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Around Cork City - PUB IN CORK
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BLARNEY
CASTLE (call 021-4385252 for information) is as old as 1446 and was
built on solid limestone. The magnificent grounds of the castle make it
a popular destination for a picnic. The castle has long spiral
staircases which could prove quite unsafe if you are not careful when
going up or down. You will probably have to kiss the Blarney Stone,
bending over backwards with quite a gap underneath your head…
A ferry link from PASSAGE WEST will allow you to travel |
faster from the
west to the east of the county, avoiding the city centre’s traffic jam
(call the Ferry Link on 021-4811223 for information). FOTA WILDLIFE
PARK (call 021-4812678 for information) is a delight for both adults
and children. A wide variety of wild animals is to be found on the 70
acres of the park and you can take the wildlife tour train to visit.
Regency-style Fota House is full of 18th and 19th century furnishings
and is worth a visit. The lovely and picturesque village of COBH was
once the port of Cork. There the Titanic made its last stop before the
tragedy happened. Colourful houses, a spectacular cathedral and the
lovely scenery of the estuary have made of Cobh a popular stopover.
There is a Tourist Office in what was once the yacht club building
(call 4813301 for information)
Places to visit in Cobh include the Heritage Centre (call 4813591 for
information), located in a part of the train station, where interesting
exhibits are on display. The enormous St Colman’s Cathedral was built
in French Gothic style and dates back to 1868, although its
construction did not end prior to 1915. If you are interested in the
town’s history, Cobh Museum (call 4814240 for information) will give
you a good overview. The JAMESON HERITAGE CENTRE is located in Midleton
(call 4613594 for information). Whiskey has been distilled here since
the beginning of the 19th century. Guided tours will allow you to
discover the whiskey making process and eventually lead you to the bar.
The historic town of YOUGHAL is the perfect place to stay if you are
planning to explore the surrounding area. The Visitor Centre (call
024-2010 for information or send an e-mail to
youghaltourism@eircom.net) houses a Heritage Centre. The Clock Gate is
the landmark of the town. Other buildings of interest are the Red House
on North Main St and Tynte’s Castle which dates back to the 15th
century. St Mary’s Collegiate Church and the adjacent Myrtle Grove also
have interesting features.
GETTING AROUND THE AREA Buses run regularly from Cork Bus
Station to Blarney Castle and to the Jameson Heritage Centre in
Midleton. An hourly train links Cork to Cobh via Fota.
Bus Eireann has frequent services between Cork and Youghal. |
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