can only visit the castle with a guided tour, and this tour has been great. It was very interesting and you got lots of background information. Even though the castle looks small at the first sight, there’s more to see than you would think. Apart from the big halls, there are several little rooms in the corners and you can climb up one of the corner towers up to the bedroom.Admission: adults 2 Euro, children/students 1 Euro. Free if you have the Heritage Card (costs 20 Euro).

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Dunboy Castle

by himalia11

Dunboy Castle (or O’Sullivan Beara Castle) is situated on the Beara Peninsula in the near of Castletownbere. It was built around the 13th century and was destroyed in 1602 during the Battle of Dunboy. So there are only ruins left, and you can see only some few walls. But it’s a romantic place with the trees and at the sea, it has been great to sit there and relax!The castle ruins as well as the ruined Puxleys House nearby are on private property. You have to pass a gate and soon you’ll see Puxleys House. If you continue that way, you’ll reach the castle ruins.

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Puxleys House

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Puxleys House is situated on the Beara Peninsula in the near of Castletownbere. It was built 1739 and has gone through extensive alteration in the 19th century by the Puxley family. Unfortunately it was burnt down in 1921 by the Republican army, but if you stand in front of it, you can still see that it must have been a beautiful mansion. It’s an impressive sight!Puxleys House as well as the castle ruins nearby are on private property. You have to pass a gate (that you are pleased to close as there are cows) and soon you’ll see the mansion. If you continue that way, you’ll reach the castle ruins.

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Beara Peninsula & Healy Pass

by himalia11

The Beara Peninsula is found in the south west of Ireland and is one of several peninsulas there. The Ring of Beara, with the rugged coastline and small roads has been more interesting for us than the more famous Ring of Kerry. The most interesting part of the Beara Peninsula is on the road from Castletownbere via Allihies to Eyeries. The streets are quite small and don’t wonder if there’s a traffic jam because of cows! Except the beautiful coast with quite places, I mostly liked Puxleys House (see my other tip), an impressive ruined mansion, and the Healy Pass. This pass was fascinating as the landscape on both sides is so different. If you are at the highest point of the pass and look to the south, you see a rather bleak, hilly landscape. In the north, however, you see the part of the Beara Peninsula that already belongs to County Kerry which looks more varied, with bushes, meadows, a...

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Cork City

by Marpessa

Cork City is a colourful place. Most of the town can be seen on foot, but there is a tour if you'd like to see it that way (linked with the Ring of Kerry tour). See website below for more details.It has great nightlife (bars and clubs) and plenty of attractions to keep you busy during the day, such as: Crawford Art Gallery, Butter Museum, Cork Cathedral, Firkin Crane Centre, Triskel Arts Centre, the Cork Public Museum, Cork City Gaol, the Cork Vision Centre, Blackrock Castle Heritage Park and the Ballincollig Gunpowder Mills.

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Butter!!

by Jennyjump79

The Cork Butter Museum wasn't open during lunch time, but it looks interesting, doesn't it? Even if you don't get to the museum, be sure to try the butter in Cork, preferably with brown bread. It's definitely delicious enough to warrant its own museum.

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Learn about Theobald Wolfe Tone

by Jennyjump79

Behind Bantry House is a small museum detailing the life and exploits of Theobald Wolfe Tone (1763-1798). Wolfe Tone, with the aid of the French, sought to force the English out of Ireland. The uprising failed, but its history is fascinating, particularly if you don't know a lot about Irish history.

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A Main Street in Cobh

by Jennyjump79

Cobh is a pretty seaside town and its main street traces right along the water. A nice row of shops and restaurants with great harbor views. We had brown bread and Bantry mussels in a small cafe near the end of the commercial section.

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Cobh Harbor

by Jennyjump79

Cruises still leave out of Cobh, but they aren't for the superstitious. Back in 1912, when Cobh was called Queenstown, it was the last port of call of the Titanic. Cobh is also the final resting place for victims of the Lusitania, another ill-fated ocean liner.

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Cathedral in Cobh

by Jennyjump79

We thought we were sneaking into a wedding service in the cathedral, but had to creep out guiltily when we realized that it was a funeral. Under the circumstances, we didn't feel comfortable taking any more pictures of the outside, but we did get a few before we had tried to go inside. Also left without seeing the memorials to the Lusitania victims, but the views from the cathedral down to the harbor were definitely worth the steep uphill walk.

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Fitzgerald's Vienna Woods Hotel  Cork

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Blue Haven Hotel  Kinsale

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Ashlee Lodge  Blarney

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  2. Kinsale Things to Do
  3. Cobh Things to Do
  4. Blarney Things to Do
  5. Blarney Castle Things to Do
  6. Bantry Things to Do
  7. Youghal Things to Do
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Q:  We will be in Ireland for 3.5 days the first of June with our 16 year old twin grandchildren, 1 boy and 1 girl. We will fly into... 

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A: There’s lots to do in the Cork area whether you decide to hire a car or not. A visit to Fota Island Wildlife Park should be a good day out for all ages ... 

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