Cork

Cork

Discover the magic of County Cork where you can dine out on exquisite cuisine, release your adrenaline along its glorious coastline or soak up the rugged beauty of its awe-inspiring landscapes

The awe-inspiring Beara Peninsula
Midleton Distillery
Kinsale prawns
Sailing in Kinsale Harbour

From left to right: The awe-inspiring Beara Peninsula, Midleton Distillery, Kinsale prawns, Sailing in Kinsale Harbour

Located on the South West Coast of Ireland, Cork is the largest of all Irish counties and to many the most varied. Steeped in over 4,000 years of history, Cork today offers its visitors a rich and distinctive cultural heritage. Cork is a region full of colour and contrasts, which includes some of Ireland’s most attractive and vivid landscapes.

From the bustling, friendly streets of Cork City, to the rugged beauty of West Cork, the tranquillity and enchantment of North Cork and the holiday atmosphere of East Cork, the county is a land of diversity waiting to be discovered and enjoyed.

Come and live the experience, County Cork offers a full range of holiday options for all interests, with numerous places to visit, many sporting and leisure activities to play or watch and a host of festivals and events to savour and remember forever.

What's On

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Free Spirit Music Festival

14 Mar 2012 - 18 Mar 2012

A weekend of fun, music and general frivolity to welcome the Spring and start the season off with a bang! Trad, contemporary,...

St. Patrick's Day Experience

16 Mar 2012 - 17 Mar 2012

The Cobh St. Patrick's Day festivities showcase the talents, spirit and colour of the townspeople. The parade commences at 3.30pm...

Cork St. Patrick's Festival

17 Mar 2012 - 19 Mar 2012

Kick starting with the Cork St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday 17th, with the theme Going for Gold: Cork Games 2012 celebrating...

Beara St. Patrick's Day Parade

17 Mar 2012 - 17 Mar 2012

This annual event incorporates the whole of the Beara Peninsula. With schools, clubs, organisations and businesses participating,...

St. Patrick's Day Parade

17 Mar 2012 - 17 Mar 2012

Residents and visitors are invited to come and celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Blarney, where they will have a wide variety of...

Racing Home for Easter Races

22 Mar 2012 - 22 Mar 2012

Bringing the best of North Cork into the spotlight, Racing Home for Easter Festival is all about family fun as Mallow town comes...

Annual Cork Chess Congress

23 Mar 2012 - 25 Mar 2012

An international chess tournament.

Cork Lifelong Learning Festival

26 Mar 2012 - 01 Apr 2012

The festival's motto is 'Investigate, Participate, Celebrate!' and during the week people of all ages can discover the huge range...

Ballydehob Trad Festival

30 Mar 2012 - 01 Apr 2012

The 6th annual Ballydehob Trad Festival will be held in the village of Ballydehob, Co. Cork and promises to be a feast of...

Racing Home for Easter

07 Apr 2012 - 09 Apr 2012

Bringing the best of North Cork into the spotlight, Racing Home for Easter Festival is all about family fun as Mallow town comes...

Cork Tango Festival

13 Apr 2012 - 15 Apr 2012

The Festival offers you a warm and friendly atmosphere in the company of tango dancers from Ireland and all over the world. A big...

Cork World Book Festival

19 Apr 2012 - 23 Apr 2012

Cork World Book Fest combines readings by world class writers in a variety of settings – Claire Keegan, Alistair MacLeod, John...

Fota House Plant and Garden Fair

22 Apr 2012 - 22 Apr 2012

Attention all gardeners! Fota House Plant & Garden Fair will see a large selection of specialist nurseries from all over Ireland...

Cork Races

23 Apr 2012 - 23 Apr 2012

Evening national hunt meeting.

Monster MAC (Munster Adventure Challenge)

28 Apr 2012 - 28 Apr 2012

The Monster MAC (Munster Adventure Challenge) is a running, biking and short kayak event which was held with great success for the...

Blue Geranium Café at Hosford's Garden Centre

01 May 2012 - 31 May 2012

John Hosford has always been a motivated man. He has put West Cork on the map when it comes to supplying the best of everything a...

Cork International Choral Festival

02 May 2012 - 06 May 2012

Experience the best in vocal music with a jam packed programme ranging from world class gala concerts and a diverse fringe...

Cork International Choral Festival

02 May 2012 - 06 May 2012

Experience the best in vocal music with a jam packed programme ranging from world class gala concerts and a diverse fringe...

The O Suilleabháin Bere Historical Walking Challenge

04 May 2012 - 07 May 2012

The extraordinary flight from their rugged lands of the Beara Peninsula by the chieftain, Donal Cam O’Suilleabhain Bere and his...

Ballydehob Jazz Festival

04 May 2012 - 07 May 2012

Started in 2007, the Ballydehob Jazz Festival has developed a strong commitment to excellence by showcasing the best jazz artists...

Heineken Kinsale Rugby Sevens by the Sea

04 May 2012 - 06 May 2012

7 aside rugby event played across 5 pitches. The main pitch is central to all facilities & there is a main marquee where music and...

Cape Clear Island Walking Talking Weekend

04 May 2012 - 07 May 2012

Cape Clear Island Walking Talking Festival provides a series of walks by local guides covering areas such as ornithology, whale...

Bay Run

06 May 2012 - 06 May 2012

Bay Run is a half marathon set amongst some of Ireland's most spectacular scenery in West Cork. The 21 kilometre route follows the...

Cobh Bell Recitals

06 May 2012 - 30 Sep 2012

The Cobh Bell Recitals are now in their 85th year and take place on Sundays from May to September. The iconic neo-French Gothic...

Commemoration of the Sinking of RMS Lusitania

06 May 2012 - 06 May 2012

The commemoration of the sinking of RMS Lusitania is a fitting memorial to all those who lost their lives in the wartime tragedy....

Baltimore Fiddle Fair

09 May 2012 - 13 May 2012

The Baltimore Fiddle Fair - small festival, big reputation. Baltimore Fiddle Fair is regarded as one of Ireland's best small music...

Kinsale International Car Rally

11 May 2012 - 14 May 2012

The Kinsale International Car Rally begins on May 11 with the arrival of overseas visitors. The main rally event is held on...

Emer Casey Memorial 10k Run/Walk

20 May 2012 - 20 May 2012

The sixth annual Emer Casey Memorial 10k Run / Walk will take place in the historic seaside town of Youghal on Sunday, 20 May 2012...

Corona Fastnet Short Film Festival

24 May 2012 - 27 May 2012

A short film festival with no cinema provides alternatives through distributed cinema - Schull's very own intranet network...

Ocean to City

02 Jun 2012 - 10 Jun 2012

Ocean to City, the People’s Maritime Festival, highlights the magnificent river and harbour amenity available on Cork’s doorstep....

Cork City Marathon

04 Jun 2012 - 04 Jun 2012

The Bord Gáis Energy Cork City Marathon is known as ‘the marathon for everyone’, offering first timers and experienced athletes...

Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers Live at the Marquee

07 Jun 2012 - 07 Jun 2012

This performance is part of the celebrated American Rock 'N Roll band's first tour of Europe in 20 years.

Christy Moore Live at the Marquee

07 Jun 2012 - 07 Jun 2012

Tiered Seating: €35.00 - €45.00 Seats on flat: €40.00 - €45.00 Wheelchair area: €35.00

Imelda May Live at the Marquee

07 Jun 2012 - 07 Jun 2012

€35.00

The Specials Live at the Marquee

07 Jun 2012 - 07 Jun 2012

Wheelchair area: €35.00 Tiered seating: €35.00 - €49.50 Standing: €49.50

Justice Live at the Marquee

07 Jun 2012 - 07 Jun 2012

€35

Jedward Live at the Marquee

07 Jun 2012 - 07 Jun 2012

TIETIERED SEATING - €15.00 - €30.00 SEATS ON FLAT - €25.00 - €30.00 WHEELCHAIR AREA - €15.00

Dara O Briain - Craic Dealer Live at the Marquee

07 Jun 2012 - 07 Jun 2012

€29.50 - €33.50

Cork Summer Show

15 Jun 2012 - 17 Jun 2012

Farming and fun go hand in hand at the Cork Summer Show. It is where the rural community meet and their animals compete, and...

West Cork Food and Drink Fair 2012

16 Jun 2012 - 17 Jun 2012

At the West Cork Food and Drink Fair there will be over 40 fresh food, drink and craft producers on display, all presenting a...

Cork Midsummer Festival

21 Jun 2012 - 01 Jul 2012

Cork Midsummer Festival is one of Ireland's leading international multi-disciplinary arts festivals. It is an annual festival...

O'Driscoll Clan Gathering

21 Jun 2012 - 24 Jun 2012

Baltimore and islands of Cape Clear, Sherkin and Heir have been the seat of the O' Driscoll clan for 1,000 years or more and there...

West Cork Chamber Music Festival

29 Jun 2012 - 07 Jul 2012

The West Cork Chamber Music Festival features a breathtaking line-up of world-class musicians playing an exciting programme of...

West Cork Chamber Music Festival

29 Jun 2012 - 07 Jul 2012

The West Cork Chamber Music Festival features a breathtaking line-up of world-class musicians playing an exciting programme of...

Dunmanway Agricultural Show

01 Jul 2012 - 01 Jul 2012

Dunmanway Show is renowned as one of the highlights on the showing circuit each summer. Walking around the showgrounds is like...

Cork Week

07 Jul 2012 - 13 Jul 2012

Cork Week is a unique sailing challenge, which attracts over 3,000 sailors and 60,000 visitors from Cork and around the country,...

Kinsale Arts Week

07 Jul 2012 - 15 Jul 2012

Expect the extraordinary in one of Ireland’s most beautiful seaside towns: with drama, art, fine food, literature and special...

West Cork Literary Festival

08 Jul 2012 - 14 Jul 2012

The West Cork Literary Festival features some of the finest writers, playwrights, poets and musicians from Ireland and overseas....

St. Barrahane's Church Festival of Music

12 Jul 2012 - 09 Aug 2012

The 32nd Festival of Music takes place in St Barrahane's Church, Castletownshend, Co Cork, takes place each Thursday from 12th...

Cahirmee Horse Fair

12 Jul 2012 - 12 Jul 2012

Cahirmee Horse Fair is one of the oldest fairs in Ireland, and is reputed to date back to the time of Brian Boru. The Duke of...

Cork Pride

29 Jul 2012 - 06 Aug 2012

Cork Pride is committed to focusing on integration and diversity in all aspects of life. The festival is about bringing awareness...

Indiependence Music & Arts Festival

03 Aug 2012 - 05 Aug 2012

Iniependence is an independently run festival which takes place on the August bank holiday weekend each year. With a mantra to...

Millstreet Horse Show

07 Aug 2012 - 12 Aug 2012

Millstreet Horse Show is Ireland's single largest showjumping and equestrian event. Described as ' the shop window for the Irish...

Masters of Tradition

15 Aug 2012 - 19 Aug 2012

The Masters of Tradition Festival throws open its doors to the finest traditional musicians in the land. Masters of Tradition is a...

Cobh People's Regatta

17 Aug 2012 - 19 Aug 2012

One of the oldest regattas in Ireland takes place in Cobh. This was one of the main European Regattas at the end of the last...

National Heritage Week

18 Aug 2012 - 26 Aug 2012

The Heritage Week programme comprises of a whole range of different activities throughout the country.

Baltimore Deep Sea Angling Festival

23 Aug 2012 - 26 Aug 2012

South West Ireland's oldest angling competition is noted for exciting fishing and an atmosphere of friendly rivalry. It is open to...

A Taste of West Cork Food Festival

10 Sep 2012 - 16 Sep 2012

A Taste of West Cork Food Festival in the bustling Cork town of Skibbereen is a unique mix of food markets and demonstrations,...

Cork Small Boats Festival

14 Sep 2012 - 21 Sep 2012

The Cork Small Boats Festival is one of the most prestigious angling competitions in the country. It is a “bring your own boat”...

Beamish Cork Folk Festival

04 Oct 2012 - 07 Oct 2012

The Cork Folk Festival has been taking place annually since 1979 at 45 locations throughout the City of Cork. Throughout the five...

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Enjoy a Family Break at Fota Wildlife Park while staying in Cork.

 

Enjoy a 2 night Family Break at the Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Little Island, Cork. Stay in a Family Room with Dinner on one night...

Live the Adventure Scuba Diving the South Cork Coast of Ireland

 

We offer Two nights B&B, 3 days diving offering two dives each day and including lunch. B&B is on board our ex Royal Nave fleet...

Autumn Walks Break

 


2 Nights Bed & Breakfast with 1 Evening Meal.Relax & unwind in Carrigaline, Wrap up & take a walk along the old Carrigaline to...

Clarion Fota Winter Special

 

The Clarion Hotel Cork have teamed up with Fota Wildlife Park to offer the following special family offer; Enjoy a One Night Stay...

Taste of Cork

 


Come to the home of Irish Whiskey and experience 2 nights B&B in The Midleton Park Hotel, dinner on one evening of your choice...

Jameson Experience

 


Enjoy overnight B&B at the beautiful Fota Island Hotel & Spa and partake in the Jameson Experience Tour in nearby Midleton,...

Sink Or Swim 3 Day Special

 

Get in the water with Oceanaddicts snorkeling in the shallows or diving a bit deeper. Cork Harbour boasts super historical wrecks...

Stay 2 Night in Cork and visit the historical Blarney Castle

 


Enjoy 2 nights B&B plus 1 evening meal for just €99pps.

This package also includes free entry to Blarney Castle which...

Fota Wildlife Park Package

 


Enjoy an overnight stay in Fota Island Hotel & Spa with full Irish breakfast in Fota Restaurant and complimentary tickets to...

 

 

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The world’s smallest St Patrick’s Day parade is held in Dripsey, County Cork. It lasts for only 25 metres and goes from a pub…to a pub!

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Enjoy a Family Break at Fota Wildlife Park while staying in Cork.

Enjoy a Family Break at Fota Wildlife Park while staying in Cork.

Enjoy a 2 night Family Break at the Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Little Island, Cork. Stay in a Family Room with Dinner on one night...