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Cork 14:03 - Sep 7 with 7024 viewsMonahoop

Heading to Cork city for a long weekend coming. This is a city in Ireland I have not visited, [such a sin, since I have lived in Ireland for 13 years]. I gather there are one or two Corkegians who post regularly on this site or folk who have been there a few times. Any recommendations for things to see, places for good nosh or good music venues?

There aint half been some clever bastards.

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Cork on 14:18 - Sep 7 with 7001 viewsbob566

I believe a leisurely saunter up Patricks Hill is a must.
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Cork on 14:40 - Sep 7 with 6963 viewsBrianMcCarthy

Well, first of all you've to meet me for a pint!

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Cork on 14:41 - Sep 7 with 6963 viewsbatmanhoop

Cork on 14:18 - Sep 7 by bob566

I believe a leisurely saunter up Patricks Hill is a must.


The English Market, Cobh Harbour and kiss the blarney and wish for us to return to the promised land, urrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr's to be sure
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Cork on 14:42 - Sep 7 with 6958 viewsjohncharles

Don't see many corks these days, mostly screw tops now.

( already got me coat on )
[Post edited 7 Sep 2015 14:53]

Strong and stable my arse.

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Cork on 14:48 - Sep 7 with 6943 viewsPablo_Hoopsta

Skibbereen is a nice old town not far from the City. historical walks and such like in the area plus bountiful beautiful countryside https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skibbereen

The Ring of Kerry https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ring_of_Kerry

The Mizen https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mizen_Head

To name but a few places.
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Cork on 14:54 - Sep 7 with 6925 viewsBrianMcCarthy

Cork on 14:48 - Sep 7 by Pablo_Hoopsta

Skibbereen is a nice old town not far from the City. historical walks and such like in the area plus bountiful beautiful countryside https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skibbereen

The Ring of Kerry https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ring_of_Kerry

The Mizen https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mizen_Head

To name but a few places.


He's coming to Cork and you're diverting him to Kerry? That's like diverting people from Loftus Road to Stamford Bridge?

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Cork on 15:03 - Sep 7 with 6894 viewsPablo_Hoopsta

Cork on 14:54 - Sep 7 by BrianMcCarthy

He's coming to Cork and you're diverting him to Kerry? That's like diverting people from Loftus Road to Stamford Bridge?


Well....in my defence, these are all things I see when Im in Cork, I think most of these things really ARE in Cork, its just not be officially confirmed yet

That said, for sure dont take my advice, but these are great places and a very easy ride from Skib'!
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Cork on 15:04 - Sep 7 with 6886 viewsBrianMcCarthy

Mona,

If you only have a weekend do you intend to go driving? If so, day trips to Kinsale and Clonakilty and Inchydoney are a must. The latter can ne combined with a trip to the beautiful seaside villages of Union Hall, Glandore and Leap.

As for the city itself, the English Market is great, eat at the Farmgate which is in the Market and cooks with only the market produce. A few pints in the adjoining Mutton Lane Inn is a must - an ancient dark and dingy pub with a cool crowd that spans the generations and where the music is always class.

Other great pubs are:-

Great music (not live) and atmosphere - The Oval, The Raven, The Vicarstown, Tom Barry's
Great music (live): Sin é
A bit posh but still cool:- Mayne's (a converted chemist that does great wine and tapas
Later at night:- Crane Lane (a converted theatre with three bars, a choice of choons and adjoining Mayne's
Traditional pubs:- Mok's, Canty's, Counihan's, The Hi-B (but no mobiles!)

Food recommendations to follow
Any other queries? Arts, culture?

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Cork on 15:04 - Sep 7 with 6881 viewspaulparker

If you get the chance visit Abbots Ale House , The best pub in Cork

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Cork on 16:07 - Sep 7 with 6806 viewskingshill

Cork on 14:41 - Sep 7 by batmanhoop

The English Market, Cobh Harbour and kiss the blarney and wish for us to return to the promised land, urrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr's to be sure


If you were there longer you could visit Bantry out in West Cork which is a beautiful coastal town.

If you're in the English market try the gourmet sausage place (Flynns?) for a dog roll, superb! They also have a shop in town somewhere.
Also ring the bells at Shandon.

Enjoy yourself, outside of London it's probably my favourite place to be.
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Cork on 16:24 - Sep 7 with 6786 viewsBrisbaneR

Monahoop, if you decide to head west let me know. I'm visiting Drimoleague just north of Skibbereen, leaving Friday night to be in London for the game against Forest.
Perhaps I can catch yourself and Brian McCarthy?
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Cork on 16:39 - Sep 7 with 6756 viewsnedflanders

If you get a chance, take a drive out to Youghal. Gorgeous Sandy beach and a lovely little town.
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Cork on 16:58 - Sep 7 with 6725 viewsrobith

I've only been once as an adult despite my mum being from there but I really loved the pub The Oval. They were playing Holy F**k and I said to the barman how much I loved them and he gave me a discount on me pint
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Cork on 19:30 - Sep 7 with 6636 viewsHollowayRanger

cork jail its a tourist attraction now

Camden fort

blarney castle easy to get a bus from cork if you don't drive

Listen to the band play!
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Cork on 20:59 - Sep 7 with 6589 viewsBrightonhoop

Great town is Cork, best in all Ireland. Stayed some way out in wooden caravans one year, and somehow cycled to Bantry and back. Cork City itself was very chilled, has it's own rhythm and take a day or so to get into, don't fight it, just enjoy it.

Lovely pubs, great people, chilled out vibe, knocks spots off Dublin, even Donegal, another favourite. Ask a local about Skibereen, and listen to the lilting answer of ' the only thing to come out of Skibereen was a fooling bunch of munters.' local folklore apparently.

Great place, you can't go too wrong, have a great time.
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Cork on 22:03 - Sep 7 with 6543 viewsIrishR

Im from North Cork myself and Brian has given you some solid advice.

Unless its a city break you will need a car, Make a trip out to Kinsale, enjoy a pint at the Bulman if its somebit warm and go onto the Old head for beautiful scenery and relaxation. Food in Kinsale is great, try Jim Edwards or the Spaniard maybe.

Beara pennisula for me is as beautiful as the ring of kerry but maybe im a little biased. Make a trip over to Dursey Island on Ireland only Cable car(mind the locals there they are a breed of there own).

Take a trip to Balitmore and onto Sherkin Island.

Go Glamping if thats what you would like.

If you have to stray into Kerry and do the Ring go to Skellig Michael, Irelands most beautiful spot in my opinion and our own Macchu Picchu :P

All depends on what you want really, it can be as relaxing or hectic as you want.
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Cork on 22:59 - Sep 7 with 6495 viewsMrSheen

Kinsale! Less than half an hour in a cab and a beautiful place for eating, drinking or just strolling. Don't let the Cork hoors put you off.

Just bought an old ruin with a view over to the Skelligs. Can't wait to get it ready to stay there.
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Cork on 09:46 - Sep 8 with 6389 viewsMonahoop

Thanks all for the feedback. Not intending to do much driving when there, just hang around the city, [ the wife will probably want to do wifely things like bloody shopping ]. Will be heading to Co. Waterford at the end of the weekend.
My only stop in Cork city itself was in 1985 while on a motorbike tour of Ireland, to find an ATM. All I remember was it was lashing with rain that day and I found an ATM. I wonder if it is still there? Will have to do a special memory trip!!

Thanks Brian for the venues. Will do some research on some of these places when I get a moment before we head off. I'm looking forward to it. Many folk I have spoken too say it is better than Dublin. A less threatening place by the sounds of it.

There aint half been some clever bastards.

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Cork on 12:41 - Sep 8 with 6343 viewsMrSheen

Cork on 09:46 - Sep 8 by Monahoop

Thanks all for the feedback. Not intending to do much driving when there, just hang around the city, [ the wife will probably want to do wifely things like bloody shopping ]. Will be heading to Co. Waterford at the end of the weekend.
My only stop in Cork city itself was in 1985 while on a motorbike tour of Ireland, to find an ATM. All I remember was it was lashing with rain that day and I found an ATM. I wonder if it is still there? Will have to do a special memory trip!!

Thanks Brian for the venues. Will do some research on some of these places when I get a moment before we head off. I'm looking forward to it. Many folk I have spoken too say it is better than Dublin. A less threatening place by the sounds of it.


Co Waterford? Where are you going?
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Cork on 13:03 - Sep 8 with 6327 viewsBrianMcCarthy

Cork on 09:46 - Sep 8 by Monahoop

Thanks all for the feedback. Not intending to do much driving when there, just hang around the city, [ the wife will probably want to do wifely things like bloody shopping ]. Will be heading to Co. Waterford at the end of the weekend.
My only stop in Cork city itself was in 1985 while on a motorbike tour of Ireland, to find an ATM. All I remember was it was lashing with rain that day and I found an ATM. I wonder if it is still there? Will have to do a special memory trip!!

Thanks Brian for the venues. Will do some research on some of these places when I get a moment before we head off. I'm looking forward to it. Many folk I have spoken too say it is better than Dublin. A less threatening place by the sounds of it.


Enjoy!

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Cork on 13:41 - Sep 8 with 6296 viewsA40Bosh

Cork on 20:59 - Sep 7 by Brightonhoop

Great town is Cork, best in all Ireland. Stayed some way out in wooden caravans one year, and somehow cycled to Bantry and back. Cork City itself was very chilled, has it's own rhythm and take a day or so to get into, don't fight it, just enjoy it.

Lovely pubs, great people, chilled out vibe, knocks spots off Dublin, even Donegal, another favourite. Ask a local about Skibereen, and listen to the lilting answer of ' the only thing to come out of Skibereen was a fooling bunch of munters.' local folklore apparently.

Great place, you can't go too wrong, have a great time.



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Cork on 21:22 - Sep 8 with 6214 viewsMonahoop

Cork on 12:41 - Sep 8 by MrSheen

Co Waterford? Where are you going?


A very random place, Ardmore. Supposed to be nice around there. As I say, we picked it at random, so that is where we will head after Cork on Saturday evening.

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Cork on 22:02 - Sep 8 with 6196 viewsA40Bosh

Cork on 21:22 - Sep 8 by Monahoop

A very random place, Ardmore. Supposed to be nice around there. As I say, we picked it at random, so that is where we will head after Cork on Saturday evening.


Nice beach there.

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