With some of the best golf course settings in Ireland, County Cork offers an abundance of parkland golf courses that will certainly test your golfing skills. Unfortunately County Cork does not offer a links course, which is surprising considering it has such a long sandy coastline but you won’t be disappointed on the many courses available. Fota Island Golf Club… Located on a splendid 780-acre estate, just minutes drive from Cork City, Fota Island Golf Club can be found amongst the greenest of woodlands and is also home to the …
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Take a step back in time and trace the history and legacy of the 2.5 million or so men, women and children who emigrated from Ireland via the historical town of Cobh. They were full of hopes and dreams as they sailed on coffin ships and early steamers, in search of a better way of life. Discover what life was like on board these early emigrant vessels, and of course on the dreaded coffin ships. Check out our guide to Cobh - The Queenstown Story, how to get here and …
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County Cork is located in the South West Corner of Ireland. It’s the country’s largest county and referred to by many as the ‘Capital of the South’. It’s a true centre of Irish culture and is a must for travellers wishing to experience the Irish way of life. From its rolling green fields to the bustling city of Cork and the colourful fishing villages scattered along its harbours, there’s much to see and do here. And if you’re a fan of the outdoors and up for a bit of a …
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Do you know that by simply kissing a stone you can acquire the eternal gift of eloquence! It’s not just any old stone, The Blarney Stone, one of Ireland’s greatest treasures, is a block of Bluestone which is embedded in the walls of Blarney Castle. Blarney, home of Blarney Castle, is roughly about 8km northwest of Cork City. According to legend, kissing the world famous Blarney Stone gives you the gift of the gab or the gift of eloquence. Ever wondered how it’s done, read on for more… The exact …
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Christy Moore plays Live At The Marquee in Cork on Saturday 28th June 2008. After decades of entertaining with his unique brand of folk ballads, the legendary musician and song writer will take to the stage in Cork - check out our guide to this one-off Christy Moore concert with details on the music, tickets and the venue. Christy Moore comes to Cork’s summertime venue Live At The Marquee for what promises to be an unforgettable night of folk ballads and rousing songs. You’re guaranteed to hear plenty of old …
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Meatloaf rocks his way all the way to Cork’s Live At The Marquee venue on Sunday 29th June 2008. This rock icon will pull out all the stops to provide an unforgettable show - read on to find out more about the concert, where to get tickets and the venue. Meatloaf is one of those rock acts that have managed to last the test of time. From his storming debut album of the seventies called ‘Bat Out Of Hell’ he has been at the forefront of rock anthems and power …
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Eric Clapton plays Live At The Marquee in Cork on Friday 20th June 2008. With music spanning decades you won’t be surprised to hear that the concert has already been sold out. If you’ve managed to get a ticket, check out our guide to the music, the event and the riverside venue! We reckon that Eric Clapton playing Live At The Marquee in Cork has to be one of the gigs of the summer. In fact, it’s quite an achievement for Aiken Promotions to be able to bring such an …
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Continuing his post X-Factor success, the increasingly popular Shayne Ward performs Live At The Marquee in Cork on Wednesday 18th and Thursday 19th June 2008. Find out about the gig, where to get tickets, the venue and how to get there. Shayne Ward brings his unique style of pop music to the fantastic Live At The Marquee venue in Cork city’s Docklands area for two nights (Wed 18th - Thur 19th June). Aiken Promotions website states that the 18th June has been added as an extra date since the 19th June …
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Located on the south coast of County Cork, Kinsale is a town steeped in medieval history and positively swimming in fine food restaurants - one visit to Kinsale and you’ll understand why it is has been dubbed the ‘Gourmet Capital of Ireland’.   Kinsale is a traditional commercial port with two fully serviced marinas and is home to a prospering fishing fleet. It’s also popular for harbour cruises, whale and dolphin watching, windsurfing as well as a variety of watersports. A historic town with a wealth of Georgian and Victorian …
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The Kinsale Arts Week kicks off on Saturday the 12th of July. This 9 day, fun filled event features local, national and international arts events including visual art, theatre, music, literature, film, dance, architecture and family entertainment - all of this against the backdrop of one of Ireland’s prettiest towns. Head to the costal resort of Kinsale, 25km south of Cork city, this summer and celebrate artistic talent at its best. It features a jam-packed programme of events as well as a number of free outdoor gigs. Involvement from the …
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