All posts in Cork

Steeped in history, Cork City is fast gaining a reputation as one of Europe’s hippest cities. Like Venice, the city is built upon water, and the city centre is built on an island in the River Lee, just upstream of Cork Harbour. The two channels of the River Lee which embrace the city centre are…

Set in a large and dramatic harbour, Castletownbere is one of the largest white fishing ports in Ireland and is host to many European fleets. This is an excellent centre for the exploration of the south-western end of the Beara Peninsula. Nearby is Bere Island, and a visit to this island makes an interesting day…

Millstreet nestles at the foot of the Claragh Mountains and is practically surrounded on all sides by hills and mountains. This is an area that is rich in archaeological heritage. In 1993 the Eurovision Song Contest was broadcast from this small town to over 300 million viewers throughout Europe – and on that occasion Ireland…