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Cork is the largest county in Ireland
and has embraced the art of living to such an extent that visitors cannot but
relax and enjoy her charms. Noted for its fine restaurants it also has great
shopping choices in many of its towns. The countryside contrasts from the
more rugged West Cork with its hills and bays, to low lying East Cork with fascinating towns
such as Youghal and Cobh. And between both is Cork City
sited on the River Lee, designated as European Capital of Culture 2005.
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Getting Here
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By
Plane
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By
Ferry
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By
Train
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By
Bus
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Cork Airport, on the southside of the city, is serviced by Ryanair (www.ryanair.com), Aer Lingus (www.aerlingus.com),
and Aer Arann (www.aerarann.com).
For international connections, visit www.expedia.co.uk. A coach service operates
to and from Cork Airport (for timetable see below).
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Cork is linked by a primary road network to three major ports – Ringaskiddy
(Cork), Rosslare (Waterford) and Dun Laoighire (Dublin). For details of Irish Sea crossings, visit www.irishferries.com
or call 1890313131. Ringaskiddy is only a 30 minute drive from the city
centre. See also Stena Line (012047700) and Swansea Cork Ferries
(1800620397).
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Iarnród Eireann (Irish Rail) runs the national rail
network, with a comprehensive timetable servicing Cork on a daily basis.
Kent Station is only minutes walk from the city centre. For enquiries call
(00 353 21) 4506766. Tickets can be purchased online or at the station.
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Bus Eireann operates both national (inter-city) and
city bus services. They also operate a service from Irish cities to UK
destinations. All Cork City services operate from the Bus Station on Parnell Place
and there is also a service to and from Cork Airport. For
timetables, tickets and pricing, visit www.buseireann.ie or call
021-4508188.
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Staying Here
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The
following are a list of hotels in Cork city and suburbs,
as recommended and rated by the Cork Tourist Office and Fáilte Ireland
(The Irish Tourist Board). To check availability or to make a reservation,
please contact the hotel directly. Alternatively, visit www.corkkerry.ie.
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Hotel
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Location
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Grade/Cat
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Telephone
(+353)
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Imperial
Hotel
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South
Mall, City Centre
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3*
Hotel
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0214274040
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Victoria Hotel
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Cook Street,
City Centre
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2*
Hotel
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0214278788
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Gresham
Metropole Hotel Cork
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Mac Curtain St,
City Centre
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3*
Hotel
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0214508122
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Jurys
Inn Cork
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Andersons
Quay, City Centre
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3*
Hotel
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016070000
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Hotel
Issacs
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Mac Curtain St,
City Centre
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3*
Hotel
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0214500011
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Rochestown
Park Hotel
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Douglas (South)
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4*
Hotel
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0214892233
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Great
Southern Cork Airport
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Cork Airport
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U/Hotel
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0214947500
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Jurys
Cork Hotel
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Western Road
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4*
Hotel
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01607000
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Travelodge
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Kinsale
Roundabout (nr Cork Airport)
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U/Hotel
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0214310722
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The
Kingsley Hotel
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Victoria
Cross (West)
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U/Hotel
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0214800500
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Hayfield
Manor Hotel
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College
Road
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5*
Hotel
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0214845921
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East
Village Hotel
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Douglas (South)
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U/Hotel
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0214367000
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Maryborough
House Hotel
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Douglas (South)
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4*
Hotel
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0214365555
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Country
Club Hotel
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Montenotte
(North)
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3*
Hotel
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0214502922
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Commons
Inn
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Cork City
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3*
Hotel
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0214210300
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Silver
Springs Moran Hotel
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Tivoli
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4*
Hotel
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0214507533
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Getting from A to B
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Airport
Bus Service
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City
Bus Service
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Taxi
and Rental Cars
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Bus Eireann operates a regular bus service from Cork Airport to the
city centre. Services run approximately every 30 minutes from 7.50am until 8.45pm Monday to
Saturday, with services running less frequently on Saturdays. On Sundays,
there are four scheduled trips, from noon until
3.30 in the afternoon. The journey time is about 25 mins. Further information
is available from the Information desk at the airport.
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Bus Eireann has an extensive city bus timetable,
connecting all surrounding suburbs with the city centre. It also includes
several orbital services. Most routes run quite frequently and a standard
adult fare is just over one euro. Timetables are on display at nearly all bus
stops. For further information contact Bus Eireann on 021-4508188 or visit www.buseireann.ie
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There are numerous taxi companies operating in Cork city
and its suburbs. Taxi and hackney licences in this country are unregulated,
and it is advisable to exclusively utilise vehicles which have a ‘Taxi’ sign
fitted to their roof. The meter inside the car should be clearly visible and
on. Cork Taxi Co-op is available on 1850200524. Alternatively, rental car
services are available. Both Budget (0214314000) and Alamo National Car
Rental (0214962277) are at the airport.
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Getting to Woodwards Auctioneers
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Joseph Woodward & Sons Ltd is located on Cook
Street. Cook
Street is a ‘side street’ which branches off
Patrick Street (the main
street of the city centre) and the South Mall (the biggest street of
the business and financial district). If approaching from Patrick
Street, look for Clinton Cards. They are on
the corner of Cook Street. Proceed
down this street, away from Patrick
Street, and you’ll find Woodwards on the right
at the opposite end. If approaching from the South Mall end, locate
AIB Bank (no 66 – a large limestone building). Woodwards is just a short
walk around the corner from that. If you have any problem locating us,
please give us a call on 021-4273327 and we will do what we can to help
you. For more information, visit www.woodward.ie
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Other Things to See and Do
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Shopping
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Historical
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Cultural
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Cork is a
haven for the shopper, with all the main UK
retailers, department stores and famous food markets on offer in the city
centre. Merchants Quay shopping centre is situated at the north end of Patrick
Street, close to Brown Thomas, a department
store for upscale tastes. The English Market (off Princes
Street and the Grand Parade) provides a
colourful taste of Irish cuisine.
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Cork city
and its surrounds hosts a number of sites of historical interest. Within walk
of the city centre, there is the Cork City Gaol, St. Finbarr’s Cathedral and University
College Cork, but to name a few. For further information, please visit www.corkkerry.ie, the official website of
the Fáilte Ireland, the Irish tourist board or call into the Tourist Office,
located on the Grand Parade.
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Cork will be
Europe’s Captial of
Culture in 2005. Cork boasts the Crawford Gallery (Emmet Place) , The Opera
House (Emmet Place) and the Everyman Palace Theatre (Mac Curtain Street),
three cinemas in the city centre (The Gate Cinema at North Gate Bridge, the
Cineplex on the Grand Parade and the Kino on Washington Street), as well as
numerous pubs, clubs and bars, many offering traditional Irish music and
entertainment. (Cinema listings are published daily in all newspapers).
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Other Useful Information
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Business hours: 9am – 5.30pm / Opening hours
for banks: 10am – 4pm /
Opening hours for stores: 9am –
6pm with late opening Thursday and Friday nights / Last
orders for pubs and bars – 11.30pm during
the week with extended hours at weekends/ Most stores are open on Sundays
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