CORK TRAVEL GUIDE
30+ Best Things to Do in Cork, Ireland
Cork city sits on the River Lee and is the third largest city in all of Ireland. It is known for its musical culture, art, and delicious Irish cuisine. The population is around 125,000. In Ireland, the Euro is used and the languages spoken are Irish and English. With regards to the weather, July is the hottest month in Cork, it averages 60°F (16°C). On the other end, the coldest is usually January at 41°F (5°C). Winter months have a lot of rainfall, peaking at 150 mm. It is lowest in the summer where it can be just 60 mm.
Places to See in Cork
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.
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.
OTHER PLACES TO SEE IN CORK
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Go to Nano Nagle Place for beautiful gardens.
Collins Barracks, Cork Military Museum.
Ballincollig Regional Park.
The Lough Cork.
Red Abbey Cork.
Where to Shop in Cork
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PATRICKS STREET
St. Patricks Street is the main shopping center in the city of Cork. Twice it has won the award of the best shopping street in Ireland. Some stores you can find here include Pandora, Holland & Barrett, Penneys, and Brown Thomas.
MERCHANTS QUAY SHOPPING CENTRE
This location is open from 9 am to 9 pm on Friday, 2 pm to 6 pm on Sunday and 9 am to 6 pm every other day. Here you can find a retro-inspired shopping area with many stores, such as Debenham’s, Mark and Spencers, and Dunnes Store.
WILTON SHOPPING CENTRE
On Thursdays and Fridays, this location is open from 9 am to 9 pm, and on Sundays, it is open from 12 pm to 6 pm. Every other day it is open from 9 am to 7 pm. This modern shopping center has it all, from clothing stores to video game stores to restaurants.
THE ENGLISH MARKET
Open from 8 am to 6 pm every day except for Sundays when it’s closed, the English Market is an 18th century inspired market. Here you can find organic produce and locally produced foods. Perfect for anyone wanting to taste a bit of the true Ireland while they visit.
Hotels in Cork
Restaurants & Traditional Food in Cork, Ireland
Transportation in Cork
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.
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