{"id":14912,"date":"2021-10-12T10:34:55","date_gmt":"2021-10-12T10:34:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.isango.com\/theguidebook\/?p=14912"},"modified":"2021-10-12T10:34:57","modified_gmt":"2021-10-12T10:34:57","slug":"cork-the-second-city-of-ireland-best-things-to-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.isango.com\/theguidebook\/cork-the-second-city-of-ireland-best-things-to-do\/","title":{"rendered":"Cork: The Second City of Ireland: Best Things to Do"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Listen out as you walk down the cobbled streets of Cork, you\u2019ll hear music emanating from behind a closed pub door. No need to worry, for there is merriment taking place, drinks being drunk, and songs being sung. The streets of Cork are resonating with the sounds that make this city a special place.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ireland\u2019s second city, which by the locals is known as being Ireland\u2019s actual capital! Their words not mine! Cork is a small but compact city that will offer a friendly welcome. Places to explore and a food scene that is the best this fair isle can offer. It\u2019s got a vibrant, youthful spirit, with an added dash of the cosmopolitan. Sip on a coffee in the morning, tour by the day and raise a glass in the evening with food, music, and song. What more could you ask for?\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s also the fabulous waterfront along the River Lee for walking off the night before! Welcome to Cork, welcome indeed.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>There\u2019s more to Cork than just the pubs\u2026 well, only just!<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.isango.com\/theguidebook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Cork.1.jpg\" alt=\"Blackrock castle in Cork \" class=\"wp-image-14916\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets-guidebook.isango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Cork.1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/assets-guidebook.isango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Cork.1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets-guidebook.isango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Cork.1-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You will enjoy the delights of the old pubs and live music scene. It\u2019s the very fabric of this place. So, explore, wander and discover, for the city has enough to offer anyone wishing to seek attractions and places of interest. The list below is just a few of the places you should check out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>English Market<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Cork City Gaol<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>St Fin Barre\u2019s Cathedral<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Elizabeth Fort<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Black Rock Castle<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Cork Public Museum<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These are all attractions that will enthral, educate, and give you an insight into the workings of this city. There\u2019s even the Opera house to check out, along with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.isango.com\/cork\/jameson-distillery-skip-the-line_33578\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jameson Distillery<\/a>. Well, what do you expect? You\u2019ll need some refreshments as your tour!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Beyond the City<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.isango.com\/theguidebook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Cork-2.1.jpg\" alt=\"Valley in Killarney National Park near Cork\" class=\"wp-image-14917\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets-guidebook.isango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Cork-2.1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/assets-guidebook.isango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Cork-2.1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets-guidebook.isango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Cork-2.1-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Is your trip here for a little longer than a weekend break? Then you can always make Cork your base and head to its near neighbours, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.isango.com\/dublin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dublin<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.isango.com\/killarney\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Killarney<\/a>. Places that will offer a contrast but equally as enjoyable to explore and discover.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cork also offers maritime fare. Enjoy the culture, the shopping and attractions, and head for the coastline and the beauty of the surrounding countryside. The ancient East of Ireland is waiting for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ireland is a beautiful country, a place that offers the delights of its countryside and the vibrancy of its cities. Cork is very much part of that. A city youthful and cosmopolitan, where sipping on a coffee is as welcoming as the singing and drinking in the pubs. Better get that singing voice ready!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Time to uncork Cork! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":19,"featured_media":14919,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[19,58,1698],"tags":[79,291,387,495],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Cork: The Second City of Ireland: Best Things to Do<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Cork is Ireland\u2019s second city, a youthful vibrant place that offers much to those that explore. 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