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

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!

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?

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 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! :-))

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!

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

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

I have been to Ireland a few times but never to Cork. I am taking my father and his wife who are in their mid 70's and her son and her sons wife in their late 50's.

I want to stay somewhere in Cork that is very nice. Where is the nicest part of Cork to stay? Or, should I skip Cork and stay in Killarney? We will be staying for 2 nights and then must go to Galway for a few days afterwards.

And advice would be grately appreciated.

Thank you. James Fitzgerald

I'll be in Ireland for the merry month of May with my wife and campervan. I'm Irish but live in France and we're going to relive a tent holiday we had before we were married. Now France is very set up for campervans but are there any services besides campsites along the road. And can we stop anywhere? They sound stupid questions now that I look at them but I need to know. Your help would be most appreciated.

Cheers for now

Monseg
http://www.avendaburnellwalsh.com

Hi,

I'm going to be working in Ringaskiddy during the summer and need a hotel to stay in. What would be the best hotels in the area or within driving distance?

Thanks for your help!

Hi,

We are looking for a place to stay for one night near the Cork airport that does not require us to drive into the city of Cork. Any suggestions?

Thank you very much.

Cathy

hi i am coming to cork on paddy's day weekend with a group of friends and we wanted to know the best places to visit whilst there. we were also thinking of dressing up to make the whole experience a little more fun, how will this go down with the locals?
we are all aged between 20 - 30 and are looking for fun with the locals

I am searching for a cottage for 11 people in Cork for a long weekend break - not too far from the airport. Does anyone know of anything suitable or know of a useful site to use.
Many thanks
Michelle

I will be going to Cork for approximately 6-9 months and was wondering how gay friendly it is there?
I'm in my early 30's, lesbian, single...and hope I wont be the only one of my kind for the entire time!

Thanks for any info you can give.

Hi All,

Am currently looking at relocating with my parents from Bedfordshire, England to Cork. Would anyone know how easy it is to obtain work in administration/reception in and around the city centre? Also is Cork and surrounding area a good location for people in their 20's to live?

Cheers

Do you have any records from the 1800's for a John Dennis Mahoney or Dennis John Mahoney being baptised there? I think my great grandfather was christened there and need to confirm. His son John Dennis mahoney was born in the USA and resided in Bergen County, New Jersey USA.
Thank you
pliston@tds.net

Anyone reccomend any good spots for picking up ladies or does it de[end on the d night? what about this weekend.

Thanks.

hi people

id like to hire a small car from cork airport from saturday am to sunday pm

carhire3000 says £43 and this includes insurance, fuel (which must be returned full) and other thingd which i require.

however, looking on 'http://www.auto-europe.co.uk/car.cfm' they seem to want you to pay a YOUNG DRIVERS FEE as i am 23, i think this is just going to get expensive.

as i clearly havnt hired a car before, who can advise me on the best company to use and to avoid getting wripped off?

im happy paying £50 for the duration but i really dont want any surcharges or nasty surprises.


not bothered about what car it is, either



many thanks for your input


cheers,
chris

Last September my partner and I had a fantastic weekend in Cork. While we were there my partner bought some shoes from a department store in the city centre and they have been his best shoes ever (he's got bad feet!) We would like to contact the store with a view to ordering some more shoes but we just can't remember the name, please can you help?

Thankyou very much.

Hi all

I'm South African and just got a job at University College of Cork (UCC). I have a few questions that you helpful guys could perhaps help me out with :)

1. What is the average cost of living (food, etc) in Cork / month?
2. How much is a Big Mac Meal (this is a useful indicator)
3. How good is the public transport system ie. will I be able to get from basically anywhere around Cork City to UCC every day without massive walks?
4. What is the cost of a second hand oldish car (eg. 1995 - 2000 VW Golf / Ford Escort - not sure what cars are cheap/popular there?)

Thanks!

Rob

Hi all

I'm South African and just got a job at University College of Cork (UCC). I have a few questions that you helpful guys could perhaps help me out with :)

1. What is the average cost of living (food, etc) in Cork / month?
2. How much is a Big Mac Meal (this is a useful indicator)
3. How good is the public transport system ie. will I be able to get from basically anywhere around Cork City to UCC every day without massive walks?
4. What is the cost of a second hand oldish car (eg. 1995 - 2000 VW Golf / Ford Escort - not sure what cars are cheap/popular there?)

Thanks!

Rob

Me and the wife are going to cork for the weekend. Does anyone know of a good steak house restaurant and also we would like to find a pub or pubs with tradtioanl live irish music Sat and Sunday nights.

Cheeers

Peter

Hey there,

Myself and a friend - both 20 are coming out to Cork on the 12Oct for 2 nights. We are looking for somewere pref a b&b for 2 nights right in the centre of Cork - lietrally so we walk out of the b&b straight into the nightlife scene.

Can anyone give me any info as to were we can stay or were i can find if there are any b&bs that would cater for us !!!

Thanks :) xx