Plan to cross many bridges when in Cork. Ireland's third-largest city began life as an island and now spans both banks of the River Lee, with watery channels running beneath some of its main thoroughfares. The best way to experience this hilly southern seaport is on foot, following the signposted walking tour past St. Finn Barre's Cathedral and the riverside quadrangle of University College up the hill to red and white Shandon Church. Along the way, you'll meet plenty of the city's talkative residents.
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We are two people who love the style, the sound and the look of all things past. We are a record store, a vintage clothes store, we have antiques, retro and collectible items. We like the weird and the wonderful. Our music covers 20s jazz, 80s punk,rock music,and everything in between. Our clothes are vintage for both women and men. As for the rest come and see for yourselves!
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Urban: Characteristics of, relating to, or located in a city Remains: All that is left after other parts have been taken away, used up, or destroyed We are an independent store situated within an old stable block, we specialise in antique furniture, objects, wares, bar reclamation & curiosities. Next to Records & Relics, through the arch. All kinds of industrial, antique & vintage design.
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Cork Photo Gallery showcases artists working with photography and related media. We aim to challenge perceptions and encourage a dialogue to explore this unique mode of visual communication. Situated in the Lord Mayor's Pavilion in the beautiful surrounds of Fitzgerald Park, we also offer a broad range of arts based workshops.
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University College Cork is one of Ireland’s most prestigious universities. It boasts a vibrant, modern campus with a student experience second to none in Ireland. A learning community where the student is at the heart of everything and the special relationship between student and lecturer is primary to our unique ethos. The campus is located a mere ten minutes walk from the heart of Cork city, a former European Capital of Culture. Cork is listed as a top ten location in the Lonely Planet guide which states it “has always had an unshakeable self-confidence and innate sense of pride”, a description which is equally applicable to the University itself
For the past five years, I've lead a study abroad program in Ireland that involved living and studying at UCC for a week. The summer accommodations on campus are open to the public and are an easy walk to downtown. The Student Center is open Mondays thru Fridays during the summer offering an affordable and pleasant place for breakfast and lunch. We always start our week by taking the campus walking tour provides a good overview of the college and its unique history.
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What a lovely treasure this park is! Spacious and picturesque, it is a haven in an urban place. You can come on your own but like me come with grandchildren and oh how fantastic it is! There’s a huge wooden fort with sandpit and other things so you couldn’t ask for more. Plus there’s a lovely pond with ducks! Highly recommended
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Cead Mile Failte to Ireland’s oldest Local Authority museum. Situated within walking distance of the city centre in the beautiful Fitzgerald Park, Cork Public Museum has exhibited Cork’s rich and diverse heritage since 1945. Come marvel at archaeological exhibits that trace over 7,000 years of human settlement in Cork. Explore the museum’s historical exhibits that tell the stories of many prominent Cork men and women who played their part in some of the most important national and international events of the last four centuries. The museum’s exhibits highlight and examine the city’s rich civic, political, military, social and cultural histories that make Cork what it is today. From May 1st the museum will be opened the following hours: Monday: Closed Tuesday – Friday: 10am -4pm Saturday: 11am – 4pm Sunday (May to September): 2 – 4pm
Well worth visiting this museum which is free. The most interesting part to me was the section covering the involvement of Cork residents in the Irish Brotherhood and then the IRA, particularly around the easter uprising of 1916. Other periods are covered as well so if you have a couple of spare hours give this a go.
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