County Cork Travel Forum

Hey there,

it seams that there are no direct flights from Frankfurt to Cork.

Are there any other airports which are not to far away from Cork and which have direct connections to and from Frankfurt?

Thanks a lot in advance for your help.

hi
i am looking for a private room (single person) in Cork.
walking distance to the centre
who knows
Gabriel house
Auburn House
Blue Dolphin House
these seems intresting
any other suggestions?
thanks
Diana

Hello-I will be staying in Knocklong, Limerick, which will be our base and travelling by day trips by car to the west coast, Dingle Peninsula,
Ring of kerry, southern coast - Cobh, and one day in Dublin by train. Where are the best ruins to see? I think it may be too far to go to the Hills of Tara and other locations in Meath and Louth, althought that sounds like the prime really old historic areas. We are just taking a train into Dublin for the day, and trying to cut costs, so we don't really want to stay over---but, I don't want to miss whatever is really spectacular. We are flying into Shannon 6/21. Thanks.

Hi, My relatives were from Boherbue, near Kanturk, Cork. Can't find a parish near there. I am looking for cemetaries where I might find graves of relatives.
Also, anyone know of really old churches in/near Knocklong, County Limerick, that may still have mass on Sundays? Or where I might look for such?

We have accomodations at Ardfield B&B in Ballinhassig, Co. Cork. We are trying to determine how far this is from....well everything. We are interested in seeing Kinsale, Cobh, Blarney Castle, Rock of Cashel and Tipperary...but should any of these be tackled while we are in Wexford or on the way to Galway? Thanks for any suggestions!

We are looking forward to visiting your beautiful city -- we will be there in approximately 2 weeks. We do not need overnight accommodations, but will be stopping by your location -- what street are you on?
We will probably need suggestions for a place to have lunch, preferably outdoor (weather permitting). Is there a restaurant overlooking the water?
Many thanks.

Hi, my wife and I ( late 60s ) will be coming from Edinburgh for about four days in September. Is the airport the best place to hire a car ? No accommodation booked so what is the best way to explore the area ? E.G. One night B&Bs ? What is the going rate for 3* B&B ? For such a short stay would we be better off using public transport to and from airport and just book day trips from a B&B based in the city?

Hi - we are visiting for a few days later this month and wondered if any supermarkets in the locality of Kinsale will take orders and deliver to our accomodation?? We are staying at Castle Quay which is to the west (i think?) of Kinsale. We want to spend as little time doing the boring but essential stuff and concentrate on seeing all there is to see!!
Andrea

My family and I are visiting Kinsale in May, can you advise us of any child friendly restaurants to have lunch at?

Hello,
I'll be in Cork for a few weeks and am looking for day trips using public transportation. I'm already planning visits Cobh and Kinsale. From the center of Kinsale, how long (at a leisurely pace) does it take to walk to James Fort? What about Charles Fort?
Any other day trips by bus I should consider?
Thanks.

How do I get from Cork to Blarney? Is there a map?

I have a day in Cork, but it's a Sunday. What's open for a pub lunch, perhaps with music?

I'm traveling to the West Coast of Ireland next month with a friend who's really into music - soul music in particular - anyone know of good places to shop for that type of music in Cork, Limerick, Galway or Killarney? Thanks.

Hi. My grandfather's family was from a small village in County Cork that I cannot find on a map. It was Borabie, or Bouraghbee or something like that. Also, we will be travelling to Ireland and staying in Knocklong, County Limerick, and wish to take trips by public transportation -- buses, trains, to the west coast and to Cork area, maybe to the North also. Is it easy to get around this way, without a car? Only staying one week. What should we do? I want to see beauty and old ruins, and have peace & quiet. I live on Cape Cod so I wouldn't might skipping the tourist traps. Would love any input. Thanks.

it's winter time in Youghal - any way to find out if the clock tower is open as a museum anytime ?? if so - url or local place to enquire would be fine. thnaks!

Hi all,

I will be landing in Dublin Airport on October 21st at around 2pm. I need to get to Cork and I was wondering if it's better taking a train or a coach bus. I looked for info on the net and I found out buses takes 4 hrs and trains 2.50 hrs. What do you suggest? I will take a bus from the airport, and if I'm not wrong it'll take me to Grafton St, Dublin. The bus to Cork leaves from Westmoreland St. The trains should be leaving from Heuston Square. Which of these places is closer to Grafton?? Cause I'll have my luggage with me! :-))

Hi all,

since I am coming to Ireland and I will be living in Bandon for 3-4 weeks, and then I'll move to Cork or Dublin,I wondered if anyone would like to meet up for a beer or for sightseeing together. I will be there from October 21 st. For more info about me you can check my profile. By the way I'm a 26-year-old Italian boy, my name's Marco. I can speak English, Spanish, Italian and some basic German and Russian.

Hope to hear from you soon

cheers

Hi people!

Since I am going to study and work in Bandon for 3 months, I'd like to get some info about this place. Could someone tell me general info on Bandon?? I saw it's near Cork.. how far is it from Cork? Is it easy to get to Cork from there?

Is there any nightlife in Bandon?

Thanks in advance

Marco

I have a photo of a statue inside St Colman's but I am not certain who it is? Looks like it could be St. Mary, however it may be St. Colman. Any help?

Id be a big fan of heineken is it available on draught anywhere? is there any good niteclubs in the city centre on during the week?

Hello,
If I had to choose between a bus day tour of The Ring of Kerry OR the Lakes of Killarney....what would you recommend, and why? If you went on one of these (or both), how did you enjoy them? I am looking at https://www.buseireann.ie.

Also, are Cobh and Kinsale near each other and accessible via public transportation? I am thinking of visiting both in one day, since I will only be in the Cork area for 3 days. Is that too much for one day or are they close enough for it to be realistic?

Thanks!

Today is 26 july 07 and iv'e just answered a question posed on the 6 sept 06.Has all interest in Dursey Island virtually stopped.I am going there in Oct.this year,hope It's still there

Seeking suggestions for places to go for a daytrip or afternoon that are less than hour from Cork City and are accessible via public transit. Seeking someplace beautiful and not absolutely overrun with tourists.

Thinking of visiting Kinsale and also taking a day bus tour of the Ring of Kerry. 25f, will be there in August for a couple of days.

Recommendations appreciated!

Hello. My sister and I will be in Ireland from September 4th through the 7th. One thing she REALLY wants to do is visit Blarney Castle and "kiss the stone". I have read that it is not the greatest tourist spot and may not be worth the time we will take to go there, but it is the one thing she must do while in Ireland. Can someone recommend a tour company that leaves Dublin, and goes to Blarney Castle, Cork, and maybe other really "should not miss" locations all in the same day?????? We won't have a car, and would prefer to take the rail tours.
Thanks, Kim

hey

me and my partner plan to visit co. cork for one week on june 17th

we'd like to horse rise, walk in mountains/hills, enjoy the beaches- and stay in a caravan on a camp site

i guess this is all possible, but having only been to dublin before - i could do with some local knowledge on best locations to stay to enjoy all these activities

ive chosen co. cork due to the landscapes and the good stories ive heard about it!

be good to hear some advice, thanks in advance

PS. i was going to get the ferry, but see its a 10 hour crossing time so will probably be flying to cork and hiring a car

Can anyone tell me if there still is an Old Street in Cobh? My relatives lived there in 1889 and a friend will be over in Cork next week. They offered to take a photo of the address, but I can't find 1 Old Street on any map.

Can anyone tell me if there still is an Old Street in Cobh? My relatives lived there in 1889 and a friend will be over in Cork next week. They offered to take a photo of the address, but I can't find 1 Old Street on any map.

I recently was in Cork and bought a sweater from Heather and the theft tag was left on. Please could she e-mail me and tell me how to remove it. It would be very costly to mail it back from Canada. If you do lnot agree to this, would you please send me her e-mail address. Thank you

hi, which of the nightclubs in cork play good dance music

Hi,
My name is Carla and I'm from Spain. Next summer I'm going to Crookhaven to work, but the thing is that I've got some many questions about how to get there. I have booked a flight from Biarritz to Dublin, but I don't have any idea how to get from Dublin to Crookhaven. Some people have told me that there is a bus from the centre of Dublin which goes directly to Crookhaven, but I don't know if they are right or not, and if they were right, what company would that be and where the station is. I would be really pleased if anybody could help me. Thank you very mucha for everything.

Carla