"Our trip begins in County Cork" Top 5 Page for this destination County Cork by Jennyjump79

County Cork Travel Guide: 1,445 reviews and 3,193 photos

View from the Shandon bell tower - County Cork

We spent three nights based in Cork City....and it wasn't nearly enough! You could spend three days in Cork City just browsing through bookshops! We divided our time between day trips outside the city, aforementioned bookshops, and seeking out good pubs with live music. We also did a few touristy-musts, like climbing up the tower and playing Ode to Joy on the bells of Shandon.

Thanks to Steve, my travel partner, for taking all of these pictures with his digital camera. They're pretty close to (if not nicer than) the ones I took with my old-fashioned rolls of film.

Last visit to County Cork: Aug 2003
Intro Updated Oct 25, 2003
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Reviews (36)

Butter!! Things to Do (25)

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... more travel advice

Street in Cork City Things to Do (25)

One of the many beautiful streets in downtown Cork City! more travel advice

Learn about Theobald Wolfe Tone Things to Do (25)

Behind Bantry House is a small museum detailing the life and exploits of Theobald Wolfe Tone (1763-1798). Wolfe Tone,... more travel advice

Terrace Gardens behind Bantry House Things to Do (25)

This was probably the most scenic view of the bay and the estate...and that is saying a lot. more travel advice

Hotels (1)
Funky Little Place
Nightlife (3)
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Off The Beaten Path (6)
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Favorites (1)
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Comments (7)

Rachael71 Jul 21, 2005 at 4:56 AM Report Abuse

Great tips. We are plannning a trip to Cork and Cobh in September, we just can't decide how long to stay!
ettenaj Dec 10, 2004 at 12:43 PM Report Abuse

Good sound advice given here nicely presented
genispp Apr 14, 2004 at 2:25 PM Report Abuse

Beautiful page. I like your photos
Djinn76 Apr 6, 2004 at 12:22 PM Report Abuse

sound more and more like a good holiday destination... I'd make sure to climb Shandon Tower ;-)
dsantosh Nov 3, 2003 at 7:26 PM Report Abuse

Wonderful presentation..great pictures..
morgane1692 Nov 2, 2003 at 7:30 PM Report Abuse

I found an amazing amount of natural green spaces on my recent trip to Ireland, too! That creaky climb up the tower, it reminds me of the winding hikes up Paris' ND and Brugge's Belfort...you think you're gonna die but ohhh! the views from the top!!
Nelie Oct 26, 2003 at 1:01 AM Report Abuse

Wonderful pictures. I am also skeptical about the swimming sheeps.