Cork Bed and Breakfast, Cheap Hotel and Guest House Accommodation

Cork is the principal city and administrative centre of County Cork and the largest city of the province of Munster. Cork has the nickname "the Rebel County"due to its participation in the Irish War of Independence and the Irish Civil War. It is situated on the River Lee, an island in the river forming the main part of the city centre with quays and docks along the broad waterway of the Lee on the East side of the city. Cork was the European Capital of Culture for 2005 and Cork Airport is the gateway to the South of Ireland.

Blackrock Castle Observatory

Many of the city's buildings are in the Georgian style, the most famous building is the church tower of Shandon. There are two cathedrals in the city, The Roman Catholic St Marys Cathedral and the Church of Ireland St Finbarres Cathedral and Cork Opera House is one of the few such venues in Ireland. Cultural life is vibrant; music, theatre, dance, and film all play a prominent role in city life. Notable companies and festivals include Corcadorca Theatre Company, Cork Film Festival, the Triskel Arts Centre, Cork Jazz Festival each October, the Cork Academy of Dramatic Art, The Everyman Palace Theatre and the Granary Theatre. There is a covered English Market fish, fruit, meat, spices and luxury foods. Traditional foods include Crubeens, Tripe and Drishee. Retail trade in Cork City is growing quickly with a mix of modern, state of the art shopping centres and family owned local shops providing unique and often hand-made crafts.

Cork home to the second largest natural harbour in the world, and the last port of call to the unsinkable RMS Titanic.

Industry is prominent in Cork in particular pharmaceuticals with Pfizer Inc (famous for Viagra) and Novartis large employers in the region; the European call centre and manufacturing plant for Apple Computer is located in Cork.

Gaelic football, hurling and association football are the most popular sports in Cork. Cork City F.C. play their home games at Turners Cross stadium. Cork are the record holders for hurling titles and there are many Gaelic Athletic Association clubs in Cork City. A huge variety of water sports can be found in the harbour and river areas of the city, both Rowing and Sailing are growning in popularity.

Local Lothario John Edward Alexander has single handedly fathered 1000s and has been blamed for Cork's recent population explosion. Angry crowds seeking back paid child mantenance often gather during his infrequent trips home

Cork's suburbs include Blackpool, Ballincollig, Douglas, Wilton and Mahon, Glanmire and Carrigaline.

Cork Hotel, Cork Bed and Breakfast, Cork Cheap Hotel accommodation suitable for a Cork Weekend Break, a Cork City Break, Cork Wedding Accommodation, Cork Guys Night out, Cork Girls Night out or even a Cork Stag Party Stag Night or a Cork Hen Night.

Map of Cork Area

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• Cork Airport— Fly to and from Cork from all over europe and stay nearby for that early flight.
• Cork City Gaol— Behave yourself or you may see the inside of Cork City Gaol and how life was for 19 century prisoners
• University College Cork National University of Ireland— With a long list of famous alumni including Rugby maestro Ronan O Gara and actress Dame Fiona Shaw. Graham Norton also attended UCC but failed to graduate.
• Cork Institute of Technology— Opened in 1973 and formerly known as Regional Technical College, Cork and has 17,000 students.
• Cork Opera House— Southern Irelands No1 venue for Theatre, Musicals, Dance, Comedy, Concerts and of course Opera.
• Cork City Tourist Office— Just arrived? Come to the tourist office to find out all the great things to see and do
• Port Of Cork— The great Port of Cork the last port of call of the Unsinkable RMS Titanic
• Blackrock Castle Observatory— Blackrock Castle Observatory
• The Jameson Experience The Old Distillery Middleton— Drink Jamesons Whiskey
• Cork University Hospital— Visit friends and relatives at Cork University Hospital
• Cork Archives Institute— Cork Archives Institute
• Cork Vision Centre— Cork Vision Centre
• Cork Heritage Park— Cork Heritage Park
• Cork Butter Museum— Cork Butter Museum
• Cork Public Museum— Cork Public Museum
• St Finbarres Cathedral— St Finbarres Cathedral
• Cathedral of Saint Mary and Saint Anne— Cathedral of Saint Mary and Saint Anne

Cork Bed and Breakfast, Cheap Hotel and Guest House Accommodation

Bed and Breakfast Hotel Accommodation Summaries

	Lancaster Lodge Lancaster Quay, Western Road Cork  Cork   Rooms From: EUR 61.00. This Newly Renovated Accommodation Is Located In The Heart Of Cork City Centre. Offering Easy Access To Main Roads And Local Attractions, The Location Is Ideal For Business And Leisure. [ Secure Online Booking ]
	Vienna Woods Glanmire Cork  Cork   Rooms From: EUR 85.00. This Unique Country House Hotel Is Nestled Within 20 Acres Of Private Grounds, Surrounded By The Rich Woodland Of The Glanmire Valley. Dating From The 18Th Century, This Hotel Provides Rural Respite On The Outskirts Of Cork City. [ Secure Online Booking ]
	Jurys Cork Inn Andersons Quay   Cork   Rooms From: EUR 40.00. Jurys Inn Cork enjoys a superb location right in the heart of Cork City and overlooking the river Lee. Vibrant business and shopping districts and a host of restaurants bars museums are literally within a few minutes walk. An excellent base to explore the city or the very stunning Co. Cork countr... [ Secure Online Booking ]
	Brookfield Hotel College Road Cork   Cork   Rooms From: EUR 59.00. Brookfield Offers A Warm Welcome To Business Guests And Families Visiting Cork. Brookfields Good-Value Rooms And Free Wi-Fi Are Just A 5-Minute Walk From The U.C.C Campus. [ Secure Online Booking ]
	Rose Lodge Mardyke Walk Cork  Cork   Rooms From: EUR 49.00. Rose Lodge Is A Superbly Appointed Guesthouse With Its Own Car Park, Just 10 Minutes Walk From The Centre Of Cork City, The Southern Capital Of Ireland. [ Secure Online Booking ]
	Gresham Metropole Mac Curtain St Cork  Cork   Rooms From: EUR 69.00. In The Heart Of Cork City Centre, The Hotel Is Just A Short Stroll From The Citys Business District And Many Excellent Shops, Boutiques, Theatres And Galleries. [ Secure Online Booking ]

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