Annie Moore Monument

Triskel Arts Centre is a vibrant cultural hub in the heart of Cork City Centre. The main auditorium is Triskel Christchurch, a multidisciplinary space in a refurbished neoclassical Georgian Church. The state-of-the-art venue is programmed with a rich bill of live music, with a focus on classical and jazz concerts. It’s also a cultural destination for Irish and international cinema, visual art exhibitions and literary events. The venue also hosts Triskel Gallery Space and Theatre Development Centre, as well as Cork Traveller Women’s Network. The Collective Cork, a yoga and dance school, recently joined the Triskel family too. The Scrypt Café Bar is an atmospheric, casual dining and coffee space with a fantastic brunch and lunch menu and a tapas-style offering in the evening, ensuring you can enjoy great food with your cultural experience. Booking recommended for each performance or screening to avoid disappointment at the door.

The Cathedral Church of St Colman, usually known as Cobh Cathedral, is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Cobh, Ireland. It is the cathedral church of the Diocese of Cloyne. It overlooks Cork harbour from a prominent position. Construction began in 1868 and was not completed until over half a century later due to increases in costs and revisions of the original plans.

6 Screens (fully digital) 3D movie enabled, the latest in the movie viewing experience Dolby Digital Surround Sound Air Conditioning Luxurious Stadium Seating Fully Wheelchair Accessible Digital Projection in All Movie Theatres

Perfectly situated on the banks of the island within the natural environment of Fota Island Resort, Fota Island Adventure is exactly what you’re looking for when it comes to a day of excitement. Be it a family trip, individual or corporate retreat or a school tour, everyone is sure to have a fun-filled day out. With a wide range of outdoor activities available, including forest activities, obstacle course, bushcraft and find the sniper, your adrenaline rush awaits. All of the instructors are expertly trained to the highest standard.

Great spot to relax and enjoy the fantastic view of the City below.

Briery Gap Cultural Centre offers a varied programme of theatre and cinema to the people of the Lee Valley and surrounding area. It encourages the use of the venue by enthusiastic youth groups, theatre companies and film makers, which creates an ever changing but always special programmes of cultural events.

West Cork Arts Centre is a publicly funded arts facility that creates opportunities for the people of West Cork to have access to and engage with local and global arts practitioners of excellence. While there is a focus on contemporary visual art, the centre is greatly involved in a wide range of arts workshops, community-based projects, film screenings, seminars, talks and gallery tours year-round. For visitors there is always something to experience and enjoy. The Coffee Shop at Uillinn is the newest building for the centre, which also hosts an amazing array of exhibitions, events and courses..

Leisureplex is the ultimate gaming arcade. Offering bowling, Quasar, pool and snooker, arcade games of all kinds and Zoo Adventureland, a soft playground for kids. If you’re looking for a fun-filled place to play host, Leisureplex will help you throw the best kids party imaginable. And for adults, why not bring your co-workers together for a day of team-bonding. Leisureplex have some really great corporate packages on offer. Walk-ins are welcome but booking is advised to avoid disappointment.

Firkin Crane is the home of dance in Cork. This is a theatre where dance artists, audiences and enthusiasts can make, see and join in dance of all kinds. This is a unique setting in that it has a dedicated stage but also smaller performance spaces, an exhibition space and four dance studios, all housed in a distinctive dome. At this incredible theatre you can view performances of all kinds of dance genres, join in on workshops, learn from the best at masterclasses or try dance for the very first time.

One of the most memorable Cork tourist attractions Cork is a city with a very rich historical and archaeological heritage – much of it still in evidence today. Part of this heritage, Cork City Gaol is located 2 km NW from Patrick’s Street and while the magnificent castle-like building is now a major and unique visitor attraction, this Gaol once housed 19th century prisoners! Visitors get a fascinating insight into day-to-day prison life at a time when the high walls ensured no escape and denied law-abiding citizens the opportunity to see one of the finest examples of Ireland’s architectural heritage.

Immerse yourself in the charms of this elegant Regency House; wander through the tranquil gardens and experience the heavenly rose garden and arboretum, where you will discover a host of rare and majestic trees. Stop in for a tasty treat at the Café too.

Situated in the heart of Cork City, Cork Arts Theatre is an intimate 100-seat theatre, with a varied, year-round programme of top quality performances. The beautiful and friendly venue includes a bar and comfortable seating area to relax, unwind and meet your friends and fellow guests prior to each performance. This theatre focuses on encouraging new talent and writing for the stage, nurturing emerging artists and new voices, presenting work that is ambitious and relevant. Described as the little theatre with a big heart, the venue hosts drama, comedy and music performances of all kinds, so there is something for everyone and at extremely affordable prices, due to their commitment to the community. Booking is recommended to avoid disappointment at the door.

The Cork Butter Museum is a museum that documents the history of butter production and sale in County Cork, and is housed in the former Cork Butter Market.

Discover the stories of Cork's Victorian Waterworks while exploring magnificent steam engines and boiler rooms. Become a waterworks employee and unrval three centuries of industrial heritage. Journey through their interactive exhibition and enjoy a day to remember at the award-winning Old Cork Waterworks Experience.

The gallery is run by artist Rick McGroarty, his own work is displayed here, small group classes are also held for secondary school students and adults.

Ballyannan Wood is a beautiful, mature, mixed woodland of close to 25 hectares. It appears as woodland on old maps as far back as the mid-17th century and is shown on the Down Survey Map 1654-1656. There are a number of bygone features, such as old stone walls and banks, stone gate pillars, ruined cottages and boathouses that are visible as you explore the wood. Some of the old cobbled carriage paths remain today with lines of lime trees standing duty at either side. Its location on the edge of the Owenacurra Estuary means that the shoreline presents an interesting habitat when the tide is out, exposing the mudflats that entice the foraging birds. This is hidden gem waiting to be explored.

The Half Light Gallery and gift shop specialising in original art, prints, showcasing quality Irish designer gifts and handcrafted luxury items.

Blarney Castle was built nearly 600 years ago by one of Ireland's greatest chieftains, Cormac MacCarthy, and has been attracting attention ever since. Over the last few hundred years, millions have flocked to Blarney, making it a world landmark and one of Ireland's greatest treasures. Now, that might have something to do with the Blarney Stone, the legendary Stone of Eloquence, found at the top of the tower. Kiss it and you'll never again be lost for words!

This carved slab commemorates the blacksmith John Walsh from Ballyannon. He was accused of making weapons for the United Irishmen in the Midleton area in 1798. Arrested by Crown forces, Walsh was ordered to be flogged from Cove (as it then was) to Cork in public to make him reveal the name of the local United Irishmen. The flogging was so severe that Walsh died of his wounds at Fota without revealing any names. The design of this monument harks back to Celtic designs and includes a modern version of the ancient Irish ogham writing on the side.

Granary Theatre Cork produces and presents new and experimental work by artists across many performing arts disciplines, including but by no means limited to comedy, live art, drama and music. This is a hub of lively creativity and socialising, constantly contributing to Cork’s cultural life. The venue comprises of a black box theatre and a bar, and has a great reputation for showcasing student and amateur performances from UCC’s drama society and others, as well as various academic departments. Granary Theatre Cork has resident artists and theatre makers and a vibrant Youth Theatre. Booking recommended to avoid disappointment at the door.

Bowling, birthday parties, Laser Tag and Cosmo’s Funworld are all on offer at The Planet Entertainment Centre. Immerse yourself in virtual reality with their super simulators, and sample a tasty snack there too. Spend the day exploring: bowl, play and play pool – all under one roof!

The park is located in a deep steep-sided valley and includes a range of habitats that are of biodiversity value. At the heart of the site is one of the city’s most diverse wetland areas which includes ponds, wet grassland, wet woodland and swampy areas of emergent vegetation including common reedmace, sweet-grass, canary reed-grass and common reed, providing a valuable refuge for birds, insects and other wildlife and of biodiversity value. Bird species which nest in the area include some that are restricted to wetland areas such as moorhen and reed bunting. Artificial lagoons created at the Glen are a feature of the park.

The Cork Folklore Project (CFP) was founded in 1996 and is a non-profit community based organisation, who partners with the Department of Folklore and Ethnology, UCC and the Northside Community Enterprises.

Fun for all the family at Perks Entertainment Centre - one of Ireland's largest indoor funfairs. There's Lazer Tag, an Adventure Playcentre, Arcade Games, Superhero Cars & Bikes, Funfair Rides and much more! Don't forget to treat yourself at MacPerkies Diner & Ice-Cream Parlour - before heading back into the action again!

Simulated Game shooting at Ballynatray House and Estate offers the ultimate country sporting experience. The house is set in the heart of a historic 850-acre hunting and game estate and the picturesque landscape provides a spectacular backdrop. A simulated game shoot day is the nearest one gets to a traditional driven shoot out of season, substituting game birds for clay pigeons. These shoots offer the same excitement, fun and spectacle of a driven shoot at a fraction of the cost.

Ionad Cultúrtha an Dochtúir Ó Loinsigh or Dr Lynch’s Cultural Centre is a unique arts centre in the heart of the Irish-speaking Múscraí Gaeltacht. The centre offers a wide range of arts education programmes, residencies and events to the local community and its visitors, particularly young people. It is a central hub of cultural life in the West Cork Gaeltacht and incorporates traditional Irish arts and contemporary performing arts.

A series of bronze figures representing a boy being harassed by an angry goose commemorates the former Goose’s Acre which is now covered by the nearby roundabout. The Goose’s Acre was the site where the townspeople kept their geese during the day, and woe betide anybody who interfered with them! Clearly the boy in the sculpture hadn’t learned his lesson! The sculpture is located here because children like to sit on the geese.

Fota Wildlife Park is not like an ordinary zoo; here you can come face to face with free roaming animals and birds from all parts of the world. So, whether it's a kangaroo that hops in front of you or a ring tailed lemur which jumps down from a tree, each visit is sure to bring its own fantastic memories. Visitors also have the opportunity to see highly endangered species, such as the Rothschild giraffe, European Bison, Lion Tailed Macaque and Scimitar Horned Oryx, most of them without the obstacle of fenced-in exhibits. This is the most spectacular aspect of Fota Wildlife Park, and is the reason you'll want to spend a full day exploring Ireland's wildest attraction.

City Limits is one of the most highly regarded comedy venues in Ireland and the UK and has been since the early nineties. Previously visited by name like Eddie Brill and used by Tommy Tiernan to film The Crooked Man, the venue is the perfect size to see a comedy gig. It’s big enough for 200 people but intimate enough that you can still see the passion in the comics’ eyes. Tommy Tiernan, Dara O Briain, Colm Murphy and Jason Byrne are just some of the successful comedians who began their careers here, so you know the calibre of comedy is excellent.

Why not combine a walk in the gardens with an afternoon cookery demonstration. Learn to cook an entire menu, taste the food, take home the recipes, have fun and gain the confidence to experiment.