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Cork is a 20 min cab or train ride from the port in Cobh
Downtown Cork:
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Cork features architecturally notable buildings originating from the Medieval to Modern periods. The only notable remnant of the Medieval era is the Red Abbey. St. Patrick's Street, the main street of the city which was remodelled in the mid 2000s, is known for the architecture of the buildings along its pedestrian-friendly route and is the main shopping thoroughfare There are two cathedrals in the city; St. Mary's Cathedral and St Finbarre's Cathedral. St Mary's Cathedral, often referred to as the North Cathedral is the Roman Catholic cathedral of the city and was built in 1808.Its distinctive tower was added in the 1860's. St Finbarre's Cathedral serves the Protestant faith and is possibly the more famous of the two. It is built on the foundations of an earlier cathedral. Work began in 1862 and ended in 1879 under the direction of architect William Burges. Cork's most famous building is the church tower of Shandon (Church of St. Anne), which dominates the North side of the city. It is widely regarded as the symbol of the city. The North and East sides are faced in red sandstone, and the West and South sides are clad in the predominant stone of the region, white limestone. At the top sits a weather vane in the shape of an eleven-foot salmon.
Blarney Castle is located in Blarney some 5 miles from Cork. THe Castle is one of the oldest and most historic in Ireland. AN ancient stronghold fo the MacCarthy's, legend states that Dermot MacCarthy talked his way out of handing over the property to Elizabeth I, who referred to his excuses as 'blarney' meaning 'Pleasant talk - meant to deceive without offending'. The Blarney Stone is embedded in the parapets of the Castle and is supposed to bestow the gift of eloquence on anyone who kisses it.
Walking tours in Co. Cork | Discover Ireland (local copy) 36 Hours in Cork, Ireland - NYTimes.com
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Traditional music is alive and well at Sin E (pronounced shin-AY, Irish Gaelic for ThatŐs It; 8 Coburg Street; 353-21-450-2266), a pub that could easily be an East Village
the Franciscan Well brewery, serving the local market with a variety of lagers, ales and stouts. In May 2008 it was awarded as the "Best Microbrewery in Ireland" by Food and Wine Magazine. Boqueria (6 Bridge Street; 353-21-455-9049; www.boqueria.ie) serves up Spanish tapas, with a nod toward classically Irish ingredients, in a converted pub.
Port of Cobh Cobh (pronounced Cove) All within a block or so from the port Qweenstown (Cobh's original name) Story - Cobh's history exhibit at the Haritage Center Titanic Experience Exhibit at White Star building Titanic Trail walking tour 1 hr €10 - Meets in front of the Commodore Hotel www.cobhcalls.com www.portofcork.ie cobhharbourchamber.ie Internet Scott Square SuperMac Kelly's Murphy's | ||
