Named because traders could only do business here is if they swore allegiance to the English Crown, therefore many Irish refused to do so. A very bustling indoor marketplace with all local produce available for sale, and an upstairs seated cafe.

Very nice place! Wide variety of food and specialties. Keep an eye on opening hours.

Probably the top spot to visit when in Cork. Great atmosphere. Great selection of shops. Really pleasant vendors. Cafes weren't open due to restrictions so I might need to visit again when everything reopens!

The English Market has a wide selection of high-quality goods, so you may discover a variety of ingredients to complete your dish. I was mesmerised by the incredibly fresh oysters we discovered in the fish store, which were also extremely reasonably priced.

If you need fresh veg and fruit, want to buy a quick pie or cheesecake, this is a great place to visit. Also, if you have never really been to an English Marketplace it is cool to see for that purpose.

Must visit if you are in Cork. Great variety and plenty of fresh sea food and other grocery items. We parked at Tesco, paid parking, and walked to the English market.

Did my tourist bit and absolutely love it. Recommended if you like markets. Very fresh food offered here with an amazing variety, from fruits, veg to bakery and pastry. We had a freshly made hot dog and it's tasty.

One of the MUST Visit place in Ireland. This market is soo popular which served the community for more that 230 years. Very clean, quality and fresh products, very friendly customer service. Worth to walk in the isles.

Love this place! A must visit when in Cork! Being from Seattle, very reminiscent of Pike Place Market but with more food vendors. Great setting and had some awesome entertainment during our visit.

Really nice vibe! Has everything you can think of from fruits to candles. Really cute! Must try the pistachio donut from the bread market!

Wow!! They have everything there!! Fresh and special products , so interesting to walk there .Recomended !!

Must visit place. All fruits tastes amazing. All produce are fresh. They have vide ranges of Jams, Fruits, dried herbs, Flowers, sun dried tomato, Olives, Baked goods, vegetables. If you get a chance must visit place in cork😍

Unique little spot to visit if you need any groceries or are staying at a self catering hotel nearby and need groceries. As far as tourism goes, it’s unique but nothing to write home about.

Excellent selection of high quality food with a wide price range. .

I was pretty underwhelmed by the English Market, as someone who generally enjoys going to markets as we travel. There's not much variety inside, and it seems like they've lost some of their vendors over the year. The market is predictably a little cramped, and you'll find yourself needing to push through people who are waiting/browsing stalls. We were hoping to find something for lunch, but couldn't find anything that looked worth our time. There are multiple entrances to the market, none of which are prominently labeled. The market is a big rectangle, and there is an entrance about in the middle of each side/street.

Good place to spend 3 hours of time. It started with a 10 minutes boat ride from Cobh to Spike Island. There will be a free guided tour for 40 minutes in which they will explain why this fort was built and how it was used during British and Irish. After the short introduction we have a option to take a trail outside the prison which will take 30 minutes max and then rest of the time you can spend inside seeing the history of the prison. You can see different types of guns used for defense, different weapons and dresses used by military people. Also you can experience the dark room which was used a punishment cell during British era and modern prison also. Overall it is good place to visit once and learn about the history.

Loved this tour. Amazing views of Cobh on the way out to and back from Spike Island. Our tour guide was great, gave us lots of interesting information about the area and Spike Island itself. Would highly recommend this to anyone visiting Cobh. You'll be on the Island for just over 3 hours which I felt was a bit too long. But still a well-deserved 4 stars.

Good mixed history of the 1800 fort and then the 1980s prison. Overall good walk around the fort and excellent views of Cork. A worthwhile visit

Great tour of a very interesting place. Could easily have spent another couple of hours at the various exhibits especially the independence display. Our guide John G was very knowledgeable and friendly and was more than happy to answer any questions or to him. Nice boat journey between Cobh and the island too.

Fabulous place to visit, Fascinating history throughout the ages. Our guide Anna was excellent! Delighted we decided to come here . Walks around the island are gorgeous with wonderful 360 degrees views.

A place I would highly recommend visiting. Full of History, the tour we had allowed for 3hrs on spike island however that time flies and 3 hours just doesn't seem long enough , we stayed for a bit of a guided tour to get some of the history of the place.

The Island is picturesque and has a rich history. We visited with our 1 year old baby and found the facilities there fantastic. It’s a must see place in cork.

Very interesting place with an interesting atmosphere. Best to visit when not too windy and ideally not raining. The tour takes ~3h, and it's enough time to see almost everything. Restaurant is a bit expensive (as you may expect) and food could be much better for the price (better than nothing) Overall, interesting place and would recommend to visit.

Spike Island was an amazing piece of history. We had the best guide call Rob from spike island tours. He was knowledgeable and it was very informative. It was a lovely experience going over on the boat, then being able to walk freely around the island.

Great place to visit. Full of history. I would advise following along with the walking tour. Our guide was Karl, he was very well versed in the history of the island and had a very pleasant demeanor which is great to see from a guide. The walking tour is about an hour which leaves a further two hours to explore on your own as well. The time flies which is always a good sign.

Fascinating place absolutely packed with history. The boat ride over only takes around 10-15 mins. It was a very smooth journey on the day we went. The island has literally hundreds of years of history all built on top of each other. When you get off the boat the guide gives you some options including to stay with him and walk up to the gates with a guided tour by him on some of the history. 100% do this! It only takes about half an hour and is a great introduction. Some people rushed on in and missed all of it.... there is a one way system around the fort which works well in guiding you where to go next. Make sure to walk around the coastal paths of the island too. It doesn’t take long and the views are incredible out into the bay where Titanic was once moored. There is a small gift shop too upon exciting the fort. A great experience and one of my favourites on our trip to Cobh. Amazing value for the price!

It’s interesting, yes. Gives a unique experience of the times and the stories behind it. Lots of the jail is closed off, would be nice to be able to see some of this as the curated rooms are very clean and almost inviting (much like the jail would not have been). Could be a little more gritty and real rather than manicured. Also access to all the top floors were closed due to damage apparently so we didn’t get the great views. There was no eta on when they would be open again. The staff however were absolutely fantastic.

Had a very good time at this historical site! It is well set up, the map with information they give you is great and the audio guide (for additional 2 euro) was somewhat beneficial but I found the pamphlet provided gave enough information if you want to save a bit of money. Would recommend!

I visited on a weekend and bought the ticket on site. You can purchase ticket with paper guide or they have audio guide as well. I went for the paper guide because it was cheaper and pretty much everything is written in the leaflet. They preserved the jail in 19th century and has prisoner’s name and statues in the rooms. It is described in the leaflet as well. If you love history, must visit. They have a little projector room when you reach the end. I was amused to read the prisoner’s story and to view how the jail looked like back then. In the first floor, they put something like a horror story with lights. I was pretty scared to look at it. I would recommend to visit the jail.

I visited the Cork City Gaol when it hosted the World Class Ireland Semi Finals. it's an amazing venue. There is lots of parking and the staff are very friendly and helpful. The building is meticulously maintained, and the history attached to it is second to none. I will definitely visit again when there isn't an event on, and I'd highly recommend it.

Great place to visit. Very well laid out The audio device you get to listen to as you go around is a great idea. You can go at your own pace. Very interesting and nice grounds to wall around. Well worth a visit, and a reasonable price too

A great and historic museum with beautiful views of the city. The walk up Sunday's Well is a workout but it's well worth it.

The experience was amazing, been there with a friend of mine, we really enjoyed it. The audioguided is really well made you learn a lot about the history of the place. The biggest room full of stairs and cells is beautiful, I won't say that I would have enjoy to be imprisoned there but I must say it's great! Must do if you are in Cork!

Highly recommended. Free short term parking outside enough time for visit. Sad but interesting history. Lovely grounds. On top of hill with views of Cork

Enjoyed my visit to Cork city Gaol, chose the self guided tour. There was a map provided. Each viewing point was numbered & the map provided gave details of the history. History was presented very well and all staff were so pleasant & helpful.

Audio guide doesn't provide more information than booklet. Not sure about tour guide. West wing and governor office were restored for public visit. The other parts remain idle and visitors can only see from outside/garden. Half of the rooms show the history of local radio usage after the retirement of jail.

Fantastic tourist attraction. Well run, some nice interactive features. I would recommend the audio ticket to achieve the full atmospheric experience.

Purchased tickets in advance and had a brief wait to check in. We had a great time on our guided tour (2pm daily) - guide was very knowledgeable and provided great context for things and stories about actual prisoners who stayed during the years it was in operation. Parking available right outside front gate. Very cool architecture to see up close. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting Cork.

Took the tour to hear stories of why the prisoners were there. Most were petty crimes, understandable during those times...a place to sleep and food to eat. Nice tour...guide was very informative.

a short walk away from cork city centre and certainly worth a visit. we had a tour that was about an hour long and contained interesting stories about some of the inmates, the type of food they ate etc while the jail was running. you can walk around the grounds and see the ruins of the debtors jail and old jail hospital. you can walk into some of the jail cells as well and even see graffiti from the old prisoners. there's also a small radio museum inside the jail. a good place to visit if you're interested in history.

This was a pleasant surprise. My expectations were fairly low, but we’re exceeded. This is a very cool walk through an old structure that has a pretty rich history. There are life size figures throughout and a number of interactive audio visuals. There was a small gift shop with snacks etc in it. This is indoors and outdoors with staircases. It can be a bit chilly indoors as it is all stone. There are bathrooms inside. Fun place to check out if in Cork.

It’s a rather gloomy place, you realize this when, walking through the green courtyard and climbing the stairs, you see the dungeons of bondage. Joy comes that the prison was closed in 1929. The Radio Museum is interesting, this is the next page, bright, musical. It’s even a pity that this period has also ended.

I recently visited Cork City Gaol back in October of 2023 and I was not disappointed. I've been passing by this landmark site for years and always wondered what the tour was like so on a random Sunday in October we decided to visit! The Staff: The staff are very knowledgeable about the site and they are more than willing to answer any queries that you may have with their friendly nature! The Tour: You can book ahead or show up on the day. We chose to pay for our tickets at the front desk. There is a couple of tour options to choose from as there is staff guided tour and two self guided tour options either with the use of a paper guide or an audio. We went for the staff guided tour as we felt that it was worth it and the tour guide was full of information about the site. The tour started off by bringing us through the Warden's quarters and giving a breif history about what it was like for the warden's family living at the jail. Then we were brought to the dubble sided prision wing which was once for the men. This wing has been renovated and preserved by the private owners of the site. The tour will take you through the cell's here and they have various examples of life sized male and female prisioners that depict what conditions were like for the prisoners. Some graffiti belonging to the prisoners has been preserved in some of the cells and is really interesting however, some people have since left their own graffiti in other cells damaging the 19th century masonry. At the end of the tour there is a projector room and a room with a diorama representing what the jail once looked along with all of the various buildings that you can interact with. Gift Shop: There is a small gift shop in the main jail building selling snacks, drinks, books etc. but it is quite small. Note: This site is spread across a large area that will take you outdoors first and then indoors to the old prision so bringing a rain jacket is good idea. The prision is a stone building and in October it was a little chilly indoors so having a warm fleece wouldn't go astray either. Be prepaired for a number of staircases however, the tour moves at a slow pace so you won't be out of breath to keep up. Overall Opinion: Cork City Gaol is very interesting and I am glad I finally got a chance to see it. The old structure is full of history and the tour is very informative and I think it does justice for this Cork City landmark! It would be lovely if the state or the private owners might one day renovate and preserve the building in its entirety as well as some of the building out back for future generations to see and enjoy!

Visited on a hot day in July, and despite the walk in the heat up there due to road closure at the time, it was definitely worth it. It is great for young and old to take in the history of the Gaol.

Very interesting. Worth the 20m walk from city center. Self guided with audio 21 stations. You can see the outline of the original jail. It was circular until expanded to look more like Kilmainham. Exhibits give a good feel for what it must have been like.

Great experience for all ages. Crazy to think children were held to the same standards as adults and were held for petty crimes. They’ve done a nice job restoring areas for the public to view.

This Gaol is from the 1800s and has a great self guided tour that shows the history of the Gaol and Cork city laws back in the 1800s. Parking is limited and is free outside the Gaol for upto 2 hours. Tour takes 30-45 min.

The grounds of the UCC Cork are so beautiful. Lovely walk along the River Lee.

So beautiful college🙌🏼It was a pleasure to visit like an non-student.

Lovely walk along the river. Beautiful gardens and historic buildings.

Fascinating environment for a uni of 24 thousand students.

The beautiful UCC campus is stunning, more so when the day nears its end and beautiful man-made embers illuminate the quad and other locations in what is one of the safest and most sustainability-forward tertiary institution in the world.

Struggled a bit to find main entrance and to find some parking Once we did the walk around was very pleasant. Loved the buildings and the gardens in particular were really impressive. It certainly created a peaceful setting and seemed Ideal for a learning facility. There was an on site cafe as well as a few pop up stalls near to cafe It was worth spending some time walking around the grounds

Beautiful area around the main buildings

It's a gorgeous university. both the antique and the newer buildings are amazing and the garden is well kept

This is my Alma Mater and in many ways this makes me a little biased but the campus is one of the most pretty I have seen anywhere. Built on a hilly site, its undulating treed areas and gardens, not to mention the beautiful river walk along the south channel of the River Lee, make the University grounds exceptionally pretty. One grump I have is that the public are no longer welcomed into society events, a policy that I saw observed with pride, to the point where meetings were advertised publicly. The college is the poorer for it.

A little oasis of calm within the city. Beautiful gardens, historic buildings , cafés, art gallery and standing stone collection. Well worth a visit. Paid parking available nearby.

The church is very beautiful and we can have a walk around the church and view the architecture. The labyrinth is also very beautiful.

Beautiful Cathedral with amazing architecture. It is open to the public but must be respectful as it is a worship place. The cathedral was well kept, the garden was green and well kept. There is a fee to enter the building but even just walking around make it for a great experience.

Wonderful gothic design and serene grounds. We paid the additional € 2 for the tour guide whose name was Barry. He was very informative and enthusiastic. We enjoyed our time here and would recommend!

Nice visit for a rainy day. This Church of Ireland (Anglican) cathedral is pretty and worth a visit especially if it’s raining out. It’s compact & easy to visit. It’s 6€ per person. Check out the labyrinth in the yard.

Gorgeous Gothic style Cathedral; beautifully ornate inside and out. Personally I felt the €7 entrance fee was reasonable - as there’s plenty to see, and the staff are wonderfully helpful and informative. There’s also a cute little gift shop with some great souvenirs.

While not ancient, Saint Fin Barre's cathedral in Cork still manages to be awe-inspiring. Visiting is made simple and informative by the leaflet you get at the entrance, and the staff issuing tickets is also very knowledgeable and happy to answer any questions. The architect charged with the construction must have been quite a character, and it is probably not by chance that he is mentioned everywhere as you visit the church. A feature of churches - primarily in the British Isles - which I find very endearing is the connection between the religious building and the memory of the young people from the congregation that were killed in a war. This cathedral is no exception, and the names of the fallen are preserved neatly in a thick book that can be admired close to one of the transept pillars.

Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral in Ireland, built along the Lee River in the city of Cork. Dedicated to the city’s patron Finbarr of Cork (born 550) who founded a Monastery and his remains were brought to the site around the 7th-century AD. The original building survived until the 12th century and over time the site was rebuilt and used with various religious structures. In the attempt to build a much more powerful structure the Victorian architect, William Burges design won a competition for the current building. He designed most of the cathedral's architecture, sculptures, mosaics and interior. The foundation stone was laid in 1865 and it took until 1879 until the 3 limestone spires were completed. An estimate suggests that in total of some 1,260 sculptures include 32 gargoyles, each with different animal heads are included in the construction. Burges's highlight of the design was the western façade which includes the theme of the last judgement and the twelve Apostles bearing instruments of their martyrdom. A gilded copper "resurrection angel" facing eastward on the main spire is the cathedral's most iconic feature, designed and installed by Burges in 1870 as a donation. He originally won the award with a budget of 15,000.- Pounds but knew he needs at least double. With the details of the designs features its final cost was above 100,000.- Pounds.

A beautifully maintained cathedral of grandiose proportions, St. Finn Barre's is welcoming and pleased to share its gorgeous design with visitors. Details of its history are everywhere, and there's a more than a few unique points of interest. It can be traversed quickly and the entrance fee is currently a modest €6. The grounds are also spectacular!

This cathedral is really nice, everything is in perfect shape and condition. Staffs are also nice and friendly available for any questions you might have.

A very beautiful cathedral! The staff was very friendly, knowledgeable and we learned a lot about the church, cork and Ireland in general!

A beautiful cathedral in the heart of Cork. There is an entrance fee but when you see the amount of stained glass windows, you can see why the charge is needed. It is not a big cathedral but we'll worth the visit. The staff were friendly and helpful and the guide knew his history of the cathedral. A great place to worship and to visit.

Maybe it's the prettiest attraction in the city. Amazing church. If you are planning to know the city, this should be the top 1, alongside the Hill (#2) and the Crawford art gallery (#3). Every part of the church is pretty. Everything about it is awesome, and the €7 is a cheap price to pay.

This is in the top five of all of the cathedrals I have seen around the world. The amount of details found here is breathtaking. Make sure to take your time to appreciate all of the intricate details, especially on the facade.

I don’t always support the church, but… when I do, its got to be gothic! Highlights include the stained glass windows art and the angels carved into the stone.

Very interesting cathedral, got a very good tour by a knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide. Well worth a visit, interesting book of photos showing the reconstruction in the 1860's - interesting mainly for the dress of the people in the photos. Also has a war memorial for the dead of the 2nd world war, which is unusual in Ireland.

Amazing cathedral with so much to look at. Stained glass tells stories from the Old Testament, lots of scenes I recognised, others I'll need to read up on. Beautiful ceiling in the sanctuary but also check out the mosaic floor.

Fantastic must see attraction when in Cork. Today's structure dates from the mid 19th century but is thought to have foundations from medieval times. Lovely manicured grounds to walk around with some headstones to view dating from the late 18th century. Small charge to view cathedral itself (€7). Parking available.

This is a Must Stop if you are visiting Cork. It's an incredible cathedral with a rich history. We were lucky that one of the docents, Steve, came and shared all sorts of amazing stories about the church, the stained glass, the eccentric architect who dressed like a court jester and ran 10x over budget, the relocated bodies of over 19,000 people, and the challenges with the pipe organ. There was also a story about the only female mason known! He was a font of knowledge about this place. It was awesome! I recommend getting there right when they open. This place gets busy.

Fortunately the bells were open again so we all had the opportunity to ring them , not to difficult as the ropes are easily accessible. The steps and passage up to the top is quite narrow but it's worth it for the views of Cork. Apart from ringing the bells and the views there is not really much to see, it's a small building. It is still worth the climb and the fun of ringing the bells. If you quick enough with the ropes you can create a decent tune

Breathtaking view of Cork city. Quite surprising the tricky climbing through narrow staircase passing right next to the bells 🔔 and behind the giant clock 🕰

A great place, must visit, Corks' The most attraction. Rich history. Visit the bells, play with them, there are few short plays you can try your hand on. Mind your head, keep the ear plugs on at all times, especially walking through the stair case with bells Staff is courteous.

Definitely worth a visit to ring the bells and check out the views from the top.

On top of the tower, you can ring the bells and catch mesmerising views of the whole city. Fun fact: Shandon bells has found an innovative and fun way of ringing the bells. There are notes written of various songs that we can refer to and ring the bells that brings out melodious tunes of those songs. I found this as one of the most fun ways to discover the city. Note: the steps are steep to be careful and have fun on top :)

Quite beautiful protestant church in Cork. From the outside is quite nice with the two different colours, grey and red. The inside of the church is nothing special. For 5 euros you can go on the top of the tower bell and ring the bells.

This was our first day out in Cork , once the weather smiled on us in Feb 2023. The Anglican church sits in a quaint neighborhood which sits atop a hill. The setting is quite scenic and once you reach the top most vantage point the panoramic view that it offers of the city is really splendid. Cork city has very few such vantages that sort of gives an overall perspective of the city fabric and this visual should not be missed by any one touring the town. A small fee is charged for going up to the bell tower , but it also gives one the opportunity to pull on the bell ropes , its quite hard to play a tune if your not used to it but definitely a peek into the past of the church choir.

Very nice, well preserved, the way up to the tower is a little tricky, probably not for everybody, but it's worthy. Nice view of the city from the tower. You get to play the bells, lovely!

Amazing views from the top but need to be fit around 130 steps and gets narrow or you could ring the bells instead

Come here for a visit & you can ring the church bells yourselves. There’s several choices of songs you can follow by pulling on number coordinated bells pulleys. From “joy to the world” to the Lord of the Rings along with many others. I thought it was really cool as I’ve never rang church bells before. Also, you can climb the 132 steps to the top of the bell tower for a nice view over Cork.

It was awesome seeing and reading about the Bell tower. The view from the top is amazing, and getting to ring the bells is fun, especially with the tunes they have pinned up. The only real issue I had was that being around 6'4"/195cm the climb got very tight in places. Just be warned that if you are similarly tall that it might not be your thing as im not 100% sure i would have done it if id known. Overall though the experience was amazing and well worth the €5 cost.

It is a worth visiting place. The 132 steps climb up to the tower terrace is fully refunded by the spectacular Cork City panorama view. The free ringing of the bells by the visitors adds more interest to being there! I pitty people living in the neighborhood for their suffering of this.

The park is big and the scenery is nice. With a lot of benches. There is also a museum. It's free. The view of crossing the bridge is very good.

Lovely park, especially for kids. It has a big playground area for kids. There's a rose garden and a variety of trees. There is also plenty of grass space for anyone to play on or use. Cute fountain with benches to sit on around it. There are toilets available, as well as a small cafe. Some weekends there is an ice-cream truck that comes around.

Fitzgerald 's Park plays a vital role for all kids growing up in Cork. With a large play area for the toddlers to incredible scenery for the professional and aspiring photographers, if offers something for everyone. In the summer, the outside theatre stage fills the air with excitement and art. The large fountain is a meeting place for everyone to relax and enjoy the wild birds.

We love this park! Live outside of Cork and will sometimes ride in to enjoy it. It is the perfect green space for Cork city. Plenty of flat green area with paved sidewalks to ride bikes or scooters. Nothing too huge in terms of fields for sports but there is enough for a game of frisbee or soccer. There’s a great playground as well as a museum and some statues on premises. I wouldn’t say it is a “must see” of Cork, but if you are in town for a few days, would check it out especially on a nice sunny day.

The park was on our way from Cork City Gaol Museum to University College Cork. We didn’t know that the park was famous. The park is not big enough since it is in a residential area. Its uniqueness is its existence on the brink of the river.

I love the park! It's a good walk to get to it, and you have options for paths by the bandstand, past the kids playground, or by the river and rose garden. They have a great little cafe on site, plus the Governor's Pavilion has exhibits, there's plenty of concerts and other events, and you can walk over to the Shakey Bridge (not it's real name) to see if how much bounce it has! A great place to while away a sunny day, and if you're lucky, the ice cream truck is outside the fence for a scoop or two!

definitely worth a visit beautiful place for a walk. nice coffee shop.. safe area

Very nice, big and clean park. Nice to go with kids and spend a few hours there.

Great city park for kids near the University College Cork. We did not explore the rest of the park’s offering since our 4 yr old was anchored at the playground. Only reason for four and not five stars was an out of order bathroom. About a 1 mile walk from the Imperial Hotel in downtown.

It is a nice place for walking. There is a playground, a toilet and a small coffee shop. Lots of benches for resting

Beautiful big park, well maintained, worth visiting. A beautiful fountain present in between. *Tickets= none *Cafe= present *Amenities: -cycle/buggy/scooty tracks -toilets *A large play area with slides, swings, monkey trails, climbing wall *Cork city museum present in the park *River flowing on one side *Titanic memorial stone

Beautiful park. Small loop which make it easy to walk . There is a playground for kids , museum and a toilet.

Great park! Not to crowded, there is a childrens section in here too. A good place for family, friends, couples.

During our visit to Cork Fitzgerald park left me mesmerized. This park is a haven of natural beauty, featuring stunning trees, vibrant flowers, a fantastic play area, and enchanting fountains all along the river. This park offers more than just beauty; it also provides clean facilities and well-maintained pathways. It's a perfect retreat for nature lovers, families, or anyone seeking peace along the river. If you're looking for a serene escape amidst natural wonders and fun-filled activities, this riverside park is a must-visit.

Lovely spot for a walk, well maintained with a small Cafe on site.

Gorgeous walk. Trail is unpaved and muddy, so be sure to come prepared with good solid shoes. Walk is a good length too, beautiful scenery but a touch windy

Beautiful walk along the ocean. The view and scenery are just spectacular. Highly recommend! I've been there many times and still enjoy each walk I take. You can walk a long way, if you wanted to.

Nice and easy walk for all. Nothing too fancy but worth the trip. Worth picking a nice day so the ground isn't too wet. Good set up at the start with plenty of parking. There are some nice places to stop and sit if needed and areas where you can pop down to the beach area and have a picnic.

Breathtaking views! The path was a bit muddy but not treacherous or unsafe. Wear appropriate shoes and you’ll not regret the drive!

Did the entire walk from Ballycotton to Ballyandreen. It’s just amazing and so scenic. Really beautiful. But not recommended to do it on a rainy or even wet day because the mud is heavy and can be dangerous. I’d recommend to always wear appropriate shoes to reduce risk of getting hurt.

This was a great hike! Because we had to wait for lost luggage from Air France (not a fan!) We did the hike the day after it was sunny. Even with the rain, the hike was beautiful! Wear comfortable hiking shoes (weather proof/goretex if it's raining). The views were all amazing and you should try to make it to the stranded shipwreck!

Haven't completed the whole walk yet but from what I have done I can say it is nothing short of amazing. Also, on my travels I stumbled upon my new favourite beach in Ireland, which I never expected to happen as I initially thought it was just cliffs. The beach here is beautiful and the locals were super friendly. Could not recommend this place more 💚

.. Just parked in the car park and had a look with my young kids.. Didn't do the walk.. Fantastic views

From a visually breathtaking experience, I couldn't find it more picturesque. The foot path could use a bit more rocks to help with the mud as it can be quite muddy and slippery.

A stunning trip! Also suitable for children. A stunning route along the sea, on the cliff. Lots of blooms all around. We took the circular blue route and went down through the village, it was long and not so comfortable. It is better to return on the same route on the cliff. Don't miss going down to the beach, it's fun to go there with the kids too.

This cliff walk offers great views and it has 4-5 different circuits to choose with for a walk based on the distances. It has seats on its way at different intervals for a break if needed. The walk way is slippery so a good gripped and comfortable boots is a must. This cliff walk is good one for kids and with pets but with extreme caution. The cliff walk has car parks in 3 different places. It doesn’t have a public toilet. The view of light house and the sea is fantastic. There is a beach on its way to have a nice break. The sunrise and sunset views are amazing here. It’s a great place with tables on it’s entrance for a short break and a snack/coffee. It never fails to amaze us in our every trip.

Went during weekday, so there wasn't much crowd. 1) There is one parking which is near to the entrance but only few cars can be parked there. Another car park about 150 meters from the entrance. We can park there also. No parking fee 2) There are no restroom. 3) The entire walk down the cliff is easy and you can reach the end in 40 minutes and there will be small beach where you can swim. 4) You can't use strollers or wheel chair. 5) There are few restaurants in the town to get the food. 6) There were many kids who were walking so it is okay for kids also. 7) They have placed many chairs where we can sit and enjoy the view.

Absolutely loved it. Not over visited by tourists. No busses. Small parking lot.

Loved visiting the cliffs and the beach. Met a resident at the beginning of our walk. He was very friendly and provided some helpful tips and interesting information on the area. The walk can be as long as you want it to be. We did not have the time or the stamina to do the full walk, but enjoyed the walk.

Great location, which is city center and you can find many shops are go around safely, welcome to the Cork city center.

One of the most beautiful streets in Cork. Many shops on both sides of the road. It's a lovely walk but sometimes a bit crowded

Busy streey, many shopping options, city centre of cork, fun place to visit of you are looking to shop or just window shop

A shadow of its former self with lots of empty shops.

Not as many shops as there used to be

The same as any other city streets throughout the country being over ran with beggars and drug users Pestering people going about their daily routines Sad really

Patrick Street in Cork is in decay. Some buildings are falling down, a lot of them are closed. Immigrants are sleeping in shop doorways. Beggars are everywhere. The streets are dirty with lots of litter.

it’s a good street as far as.. streets go? why is this on the list of the top 5 things to do in cork? (also it smells a bit of urine)

Great street with great history and a wide selection of shops. Some of the most well known have gone over the recent years such as Poters etc. I have to give this 3 stars as there is not even public toilets in the City Centre. A simple solution would be public toilets with a top up card such as a leap card solution might not be for everyone but it would be a start of some sort. Most business owners are accommodating but there is an extent to which the can only go. For such a modern tech city it is a shame. Great atmosphere great lighting at Christmas time. Great People.

Típico irlanda (Translated by Google) typical ireland

Love this street. Great shops along, pubs, restaurants - everything you need on one street. Love the European look/feel to it. I will definitely be returning to Cork.

A fantastic street that's slowly but surely been taken over with aggressive begging, I personally am sick to the back teeth of it.

Two floors small museum about butter, all you need to know is here from how the butter being made to the history of Irish butter, you might need 45-60 minutes for the whole journey, that includes a 16 minutes video. Very interesting place to visit but a bit too small.

Butter Museum giving you possibility to see full process production of the butter from A to Z with actual demonstration. Very interesting historical facts, including bog butter. Export of Irish butter to America, India, over the Ireland and Europe. You will see everything and even taste it, it is very tasty. The entrance fee is 5 euros. There is no parking nearby. 5 minutes walk from nearest public parking

This place is a must see for any visitor to Cork. Fascinating to learn about the history of the butter industry in Ireland. Don't let a visit to this museum go past your eyes. Definitely one for the dairy.

A wonderful museum that shows you the history of extremely delicious Irish butter! The host is so welcoming! He refused to charge me with the entrance fee being so compassionate about the war in my country, Ukraine. I promise, that money will be added to my donations;) He also said so many kind words of hope to me that my heart melted. I hope I will visit Ireland again and won't miss his workshop of butter making! I also hope that his wishes for my country to win in this war will very soon come true!

The Butter Museum is a wonderful experience for anyone on a visit to Cork. Entry is only €5 and its quite a unique opportunity to learn about the history of Irish butter. In particular the growth of the Irish butter market in the 20th century was fascinating! I would happily recommend a visit to this wonderful little museum.

Great experience! It makes you feel proud of the Irish butter.

This was one of the coolest and most interesting museums I have ever visited. The staff was very knowledgeable and the Saturday butter demonstration was incredible. We ended up spending about 2.5 hours here between all the exhibits and the demonstration. Would love if their gift shop had more butter. All around 10/10 must visit if you’re in cork and deff go on a Saturday around noon!

Fantastic museum, super friendly staff, definitely a must see if you are in the area!

Good place. Nicely maintained. *Waiting time= none *Tickets= adult 5€, children=none *Visited= on weekend *Nearby places to visit= Shandon bells and tower

A nice place to discover history of the best butter in the world , irish butter! Especially for history enthusiasts because they illustrate the early life of farmers and local life with some interactive videos and activities

So much fun, the demonstrations were great and the museum was well curated and informative!

What a fantastic and fascinating museum. Came here on a rainy day and it was a day well spent. All the staff are incredibly passionate about the conservation of Ireland’s butter making heritage and was incredibly insightful. Particularly how this industry contributed to the city of Cork and the commerce of Ireland.

Nice enough for a rainy day but could be so much better with a little bit of effort. There is a very old scratchy video you watch when you go in about the history of butter in Ireland. Then it's just looking at a few butter churns and maps. You really need to be making your own butter, have a little tour in rooms of how it changed over the years and more interaction. There is no parking and no signs to find your way there and it's tucked away behind other buildings so you have to find it using Google maps. The desk staff are just about cordial and there were no staff inside to help or ask questions of.

I've been wanting to visit this museum for a while and after a trek up some narrow streets, we found it! While it's not a large museum, it's fascinating and insightful from the orientation video to the bog butter exhibit upstairs. Don't miss this unique museum! Now I know why Irish butter is the best in the world.

Here is once the largest butter trade market in the world before refrigeration was invented. You will see the early butter making by female workers. The tools that churned cream. The breed of cow being used, the reason why Cork was the center of butter trading. If you join the tour, you may have chance tasting fresh butter.

Who knew there was so much to know about butter in Ireland? Interesting, educational. There is a nice introductional video followed by displays, some with short videos. You can see churns, milk cans, old processing equipment, 1000 year old butter, and even make a label with a stamp.

Totally worth the 5€ paid (4 for students:))) , especially when you attend the 12pm slot on Saturdays. Live demonstration of the butter making process emphasizing the importance of temperature for the process. They gave samples of fresh butter on bread, and it totally blew our minds. Oh, Such Mouth-watering deliciousness!

This was very fascinating. The history behind it was awesome. No butter samples when I went though.

Best €4 ever spent!! An amazing museum with amazing knowledge about the impact of butter on the Irish economy, great experience and would recommend tenfold.

This small museum is well worth a visit on your travel to Cork. The exhibits and the short movies and animations teach you so much about the significance of butter and butter trade for Cork and for Ireland. The staff are very knowledgeable and we loves having a chat with them on our way out.

This little museum was a DELIGHT. We love butter and our family always gets excited to have Kerrygold. The video was fascinating even if a bit of an ad for Irish butter, and probably a bit one sided when it comes to the co-op reduction. Overall it was just a fun way to spend an hour learning about this cool history in Ireland and Cork specifically. Fabulous staff as well!

The Blackrock Castle Observatory is a small castle that was renovated and is now used as an observatory and restaurant. If you take a tour there is only one room in the tower where you learn about the history of the castle and the rest of the tour is more about astronomy and the telescope. It is interesting and probably a great experience for kids but nothing for people who expect a great observatory. However, for the low price and the great restaurant definitely worth a visit if you are around Cork.

the castle is very small. opposite the castle, a miniature statue of the castle can be seen on the wall next to the road. in the planetarium we listened to a lecture on astronomy and then on the history of the castle. we looked at the cellar and went up to the tower. the staff is friendly. the lecturer is prepared and his presentation style is very good

Visiting Blackrock Castle gives you access (in one ticket) to 2 very different things, and both of them are worth the visit! First, of course, there is a very interesting looking castle with great history and a breathtaking view. Second, a space exhibition with a tiny planetarium and many interesting facts about space.

Very nice place, but if you want to go inside the castle, you have to book the tour. Very beautiful nice walk around.

An interesting excursion, the children should really like it, there is a spiral staircase inside the castle, the historical excursion from the guide is quite detailed! Nice view from the tower above.

Well can I say a big thanks to the staff of The Blackrock Observatory,today was my sons birthday,a request was made by him today to visit the place. We had no booking,but the staff fitted us in,each of the three staff members were so obliging, kind and caring. They made the trip one to remember. I hadn't visited the place in years,and 100% would recommend a trip there. A birthday we will remember. Thank you ladies for being so kind.

A great find thanks to Google Maps. An interesting exhibition, accompanied by a planetarium presentation and a look around the old castle. The telescope 🔭 dome is at the top of a narrow, steep, spiral staircase, which is fun for the able-bodied, but unfortunately inaccessible to anyone with mobility issues. However, it is what it is given the age of the building. A quirky place to spend an hour or two visiting. 😃

Yes a fine castle and souvenir shop. The observatory we didn't do but I'm sure it's great. Nice stop off whilst on a cycle of the greenway. However, the restaurant was expensive and I would not get coffee there again.

The walk to the castle is amazing. Weather is an important factor while visiting. Can definitely visit once when around Cork. Nice place by the river to walk around.

Nice little spot ,doesn't have mucj to see but ,people who are interested in astronomy would be satisfied.. Jane was very good on our tour make this way interesting than it is.. I would recommend if you are in Cork.

Beautiful castle! A girl who did a tour for us was amazing, was really interesting to listen her talk about space and history of the castle. Entry ticket was €7 per person

We visited the Castle on a Tuesday at 1.50 pm, there are tours on the hour and the immediate one at 2 was completely booked so we had to wait for the next for an hour, moreover the restaurant on the premises remains closed on Monday and Tuesday. The guided tour was by a knowledgeable person who expanded on the history of the place and its role as an observatory. Suitable for kids below 8 years. The walkway around the castle is wonderful and has to be visited.

We both loved the tour and our guide was very knowledgeable on the history of the castle. It's starts off with a great introduction on space and the solar system. Afterwards, we went to the castle cafe which was a very enjoyable experience.

While walking, we came across an incredibly beautiful castle. Unfortunately, we were not lucky enough to get inside, because it was closed, but we enjoyed the amazing view. You can also have a delicious dinner nearby.

Really nice immersive experience. My 5 year old really enjoyed the tent with the interactive ceiling & the guides were really knowledgeable. My 3 year old was amused for the first 5 mins, then not so much.

Fantastic place to visit. The night sky tour was excellent. The only issue I had was the restaurant was a bit over classed for place. Some more simple fare for the tourists would help.

Pretty good castle 🏰 on the river Lee 😀 I got to understand many things thanks 🙏 to the exhibition's guide. Great and clear explanations 😉🧭🤓

Interesting visit. The guide will first present the sky seen in Cork, and then will speak about the castle.

Lovely spot to stop in, take in the greenway walk, get some food at the top quality cafe, hand a gander in the gift shop, and take in the tour. The wonderful tour guide Eva (Eabha?) gave us a great run down on what was visible that night in our skies above, a history of the Fort/ Castle and brief run down on the science now being undertaken on site. The exhibition is a must for those wanting to learn about space exploration, too. Definitely worth the visit.

It's a small castle, so don't expect too much.. During the visit inside the castle there's only one room to learn about the history of the castle, the other places are more focused on astronomy. So maybe the kids will enjoy more than adults..

Camden Fort is a good place to go if you have a couple of hours to spare. They have done great work to get it to the standard that it is.

Camden Fort unfortunately has been closed last year and this year due to the pandemic, but the views from this height and this direction are amazing. Would recommend to come up for the views alone. The bus stops directly at the Fort and if you plan to walk up, it's quite hilly.

Small but as enough to strecth the legs. Amazing views over Cobh and Spike island. You can just seat there and enjoy the views, lots if boats around and also the ferries

Camden and Crosshaven are lovely places around Cork. It would be nice to spend a day if it's sunny. I wouldn't mind going to this place over and over again.

Coastal fort originally built back on 1550. It offers a great view of the ocean and of Cork harbour, Europe's largest natural harbour. The fort is maintained by a group of volunteers and the fort hosts various historical shows and events.

Beautiful spot full of some very interesting history. Lots to see and the volunteers we spoke to where very helpful and passionate about what they where doing.

What an adventure of a day!! Lovely tea rooms and a beautiful location overlooking Cork Harbour and steeped in History! Also the film location for RTEs “ Hell Week “

Its has some great views but overall as a Fort structure, I think nearby Blarney or Charles fort (kinsale) have more to offer. The volunteer guides are the best though and make the experience memorable.

Camden Fort Meagher is full of history . If your into the war materiel you should visit this very impressive fort and it’s museum . It has stunning views

You can get a real feel of a fortress here, dark, impenetrable, mysterious caverns and worm like tunnels. You could imagine Tyrion and John Snow staring at the WALL. Very well maintained and well worth a visit. €5 entry. Or you can join a tour.

One of my favourite galleries They have beautiful collections The sculpture room is one of my favourite sections. They do great activities for children and people interested in Art They also participate in public events which is great to see, they are very much a part of the Cork community I would highly recommend visiting and supporting this gallery

Splendid building architecturally with lovely exhibition spaces. It is about to undergo a 2 year refurbishment program from mid 2024 so get there soon and enjoy. The current exhibition of tapestry/carpets is absolutely amazing.

Great to have such an accessible place to visit in the heart of the city. I love the thought provoking ,changing exhibitions. Always worth even a quick visit to check it out. There are some incredible pieces of art in the permanent spaces too

It is a very nice but small Gallery. They also got some space where kids can be creative and their Pictures are exhibited also. Entry ist free. A good idea to visit at a rainy day.

Amazing rare Rembrandt collection! Great diverse selection of exhibits, the exhibit of animal paintings and sculptures was extremely interesting- and very helpful staff.

Free entry(you can leave donation), lockers to leave your stuff. Gender neutral toilets too! It's an amazing experience I was amazed and spent good 2h in there. Modern and old art in one place. Would highly recommend this place.

It is a fantastic gallery. We are impressed with the very knowledgeable and lovely girl who took us on a free guided tour of some of the best pieces in the gallery. We would really recommend a visit, especially for the temporary exhibition.

Very nice experience. The area for kids exhibition is best and they have colourful pencils and crayons for kids to make their own art 🖼️. Highly recommended 👍

One of the great founders of modern Cork the history of Crawford alone is great. The Gallery hosts some very historic and amazing art pieces. What makes this Gallery special and unique is that it is free entry relying on donations. Not many places around do that. With a selection and taste of art for all. The new extension to the building that is planned will be a great addition. For now comparing to Gallery's around Europe it would have to get a 3 * It also has a cafe check ahead for opening times. Great work done by all the people involved in keeping it busy. Guided tours are also available. Or wonder around yourself. Also free entry. Highly recommended. Great for the City.

Peaceful and interesting place, as an artist, enjoyed very much!

Such a well maintained attraction in the very centre of Cork City. -Free of charge with donation boxes at the entrance - Numerous varied exhibitions -Clean accessible toilets, with baby changing -Hardly ever crowded or noisy -Colouring utensils for children -Workshops &Events Overall a very welcoming bright space

Some fabulous pieces here. Just took one star off, as didn't get to see Harry Clarkes work. Nobody's fault, think it's been cleaned. Hopefully get to see it when here again. Gift shop very reasonably priced too. Update : saw the Harry Clarke today, and the rest fantastic as well, so ip to 5 stars

Really nice and clean art gallery with cool history and many different exhibitions. It felt a bit empty in some areas and statue reproductions took a star away for me but totally worth a visit if you are in Cork!

Excellent free tour. Wonderful gallery. Looks like cafe would be super too. Definately go.

This gallery has some super art pieces. The building itself has an old, original part and a modern extension, both very attractive in their own right. There are free lockers for coats and bags. I definitely recommend a visit.

Went there on the second week of February 2022, this was a quiet time because of cold weather and that was on weekdays. No public car park, I just parked my car at the corner of the small road behind the fort. Parking paid through phone number display on the Parking sign. But it was hard to going though the phone line. We had a quick visit the Fort (about 15 minutes) with very friendly welcome receptionist, she explained everything and gave my sons some stickers. It was no fee of charge. And just one round up the the top of the Fort, from there you can seen almost Cork City and best church viewing from the top corner. They also have a museum at the ground floor but I did not enter there because just I feel a bit worrying about my car parking. Everything was fine and I could say it is worth a visit, well maintained place.

Nice views of the city lovely little exhibition on women who were deported. Free to walk around but you may need the audio guide if you want to know more about the history of the place.

Energetic and really friendly tour guide. She had a great knowledge of the Fort. The scenery from the wall of Cork is absolutely stunning. We'll looked after place. Recommend a visit.

Beautiful. Stunning views out over the city. Would definitely recommend a stroll around here. The Fort has been kept really well and spotlessly clean

It’s an interesting place and it’s hardly to imagine how it was in history. Anyway a must seen in Cork. It’s free entrance and interesting story about the women who are send to Australia by punishing them

Only small but worth a half hour walk around and then another half hour in the museum. Great mannequins to show scenes from the past and a great exhibit in the museum about women sent to Australia as convicts.

No entry fee. Very recommended to visit this fort🙌🏼The staff was so kind.

Hier wird man schon beim Reingehen sehr freundlich empfangen. Erklärt wird einem was es alles zu sehen gibt und auch wie man am besten geht. Das alles bei freiem Eintritt. Beim Rundgang sieht man aufgestellte Figuren und Utensilien, die früher hier anzutreffen waren. Uns hat es sehr gut gefallen. (Translated by Google) Here you will receive a very friendly welcome as soon as you walk in. It explains everything there is to see and also how best to go. All this with free entry. During the tour you can see figures and utensils that were previously found here. We liked it very much.

Beautiful place to visit in Cork City! Full of history and gorgeous nature - make sure to spend time in the gardens.

Nano Nagle devoted herself to religion and helped and educated the poor, Catholic girls and boys more than 200 years ago when the Penal Law was employed. Her work and the Presentation Sisters deserved more attention and respect.

Our first visit to Cork. This was the highlight of our stay. The museum is lovely. The restaurant was bonus (with excellent food & wine). Agnes, the "Ambassador" for the museum, would be my new best friend if I ever moved to your beautiful city! Her passion for Nano, the incredible "inside tour" and token gift she gave me, made a memory I will never forget. I knew nothing about the amazing Nano Nagle before visiting, but I know hold her dear to my heart and even have a print of her in my office. Thank you for putting together such a beautiful place (architecturally, it is a great site to visit in of itself). The other staff were also very helpful and friendly. 5 star visit!

The friendliest museum I have ever been to. I was greeted by ambassador Agnes, who lives and breathes the heritage of Nano Nagle and the museum. Be inspired by the story of Nano Nagle, that provided education for Catholic children in a time where it was forbidden. And enjoy the lovely peaceful garden in the middle of the city. Just what I needed on a Sunday morning.

Cannot believe it has taken me so long to visit this fantastic oasis of calm in my native city. Immaculately preserved and presented buildings, cemetery and gardens. Museum, bookshop, café and restaurant on site. Entrance is free of charge. Well worth a visit as it is only a short walk from St. Finbarre's cathedral. Parking extremely limited....so leave the car at home.

Wonderful place! Beautiful gardens and fascinating history!

Pleasant surprise stumbling across this peaceful spot in the middle of Cork city. We were greeted by a very friendly and informative worker. Didn’t take the paid tour, but enjoyed just walking around the grounds. Will have to return to try the little restaurant someday. Few people just relaxing and talking, and a couple others that looked like they were also there for the first time. I’m not sure I’d say it’s a must do if visiting Cork, but if you are here for an extended period of time, definitely check it out.

Nano Nagle Place is a unique complex in the heart of Cork city. The place has a museum, heritage rooms, gardens, the Good Day Deli, both a design and gift shop, and a Cork focused book shop in the museum. The gorgeous regenerated convent buildings are home to many educational charities. I advise anyone who hasn't been there to go there. Visiting this place is a magical experience as it retains a balance of cultural history and a modern green walkway.

A beautiful hub of knowledge complete with a museum and gift store with quaint and cute little handcrafted and artisan things. Has a beautiful garden tea shop/cafe. Even if you don’t go to the museum, this is still worth a visit because of the natural gardens and the crocheted flower garden. A work of art!

We visited on Friday and had a wonderful guided tour with Agnes. I would highly recommend doing the tour as you learn so much more and get the human side of the stories. Agnes was a great guide, she had a really soothing cork lilt. It almost felt like asmr sitting in the sun hearing her tell the story of Nano Nagle. The gift shop and book shop are fabulous, filled with jewellery, homewares from Irish designers. Overall definitely worth a visit and they have lifts on site so great accessibility

Nano Nagle was a wonderful treasure we happened upon. Agnes and Tatiana were lovely to chat with and the museum was absolutely beautiful! Definitely recommend a visit during your stay in Cork!

Most beautiful church it just amazing so peaceful

Beautiful church and there's a man in the parish office named paddy Walsh the most helpful man you could ever come across

Absolutely beautiful church, not Catholic myself but the building had such a sense of peace and welcoming.

Calm and Quiet place. Very beautiful church

Impressive, cathedral-like church. It's got a grotto with Our Lady.

Most beautiful Church, the defenders of the faith are around, we will defend our heritage, faith and our Church. Deus Vult we will be true to thee till death 🇮🇪✋🇻🇦 we look forward to death, we are not afraid,🇮🇪🇻🇦✋

Just saw my grandmother was baptised here in 1878. Happy to see it's still there.

Very old Catholic church in the city centre of Cork. Dark inside with lots of statues of angels. Often has people begging for money at the entrance.

Incredible church and great architecture/interior! Also a friendly pastor, who allowed to receive the Eucharist on the tongue. Good number of young people in attendance, numerous masses for Sunday (including 6pm Saturday Vigil) with thoughtful homilies.

Great church, very friendly pastor. I'd suggest everyone to visit it once. It's right in the city center. They have Sunday mass till 7 pm.