Tag: Cork

  • November 16, 2023
    If you are on any tours of Ireland you may pass through some, or all, of the provinces.   As…
  • May 13, 2021
    This is an impressive building in Cork. You should look at it if you find yourself there on any tours…
  • September 29, 2020
      This is a notable late Georgian mansion at the edge of Bantry Bay, around 50 miles from Cork.  …
  • August 17, 2020
    This stronghold in Rathkeale, County Limerick was erected in 1440. It was built by James Fitzgerald, Earl of Desmond. Fitzgerald…
  • June 8, 2019
      Cork is the chief city of Munster and is said to have been founded in the sixth or seventh…
  • November 24, 2018
    To the Northwest of the city of Cork is Blarney Castle. This is a 15th century castle.   It is…
  • October 24, 2018
    This is a natural basin for rain and has created a lovely oasis in an otherwise desolate area. It is…
  • September 11, 2018
    A pretty 20-minute walk west of the city centre leads to the restored City Gaol, complete with its furnished cells.…
  • June 16, 2015
    Why not visit the West Cork Chamber Music Festival from 26 June - 04 July 2015 at St Brendan's Church…
  • June 25, 2014
    This prosperous market town straddles a tree-lined stretch of the River Blackwater on the main Cork - Dublin road. But…