tourist attractions cork

Founded in 1792 by William Beamish, the Beamish & Crawford Brewery is well worth a visit. It's main product is of course Beamish. The Brewery holds tours twice a week. It's only for people over 18 as you get to sample some of the produce afterwards.

Tours must be pre-booked by telephoning the brewery....

The famous star shaped fort can be found 3km from Kinsale. As one of the largest military forts in the country, Charles Fort has been associated with some of the most significant events in Irish history. The most momentous of which includes the Williamite War in 1690 and the Irish Civil War of 1922-23.
The fort has two enormous bastions overlooking the estuary, and three looking inland. Within its walls were all the accommodation requirements for the garrison of the fort and their famil...

Mizen Head Signal Fog Station dates back to 1910 and is now open to the public.
The Mizen Vision Centre in the Keepers' House and the Engine Room, the famous Suspension Bridge, the 99 Steps as well as the breathtaking views along the south and west coasts combined with the exhilaration and excitement of the wild Atlantic waves and ancient tortured rocks guarantee a unique and authentic experience.
In any weather the magic of Mizen Head is spell binding....

Discover Cobh's unique origins, it's history and legacy at the Queenstown Story - a multi media permanent exhibition at the restored Victorian Cobh Railway Station. The Titanic is one of the many liners and ships which has visited the historic port town of Cobh - Cobh was formerly known as Queenstown, named after Queen Victoria .

From 1845 - 1960 over 2.5 million adults and children emigrated from Ireland via Cobh on Coffin ships, early steamers and finally on the great ocean liners....

St. Annes church and steeple, built in 1722, reaches 37m high into the Cork skyline and is a much loved local landmark and tourist attraction. Its famous chime of 8 bells made by Rudal of Gloucester together weigh over 6 tonnes. Its walls are 7ft thick and have both a sandstone and limestone facing, from which Cork takes its colours red and white. The clock made by Mangans of Cork, is affectionately known as a four faced liar, since the east and west facings tell slightly different times. The pa...

In the picturesque County Cork town of Midleton, an impressive 18th-century industrial complex of stone mills and ware-houses has been restored to enlighten visitors about the fine art of whiskey distilling. The Jameson Heritage centre is an entrepreneurial venture by Irish Distillers, emulating the successful Northern Irish attraction at Bushmills.
For a fee (which includes some whiskey sampling) you can tour the modern distillery together with the Old Midleton Distillery, which was i...

Built nearly 1000 years ago for the McCarthy Clan, Blarney Castle remains one of Ireland's oldest castles. Blarney Castle is a world-renowned attraction and should not be missed by anyone visiting the South West of Ireland.
The castle is full of historical treasures, which you can learn about if you visit and take a guided tour. Take time to explore the castle's beautiful surroundings also - they are truly breathtaking. Such sites include the Witches kitchen, the castle dungeons and t...

A trip to Fota Wildlife Park, one of Europe's most modern wildlife parks, is thoroughly enjoyable as well as being educational too! Spread out over 70 acres of vast countryside, you can see over 70 different types of species that thrive in its free-range environment.
Conservation of these species is Fota’s main aim and to do this they ensure that the animals are fed a very special diet that suits their needs.
There's something for all the family at Fota! For the kids there ar...

This cove is a recess that has enjoyed a rich history. Sir Francis Drake and five of his fleet ships took refuge in 1587 when they were pursued by the powerful Spanish fleet....

Dunworely has two beautiful safe sandy beaches and a view overlooking Clonakilty Bay. Nearby are Coolum Cliffs and Gullone Lake.

Coolum Cliffs are the highest cliffs on the south coast of Cork. At Gullone Lake, swans are reared and this is only a small part of the bird life present in this area....