About Cork
Cork is one of Ireland's major cities, home to around 224,004 people.
Best time
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds
Weather
Temperate, with warm summers and cool winters
Experiences
Things to do in Cork
1
Crawford Art Gallery
2
Elizabeth Fort
3
St Fin Barre's Cathedral
4
Nano Nagle Place
5
Church of St Anne, Shandon
6
Butter Museum
7
Cathedral of St Mary and St Anne
8
Holy Trinity Church
Budget travel
Free things to do in Cork
St Fin Barre's Cathedral
Church of St Anne, Shandon
Cathedral of St Mary and St Anne
Holy Trinity Church
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Crawford Art Gallery
- Visit Elizabeth Fort
- Visit St Fin Barre's Cathedral
- Eat at Dukes Coffee Company
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Nano Nagle Place
- Visit Church of St Anne, Shandon
- Visit Butter Museum
- Eat at My Goodness
- 3
Day 3
Markets, parks & hidden corners
- Visit Cathedral of St Mary and St Anne
- Visit Holy Trinity Church
- Visit Páirc Ui Chaoimh
- Eat at Kellys Restaurant
Where to eat
Dukes Coffee Company
My Goodness
Kellys Restaurant
O'Flynns Gourmet Sausage Co
Amigo's
Tony's Bistro
Jacques Restaurant
Clancys
Where to stay
- Summer Beds
- Bru Hostel
- Kinlay House
- Sheila's Hostel
- Auburn House
Shopping
- English Market
Nightlife
- An Bróg
- An Spailpín Fánach
- The Oval
- The Pav
- The Bierhaus
- Cask
Museums & culture
- Crawford Art Gallery
- St Fin Barre's Cathedral
- Church of St Anne, Shandon
- Butter Museum
- Cathedral of St Mary and St Anne
- Holy Trinity Church
In pictures
Cork gallery
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