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Cork Mini Guide

If you were to speak to a Cork native, they might jocularly tell you that the city is Ireland’s ‘real’ capital.  Now, we reserve judgment on whether or not this claim has any truth to it, but what we will confirm is that Cork is a superb city that has a myriad of cultural, historical, natural, gastronomical and retail attractions that make it an exciting and memorable destination for a budget city break or indeed as a base for a longer holiday exploring the surrounding county. With Cork Airport being served by low cost budget airlines offering cheap flights for the thrifty traveller, the city has never been so accessible to those who want a reasonably priced holiday in Ireland’s beautiful sunny southwest.

The city of Cork is a chief cultural centre in Ireland with an extensive and remarkably jam-packed calendar of events and festivals. Cork is a compact and charming city, small enough to make visitors feel instantly at home and at ease, but with a range of activities and attractions to keep most visitor’s itineraries full for the duration of their vacation.

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Things to see/do in Cork

Cork is home to many wonderful theatres, galleries, themed attractions and museums that host a pleasingly mixed bag of interesting and unusual performances and exhibitions. Admission into the various shows, features and attractions is generally quite cheap – certainly low cost enough to allow tourists on even a quite strict budget to visit at least one or two.

The best of these cultural and themed attractions in and around Cork City include the Crawford Municipal Art Gallery, the unusual Butter Museum, the Firkin Crane Centre, the Triskel Arts Centre, the Cork Public Museum, Cork City Gaol, the Ballincollig Gunpowder Mills and the Cork Vision Centre. Each one offers something different to its visitors; so to choose the attraction that interests you most, go to a Tourist Office in the city to find out about current exhibitions and events in each.

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There are two wonderful markets in Cork City that will delight foodies, bargain hunters and thrifty tourists. The English Market sells all manner of epicurean treats at reasonably low cost, however if you are conscious of your budget and want quantity rather than quality, maybe you would fare better in a supermarket. The English Market is focused on gourmet eating, fresh produce and quality ingredients, and a wonderful take out lunch can be bought here quite cheaply. The other market is an outdoor market on coal quay, selling a bit of everything – from clothes to gadgets to hardware; there is a wide selection of budget bargains to be found.

Eating out/nightlife in Cork City

So, what has Cork got to offer for dinner, after the culinary treats served up at the English Market? Thankfully, it’s got plenty. You might like traditional pub grub, you might have a hankering for a curry, maybe you feel like some trendy Euro-Asian fusion cuisine, or perhaps you are a vegetarian who wants more than meat-and-two-veg without the meat… well, whatever your preference, Cork City is sure to have something to satisfy your tastes.

A highly adventurous option – with a correspondingly high price tag – is The Ivory Tower Restaurant, famous among foodies for its superb quality and unusual flavour combinations. Vegetarians who want something a bit special should go to Café Paradiso on Lancaster Quay. It’s not your usual cheap-and-cheerful veggie stuff – this is fine dining, vegetarian style. Ingredients used in the meals are as extensive as they are expensive, and you can be assured that you wont be paying through the nose for a few carrots and spuds.

If it’s more low budget dining you require, worry not, for Cork has a plethora of reasonably priced establishments serving good food to suit thrifty travelers. You will pay less for dinner in many restaurants with their early bird special rates and discounts, so keep an eye out for these.

Cork Day Trips/Events

There are countless superb options for tourists wishing to explore ‘The Rebel County’ beyond Cork city, and with Cork Car Hire it couldn’t be easier. Book your Cork Car Hire online with Argus Car Hire Cork, and you will have the freedom to drive to a number of fantastic destinations and tourists attractions around the south of Ireland.

Fota Wildlife Park
Just a ten-mile drive from Cork on the Cobh Road, easily accessible with your low cost Cork Car Hire from ArgusCar Hire Cork, is the wonderful Fota Wildlife Park. This great attraction is a zoo with a conscience – the animals are kept in conditions as close to their natural habitat as possible, and there is a heavy emphasis on conservation and the protection of endangered species. See monkeys, giraffe, zebra and antelope roaming around freely – in fact only the cheetahs have a conventional zoo enclosure (for obvious reasons!).

Admission is cheap, costing only €12.50 for adults. Children pay less, and ask about special discount rates and lower cost deals for group entry.


Blarney Castle and Grounds
Every tourist destination has its clichéd attraction, the trite, kitsch tourist trap that some guides will tell you to leave well alone. But Blarney Castle and the famous Blarney Stone, however done-to-death they may be, make for an interesting day trip or excursion that we at ArgusCar Hire Cork reckon is still an integral element in any visit to Cork!

The story goes that the gift of the gab will be bestowed on anyone who dares to lean back and kiss it. So if you believe the legend, and feel that you could benefit from being a bit more articulate, join the queue to smooch the famous ‘Stone of Eloquence’.

Admission to the Castle and Gardens is a snip really, at just €8.00 for adults with child, student and senior discounts available. Just 8km from Cork City, the Blarney Castle and Gardens are well worth a few hours of your time.

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