Cork City

Pros: Attractive and compact city, eclectic and diverse yet still traditional, lots to do
Cons: Eating out not cheap; some may find it too hilly

Cork is a city I had long fancied visiting without really knowing why and I was lucky enough to visit for a weekend break last December. Booking the flights and the accommodation was the only preparation we did so when we arrived in the city we had ...

Pros: Gorgeous city, full of good food, good drink, excellent places to socialise and friendly locals.
Cons: It can rain o-so occasionally in Cork.

AM I QUALIFIED TO TELL YOU ABOUT CORK CITY? From the years 1996 to 2000, I attended UCC in Cork (the big university there) and have gone back every year for varying amounts of time from weekend break to up holiday time week long holidays. Presuming you ...

Pros: Lush landscape, great nightlife, loaded with history.
Cons: Had to leave.

Last June my wife and I spent our honeymoon in Ireland. We decided to nix the tour game and go out on our own. We rented a car and made all the arrangements via the Internet. The one thing we promised ourselves was to stay in an authentic Irish...

Pros: friendly people
Cons: the city centre is dirty and dull

I would disagree with whoever said to drive through Cork City. I lived for six years in Ireland and loved every trip I made to Cork.

The city may look industrial, and I admit the city centre is drab and dirty. But spend some time climbing...

Pros: Good Food, Homey Feel, You Can See The Sea
Cons: A Little Touristy

Cork city is somewhat inland from the coastline, making a day trip to the south of the city necessary in order to catch a glimpse of the sea. If you've got some extra time in Cork, want to see the ocean and grab a good meal in a restaurant, then the...

Pros: Diverse County
Cons: lots o blarney!

From County Tipperary, we drove into County Cork, which is Ireland's biggest county. First, we visited the major attraction...Blarney Castle and the esteemed Blarney Stone. The castle is a tower house built on limestone. The spiral staircases going up...

Pros: International feeling
Cons: Grey, Dull, Swampy and Dirty

I lived in Cork City for almost 3 years - it is a swamp!

Well, it is actually! in more ways than one. If you love the pub life dont mind seeing often very young people dressed like wh.... and so drunk they cant even think two words - you will...

Pros: historical , wonderful view, great people
Cons: careful of your footing, and not for height conscious people

I traveled in Ireland with a group of high school kids and had a blast. One of the places we visited was County Cork. I have always wanted to see the Blarney Stone. To my surprise it's on top of the castle!!! The castle is several stories high...

Pros: It's got a good golf course
Cons: That's about all there is

There is nothing wrong with Cork; there is also nothing right with it. During 1997, I spent close to two months studying in Dublin, and got to see most of the country. Cork is a typical industrial city in a booming nation. There is not much to see...

Pros: the bars,the jazz festival and the people, proximity of airport
Cons: the weather !

While most people who visit Ireland travel to County Cork, the city is certainly worth stopping off in for at least one night. The airport is only 3 miles from the city centre and you can fly in direct from London,Paris and Amsterdam. Accommodation at...

Pros: Great base. easy to get to, good food and drink
Cons: The weather

Most people visiting Ireland get to County Cork but how many take time out for a night or a weekend in the city. The airport is very accessable to the city and you can fly in direct from London, Amsterdam and Paris. There seems to be no shortage of...

Pros: Friendly, well kept
Cons: Driving while tired.

Review Topic:  Sights & Attractions

OK, now I must first point out that this was the first time I've ever been overseas, and only the second time I've been out of the country (counting the 10 mile accidental detour into...

Pros: people and places
Cons: rain and lack of sun

I lived in Cork for 6 months and it is a great city. I went to College for a semester at UCC. You have got to go to the Western Star it is a great hangout it's near UCC. Ireland is a wonderful country and the locals are superfriendly, especially to...