East Cork has so much to offer the visitor. It’s a beautiful part of southwest Ireland that features lots of historical attractions, outdoor activities, wonderful scenery and a spectacular coastline. There are some fantastic Cork hotels to stay in here if you’re thinking of visiting… East Cork boasts three beautiful Irish towns; Cobh, Midleton and Youghal. Cobh is a colourful harbour town on the south coast of County Cork about 24km from Cork city. The town was once called ‘Queenstown’ after a visit by Queen Victoria in 1849. During the …
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Blarney Castle attracts thousands of visitors each year, who come to kiss the Blarney Stone. The stone has become one of Ireland’s greatest treasures and one of the most popular landmarks in the world. So when in the south of Ireland, make sure you visit Blarney Castle in Cork and you’ll see that the famous stone is only part of the attraction! The history of Blarney Castle stretches back as far as 1210AD, and the castle you see here today, is in fact, the third castle to be built at …
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Heading to Cork city for a gaelic football or hurling match? Then you’re more than likely heading to Páirc Uí Chaoimh - home of the GAA in County Cork. Páirc Uí Chaoimh is a stadium located on the south side of the River Lee just at the edge of Cork city centre. It’s the third largest stadium in Ireland (after Croke Park and Semple Stadium) with a capacity of 43,500. The stadium is home to major sporting events like the National League hurling and football matches and the Championship hurling …
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Why not surprise your loved one and whisk them away to a romantic Cork hotel for a well-deserved break. Cork is a bustling cosmopolitan city, which has tonnes of things to see and do. Whether you want to enjoy candle lit dinners in gourmet restaurants, walk hand in hand along the River Liffey or admire the wonderful historic attractions, Cork city is bound to have you both mesmerised … Choose a Cork hotel in the city for a romantic break away… If you’re looking for somewhere special to stay in …
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Looking for hotels in Cork city with easy access to the train station? Read on for more… If you’re travelling to Cork city by train you’ll be arriving at Kent Station. Kent Train Station is located on Lower Glanmire Road about a 10-minute walk from Cork city centre. Although 10 minutes isn’t far, if you’re carrying heavy bags you’re best bet is to hop in a taxi - there’s a taxi rank at the station. MacCurtain Street is only a 5-10 minute walk away. Hotels in Cork on this street …
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University College Cork is located about a 20-minute walk from the city centre. The main campus lies west of the city between Western Road and College Road. The college was established in 1845 as one of three Queen’s Colleges in Ireland - the other two being in Belfast and Galway. Read on to find out what makes this college a star attraction in Cork. There is just so much to see at this university. Walk around ‘The Quad’, which lies at the heart of the campus. You won’t see any …
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Looking for some place to get away from it all? For a break at a hotel, Cork’s western region is a fantastic base. From the welcoming West Cork towns of Bantry and Skibbereen to the rugged landscape and coastal views of the Beara Peninsula - get yourself to the south west and enjoy a leisurely stay in a hotel…Cork’s wonderful west is waiting to be discovered. West Cork has it all: beautiful sandy beaches, sheltered coves, hills, mountains, bogs, green fields, and the list goes on. It’s renowned the world …
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Escape to the relaxing coastal town of Kinsale, County Cork and book yourself a stay at a hotel. Cork County and indeed Kinsale are well known for their warm welcome and laidback atmosphere. Good food, traditional pubs, breathtaking scenery and miles of coastline - what else could you ask for? In fact, Kinsale is regarded as the ‘Gourmet Capital Of Ireland’ due to the town’s excellent range of restaurants. So travel south to Kinsale for a holiday in a quality hotel - Cork city is close by while the stunning …
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Cork city is regarded as the capital of the south in Ireland. It’s a charming, compact city with lots of shopping, activities to do and attractions to see. Cork city is also a top destination for a fun and exciting weekend - it’s got the perfect mix of restaurants, traditional Irish pubs, disco bars and clubs which combine to create a buzzing nightlife scene, so it’s the perfect destination for a stag or hen party no matter what time of the year! However not every Cork hotel accepts stag and …
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Are you planning to use a Cork hotel for your conference or business meeting? You can choose from the top Cork hotel conference venues throughout the county with state of the art facilities widely available. The ”capital of the south” and considered by locals to be ”the real capital of Ireland”, many businesses are looking to Cork city for high profile meetings and conferences. So why not stay in a Cork hotel that has expanded into the business market? In the city itself there’s a good selection of hotels offering some …
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