Cork

Cork, Ireland's second largest city, lies in the southwest region of Ireland in the province of Munster. The River Lee flowing through this important seaport splits up into two channels what makes you cross several bridges strolling through this wonderful city full of picturesque shops and pubs filled with traditional Irish atmosphere. Cork is famous for its University, cultural institutions and Celtic monuments. It is nearly three hours from Dublin, the capital city of Ireland.
Corkonians are very proud of their city and consider it as “the real capital” due to it’s important anti-treaty role during the Irish Civil War which also brought them a nickname “The Rebels”.

What to do and see: visit the official Cork tourism website.

Be prepared, what is important to know about Cork:

• Cork Currency: EUR
• Cork Telephone area code: +353 21
• Cork Electricity (plug): Electricity in Ireland is 230 volts, frequency 50Hz, plug type G . Check out the type of plug.
• Cork Annual events: Cork Spring Poetry Festival (Feb), Cork Singer’s Club Festival (Mar), Cork INternational Choral Festival (May), Irish Performing Arts Festival (Jun), Damhsa Fest (Jul), Decades Festival (Aug), The Cork International Short Story Festival (Sep), Cork Folk Festival (Oct), Discovery Science Festival (Nov) and more.
• Cork Public holidays: check out on Government website.
• Cork Weather average:

Summer (Jun - Aug): 11ºC - 18ºC
Autumn (Sep - Nov): 8ºC - 13ºC
Winter (Dec - Feb): 3ºC - 8ºC
Spring (Mar - May): 5ºC - 12ºC

Find information about transports in Cork on government websites:

• In Cork, cycling is common means of transport.
• Getting around Cork: buses and trains.
• Taxis can be hailed from the streets.

Close