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Student Accommodation
Cork Ireland
As well
as being Ireland’s second largest city, Cork is the
capital of the ‘Rebel County’ and is a great choice
for a short break or a longer stay. Located on the
banks of the River Lee, this city provides visitors
with an impressive selection of things to see and
do, along with entertaining nightlife and friendly
Corkonians.
Many of the main attractions are within walking
distance of the city centre, from St. Anne’s Bell
Tower in Shandon to Fitzgerald Park. There are also
a lot of fun and interesting places to visit just
outside the city. A little further afield, the
village of Blarney is well worth a visit. Hugely
popular with tourists, this picturesque Irish
village is only a short trip from Cork city centre
and is home to Blarney Castle. This castle hosts one
of Ireland’s most visited tourist attractions, the
Blarney Stone. One kiss to this fabled Stone and
you’ll receive the gift of the gab.
There are a lot of museums scattered throughout the
city too, with most offering free admission. The
Lewis Gluxman Art Gallery is located on the
University College Cork campus and is a must-see for
any modern art fans. From there, it’s a good idea to
take a wander through the beautiful campus grounds.
In Cork city centre, the action is generally
centered around St. Patrick’s Street. This shopping
area is popular with visitors and locals, and can
get very busy, especially at weekends. The
surrounding streets provide a wide range of places
to eat and drink, catering to most tastes and
budgets.
From live music to clubs to traditional pubs, Cork
has it all. Again, because the city centre is
compact, a lot of these places are close together
and a short walk from the main street. Oliver
Plunkett Street is home to some of the city’s most
popular bars, including An Bróg and the Old Oak Bar.
For something a little different, there’s the MVM
club night at the Everyman Palace Theatre on
MacCurtain Street. As well as providing plenty of
room to dance, it also shows cult movies in a comfy
sofa cinema.
Live acts from rock bands to traditional Irish music
performers can be seen at a range of venues across
the city including Fred Zeppelins and Cyprus Avenue.
The Cork Opera House, Ireland’s only purpose built
opera house, also hosts a lot of different events if
you fancy a break from the usual bars and clubs.
Throughout the year, Cork’s various festivals
attract a large number of visitors with huge crowds
of people descending on the city for various events
from St. Patrick’s Day in March to the Cork Film
Festival and the Cork Jazz Festival which both take
place in October.
This bustling contemporary city has something for
everyone and will keep you coming back again, again
and again.
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