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Caption: CORK IRELAND
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Caption: Cork is the second largest city in the Republic of Ireland and it is located in the south-west of Ireland
The River Lee splits Cork city centre into islands
There are many things to do and beautiful sights to see in Cork including...
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Caption: Blarney Castle
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Caption: Blarney Castle is a medevil castle in Blarney, Cork that was built nearly 600 years ago
Blarney Castle is located on the top of a cliff and it has 5 storeys
There is a garden close to Blarney Castle that still has many ancient rock formations there
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Caption: The Blarney Stone The Blarney Stone
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Caption: On top of the castle lies the Blarney Stone
According to legend, if you kiss the Blarney Stone it will give you the 'gift of the gab'
Kissing the Blarney Stone is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Cork
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Caption: Saint Finn Barre's Cathedral
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Caption: Saint Finn Barre's Cathedral is an Anglican Cathedral that is in the centre of Cork City
The Cathedral is built from local stone sourced from Fermoy and there are beautiful, elegant stained glass windows to see
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Caption: Fota Island Wildlife Park
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Caption: Fota Island Wildlife Park is located on Fota Island, 6.2 miles east of Cork City
It is the second largest tourist attraction in Ireland outside of Leinster
There are many animals and plants to see, it is a great day out for the whole family
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Caption: Ballycotton Harbour
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Caption: Ballycotton Harbour is a traditional fishing harbour situated 16 miles east of Cork City
You can fish for mackerel and conger from Ballycotton pier
If you are feeling adventurous, there is a cliff walk from Ballycotton village to Ballyandreen beach
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Caption: After a fun filled day of sightseeing and taking in the beautiful views that Cork has to offer, why not wind down and
book a stay at one of the Ireland's Blue Book houses
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Caption: Hayfield Manor Hotel
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Caption: Dunowen House
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Caption: Ballymaloe House
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Caption: Liss Ard Estate
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Caption: Longueville House
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Caption: Aherne's Townhouse & Restaurant
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Caption: Blairscove House
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Caption: Ireland's Blue Book #cork
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