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Visiting Cork, Ireland


You can expect 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... more » You can expect 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. « less

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Il Padrino Italian Restaurant

1 of 5 stars
Cork, Ireland
20 Nov 2009

I agree totally with the previous reviewer. The arrogance of the staff here is gobsmaking. I know for a fact, they purposefully double book at peak times and when full can pretend to have lost your...more

Jurys Cork Hotel

20 Nov 2009

This hotel was fabulous. From the leisure centre, to the food, right up to the bedroom and it's facilities, this hotel was gorgeous. I am definitely considering going back to stay there for a few...more

ristorante rossini

19 Nov 2009

Went Rossini's over the jazz weekend as i couldn't get near any jazz venue because there all full of Tourists......nice place,very busy as every one seems to say!if you like grilled fillet steak with...more

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