Cracking Cork - Ireland
I travelled to Cork with my partner over Easter this year and was amazed at the friendliness and hospitality shown. From the airport we jumped into a taxi which took us straight into the heart of Cork and our hotel.
The city is easy to walk around by foot and one of the most talked about attractions which you should not miss is the English Market. "In my opinion this is the best covered market in the UK and Ireland” - Rick Stein. Good for the food lovers and sampling some great food.
We also travelled out to Blarney Castle which you cannot go to without kissing the Blarney Stone. According to legend, kissing the stone endows the kisser with the gift of the gab (great eloquence or skill at flattery).
Another adventure was out to Kinsale. Once a medieval fishing port, the historic Kinsale is one of the most picturesque, popular and historic towns on the south west coast of Ireland. It has been hailed as the gourmet capital of Ireland, with no shortage of cafes, pubs and restaurants to suit every taste and budget. We ate at a little place in the centre which was lovely and had a few of the ‘black stuff’ as they call it and then headed back home to our hotel. All this was possible by public transport which was easy to use, inexpensive and great to see the sites location out of Cork.
With so much choice on offer, this city is one I would recommend for short breaks, even a stopover if you decided to do a road trip around Ireland. It’s a great place to visit.