Inside the Cork Travel Guide

Top Hotels in Cork

Imperial Hotel

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This historic hotel has been welcoming guests for nearly 200 years. The South Mall is the city's commercial and banking center so if you're on business this …

John Barleycorn Inn Hotel

Rochestown Park Hotel

Radisson SAS Hotel & Spa

Clarion Hotel

Top Restaurants in Cork

Quay Co-op Cafe (The)

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Overlooking the river Lee, the Quay Co-op is something of a Cork institution, it was the first vegetarian restaurant in the city. Patrons are free to enjoy anything from a coffee to lunch or dinner in this friendly self-service …

Bewley's Oriental Cafe

Issac's

Antonio's

Clean Slate (The)

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everything was perfect. The people were so kind and helpful, beaches clean and safe and the food was superb.

4 May 2006 | A Yahoo! User

Introduction

The Irish Republic's second largest city is a surprisingly appealing place - you'll find time passes effortlessly during the day, and by night the pub scene is lively. The town centre is uniquely situated on an island between two channels of the Lee River.

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Not to miss

Beamish & Crawford Brewery This famous brewery is the most ancient porter brewery in Ireland. Beer drinkers will love the well presented tours that end with a few rounds of the famous Beamish brews. The brewery is hard to miss as it is across the road from the Counting House, a building that takes …

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Facts for the Traveller

Population : 123338 Area : 4014km² Longitude / Latitude : -8.49100017548 / 51.8979988098 Currency : Euro (EUR) Weights & Measures system : Metric

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Getting there & Getting around

Getting there Direct scheduled and charter flights link Cork to destinations in Ireland, the UK and continental Europe. Regular ferries link Cork with the UK and France. You can get to most places in Ireland from Cork by bus, and there are regular train services to Dublin, Limerick, Tralee and …

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History

Recent History Cork has survived history's pummelling and now thrums with vitality. The renaissance of the city has been given further impetus by its nomination as European Capital of Culture in 2005. A flurry of activity has been launched to meet the profile of European culture capital, not …

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Weather

Cork is among the drier places in Ireland. Its location on the south coast also makes it one of the brightest, with sunshine hours ranging from an average of two daily in winter to six in summer. Snowfalls are rare. Summary of average yearly weather data for Cork   Low temp (°C) High temp …

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Overview of East Cork

County Cork east of Cork City is notably more tame than West Cork. What the region lacks in rugged splendor, it makes up in sophisticated amenities: Ballymaloe House, run by Darina Allen, Ireland's answer to Julia Child, is famed for its cooking school and gourmet cuisine, while Crosshaven holds …

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Overview

Cork, Kerry, Limerick, and Clare -- the sound of these Southwest Ireland county names has an undeniably evocative Irish lilt. A varied coastline, spectacular scenery (especially around the famous lakes of Killarney), and a mild climate have long attracted visitors to this region. Although the …

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Overview of Cork

Cork City (pop. 240,000, including environs) may be far smaller than Dublin, but to a Corkman there isn't even the remotest possibility for comparison; Cork is simply superior. Any native will tell you that his beloved Cork provides all the conveniences of a city but retains its small-town, …

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