Guidebook for Ballyhooly Road
Shopping
This is Cork's main shopping street. It actually built on top of a river which explains its shape. Patrick's St. also has many, many side streets where you will find even more shops and restaurants.
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St Patrick's St
Saint Patrick's StreetThis is Cork's main shopping street. It actually built on top of a river which explains its shape. Patrick's St. also has many, many side streets where you will find even more shops and restaurants.
A pedestrianised street running parallel to Patrick Street but full of shops and restaurants.
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Oliver Plunkett St
Oliver Plunkett StreetA pedestrianised street running parallel to Patrick Street but full of shops and restaurants.
If you're looking for a shopping spree, look no further than Mahon Point. It's Cork's largest shopping centre and has everything including a cinema if you want to catch up on the latest flicks.
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If you're looking for a shopping spree, look no further than Mahon Point. It's Cork's largest shopping centre and has everything including a cinema if you want to catch up on the latest flicks.
Everything Else
Cork Airport is very small but I love traveling through it as most days it literally only takes you 20 min max to get through security. We never give 2 hours before hand for this airport.
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Cork Airport
Kinsale RoadCork Airport is very small but I love traveling through it as most days it literally only takes you 20 min max to get through security. We never give 2 hours before hand for this airport.
If you're not driving, this place is perfect for getting around Cork or indeed Ireland as buses depart here for everywhere.
Parnell Place
Parnell PlaceIf you're not driving, this place is perfect for getting around Cork or indeed Ireland as buses depart here for everywhere.
This is the train station which is less than 10 minutes walk away. Not the best place to visit for sightseeing but for traveling it's good ;)
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Kent Station Cork
Lower Glanmire RoadThis is the train station which is less than 10 minutes walk away. Not the best place to visit for sightseeing but for traveling it's good ;)
Nice day out if you like whiskey (who doesn't?) . Buses leave from Patrick's Quay and tickets can be bought from the Tourist Office on Bridge Street. www.jamesonwhiskey.com/ie
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Jameson Distillery Midleton
Distillery WalkNice day out if you like whiskey (who doesn't?) . Buses leave from Patrick's Quay and tickets can be bought from the Tourist Office on Bridge Street. www.jamesonwhiskey.com/ie
The Glucksman
A great gallery to check out if you're in the area.
This place is very famous for it's beautiful food stalls and history. The Queen came to visit here a few years ago.
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Isitolo seEngland
Grand ParadeThis place is very famous for it's beautiful food stalls and history. The Queen came to visit here a few years ago.
Sightseeing
Cork City Gaol is a nice place to visit and has a very eery feel to it. It's supposedly haunted as well.. oooh
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Cork City Gaol
Convent AvenueCork City Gaol is a nice place to visit and has a very eery feel to it. It's supposedly haunted as well.. oooh
A lovely quirky fishing town and a must see! It also has an ancient fort called Charles Fort over looking the sea so it's a nice day out providing the weather is nice.
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Kinsale
A lovely quirky fishing town and a must see! It also has an ancient fort called Charles Fort over looking the sea so it's a nice day out providing the weather is nice.
If you have a particular fondness for being man handled by an elderly gentleman as you lean over a castle wall trying to kiss a rock to achieve the gift of the gab, this is the place for you.
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Blarney
If you have a particular fondness for being man handled by an elderly gentleman as you lean over a castle wall trying to kiss a rock to achieve the gift of the gab, this is the place for you.
Absolutely beautiful area for going for a long walk along the coast and soaking in some beautiful views.
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Ballycotton
Absolutely beautiful area for going for a long walk along the coast and soaking in some beautiful views.
Beautiful large park which is great for evening strolls. Why not rent one of the bikes which are dotted all around Cork and cycle out.
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Fitzgerald Park
Beautiful large park which is great for evening strolls. Why not rent one of the bikes which are dotted all around Cork and cycle out.
It's well worth your time checking out the famous UCC ground where you can go for a lovely stroll.
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University College Cork (UCC)
College RoadIt's well worth your time checking out the famous UCC ground where you can go for a lovely stroll.
Cobh is a small town right on the sea which is famous for being the last stop the Titanic had before it left for New York. It's not as nice as Kinsale but it's got a museum and nice places to eat.
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Cobh
Cobh is a small town right on the sea which is famous for being the last stop the Titanic had before it left for New York. It's not as nice as Kinsale but it's got a museum and nice places to eat.
If you're feeling energetic, you can climb up Shandon Bells where you can see a panoramic view of Cork. Entry is around €5.
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Iziko nezikhumbuzo zeShandon Bells & Tower St Anne's Church
Church StreetIf you're feeling energetic, you can climb up Shandon Bells where you can see a panoramic view of Cork. Entry is around €5.
A beautiful little town that is well worth the visit. It's full of shops, pubs and restaurants. A lot of people tour Dingle as part of the Ring of Kerry.
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Dingle
A beautiful little town that is well worth the visit. It's full of shops, pubs and restaurants. A lot of people tour Dingle as part of the Ring of Kerry.
Words can't describe how beautiful this place is. One of the world's most beautiful spots. Tours leave daily from the Tourist Office on Bridge Street.
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Cliffs of Moher
Words can't describe how beautiful this place is. One of the world's most beautiful spots. Tours leave daily from the Tourist Office on Bridge Street.
If you want to see a spectacular lighthouse on a lonely rock in the middle of the ocean, you have to take Fastnet a visit.
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Fastnet Rock
If you want to see a spectacular lighthouse on a lonely rock in the middle of the ocean, you have to take Fastnet a visit.
Arts & Culture
If you want to see a musical or a show this is the place to go. Check out www.corkoperahouse.ie for the latest news on who's on.
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Cork Opera House
Emmett PlaceIf you want to see a musical or a show this is the place to go. Check out www.corkoperahouse.ie for the latest news on who's on.
Well worth checking this little Gem out. It's right beside the Opera House and is free and has a nice café inside as well.
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Crawford Art Gallery
1 Emmett PlWell worth checking this little Gem out. It's right beside the Opera House and is free and has a nice café inside as well.
We haven't been here actually but we hear it's not bad although I would probably put everything else in front of this and if you had time and nothing else to do then go.
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Butter Museum
O'Connell SquareWe haven't been here actually but we hear it's not bad although I would probably put everything else in front of this and if you had time and nothing else to do then go.
We've seen many plays in this famous theatre and highly recommend it.
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The Everyman
15 MacCurtain StreetWe've seen many plays in this famous theatre and highly recommend it.
If you're bored of sightseeing and want to catch up on the latest flicks, then the Gate Cinema is where you need to go. It's around 20 minutes walk from the house.
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THE GATE CINEMAS CORK
North Main StreetIf you're bored of sightseeing and want to catch up on the latest flicks, then the Gate Cinema is where you need to go. It's around 20 minutes walk from the house.
Food Scene
Greenes has a beautiful waterfall right outside it and serves mostly fresh seafood so if that's your thing you'll love it here.
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Greenes Restaurant
48 MacCurtain StreetGreenes has a beautiful waterfall right outside it and serves mostly fresh seafood so if that's your thing you'll love it here.
Really good, beautiful Asian food which is very reasonably priced and the portions are huge! It can get very busy in here though as they do 6 before 6 which is their daily special for €6!
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Ramen
21 Anglesea StReally good, beautiful Asian food which is very reasonably priced and the portions are huge! It can get very busy in here though as they do 6 before 6 which is their daily special for €6!
They serve some of the best hot chocolate in Cork. If you're a fan of chocolate but prefer your chocolate dark and less sweet, try out their 'Chocolateer' which is our favourite.
O'Conaill Chocolate Shop
16B French Church StThey serve some of the best hot chocolate in Cork. If you're a fan of chocolate but prefer your chocolate dark and less sweet, try out their 'Chocolateer' which is our favourite.
Very varied food and a reasonable price although I hear the portions are a bit small for the price.
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Market Lane
5-6 Oliver Plunkett StVery varied food and a reasonable price although I hear the portions are a bit small for the price.
If you want fantastically beautiful pizzas, this is a place you have to visit.
Novecento MacCurtain Street
39 MacCurtain StreetIf you want fantastically beautiful pizzas, this is a place you have to visit.
If you haven't visited Wagamama yet, then it's a must as it's beautiful asian food chain. The Chicken Katsu Curry is one of our favorites. Yummy!
Wagamama Cork
4-5 S Main StIf you haven't visited Wagamama yet, then it's a must as it's beautiful asian food chain. The Chicken Katsu Curry is one of our favorites. Yummy!
Insomnia @Meadows & Byrne
They have beautiful coffee and their hot chocolate is also to die for!
Cafe Mexicana
Carey's LaneReally good Mexican, need I say more?
If you're looking for a fantastic vegetarian restaurant, then this is the place to go to. Check out www.cafeparadiso.ie
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Paradiso
16 Lancaster QuayIf you're looking for a fantastic vegetarian restaurant, then this is the place to go to. Check out www.cafeparadiso.ie
What better place to have dinner than in a castle! Food here is very good and it's a very cosy restaurant if you go into the right where there is an open fire.
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The Castle Cafe
Castle RoadWhat better place to have dinner than in a castle! Food here is very good and it's a very cosy restaurant if you go into the right where there is an open fire.
If you manage to get to Kinsale and feel like fresh seafood, then look no further than Fishy Fishy. Nicest fish and chips I think I've ever eaten here!
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Fishy Fishy Kinsale
If you manage to get to Kinsale and feel like fresh seafood, then look no further than Fishy Fishy. Nicest fish and chips I think I've ever eaten here!
It's right across the road from us and has a lovely cosy ambience inside. The food is lovely but portions are a bit small so if you're starving it might not be the best place. www.stlukeswinetavern.ie
St Lukes Inn
83 Ballyhooly RdIt's right across the road from us and has a lovely cosy ambience inside. The food is lovely but portions are a bit small so if you're starving it might not be the best place. www.stlukeswinetavern.ie
Drinks & Nightlife
Beautiful little pub if you're into candlelight whilst being surrounded with nostalgia from the past whilst listening to trad music sessions which they have regularly.
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Sin E
8 Coburg StBeautiful little pub if you're into candlelight whilst being surrounded with nostalgia from the past whilst listening to trad music sessions which they have regularly.
Another favorite of ours. Very nice pub although it can get very very busy and packed so you need to arrive early to grab a seat but definitely worth a visit.
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The Mutton Lane Inn
3 Mutton LnAnother favorite of ours. Very nice pub although it can get very very busy and packed so you need to arrive early to grab a seat but definitely worth a visit.
The Oval Bar
25 S Main StLovely little bar which is well worth a visit.
Another favorite pubs of ours. It's a lot more spacious than the Sin é which is next door and they usually have turf fires and bands playing inside.
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The Corner House
7 Coburg StAnother favorite pubs of ours. It's a lot more spacious than the Sin é which is next door and they usually have turf fires and bands playing inside.
Another one of our favorite pubs, very cosy with a nice large beer garden out back.
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The Vicarstown Inn
52 N Main StAnother one of our favorite pubs, very cosy with a nice large beer garden out back.
One of the 2 gays bars in Cork and this is one of them. They usually have a life act on Friday night. People usually arrive after 10.30 and can be very quiet until then.
Chambers Bar
Washington StreetOne of the 2 gays bars in Cork and this is one of them. They usually have a life act on Friday night. People usually arrive after 10.30 and can be very quiet until then.
The second gay bar in Cork is a bit out of the way but has a certain charm to it. Nothing spectacular though.
Loafer's Bar
26-27 Douglas StThe second gay bar in Cork is a bit out of the way but has a certain charm to it. Nothing spectacular though.
They do good food here and tend to cater for all kinds of tastes. It's also a lot cheaper than any of the nearby restaurants.
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The Oliver Plunkett
116 Oliver Plunkett StThey do good food here and tend to cater for all kinds of tastes. It's also a lot cheaper than any of the nearby restaurants.
This is a very young trendy bar. It's very spacious inside and has good food at a good price.
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SoHo Bar & Restaurant
77 Grand ParadeThis is a very young trendy bar. It's very spacious inside and has good food at a good price.
If you're looking for a 'quirky' bar then you've found it. It's the size of a shoebox and you will be thrown out for using your phone. Worth a visit but put the phone away ;)
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The Bowery
108 Oliver Plunkett StIf you're looking for a 'quirky' bar then you've found it. It's the size of a shoebox and you will be thrown out for using your phone. Worth a visit but put the phone away ;)
Essentials
If you want to pick up some beautiful local bread or something quick for dinner try out O'Keeffes which is straight across the road from us. Not the cheapest but it couldn't be closer.
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O'Keeffe's Shop
3 Wellington RdIf you want to pick up some beautiful local bread or something quick for dinner try out O'Keeffes which is straight across the road from us. Not the cheapest but it couldn't be closer.
If you're staying for a longer stay in Cork than the average 1/2 nights it might be worth while to stock up on food for the week here as it's cheaper than the smaller stores.
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Tesco Superstore
If you're staying for a longer stay in Cork than the average 1/2 nights it might be worth while to stock up on food for the week here as it's cheaper than the smaller stores.