Cork, Ireland

Cork

Ireland's food city, built around a historic covered market.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Cork

Day 1

  1. MorningExplore the English Market, a covered food market since 1788.
  2. AfternoonVisit the Shandon Bells church and ring the bells yourself, then walk to the Elizabeth Fort.
  3. EveningHave drinks and live music in the pubs of Oliver Plunkett Street.

Day 2

Visit Cobh, the Titanic's last port of call, or Blarney Castle.

What to eat

Clonakilty black pudding and a Murphy's stout.

Local tips

Make the most of Cork

Beat the crowds

Cork is relaxed and friendly. The covered market is busiest at lunchtime.

Best photo spot

The colourful houses along the river Lee, and the view from Shandon bell tower, where you can ring the bells.

Getting there

Trains from Dublin take about 2.5 hours. The centre is walkable.

Don't miss nearby

Cobh, the Titanic's last stop, and Kinsale, a colourful harbour town.

Good to know

Visit the English Market, a historic covered food market. Ring the Shandon bells yourself in the church tower.

Secret spots

1 secret spot near Cork

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Plan your visit

Getting to Cork

Getting there

  • Cork Airport (ORK)6 km away
  • Shannon Airport (SNN)95 km away
  • Galway160 km away
  • Dublin220 km away

The centre is best explored on foot. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeCity
Good forFood
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryIreland

Questions

Cork: good to know

Is Cork worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like food. Ireland's food city, built around a historic covered market.

How many days do you need in Cork?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Cork?

You can visit all year. Cork is relaxed and friendly. The covered market is busiest at lunchtime.

How do you get to Cork?

The nearest airport is Cork Airport (ORK), about 6 km away. Trains from Dublin take about 2.5 hours. The centre is walkable.

What is there to see near Cork?

Nearby hidden places include Kilkenny (119 km), Dingle (126 km) and Cliffs of Moher (136 km).

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