Discover County Cork


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County Cork : activities and sites to visit

The Blackrock castle observatory - Patryk Kosmider

The Blackrock Castle Observatory

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A castle in Cork which has a telescope for astronomical observation.

Mizen Head - timursalikhov

Mizen Head

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A lighthouse located in a dizzying setting, looking like the end of the world!

La Midleton Distillery - IProspectIE - cc

The Midleton Distillery

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One of the most famous Irish distilleries in Ireland!

Bull rock, Ireland - J.A. Ross

Bull Rock

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A rocky island that immediately reminds one of the strange islands of Pirate of the Caribbean! It has the peculiarity of having a rocky tunnel that crosses it!

Blarney castle - © csbphoto

Blarney Castle

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An unmissable castle, famous for its "stone of eloquence"! A must visit!

English market - William Murphy - cc

English Market

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This covered market brings together the best of Cork City's local produce! An unforgettable gourmet getaway!

Titanic Experience of Cobh - Ed Webster - cc

Titanic Experience of Cobh

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Le musée de Cobh propose de revisiter l'Histoire du Titanic, de sa construction jusqu'à sa collision avec un iceberg. Fascinant.

Spike Island - © Ire DronePhotography

Spike Island

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With its 104 hectares, its monastery, its prison and star-shaped fort, Spike Island offers many activities, all in an...

Une cellule de la Cork City Gaol - Olivier Bruchez - cc

Cork City Gaol

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This old prison in Cork used to lock up its prisoners in conditions that give you the shivers down your spine!

Inchydoney Beach - © kieranhayes

The Inchydoney Beach

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Very popular, Inchydoney Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in Ireland! Located near the village of Clonakilty,...

St Finnbarr Cathedral - © Madrugada Verde

The St Finnbarr Cathedral

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One of the most beautiful cathedrals in Cork! Its architecture is worth the detour!

A whale - Navin75 - cc

Whale Watch Westcork

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Why don't you go see the whales off the coast of Ireland?







Local gastronomic specialties

Full irish breakfast - Shutterstock

Clonakilty Sausages

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Black pudding

Black pudding

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Durrus cheese - eatingthesheepshead.wordpress.com

Durrus

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Black and white pudding

White pudding

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What to expect?

Of these 7500 km², County Cork is officially the second largest county in Ireland. Located at the southern tip of the country, the Cork region is particularly famous for its numerous tourist attractions. From Cork to Kinsale, or Cobh, the corners to visit will plunge you into a typical Irish charm, which subtly mixes cities and countryside, villages and wild landscapes…

Visit County Cork

A region between wide open spaces and dynamic cities!

Don’t miss the city of Cork, the official capital of the county, known for being a student city on the move. There are many tourist and cultural sites that will offer you a complete view of the region (historical, cultural…etc.), and the possibilities of accommodation on site are numerous (B&B, Cottage, Hotels…etc.)!

Don’t miss either the famous castles and other ruins of the region, including the Blarney Castle, a real marvel for the eyes!