The Cork Guide

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Designated European Capital of Culture 2005, Cork is recognized as a vibrant city with a lively arts scene, bustling nightlife, excellent food, impressive architecture, diverse shopping, and various spectator sports. Its origins date back to the 7th century with the founding of a monastery by St. Fin Barre. Over the centuries, Cork has experienced Viking invasions, Anglo-Norman settlements, English colonization, and has endured sieges, battles, fires, a famine, and a war of independence. Today, it stands as a modern cosmopolitan city with a strong European influence, where residents take pride in their heritage and often view their city as superior to the capital. The guide is divided into two main sections. The first offers comprehensive information on accommodation, dining, historical and archaeological sites, arts and entertainment, shopping, transport, and sporting events, complete with contact details, websites, and costs. The second section explores the surrounding rural area, highlighting its stunning landscapes, charming fishing villages, bustling market towns, sandy beaches, and rocky coves, including attractions in both eastern and western Cork, as well as the Irish-speaking Gaeltacht further inland. This guide serves as an essential reference for exploring the second city of the Irish Republic and its surroundings.