Cork, Ireland Travel Guide - What To See & Do

Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Cork, Ireland.

Cork is situated on the banks of the River Lee in the south of the country. It is the second largest city in the Republic of Ireland, and the third largest in all of Ireland.

Cork is the anglicised version of the Irish word Corcaigh, which means marsh. The city centre was originally built on marshland and boats were able to navigate into the channels which separated the many islands. Many of the wider streets, such as St Patrick's Street, the South Mall and the Grand Parade, were built on former river channels. St Patrick's Street is Cork's commercial hub, and is known colloquially as either "Patrick Street" or "Pana".

Finding Internet access when out and about can be problematic so carry your mobile guidebook in the palm of your hand. We include a fully linked Table of Contents and internally to access context-specific information quickly and easily when offline. Many web links are included as well for additional information.

Contents:

Welcome To Cork
Overview
Orientation
History
Arrivals
By boat
By plane
By train
By bus
By car
Car rental
Local Transportation
Walk
Taxi
Sightseeing Highlights
Fun Activities
Festivals
Sports
Cork City Pub Crawl
Dining Guide
Bars, Clubs & Drinking
Accommodation Guide
Budget
Camping
Mid range
Splurge
Safety & Security
Local & Day Trips