Dating Cork

Cork is a wonderful mix of medieval, Victorian, Viking and Elizabethan history with magnificent historic buildings. The city owes its prosperity to its butter production and a visit to the Butter Museum provides a fascinating glimpse of the past.

There are so many fantastic musts in Cork like the impressive City Hall, climbing the bell tower of St. Ann's Shandon, browsing around the local markets and visiting the Old City Gaol which has been so brilliantly preserved it will send a shiver down your spine! Don't forget to drive to the spectacular Blarney Castle, built in superb parkland, with lots to see and do.

Escape to the tranquil beauty of the surrounding countryside with rolling hills and lakes, picturesque villages and stunning coastline. After dark, there are fine restaurants, lively Irish pubs and the friendliest people on earth!

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