| "Located in the South West of Ireland County | | | | Midelton in East Cork, Fota Wildlife Park allows animals |
| Cork is the largest county in Ireland covering almost | | | | of all kinds roam free in their natural surrounds. |
| one sixteenth of the country. County Cork is located in | | | | • Visit the town of Blarney, kiss the famous |
| Munster, one of the four provinces of Ireland and is | | | | Blarney Stone and get some genuine Irish gifts at the |
| known as Corcaigh in Gaelic. County Cork is home to | | | | world famous Blarney Woolen Mills |
| such famous towns as Kinsale, Blarney, Cobh, Midelton | | | | • Take a day trip to one of Europe’s |
| and of course Cork City itself. The county is divided | | | | foremost culinary towns, Kinsale and sample the |
| geographically into West and East Cork with West | | | | delights of locally caught fresh seafood washed down |
| Cork in particular famed the world over for its’ | | | | with a pint of Murphys, Cork’s answer to |
| spectacular scenery. Cork is known as a real gem by | | | | Guinness. |
| the hundreds of thousands of domestic and | | | | • Relive some poignant history at the Titanic |
| International visitors that holiday here each year. Hotels | | | | Museum exhibit in Cobh, last port of call for the ill fated |
| in Cork especially have built up a fine reputation for | | | | Titanic. Located about 10 miles from Cork City. |
| their ambience, warm friendly staff and excellent | | | | • Explore the many and varied pubs in Cork City. |
| cuisine. | | | | Perhaps be lucky enough to be part of a real live |
| The local Cork people, known as Corkonians are | | | | traditional Irish music session that will be sure to make |
| proud of their heritage and have a passion for all things | | | | your holiday experience one you won’t forget! |
| sports related especially Rugby, Gaelic football and | | | | • Unwind as you walk on any one of County |
| hurling. Hurling is the fastest field game in the world and | | | | Cork’s beautiful beaches and be at one with |
| a live game is a memory any visitor will never forget. | | | | nature. |
| The county also boasts some of the finest golf | | | | • Take a day trip to the famous Waterford Crystal |
| courses in Ireland with Fota Island in particular having | | | | factory in neighboring County Waterford and see first |
| established an International reputation. However Cork | | | | hand how the famous crystal is made. |
| has much more to offer visitors than just scenery and | | | | • For the more adventurous why not try a bit of |
| golf. | | | | deep sea angling or even paint balling? |
| Some of our top recommendations when visiting | | | | • Browse the many and varied side streets, |
| County Cork include: | | | | galleries, shops and restaurants that Cork offers |
| • Enjoy a relaxing day out with al the family at | | | | enjoying the local banter and “craic” Cork |
| Fota Wildlife Park located on Fota Island. This is a | | | | is famous for. |
| great day out and the admission price is good value. | | | | • Stay at any one of the fine Cork Hotels which |
| Located approx. 10 miles from Cork City close to | | | | can all be booked below. |