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County Cork
Four of the twenty places on our County Cork list are in or near Cork city: The English Market, Blackrock Castle, Cork City Gaol and Shandon Bells and St Anne's Church. That is a market, a castle, a museum and a church between them. Below you will find 24 more places from Fáilte Ireland's listings and sixteen events coming up.
On our Cork list
4 places in and around Cork city.
The English MarketMarket · Cork cityA covered market in the middle of the city, with fish counters, butchers and cheese stalls under one roof.
Blackrock CastleCastle · Cork cityThe castle on the bank of the Lee holds an observatory now, and the river walk out of the city takes you to it.
Cork City GaolMuseum · Cork cityA nineteenth century prison at Sunday's Well, restored, up on the hill above the north channel of the Lee.
Shandon Bells and St Anne's ChurchChurch · Cork cityA church tower on the north side of the city with a clock on all four faces, and bells that visitors ring themselves.
More to see in Cork city
From Fáilte Ireland’s own listings.
- City Hall CorkCastle or historic house · Cork City
- Cork City LoughLake or river · Cork CityCork City Lough is a shallow, freshwater limestone lake that is situated to the south west of Cork City centre.
- St. Finbarr's South ChurchAbbey or church · Cork CitySt. Finbarr’s South Church is the oldest Catholic church still in use in Cork City.
- St. Luke's ChurchAbbey or church · Cork CityFound in Cork City, St. Luke’s is located on the site of two former churches.
- UCC Visitors' Centre (Guided Tours of UCC)Castle or historic house · Cork CityUCC Visitors' Centre is centrally located in the north wing of UCC’s main quadrangle.
- Cathedral of St. Mary & St. AnneAbbey or church · Co. Cork
- Cork Butter MuseumMuseum or gallery · Co. Cork
- Cork Public MuseumMuseum · Co. Cork
- Elizabeth FortCastle or historic house · Co. CorkElizabeth Fort (Dún Eilíse) on Barrack Street in Cork City, dates back to the early 17th century.
- Father Mathew StatueAttraction · Co. CorkThis public statue is dedicated to the memory of Father Theobald Mathew.
- Firkin Crane Dance CentreCastle or historic house · Co. CorkThese resources are important because of what they support people to do, to experiment with, to create and to enjoy dance in its many forms.
- Fitzgerald's ParkPark · Co. CorkFitzgerald's Park is the original site of the 1902 International Exhibition held in Cork and named after Lord Mayor, Edward Fitzgerald.
- Franciscan Well Brewery and Brew PubMuseum · Co. CorkLocated in the heart of Cork City, the Franciscan Well Brewery and Brew Pub has a deep rooted passion for brewing and distilling.
- Laneway GalleryGallery · Co. CorkThe Laneway Gallery is a contemporary art gallery located down a laneway in the heart of the historic Shandon district, Cork City.
- Lavit GalleryGallery · Co. CorkCork Arts Society was established in 1963 and is now known as Lavit Gallery.
- Nano Nagle PlaceMuseum · Co. CorkToday, the site continues Nano’s mission through active educational, community, and social inclusion programmes that empower people of all backgrounds.
- Old Cork Waterworks ExperienceCastle or historic house · Co. Cork
- Rebel City DistilleryMuseum · Co. CorkRebel City Distillery in Cork City is home to the multi award winning Maharani Gin, vodka and Ireland’s only absinthe.
- Red AbbeyAbbey or church · Co. CorkDating from the Middle Ages, the Red Abbey is a National Monument and the oldest structure in Cork City.
- St Peter's CorkAbbey or church · Co. CorkSt Peter's Cork on North Main Street is a free visitor and exhibition centre, located in one of the city's oldest churches and in the medieval heart of Cork City.
- St. Fin Barre's CathedralAbbey or church · Co. CorkSt Fin Barre's Cathedral stands on the site where the city of Cork was founded in the 7th century.
- The Glucksman GalleryGallery · Co. CorkVisit an award winning building within the historic grounds of University College Cork.
- The National MonumentAttraction · Co. CorkThe National Monument, found on Grand Parade in Cork City, was built to honour the memory of the men and women who took part in rebellions against the Crown down through the centuries.
- University College Cork - UCCCastle or historic house · Co. CorkThe walking tours trace the history and culture of the University while visitors can see the Gothic Revival Quadrangle, Ogham stones, Aula Maxima (Great Hall) and The Glucksman Gallery.
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More from the Cork list
Blarney CastleCastle · BlarneyThe keep is what most people come for, and the gardens and river walks below it take longer.
CobhTown · Co. CorkThe cathedral stands above a terrace of coloured houses, and the harbour below it was the last Irish port the Titanic called at.
KinsaleTown · Co. CorkNarrow painted streets around a harbour, in a town known around the country for its food.
Gougane BarraForest · BallingearyA stone oratory sits on an island in the lake, with forest trails and mountain road all around it.
Mizen HeadCliffs · GoleenIreland's southwest tip, reached by an arched bridge over the water between two cliffs.
Kinsale harbour and Charles FortFort · SummercoveThe star-shaped fort sits on the shore above the mouth of Kinsale harbour, with a walk out to it from the town.