To See & Do: Cork Attractions
Cobh
Cobh is the major sea town on Great Island , situated in the world's second largest natural harbour , Cork Harbour. Cobh has a great tradition and history as a sea port, most notably for being the last port of call for the tragic maiden journey of the Titanic. Cobh is a very picturesque town built on a hill side and dominated by St. Colman's Cathedral,which took over 50 years to complete.
Cobh is so steeped in history and heritage that you will find it easy to step back in time and savour the experiences of bygone eras.
The Titanic Trail, St Colmans Cathedral, the Heritage Centre and Cobh Museum are just some of the journeys that await you. Being a Heritage Town , the area attracts thousands of visitors all year round and over 50 cruise liners call every summer. Cobh Tourist information office will be happy to provide details on local fine food restaurants, festivals and attractions such as the nearby widely renowned Fota Wildlife Park and House.
Be sure to drop into the shops and pubs of Cobh to meet the folk and join in on the banter and craic that makes a visit to Cobh so memorable. There are many other places of interest to visit and things to do in the area.
Fota Wildlife Park
Just 10 minutes from Cork City, Fota Wildlife Park is one of the most modern parks of its kind in Europe. Beautifull located in 40 acres of grassland, where giraffe, zebras, ostrich, ... roam together as they would in Africa Savannah. Monkey and Gibbons play on the lake Island while kangaroos, macawa and lemurs enjoy the freedom with 70 animal species.
Fota House & Gardens
This fine Regency-style building in a pleasant landscape setting on Fota Island , is complemented by the internationally renowned gardens and arboretum. It reflects well the life-style of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Today it welcomes visitors to see the House itself and to enjoy the fare provided in the tea-room.
Jameson Heritage Centre
This is the superbly refurbished 18th Century Whiskey Distillery at Midleton. You can see the largest Pot Still in the world with a capacity of 32,000 gallons. Each visit culminates in the Jameson Bar with the Irish Whiskey tasting session when you may have the opportunity of becoming a qualified Irish Whiskey Taster with a presentation diploma.
Queenstown Story
Between 1848 and 1950 , 6 million people emigrated from Ireland to America and 2 and a half million of these left from Cobh.
Sirus Arts Centre
Sirius Arts Centre features year round arts and cultural programming. Located in the historic Old Yacht Club Building at the edge of Cork Harbour , Sirius exhibits contemporary visual arts in its two spectacular galleries, monthly acoustic music concerts and lectures/readings by artists/authors from various backgrounds.
Titanic Trail
This is a guided heritage walking tour through Cobh , visiting famous sites relating to the Titanic, when it called at Cobh before heading for its fateful destiny.
Cobh Museum
Cobh Museum is situated in the former Presbyterian Scotts Church overlloking the Harbour.
Cobh Cathedral
Magnificent cathedral that took over 40 years to build in the 19th Century.
Trabolgan
Welcoming day visitors, Trabolgan holiday village situated on a picturesque 140-acre estate in beautiful East Cork, is well known for its magical surroundings and excellent facilities. Trabolgan has a Sub Tropical Wave Pool, Live Entertainment Venues, Kids Clubs, 18 hole pitch & putt, Crazy golf, 3 kids play areas, Badminton and Tennis Courts, Astroturf Soccer Pitch and Sports Hall.
Barryscourt Castle
13th Century Castle 8 miles from Cobh .
Stephen Pearce Gallery
Visit to the Stephen Pearce Gallery located in the village of Shanagarry
SailCork.com
Enjoy Local Sailing & Power Boat Courses and trips.
Adult Dinghy Sailing - Cruiser/Yacht Sailing - Powerboating - Shorebased Courses - Junior Courses - We would be happy to arrange any of the above for you at a special discount rate.
Gearys Sea Fishing & Dolphin Watching
Based in the picturesque seaside town of Cobh , nestled in one of the most sheltered harbours in Europe , all weather fishing is guaranteed. Deep Sea Shark and Wreck fishing, survey and work boats. Fully Equipped Lochin '33 "John Boy", VHF, Echo sounder, radar, navigator, GPS. Full range of rods and tackle supplied on request. Tuition by experienced anglers. Booking for groups up to 10, evening party bookings, family outings, mackerel fishing etc.
Deep Sea Fishing
Cork Harbour Boats operate from the historic town of Cobh, which commands panoramic views of Cork Harbour - one of the finest natural and well sheltered harbours in the world. Many species of fish can be caught, including Blue Shark, Ling, Cod, Pollack, Conger Eel, Wrasse, Ray, Whiting, Mackerel, etc.
Robin Hill Clinic
Healing and Therapy Centre
Cork City Public Museum & Fitzgerald Park
The present Museum was opened in 1945 under the administration of The University College Cork and was grantaited by Cork Corporation and Cork County Council. The collections cover the economic, social and municipal history of the city and surrounding area from the Mesolithics period on wards, with particular emphasis on Civic Regalia and the trades and crafts of the 19th and 20th Centuries.
Shandon Bells
The church has a facade made of limestone on the two sides, and a red
sandstone on the other two. The clock face is known by the locals as the "Four faced Liar" because, up until 1986 each face showed different times. Visitors can climb the
tower and ring the Shandon bells.
Cork City Gaol
A Step back in time to see what 19th/early 20th Century fife was like in Cork . Inside and outside
English Market
A unique shopping experience with stalls selling everything from olives to offal. You will never run out of opportunities to experience beautiful fresh food. The restaurants from gourmet to plain cooking offer cosmopolitan menus which are sure to please.
Crawford Art Gallery
Built as the city's original custom house, the gallery dates back to 1724 and houses some fine example of the late 19th century and early 20th Century Irish Art.
Philip Gray Gallery
Gallery of internationally reknowned Artist
Blarney Castle
This historic castle is most famous for its Stone, which has the traditional power of confering eloquence on all who kiss it. The word Blarney was introduced into the english language, it is described as "pleasant talk, intended to deceive without offending". The stone is set in the wall bellow the battlements, and to kiss it , one has to lean backwards from the parapet walk. Click here for further information
Blackrock Observatory
Blackrock Castle Observatory is home to a state of the art exhibition highlighting recent discoveries of extreme life forms on Earth and their implications for life in outer space.
The Firkin Crane Centre
Shandon, Cork, Cork
This is a performaing arts centre where performing shows regulary takes place....
Everyman Palace Theatre
15 MacCurtain Street, Cork, Cork
The Everyman Palace Theatre is a sister theatre to the Olympia in Dublin, and it first open it doors in 1879. The threatre in the past has attracted artist such as Charlie Chaplin and Vesta Tily to its stage. It was later turnded into a cinema and was named The Palace Cinema. In the 1980's it was reverted back into a theatre and still puts on shows regulary .
The Box office is opened from 10am - 7.30pm....
Cork Opera House
Emmet Place, Cork, Cork
The Opera House is a 1000 seater municipal theatre offering all types of events, comedy, musicals, drama, family shows, dance, pantomines at Christmas and of course Opera.
Booking are made from the box-office.
The office opening hours are:
9am - 5.30pm on non-performing nights
9am - 8pm on performing nights ...
Unitarian Church
Princes Street, Cork , Co.Cork
Bonfire & Arsehammers
Written by Claire Dowie and presented by Call Back thetre.
"If you you hear a loud bang on bonfire night do you think it's a firework... Or a gun going off"
This 45 minute show comprises of a pair of darkly conic gems: Arsehammers, where a grandchild is sure that their grandfather's strange disappearances reveal supernatural powers and Bonfire Night, in which a daugther takes her sweet revenge!
Millstreet Country Park extends to over 500 acres is a major tourist attraction. This is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy the scenery and the Park's enviromental heritage in all in facts http://www.millstreetcountrypark.ie/
Situated in the quiet part of Cork City south of the river Lee, it is dedicated to the founder and patron saint of the city.
