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The Cork City "Hop On, Hop Off" Tour

 There is no better way to see Cork City than the “Hop On, Hop Off” Tour. See all of Cork’s famous sights such as the Cork City Gaol, St. Finbarr’s Cathedral, the Crawford Municipal Art Gallery, City Hall, the English Market, City Library, the Triskel Art Centre, Cork Opera House, St. Anne’s Church, the Shandon Butter Museum, the Custom House, City Library, the Courthouse, Museum & Fitzgerald Park, & Elizabeth Fort. With a ticket that is valid all day, you can get on and off as often as you wish. A complimentary map and discounts off certain admissions is included.  For more information on the best way to see the city of Cork, contact the Tourist Office on the Grand parade or Cronin’s Coaches on 021-4309090.

 

 

Tour Departures:

Join The Tour At:
Time:

(START) City Library (opp. Tourist Office)
9.30

St. Finbarr’s Cathedral
9.35

Tourist Office
9.40
Lapp’s Quay
9.45

St. Patrick’s Quay
9.48

St. Anne’s Shandon (Firkin Crane Centre)
9.52
North Mall
9.56

Cork City Gaol
10.00

UCC Western Road
10.10

Mardyke (on request)
10.12
Shears Street
10.15

Patrick’s Street (opposite Roches Stores)
10.25

Merchants Quay
10.30
City Hall
10.35
George’s Quay
10.40

(FINISH) City Library
10.45


Tour Operates Daily From March, every 45 minutes

July & August: Tour operates every 30 minutes

 

First Tour commences at 9.30am

&

Last Tour commences at 17.00pm

 

FARES
Adult
€13

Senior Citizens
€11
Students
€11

Children Under 14
€5
Under 5s
Go Free

Family Ticket

(2 adults & up to 4 children)
€30

BUY YOUR TICKET FROM:

The Driver on the Tour Bus

Or

The Tourist Office, Grand Parade

 

 

 

Guided Day Tours from Cork with EASY TOURS

Cork Day Tours - Easy Tours Cork provide guided Sight seeing DAY TOURS by coach to see spectacular County Cork. These tours will show clients magnificent scenery; mountains, ocean, rolling farmlands and countryside, colourful towns and villages with stops at special sites and visitor attractions, Easy Tours meet clients at or near their city centre accommodation and bring them back at the end of the tour in the late afternoon.

 

Join Easy Tours to see County Cork, Ireland's largest county.

It has so much to look at, experience and enjoy.

 

 

TOURS

Highlights Of Kenmare & Killarnay--Sunday & Thursday (Duration 8 hours)

Highlights Of Kinsale & Atlantic Coast--Tuesday & Friday (Duration 8 hrs)

Highlights Of West Cork Highlights--Wednesday & Saturday (Duration 8 hrs)

 

Tours run on days listed at 9am from the Tourist Office

May-September


 

Price List

Adult ..............................................€30
Child ...............................................€15
Student/OAP .................................€28


Note: Coffee/Lunch & Entrance Fees not included
Minimum booking of 8 apply for private arrangements
Major Credit Cards Accepted
You can pay on the coach


For more information, call: +353 (21) 4545328 or send an email to: info@easytourscork.com

www.easytourscork.com


 

Blarney Castle

 No trip to Cork is complete without visiting Blarney, where people the world over have stopped at this internationally known tourist centre to kiss the Blarney Stone, which traditionally imparts the ‘gift of eloquence’ on all who kiss it.  The famous Stone is located just below the battlement in Blarney Castle, built in 1446. In order to kiss the Stone, it is necessary to hang ones head downwards over the battlements having climbed 110 steep steps by the original spiral staircase to the summit of the castle. To visit Blarney Castle is to step back in time, and feel the enchantment of a long and heroic past.  Here is one of the great historical sites of Ireland, renowned throughout the world. The view from the entrance gate sets the scene immediately, with fine vistas of parkland crowned by Blarney castle rising up in its entire ancient splendor, framed by clumps of trees. While in Blarney, visit the nearby Blarney Woolen Mills, one of Ireland's oldest and most authentic Irish woollen mills.

 

www.blarneycastle.ie



Cobh

Queenstown it was for some decades before reverting to its old Irish name in 1922 - the Cobh (cove) of Cork. Is there anywhere in Ireland more full of poignant memories than this embarkation point for America? From here hundreds of thousands of mostly hungry and penniless Irish men and women left to build a new life, especially in the Famine years of 1844-48. Many thrived and prospered, but many died on the journey in the terrible travelling conditions of the time. It is a pleasant town; its streets climb the steep slope of a hill, the top of which is crowned by the very fine St. Coleman's Cathedral , which has a carillon of 47 bells. Cobh is situated on Great Island, one of the three large islands in Cork harbour which are all now joined by roads and bridges - Little Island and Fota are the others. The harbour is one of the largest and safest anywhere, being capable of taking the largest vessels afloat. The great Transatlantic liners used to come in up to the 1950s. On the quayside there is a memorial to the victims of the Lusitania, many of whom are buried in the old church cemetery. The ship was sunk off Kinsale in 1915 by a German submarine, an action which was responsible for bringing the United States of America into the Great War; the survivors were brought back here. Another unhappy association is with the Titanic, 'the safest liner in the world'. Queenstown was her last port of call on her fateful maiden voyage.

 

www.cobhheritage.com

 

Kinsale

A small fishing village situated approximately 16 miles from Cork City, Kinsale is renowned for its pubs and restaurants and is known as the ‘Gourmet Capital’ of Ireland.  Every visitor to Kinsale is captivated by its beautiful setting, with the long waterfront, narrow winding streets and Compass Hill rising sharply behind the town. The old fortifications of Charles Fort and James Fort guard the narrow entrance to Kinsale from the sea.  The town has poignant memories of the sinking of the liner ‘Lusitania’ in 1915, off the Old Head of Kinsale, and it was in the courthouse the inquest into the incident took place.

While there, visit Charles Fort, constructed in the early 1680’s in honour of King Charles II by William Robinson, architect of the Royal Hospital in Kilmainham in Dublin, Charles Fort is a classic example of a star shaped fort.  In use until 1921 the fort, which protected the trading town of Kinsale, gives a unique insight into Irish fortifications.  Besieged in 1690 by the Duke of Malborough and destroyed in 1922 during the Civil War, Charles Fort reflects the turbulence of Ireland’s past.  It was declared a National Monument in 1973.  Across the estuary is James Fort, an earlier structure, which was designed by Paul Ivy in 1602.




Cork City Gaol
Located 2km from Cork's main thoroughfare, this castle like prison once housed 19th C. prisoners, often in wretched conditions. Wandering through the wings of Cork City Gaol, the atmosphere suggests you are accompanied by the shuffling feet of inmates, each representing their particular period in Irish history from pre-famine times to the foundation of the State. Cells furnished with life-size figures, sound effects and fascinating exhibitions together with a spectacular sound and image presentation tell the social history and contrasting lifestyles of 19th Century Cork and why some people turned to crime. The Gaol experience includes individual sound tour English/ French/ German/ Italian/ Irish & Spanish). Personal guided tours arranged on prior request. Souvenir & refreshment areas, friendly staff and good facilities combine with this unique interpretation to offer the individual, group or family visitors a memorable experience.

 

www.corkcitygaol.com

 

Curraheen Park Greyhound Stadium

The Greyhound stadium in Cork offers a dynamic and unique night out to visitors. It operates a ten-race program every Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday night from 7.50pm. For those that appreciate fine dining, the Laurels Restaurant can provide seating for up to 180 people overlooking the racetrack below, all in a lavish three-storied glass setting. On the top floor, visitors can drop in to Master McGrath's bar, were they will find the perfect environment to relax and enjoy a drink while observing the racing action below. After the thrill of the racetrack, there is live music played by a different band every night. Definitely a day's entertainment not to be missed!

 

Fota Wildlife Park

Fota Wildlife Park, just 10 miles from Cork on the Cobh road, is among the most modern wildlife parks in Europe. Established in 1983 with the primary aim of conservation Fota has more than 70 species of exotic wildlife in open natural surroundings with no obvious barriers. Giraffes, zebras, ostrich and antelope roam together in 40 acres of grassland, much as they would in the African savannah, monkeys swing through trees on lake islands, while kangaroos, macaws and lemurs have complete freedom of the Park. Only the cheetahs have a conventional fence. A great many of the species at Fota are under serious threat in the wild. Only c. 10,000 cheetahs remain in their natural habitat and Fota Wildlife Park is the world's leading breeder of this endangered species. Also being bred at Fota is the Scimitar horned Oryx brought to the brink of extinction but being re-introduced in its native North Africa; the Lion tailed Macaque of which only c. 800 remain in a tiny patch of Indian forest; and many other species for which wildlife parks such as Fota are their only chance of survival. The White tailed Sea Eagle became extinct in Ireland in the early 1900's but is now being re-introduced to the wild in Kerry. This magnificent bird of prey is held for breeding at Fota, where they can be seen by visitors. Just beside the Wildlife Park is the internationally renowned Fota Arboretum, which has a beautiful collection of trees and shrubs, from all over the world, including China, Japan, Australia and the Himalayas.

 

www.fotawildlife.com


 Titanic Trail

The Titanic Trail is a fascinating Guided Heritage Tour. It explores the town of Cobh. Cork Harbour, which was the last port of call of RMS Titanic. This entertaining and innovative Walking Tour has been operating every day since 1998 it has been filmed by 20th Century Fox, National Geographic and many other travel documentaries. Michael Martin the author and Creator has been interviewed by the BBC, Australian TV, National Korean Television and a host of other Radio Stations and Book Publishers. In recent months the Walking Tour itself has been filmed and is available on DVD.

 

www.titanic-trail.com


English Market
"The English Market" in Cork City is an amazing shopping destination and, even more, an interesting cultural destination, just off the main shopping streets of central Cork City.  In this large building you will find a concentration of food vendors, each in their own serving stall---selling both local and imported foods. Just a walk through the building is practically an overload of your senses as you see and smell the fresh fruits and vegetables, stunning bakery, sides of beef on a hook, stacks of poultry, crocks of olives, fresh eggs in high piles, and the delightful people selling their products. Buy anything from a "carry out" meal or a week of groceries, but consider spending a little more time to add the sense of taste to your visit from one floor above at the "Farmgate Restaurant" which has an open balcony area that will let you continue soaking up the views and atmosphere as well. The restaurant has excellent entrees, desserts, and drink. Come at typical lunch and dinner times and you might also enjoy a piano accompanying your meal. "The English Market" is a pleasant opportunity to combine shopping, dining, and a cultural experience all in one.

 

www.cork-guide.ie/cork_city/english-market.html


Mizen Vision
Mizen Head Signal Station is open to the public for the first time since it was completed in 1910. The Mizen Vision! Visitor Centre in the Keeper's House and the Engine Room, the famous Suspension Bridge, the 99 Steps and the views up the South and West Coasts combined with the exhilaration and excitement of the wild Atlantic waves and ancient tortured rocks guarantee a unique and authentic experience. In any weather the Magic of the Mizen is spellbinding. Mizen Vision the Mizen Head Signal Station Visitor centre has been open since June 1st, 1994. In April 1993 the fog signal station was demanned and went automatic. A local co-operative, Mizen Tourism, was formed to develop the location into a visitor centre to create rural employment. In July 1993 a lease was signed with the Irish Lights and the exciting Mizen Vision! Became a reality. There are spectacular views on the Bridge and at the end of the peninsula and the houses have been equipped with an audio-visual room, a map and archive room; the Keeper's kitchen and bedroom have been retained and there is a bird and sea watch room. Imagination takes over in the Mizen environment cave, the Fastnet Room, the Underwater Room and the Storm Room. You are very welcome to the Mizen! Don't miss it!

 

www.mizenhead.ie

 

West Cork Model Railway Village

Experience life in West Cork sixty years ago and how life there revolved around the railway system. This model village is a great day out for kids of all ages and adults too. Relax in the unique tea room set on one of the authentic train carriages with a view of Clonakilty bay-You will feel transformed in time. After experiencing life of long ago, you may like to venture into Clonakilty town.

 

Clonakilty is a vital agricultural centre, boasting many tempting beaches such as Owenahincha and Inchydoney.  Clonakilty has a colourful and historical feel to it with its streetscapes renowned for its colourful and meticulously maintained shop fronts, pub fronts, general advertising and directional signs and street names. Extraordinary floral displays are also synonymous with the town.   The town enjoys a long-standing reputation as a culinary centre offering national and international cuisine at reasonable prices. Locally produced products, marketed under the Fuchia brand, include award-winning and well known Clonakilty black pudding and the range of Irish Yoghurt products.


www.modelvillage.ie

 


Bantry House and Gardens

Bantry House was bought by the White family in 1730 and was enlarged by Richard White the 2nd Earl of Bantry. The house has a collection of tapestries, furniture and art treasures which were mainly collected by the Earl during his travels through Europe in the 1800's. The Gardens are home to sub tropical plants and shrubs - reflecting the best in European design and style. Features with the 45-acre grounds are the Hundred Steps, the Italian Garden and the largest Wisteria circle in Ireland. The House and Gardens are open to the public along with an exhibition centre in the east Stableyard explaining the history of the attempted French invasion of 1796. Bantry House also offers Bed and Breakfast accommodation in the wings of the main house. Guests have exclusive use of a billiard room and main library in the evenings. We offer 2 helipad-landing sites. Tennis can be played on the northern terraces in the summer. The House is owned by Mr and Mrs Egerton Shelswell-White.

 

www.bantryhouse.com


Old Midleton Distillery & Jameson Heritage Centre
The award winning Jameson Heritage Centre is a lovingly restored 18th century distillery. A tour of The Old Midleton Distillery is a journey through the story of Irish whiskey via an audio-visual presentation, which is available in six languages. Follow the old distillery trail through mills, maltings, corn stores, stillhouse, warehouses and kilns and view the largest pot in the world prior to sampling the renowned Jameson Whiskey in the bar (minerals for children) . On offer too is an opportunity to become a qualified Irish whiskey taster, with presentation of certificate. .Afterwards, you can visit the gift or coffee shop.

http://www.jamesonwhiskey.com/omd/ 


Millstreet County Park
A surprise is the ultimate treat for lovers of the outdoors as from the slopes of Knocknakilla you can see the higher slopes of Musheramore Mountain as they plummet to 183m below the valley. This is Millstreet Country Park, a microcosm of all that is precious to Heritage Lovers of all ages, this 500-acre park is yours to explore and enjoy and soak up the 'spirit' of this timeless landscape. Moorlands, managed wetlands all complete in spectacle and beauty will vie for your attention with rich meadows, tumbling rivers, lakes, extensive young woods and peaceful ornamental grounds. The park is home to an extensive flora and fauna; you may travel miles of living trails and enjoy the mystical spectacle of 600 red deer silhouetted against ancient stone circles. There is something for all visitors whether they plan an active exploration of the park or just a restful stroll in the gardens.  The crannog acts as a notable feature of many walks, picnics and photographs.  The mood of this striking scene is ever changing with the light of dawn, day and dusk.  The ancient standing stones portray an air of permanence, set in a landscape changed over millennia both by human hand and climate influence. With abundant fresh air, good appetites are satiated with superb meals in the restful and beautiful visitor centre which provides a spacious reception area for a restaurant, shop and cinema and is set amongst gardens in the lower part of the park overlooking lakes and the colorful herb rich meadow. 

 

www.millstreetcountrypark.com/

 

Crawford Art Gallery
Strategically located across from Cork Opera House, the Crawford Art Gallery is home to more than 2000 works of art with a focus on the Irish arts of the 19th & 20th century. As the City Art Museum of Cork, the Crawford Gallery is a great place to see the how the arts play such a major role in life Cork. The more than 200,000 visitors per year may be surprised to learn that at the heart of the exhibit is a collection of Greek and Roman sculpture casts, brought to Cork in 1818 from the Vatican Museum in Rome. With free entrance and such a central location in the city, there is no excuse not to visit.

 

http://www.crawfordartgallery.com/




Cork Race Track

Cork Racecourse is located in the heart of Munster and steeped in the traditions of racing in Ireland. The first Steeplechase ever was run locally between Buttevant and Doneraile over 250 years ago. Chasing from steeple to steeple or point-to-point began in 1752 when Mr. Blake challenged his neighbour Mr. O'Callaghan, to race across country from Buttevant church to Doneraile church some four and a half miles distance and so jump stone walls, ditches and hedges as these presented themselves. By keeping the steeple of the church in sight (steeple chasing) both riders could see their finishing point. A racecourse was established in 1924 in Mallow, partly to compensate for the closure of Cork Park Racecourse. A massive upgrade saw the present facilities come into being after 1996. Both Jump and Flat racing is now on offer at Cork Racecourse Mallow. The most prestigious races currently are our two Murphys Hurdles sponsored by the local Heineken Brewery, The Cork Grand National, The Hillyway Chase and The Cork Stayers Novice Hurdle. At early summer fixtures The Kerry Group Ballyogan Stakes, The Blue Wind Stakes and The Platinum Stakes present the best of Flat racing. Famous winners at Cork include, Aintree Grand National Winner Monty’s Pass, Melbourne Cup Winner Media Puzzle as well as National Hunt favourites Timbera, Be My Royal and Kicking King.

 

www.corkracecourse.ie/Pages/corporate.htm

 

Doneraile National Park

The Park comprises approximately 166 hectares and is an outstanding example of an 18th century landscaped park in the 'Capability Brown' style. Mature groves of deciduous trees, several restored water features and a number of deer herds can be viewed along the many pathways within the Park. The pathways are generally accessible for people with special needs. Doneraile Court, the former residence of the St. Leger family, is situated within the Park. It will be opened to the public in the future, following completion of necessary restoration and safety works.

 

www.heritageireland.ie/en/ParksandGardens/South/DoneraileWildlifeParkCork

 

Barryscourt Castle

Barryscourt Castle was the seat of the Barry family from the 12th to the 17th century and was home to the most powerful branch of the family, the Barrymores. It was attacked and captured in 1645, during the Irish Confederate War, but the bawn wall with three-corner tower is largely intact. The ground floor of the keep houses an exhibition on the history of the Berry’s and Barryscourt Castle with the Main Hall and the Great Hall now being open to the public. The ground floor of the Keep houses an exhibition entitled "The Arts in Ireland from the Invasion to the Plantation 1100-1600".

 

www.heritageireland.ie/en/HistoricSites/South/BarryscourtCastleCork/


Beara Peninsula

The most southerly of the three peninsulas on the southwest coast, the Beara Peninsula is a tourist trail of 195 kilometres. Castletownbere is the main town of the peninsula and home to the Mill Cove Gallery, which exhibits work by contemporary Irish artists, the Beara Gallery which specialises in the work of local artists and the Call of the Sea Visitor Centre, which houses a number of treasures relating to local history. The Beara Peninsula is a perfect destination for the outdoor adventurer to enjoy the trills of hiking, cycling or long walks.The main tourist attractions are the ruins of Puxley Mansion, Dunboy Castle and Derreen Gardens.Weather permitting, enjoy a trip across the water between the Beara Peninsula and Dursey Island, the most westerly point in Cork!

 

http://www.westcork.ie/zone_4.asp


St. Finbarre’s Cathedral
In French Gothic Style, this spectacular form of architecture was constructed between 1867 and 1879. The cathedral may possibly be built on the foundation of an earlier Round Tower. A short distance away is Elizabeth Fort in Fort Street, the first fort built here in the reign of Elizabeth I. Other churches in this area include the South Chapel, a Georgian church of 1766 and St. Michael’s Protestant Church. The Red Abbey on Mary Street, off Douglas Street is the sole survivor of the Monasteries of Medieval Cork – an Augustinian Priory it, was founded in the 14th Century.

 

http://cathedral.cork.anglican.org/


Skibbereen Heritage Centre

In visiting the Skibbereen Heritage Centre in the town of Skibbereen, you will learn of the history of the town, which was one of the worst affected areas of the Great Hunger Famine of the 1840s. The exhibition depicts life during that time in an area that was notorious for its overly disturbing forms of suffering among the victims and the survivors. The nearby Abbeystrewery graveyard pays homage to the approximately 10,000 victims that suffered at the mercy of the potato crop failure.The stories of the old combined with modern technology of video and voice depictions, is a view into the Great Hunger Famine like no other.

 

The second theme of the Heritage Centre takes a different view, exploring Lough Hyne, Ireland's first Marine Nature Reserve. Located 5 km south west of Skibbereen, this marine lake is fed from the sea by a narrow tidal channel known as 'The Rapids'. Home to many beautiful and rare species of plants and animals, it is easy to understand why the Lough Hyne is one of the most studied marine sites in Europe. The Skibbereen Heritage Centre shows an audio-visual documentary on the history, formation and folklore of this unique phenomenon. Conveniently, you can listen to the presentation in English, Irish, French and German.

 

www.skibbheritage.com



Gougane Barra

The name Gougane Barra comes from Saint Finbarr, who is said to have built a monastery on an island in the lake nearby during the 6th century. The present ruins date from around 1700 when Fr. Denis O’Mahony retreated to the island. During the times of the Penal Laws, Gougane Barra’s remoteness meant that it became a popular place for the celebration of the Roman Catholic mass. The area around Gougane Barra is now home to a 1.42 square kilometre Forest Park, which is home to a number of mammal and bird species.



www.gouganebarra.com

 

 

Kanturk Castle

 Now an unfinished castle, the construction of Kanturk Castle in Duhallow began in 1601 by Dermot MacOwen MacDonagh. The English Council ordered a halt to the progression of the building, after neighbours complained of its size. Some accounts note that Dermot, in a fit of rage, then smashed building materials and had the building stripped.

 

http://cloghmore.bravepages.com/cork/kanturkcastle.html

 

 

 

 Mallow Castle

Built by Sir Thomas Norreys in the late 16th century, Mallow Castle is a ruins fortification, even though it resisted the besiegement by Mountgarrett in 1642, but was later captured by Lord Castlehaven and the Confederates in 1645, only to be abandoned some time after this.

 

 

http://www.mallow.ie/tourism/history/mallowcastle.php

 

 

 

 



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