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The English Market
Looking for fresh locally sourced produce for your stay in Cork? You need go no further than the English Market! Located in the centre of Cork city you can access it from a number of streets including; Grande Parade, Patrick Street, Princes Street and Oliver Plunkett Street. At the Grande Parade entrance, have a look at one of the oldest stalls in the market, selling nothing but two traditional Cork delicacies, tripe and drisheen.

Crawford Art Gallery
Crawford Municipal Art Gallery, the city art museum for Cork, is dedicated to informing a wide audience about the significant role that the visual arts play in contemporary life and culture

Shandon Church
St. Annes church and steeple, built in 1722 reaches 37m high into the Cork skyline and is a much loved local landmark and tourist attraction. Its famous chime of 8 bells made by Rudal of Gloucester together weigh over 6 tonnes. Its walls are 7ft thick and has both sandstone and limestone facing, from which Cork takes its colours red and white. The clock made by Mangans of Cork, is affectionately known as a four faced liar, since the east and west facings tell slightly different times. The panoramic view of the city is well worth the climb.

St Finbarrs Cathedral
This spectacular form of architecture was constructed between 1867 and 1879. It is in the French Gothic style. The cathedral may possibly be built on the foundation of an earlier Round Tower. A short distance away is Elizabeth Fort in Fort St. The first fort was built here in the reign of Elizabeth I. Other churches in this area include the South Chapel a Georgian church of 1766 and St. Michael's Protestand Church. The Red Abbey on Mary St. Off Douglas St. is the sole survivor of the Monasteries of Medieval Cork. An Augustinian Priory it was founded in the 14th Century

Cork Vision Centre @ St. Peters
The Cork Vision Centre on the North Main St offers visitors an opportunity to appreciate a fine example of conservation in action, and to explore Cork's evolution from past, through present, and onwards to future development. Exhibitions throughout the year.

Cork Heritage Park
Bessboro, Blackrock, Cork, Phone: 021-358854
The Park offers the visitor a varied and fascinating introduction to different aspects of Corks rich heritage ranging from the story of the Pike family (who lived on the estate from 1820 to 1921), local ecology, Corks Archaeological Heritage, Corks Maritime Heritage, the History of Corks Fire Service to the story of Corks Transport

Cork City Gaol
With a special emphasis on history & culture, 19th Century crime, punishment and social history, a trip to Cork City Gaol is a must! Go back in time and trace the life of a suffering prisoner. The impressive audio system allows you to hear the shuffling of prisoner's feet, the coughs of the sick inmates and you can also examine the life like characters that fill the prison's cells. Step back in time with a trip to Cork City Gaol and see what 19th / early 20th century life was like in Cork, inside and outside prison walls.
Tel: 021-4305022
E-mail: corkgaol@indigo.ie
Web: www.corkcitygaol.com
Address: Convent Avenue, Sundays Well, Cork City

Blackrock Castle - Observatory Centre
Visit Cosmos at the Castle - Cork's fun and exciting location to learn about the Universe! Use cinema sized video screens to explore the formation of the Universe and how life developed on Earth. Play the "Comet Chaser" in Ireland's first interactive theatre and virtually save the Earth! It is a 16th century castle located about 2km from the heart of Cork city on the banks of the river Lee. There is an abundance of parking adjacent to the Castle.
They are opened: Monday to Friday 10am to 5pm, Weekends 11am to 5pm (incl. BH), last admission is 4pm
Admissions: Adults: €6, students, children (8-14years) €4, children under 8 years old are free.
It is a great place to go with kids as there is a games room at the end of your excursion where you learn all about how did universe started and all about astronomy.
As mentioned Castle is located on the banks of River Lee, its nearly going into see and there is a great path for walk, run, rollerblading just next to it.
Address: Blackrock, Cork
Tel: 021-4357917

Chuckies Playzone
Large indoor play area with a variety of slides and ball ponds.
Tel: 021-4334112
Address: Doughcloyne Industrial Estate, Sarsfield Road, Wilton, Cork City

Trabolgan
Boasts a variety of activities which ensures there is something for everyone in the family. Go kart tracks, outdoor wooden wonderland and a tropical swimming pool are naming but a few.
Tel: 021-4661551
E-mail: reservations@trabolgan.com
Web: www.trabolgan.com
Address: Whitegate, Midleton, Co Cork

Planet Entertainment Center
Catering for all ages, the Planet offers many activities including bowling, snooker and for younger children there is cosmos funworld a large indoor play area.
Tel: 021-4300700
E-mail: info@planetleisure.ie
Web: www.planetleisure.ie
Address: Fitz Boreen, Old Mallow Road, Blackpool Cork

Lifetime Lab
The Lifetime Lab tells the fascinating story of how water was supplied to Cork City in the past, a great day out for all the family.
Tel: 021-4941500
E-mail: lifetimelab@corkcity.ie
Web: www.lifetimelab.ie
Address: Lee Road, Cork

Bridgefield Buggies
The original all weather quad bike ride safari! A great day guaranteed for all ages.
Tel: 021-4667533
Web: www.quadbikesafari.ie
Address: Bridgefield House, Castlemarytr, Co Cork

Monkey Maze
The monkey maze is a giant adventure play area ideal for children up to the age of 12.
Tel: 021-4820674
Web: www.monkeymaze.ie
Address: Glanmire Business Park, Cork

Lewis Glucksman Gallery at UCC
The Lewis Glucksman Gallery is a cultural and educational institution that promotes the research, creation and exploration of the visual arts. Located at University College Cork's main entrance on Western Road, the Glucksman is an award-winning building that includes display spaces, lecture facilities, a riverside restaurant and gallery shop.

UCC Visitor Centre
The UCC campus is noted for its mature well-wooded grounds containing several Californian Redwood trees. These form a splendid setting for the Gothic revival-style Main Quadrangle buildings, modelled on a typical Oxford college by the renowned Cork architect of the mid 19th century - Sir Thomas Deane.

Curraheen Park - Greyhound Stadium
Corks greyhound stadium offering a great night out to all

Cork Butter Museum
The Cork Butter Museum is a unique institution, celebrating one of the great success stories of Ireland, the butter trade. Located in the historic Shandon area of Cork city, the story begins with the central role of dairy culture in the Island of Saints and Scholars.
Tel: 021-4300600
Email: info@corkbutter.museum
Web: www.corkbutter.museum
Address: The Tony O'Reilly Centre, O'Connell Square, Cork

Blarney Castle and the Blarney Stone
Blarney Castle was built nearly six hundred years ago by one of Ireland's greatest chieftains, Cormac MacCarthy, and has been attracting attention beyond Munster ever since.it Blarney Castle and enjoy a wonderful day, packed full of beautiful scenery. At the top of the castle you can kiss the Blarney stone and receive the gift of the gab!
Tel: 021-485252
Fax: 0214381518
E-mail: info@blarneycastle.ie
Web: www.blarneycastle.ie
Address: Blarney, Co. Cork

Kinsale - Historical Fishing Town
The medieval town of Kinsale is not just about food. it's also about traditional bars, beautiful buildings, narrow streets, shops and galleries and lots of activities on land and sea. You'll find Kinsale's not just a place - it's more a state of mind!

Fota Wildlife Park & Fota House & Garden
FOTA Wildlife Park is not like an ordinary zoo. Wherever possible we have chosen animals that thrive in a free-range environment, which allows them to roam free, while mixed with other species and with us human visitors! FOTA House & Arboretum. This fine Regency-style building in a pleasant landscape setting on Fota Island, is complemented by the internationally renowned gardens and arboretum. The House is a celebration of fine craftsmanship and has a particularly well appointed kitchen. It reflects well the life-style of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Today it welcomes visitors to see the House itself and to enjoy the fare provided in the tea-room. Take a walk on the wild side and visit Fota Wildlife Park, a truly wonderful experience for all the family. Fota Wildlife Park has endangered species from all over the world some of which roam freely around the park
Tel: 021-4908142
E-mail: info@fotawildlife.ie
Web: www.fotawildlife.ie
Address: Carigtwoill, Co Cork

Cobh Heritage Centre
Cobh is situated on the southern shore of the Great Island in one of the world's finest natural harbours. Between 1848 and 1950, over 6 million adults and children emigrated from Ireland - over 2.5 million from Cobh, making it the single most important port of emigration in the country. Cobh was the last port of call for the ill-fated Titanic. Later the steamers and ocean liners continued carrying the Irish to new lives and new lands.

Jameson Distillery, Midleton
A tour of the Old Midleton Distillery is a journey through the story of Irish whiskey by means of an audio-visual presentation (available in 7 languages). Follow the old distillery trail through mills, maltings, corn stores, stillhouse, warehouses and kilns - some of these buildings date back to 1795. View the largest pot still in the world prior to sampling the internationally renowned Jameson Whiskey in the bar (minerals for children) - perhaps have the opportunity of becoming a qualified Irish whiskey taster with presentation of certificate before browsing in the exclusive Jameson merchandise outlet and craft shops or relaxing in the elegant restaurant on site.

Clonakilty Railway Village
Take a trip to the Model Railway Village for a fun and memorable day out on your visit to Clonakilty and West Cork. Walking into the model village you step back in time and see life as it was in the 1940's. See the old West Cork railway line portrayed in delightful miniature serving the towns. The models and figurines are handmade at the model village to a scale of 1:24.

Rebel Corporate Event Management
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Useful Links

Things to Do

Failte Ireland http://www.failteireland.ie/
Tourism Ireland http://www.discoverireland.com/
Cork Kerry Tourism http://www.corkkerry.ie/
East Cork Tourism http://www.eastcorktourism.com/
West Cork Tourism http://www.westkcork.ie/
Fuschia Brand http://www.fuchsiabrands.com/
Cork Racecourse http://www.corkracecourse.ie/
Greyhound Racing www.igb.ie/stadia/crk
Cork City Tourism http://www.cometocork.com/ (under construction)
Whats on in Cork http://www.whazon.com/
University College Cork http://www.ucc.ie/
Fota Wildlife Park http://www.fotawildlife.ie/
Fota House & Gardens http://www.fotahouse.ie/
Kinsale, Co. Cork http://www.kinsale.ie/