BLARNEY CASTLE & BLARNEY STONE

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The most famous parts of the estate are the castle and gardens, which are both enormous and beautiful. The Blarney Castle itself is large and has many different walls. To kiss the Blarney stone, you have to hold onto a railing and lean back over the tall distance between the top of the wall and the ground. It is said to give the gift of eloquent speech to all who embrace it with their lips.

HOLY TRINITY CHURCH

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Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Parish sits on River Lee and very close to where the shopping streets are located in Cork City Centre. The architecture is interesting and worthy of a detour when sightseeing in Cork. The church is located at 7 Father Mathew Quay.

PUB HOPPING IN CORK

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This is a popular tradition of visiting many pubs within Cork and the rest of Ireland. Some of the most notable are South County Bar, The Poor Relation Pub, Mutton Lane Inn, Dan Lowery’s Tavern, The Rob Roy, and The Corner House.

ST. ANNE’S CHURCH SHANDON

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St. Anne’s Church Shandon is located in the Shandon District of Cork. Finished in 1726, it has a great view of the River Lee and has many visitors still to this day. The bells in the church ring for special events, and have done so for hundreds of years.

BALLYCOTTON CLIFF WALK

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The Ballycotton Cliff Walk is a cliff track from Ballycotton village to the Ballyandreen Beach. On this, you see a meadow on one side and the ocean on the other. It is over five miles, so prepare yourself before you attempt this walk.

GLENVIEW GARDENS & HOBBIT HOUSE

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These gardens and a replica of a hobbit home from Lord of the Rings attract thousands of visitors every year. It is open from 10 am to 5 pm every day, except for Tuesdays when it is closed. It is a magical place—not just for kids but for adults as well.

RESTAURANTS SERVING TRADITIONAL FOOD IN CORK

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ELECTRIC CORK

The Electric Cork restaurant is one of the best eating places in Cork. Going there is an experience. For those eager to try fish and chips, be sure to visit their fish bar for the traditional fish and chips as well as other seafood dishes. The location is open from 10 am till late, every day.

LIBERTY GRILL

This restaurant, which is open from 8 am to 10 pm on Fridays and Saturdays, closed on Sundays, and open from 8 am to 9 pm every other day, is a center for some New England inspired dishes. This bistro style setting has porridge, salads, wine, and seafood, among many other dishes.

MARKET LANE

This restaurant serves many Irish foods, such as seafood pasta, lamb plates, trouts, and steaks. It is open from 1 pm to 9:30 pm on Sundays, 12 pm to 10 pm on Thursdays, 12 pm to 10:30 pm on Fridays and Saturdays, and every other day it is open from 12 pm to 9:30 pm.

CORK LOCAL FOODS

Salmon on Soda Bread: Irish smoked salmon on a traditional brown soda bread. It is very simple yet contains the spirit of delicious Irish seafood.

Tripe and Drisheen: Drisheen is a pudding made out of blood, fat, and breadcrumbs. It is boiled and cooked in an intestine. This is a true Irish specialty, and may not be suitable for all.

Bacon and Cabbage: This is a traditional family meal in Ireland, mixing bacon and cabbage up together. It is commonly also used with white parsley sauce.

Airport: Cork Airport is the third largest airport in Ireland, serving 2.3 million passengers in 2017.

Buses: Bus Eireann services the Cork area. A single ticket costs €2.10.

Taxis: Many taxi companies operate inside of Cork, such as Cork Taxi Co-Op, Satellite Taxis, ABC Taxis, and Sun Cab.