Cork

Blarney Castle
A historic castle famous for the Blarney Stone, which legend says grants the gift of eloquence to those who kiss it, surrounded by beautiful gardens and wooded paths.

St. Fin Barre’s Cathedral
A striking Gothic Revival cathedral known for its impressive spires, intricate carvings, and stunning stained glass windows, located in the heart of Cork city.

English Market
A historic covered market offering a wide range of local produce, artisanal foods, and specialty goods, known for its vibrant atmosphere and Victorian architecture.

Cork City Gaol
A former prison now operating as a museum, offering insights into Ireland’s penal history with exhibits on life in the 19th-century gaol and tours through its cells.

Fitzgerald Park
A scenic park along the River Lee, featuring landscaped gardens, walking paths, a fountain, and the Cork Public Museum, perfect for relaxation and outdoor activities.

Crawford Art Gallery
An art museum housed in an elegant building, showcasing a diverse collection of Irish and European art, including contemporary exhibitions and classical works.

Blackrock Castle Observatory
A 16th-century castle housing an observatory and science centre, offering interactive exhibits, astronomy workshops, and stunning views of Cork Harbour.

Elizabeth Fort
A 17th-century star-shaped fort offering historical exhibits and views over Cork city, reflecting its military heritage and role in Cork’s history.

The Butter Museum
A unique museum dedicated to the history of butter production in Ireland, located in the historic Shandon area, with exhibits on the importance of the butter trade.

Cork Opera House
A major cultural venue in Cork, hosting a range of performances, including opera, theatre, music, and dance, set in a modern building with a rich artistic history.

Fota Wildlife Park
A wildlife park located just outside Cork, offering close encounters with animals from around the world in open habitats, ideal for family visits and nature enthusiasts.

Nano Nagle Place
A heritage centre dedicated to the life and work of Nano Nagle, featuring a museum, peaceful gardens, and a modern exhibition space focused on Cork’s educational history.

Copper Coast

North of Cork is the Copper Coast, formed by the volcanic eruptions 460 million years ago this coast is Dawn of Creation.

Every sea stack, Buckled rock and Glacier-scoured cliff exposing another layer of geological history and forcing you to contemplate the foundations of the earth itself.

Secluded experience wave-whipped coves walking trails and costal woodlands beyond the beaches, promontory forts and 19th century copper mining ruins point to an ancient and deeply mysterious past.

Prehistoric is the length of the coast in Gaulstown dolmen with passage tombs and one of the world’s largest concentrations of promontory forts, while the ruined engine house in Tankardstown reminds you of the coasts 19th century copper-mining heyday that gives this coastline its name.

Hike along a bracken-tangled trail to the Mahon Falls, which plunge down sheer, moraine-streaked cliffs to a glacier-carved, boulder-speckled plateau.

The pipes of Baidhb at Knockmahon, these polygonal columns of rhyolite are the copper coasts own giants causeway.

Dublin

Guinness Storehouse
A museum dedicated to Ireland’s most famous beer, Guinness, with exhibits on its brewing process, history, and rooftop Gravity Bar offering panoramic views of Dublin.

Dublin Castle
A medieval fortress turned government complex, featuring State Apartments, the Chapel Royal, and the Dubhlinn Gardens.

St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Ireland’s largest church, built in honour of Ireland’s patron saint. It features stunning Gothic architecture, monuments, and beautiful stained glass windows.

The National Gallery of Ireland
A major art museum with collections of Irish and European art, including works by Caravaggio, Vermeer, and Jack B. Yeats.

Phoenix Park
One of Europe’s largest urban parks, home to Dublin Zoo, Áras an Uachtaráin (the President of Ireland’s official residence), and the Wellington Monument.

Kilmainham Gaol
A former prison turned museum, known for its role in Irish history and its exhibitions on the struggle for Irish independence.

Dublin Zoo
A family-friendly attraction located in Phoenix Park, with a wide variety of animals and habitats spread across 28 hectares.

Dublin Writers Museum
A museum celebrating Ireland’s literary heritage, featuring exhibits on famous Irish writers such as James Joyce, Oscar Wilde, and W.B. Yeats.