Cork City

Cork City

Enjoy the laid-back vibe of one of Europe’s cultural capitals

Smoked Salmon Torte from the foodie capital
The English Market
Cork at night
the Cork Jazz Festival

From left to right: Smoked Salmon Torte from the foodie capital, The English Market, Cork at night, the Cork Jazz Festival

Voted by Lonely Planet as one of the best places to travel to in 2010, Cork, County Cork, is without a doubt one of the hottest city break destinations in Ireland within the  South of Ireland.

Delve into this perfectly sized urban hub, and you’ll be rewarded with an astonishing array of excellent restaurants, chic bars and lively pubs, a strong local flavour and seriously good summertime  festivals. 

Right now, Cork is cool and confident; the city is feeling good about itself and it shows; the streets are looking smart, the shops are looking smooth and the ‘craic’ has never been better. 

What's On

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'Vibes & Scribes' Lee Swim

06 Jul 2013 - 06 Jul 2013

Vibes & Scribes Lee Swim is a mass participation 2k swim in the heart of Cork City dating back to 1914, jointly organised by Cork...

Space Camp - Training Kids to be Astronauts since 2007!

08 Jul 2013 - 12 Jul 2013

The 6th Annual BCO Space Camp is going to have an even bigger intergalactic twist! This year the sessions are longer. Students...

Cork Cycling Festival

20 Jul 2013 - 28 Jul 2013

Cork Cycling Festival is entirely free to the public, welcoming all ages and walks of life with a special focus on family-friendly...

Laya Healthcare Street Performance World Championship

20 Jul 2013 - 21 Jul 2013

Hold onto your socks and get ready for an action packed festival full to the brim with the weird, the wacky and the wonderful!...

Space Camp - Training Kids to be Astronauts since 2007!

22 Jul 2013 - 26 Jul 2013

The 6th Annual BCO Space Camp is going to have an even bigger intergalactic twist! This year the sessions are longer. Students...

Spirit of Mother Jones Festival

30 Jul 2013 - 01 Aug 2013

A festival celebrating the spirit of Mother Jones; the 'most dangerous woman in America'. This 3 day festival will include a range...

Cork Craft Month

09 Aug 2013 - 08 Sep 2013

The Annual Cork Craft Month is the brainchild of Cork Craft and Design, an umbrella group for professional craft makers across the...

National Heritage Week

17 Aug 2013 - 25 Aug 2013

Whether it's castles, crafts, music or stories, National Heritage Week aims to involve you in something unique and memorable....

World Mini Games

22 Aug 2013 - 25 Aug 2013

The World Mini Games is a multi-sport event, focused on reduced format versions of sport (football 5 a-side, 7s rugby, 6s cricket,...

Cork County Culture Night

20 Sep 2013 - 20 Sep 2013

Culture Night is a night of entertainment, discovery and adventure that happens across the island of Ireland. Museums, galleries,...

Cork Culture Night

20 Sep 2013 - 20 Sep 2013

Culture Night is a night of entertainment, discovery and adventure that happens across the island of Ireland. Museums, galleries,...

Cork Folk Festival

10 Oct 2013 - 13 Oct 2013

The Cork Folk Festival is an annual music event that takes place in Ireland's southern capital, Cork. The 34 year old festival is...

Global Open Water Swimming Conference 2013

11 Oct 2013 - 13 Oct 2013

The Annual Global Open Water Swimming Conference will take place for the first time outside the USA. The conference will present...

Guinness Cork Jazz Festival

25 Oct 2013 - 28 Oct 2013

The annual Guinness Cork Jazz Festival is one of Europe's best - offering a range of music of wide appeal. Most of the major stars...

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Warm Welcome to Cork

 

Choose from either complimentary tickets for two to the Cork City Goal or a one of our famous Irish Coffees on arrival. Offer...

Great Value Gathering Stays across Ireland from €89-£71pps

 


Tourism Ireland and Irelandhotels.com extends a warm welcome to you and your group to Ireland for the Gathering Ireland...

Warm Welcome to Cork

 

Choose from either complimentary tickets for two to the Cork City Goal or a one of our famous Irish Coffees on arrival. Offer...

Clodaghs Irish Food Trails

 

Indulge your senses following in celebrity chef Clodagh McKenna's foot-steps as you taste the culinary delights and discoveries of...

2 nights Bed and Breakfast with one Evening Meal

 

Enjoy a short break in the city centre. This offer includes 2 nights bed and full Irish breakfast with one Table D'Hote 4 course...

The Gathering Getaway

 

Celebrate The Gathering in Cork city with two nights' accommodation in a Manor room and full Irish breakfast each morning. Explore...

Go Walking and Rambling in West Cork from €75- £65ppspn

 

This stunningly scenic area is a haven for walkers and ramblers with some of the best coastal routes on our doorstep such as 'The...

3 Day Kinsale Based Dive Experience

 


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

A bit of History in Cork

 

2 nights Bed & Breakfast at the Ashley Hotel located in the heart of Cork City-chosen as one of the best cities in the world to...

7 night Cottage Holidays with Irish Ferries – Book by 18 February and save up to 15% off.

 

Ireland extends a very warm welcome to you and your friends and family in 2013, and together with Irish Ferries, why not book...

English Language Plus Discovery Programme

 

The 2 week Language Plus Discovery Programme is designed for those who want to make the most out of their holiday. Learn and have...

Welcome to the Gathering Ireland 2013 ! Save up to 15% off your 3 night stay at a Radisson Blu Hotel

 

Radisson Blu Hotels & Resorts welcome's you to the Gathering Ireland 2013. Throughout Ireland we’ll be doing what we do best,...

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Choose from either complimentary tickets for two to the Cork City Goal or a one of our famous Irish Coffees on arrival. Offer...

Did you know?

The name Cork comes from the Irish Corcach Mór Mumhan, which means “the great marsh of Munster” and refers to the fact that the centre of Cork is built on islands that used to be prone to flooding.