A visit to Cork over Easter

strandroad

We're planning a 3-day visit to Cork over Easter, perhaps a day before or after. Which days do you feel would be best so that restaurants, places of interest remain somewhat open? Wouldn't like to miss a visit to the English Market, for example (yes a first timer!). Any recommendations of things to do are very welcome too!

.red.

How old are ye, young/middle aged/elderly? Have ye kids? What are ye're interests and where are ye staying in Cork?
Theres plenty to do. If the weather is dry the Fota is well worth a visit. The Jameson tour is good too and could be done on the same day as Fota as ts near enough.
The english market will be open easter saturday but not sunday/monday.

strandroad

Cheers! No kids, both 30+. We'll be staying near Blarney and we'll have our own car. Would definitely like to spend a full day in Cork City and then take in some of the surroundings too. Fota looks great, goes on the list!

pwurple

Make your day in cork city the saturday i'd say, not much will be open the other days.

Not sure what your into, but the Crawford Gallery is free and has some local cork art. St finbarrs is a massive cathedral to take a wander around.

It sounds weird, but there is a butter museum up patricks hill which is a really quirky little museum about the history of butter in ireland. I love it, and there are some great views of the city from there, as well as some other interesting buildings like the firkin crane.

The english market is great, but I use it like a supermarket! Not sure if you will be buing meat and veg. Maybe wander around and then go upstairs for a cuppa and a piece of cake in the farmgate for some people watching. Go right at the top of the stairs for the lively part of the farmgate. If you go left it's sit-down waited service.

For lunch, maybe Liberty grill as it's near the market? Book it for a saturday though if you can, it will be hoping busy. http://libertygrill.ie
If you don't like the menu, other nearby places are the electric http://www.electriccork.com, market lane. http://www.marketlane.ie. Or jacques. [url]Http://www.jacquesrestaurant.ie[/url]

All those are good for evening food as well. They are mid-ranged places. Not super-expensive, not cheap as chips. There is a restaurant recommendation thread at the top of this forum too.

Fota is great outside of cork. Both the animal part and the house and gardens. It's fun to get the train there from the city too, if you don't want to drive.

hufpc8w3adnk65

Don't forget Funderland.. Jesus what ever you do don't forget funderland!!!

strandroad

Thank you guys this is priceless! I think we'll go Friday/Saturday then, returning on Sunday.
Is Cobh worth a visit too?

TOMO666

museum in fitzgeralds park http://www.corkcity.ie/services/architects/museumfitzgeraldspark/
Cork Public Museum is housed in a two storey Georgian house commanding a central position in Fitzgerald Park, Cork. Originally built in 1845 by the Beamish family, it eventually housed the Cork International Exhibition of 1902 and 1903. The site of the exhibition was opened as Public Park in 1906.

The collections of Cork Public Museum are as rich and diverse as the history of the city itself. We are particularly proud of our archaeological collection that features some of the most important archaeological finds from this region. Classical archaeology is also represented in Cork Public Museum with a small but impressive collection of artifacts from ancient Egypt and Greece. The importance of Cork as a thriving medieval town is explored in an exhibition that contains objects excavated from recent digs around the medieval town wall. he Riverview Café, recently opened in the museum’s extension, fully exploits the commanding views of the river Lee and provides the visitor with a tranquil haven to enjoy a coffee and a snack. http://www.corkcity.ie/ourservices/recreationamenityculture/museum

whisky_galore

Check out prices for parking the car, some of the city centre places are complete rip-offs.

TOMO666

http://visitcobh.com/
http://www.blarneycastle.ie/videos/view/fP5vnNGDqI8
http://www.heritageireland.ie/en/charlesfort/
Kinsale in County Cork is one of the most picturesque, popular and fashionable resorts of the south-west coast of Ireland. Famous for its harbour in Kinsale, the favourable mild climate and its safe harbour make Kinsale the ideal sport for yachting, sea angling, Dolphin & Whale Watching Trips, gourmet restaurants and golf. For those of you who would like to improve your English, there is the excellent Kinsale School of English and Art galleries

TOMO666

http://www.corkracecourse.ie/ 3 Day Easter Festival April 19th, 20th & 21st

Premium Level Racing/Restaurant packages - @€;45 pp includes:
Premium level admission
Racecard
A four course meal
Private balcony & Tote facilities
Reserved table for the day throughout racing
This must be pre booked and pre paid in full

TEL: 35322-50207 EMAIL: info@corkracecourse.ie

SOCIAL PACKAGE : €20pp

Admission
Race Card
€5 Bet
Free Pint
This package must be pre booked and pre paid. This package is for groups of 5 or more

Tel :353 22 50207 Email : info@corkracecourse.ie

whisky_galore

mhge wrote: »

Thank you guys this is priceless! I think we'll go Friday/Saturday then, returning on Sunday.
Is Cobh worth a visit too?

If you're into the Titanic, you can't really leave it out. The Queenstown one in the railway station was so-so last time I was there, haven't been to the other one (Titanic Experience)

TOMO666

http://www.discoverireland.ie/Places-To-Go/Cork/More-Info/Features/Cork-City

Good luck & enjoy your stay. Cork is one of the best places to visit & stay, best people in the world. Enjoy

TOMO666

whisky_galore wrote: »

Check out prices for parking the car, some of the city centre places are complete rip-offs.

Street parking is available on the South Mall. It will be free on Easter Sunday & Bank Holiday Monday

strandroad

Thank you all, your suggestions are superb! Plotting the trip right now...

Milly33

Jaysus I was going to say stay away from Funderland but go there for a bit of culture haha. If you go to cobh by no means go to the titanic restaurant its awfull. I have a few 2 for 1 passes if by any chanhttp://www.cmpdiscovercork.com/ce you would like a few

Fota is nice to visit but not when tis raining.
Fitzgerald park too if they aren't doing too much building works

Totally Tropical

Take an open top bus tour of Irelands most scenic city.:) Climb the Shandon Steeple and the Electric restaurant on the South Mall is a great spot.Some people think the Market Lane on Oliver Plunkett Street is overrated but i swear by the place!Were getting a bit of negative press at the moment but i have no doubt that you will find Cork to be a charming city with very friendly people.Have a great trip!

ElecKtrA

Hey OP,

Cobh is definately worth a visit! especially if you can get on one of the Titantic Tours and go over to Spike Island! It's incrediably interesting and it will be well worth a few hours of your time.

Also, as already mentioned..Kinsale, it's only a 20min drive from the City and there is always a great buzz about the place...take in the scenery and a trip out to Garrettstown beach for maybe a stroll.

Also...if you decide to stick around for another day..perhaps a little trip down West Cork direction might appeal to you..but then again there is just so much to see in West Cork that perhaps you might want to leave it for another trip