Top 10 booklet 21/06/2010 09:40 Page 1 www.cometocork.com visit; For more info, numbers Irish numbers or 11818 for international 11811 for Enquiries can be reached at Directory police or other rescue services. fire brigade, dial 999 or 112 for ambulance, during your stay, of the emergencyIf you need to call any services your mobile will cost while you’re away. calls and internet use on home what provider at Ask your phone and a roaming agreement. a digital phone with GSM subscription you have make sure your mobile phone while you’re here, If you want to use shops and hotels. post offices, calling cards in and you can buy international Public phones are plentiful in back home. to keep in touch with the folks really is necessary but sometimes it to taking a holiday, attitude You a healthy might have ‘no-news-no-shoes’ Useful Phone Numbers Guide Books for Sale • Booking Computer Speeded Reservation • Bureau de Change Facilities • and Registered Approved Accommodation • this Tourist Office include: Information provided at Services and local events. national on things to do and information places to visit, guides and books, maps, routes to take, to eat, places visitor details on booking accommodation, Cork City Tourist Office offers the Information [email protected] E: +353 (0)21 4255199 +353 (0)21 4255100 F: T: Cork City. Grand Parade, Cork City Tourist Office Information sflifrainLewis Glucksman Useful information Service Booking Service check the exchange rate! to currencies for you – though remember always cheques and the main will exchange travellers’ Most of the larger hotels bureau de change service. Banks (open 10am to 4pm Monday Friday) offer a Channel South. and South Coast TV and the recently launched RTÉ Cork Cork is home to local television stations, CUH FM and Cork Campus Radio. Life FM, C103FM, 96FM, tune into RedFM, For local news, radio stations Today FM and Newstalk. There are two independent Raidió na Gaeltachta. station, and an Irish-language Lyric FM, station, There’s also a classical music RTÉ Radio 1 and 2FM. broadcaster RTÉ’snational talk and music stations, you should be able to receive the On FM, choice. there’s lots of When it comes to radio and television, day except Sunday.published every The and the Evening Echo are distributed across the city.newpapers two free the Cork Independent and News, is Also available in 1892. since its foundation served Echo-something of an institution in the city it has From the same stable comes Evening Cork City. has its headquarters on Lapp’s Quay in Examiner, The Irish One of Ireland’s newspapers, three national Cork radio stations. Cork News and Cork Independent, Evening Echo, Irish Examiner, Cork news and media includes, Cork News & Media € denominations: in the following There are 100 cents in a euro and notes issued in the is euro. the unit of currency As with most of western Europe, Exchange Money 50, € 100, € 200 and € 500. € 5, € 10, € 20, Gallery Closed Monday Sunday 2-5pm Tuesday-Saturday 10-5pm Opening hours T: +353 (0)21 4901844 E:[email protected] W: www.glucksman.org Glucksman Gallery,Lewis , Cork City. tours and regular free music concerts. curatorial screenings, artist’s talks, programme of events including art workshops, and Irish artists with a lively international programme of exhibitions featuring buildings you must see before die! The Glucksman presents a changing and accolades in 2007 was named as one of the 1001 numerous awards The Glucksman has won a riverside restaurant and gift shop. exhibition spaces, includes that public gallery is an award-winning the on Western Road, the main entrance to University College Cork, at Located Suggested Donation Suggested Donation Free Admission Admission Cost TOP 10TOP ATTRACTION € 5 Monday-Friday: Winter Sat/Sun/B-Hol: Monday-Friday: Summer Opening hours W: www.lifetimelab.ie T: +353 (0)21 4941500 F: +353 (0)21 4941519 E: [email protected] Road, Cork at Old Cork Waterworks, Lee Lifetime Lab ideal for a quick picnic with splendid views across the river. garden, sensory up to the scientific themed playground and passing a giant chessboard, courtyard a laneway leads visitors from the After the hard detective work, coffee dock. to make an environmental pledge which will be on permanent display in our Visitors are then encouraged daily choices impact our world. and to discover how waste and energy the mission is to solve clues themed around water, detectives, our interactive exhibits transform into environmental Children investigating inform and captivate. Lifetime Lab will entertain, scenic banks of the . in Cork City’s winning Lifetime Lab is located The award Old Waterworks along the Lifetime Lab 11.00am -5.00pm 9.00am-5.00pm 9.00am - 5.00pm Adult Child/Student/OAP Family (2adults and 2 children) Admission Cost TOP 10TOP ATTRACTION € € € 3 2 7 The Butter Exchange Shandon Church & before closing time. is 30 minutes Last time for entry Sept Aug, Jul, Jun, Oct May, Apr, Mar, Feb Jan, Dec, Nov, Opening hours T: +353 (0)21 4505906 Church of St. Anne Shandon, Street, Cork City. The panoramic view of the city is well worth climb. slightly different times. since the east and west facings tell as the four faced liar, known affectionately is The clock made by Mangans of Cork, Cork takes its colours red and white. from which both a sandstone and limestone facing, walls are 7ft thick and have Its chime of 8 bells made by Rudal Gloucester together weigh over 6 tonnes. Its famous skyline and is a much loved local landmark tourist attraction. reaches 37m high into the Cork built in 1722, Annes Church and Steeple, St. o-a Sun Mon-Sat

0511.30-4.30 10-5 11.30-3.30 Closed 10-4 10-3 (2 adults and 2 children under 12) Per family Per adult Students and senior citizens Admission Cost TOP 10TOP ATTRACTION € € € 12 6 5 (Under 18/Student with I.D. Adult Admission Cost Cathederal Barre’s Fin St Sun 12:30 – 17:00 9:30-17:30 Mon-Sat Sunday)-30th November (Low April Summer Opening Times Opening hours E: [email protected]: http://stfinbarres.wordpress.com Enter via Proby’s Quay or Bishop Street. T: +353 (0)21 4963387 architecture and witness its current life of worship service. the beauty and historic significance of Cathedral’s Visitors can savour needs. we will do our best to meet your timetable and knowledge you need, information time or Whatever tailor-made tour of the cathedral. provide visitors with a Tour guides are on hand to worship has been offered since the seventh century. lies on a site where Christian the Cathedral in 1870, Burges and consecrated Designed by William Saint Fin Barre’s in the centre of Cork City. is situated Cathedral € 2.00) € 4.00 Cathedral Office in advance Cathedral Please check website or contact the Open Bank Holidays 14:00-17:00 10:00-12:45, Mon-Sat Sunday) (Low 1 Nov-April Winter Opening Times TOP 10TOP ATTRACTION which contains some of the oldest telescopes in Ireland. Observatory with a visit to the Crawford to the University gardens and culminates The tour also involves a visit Clarke windows. Harry the renowned where visitors can see the beautiful Mosaic floor and visit to the the Ogam Stones Collection (the largest public collection in Ireland) a Maxima, a visit to the historic A tour of UCC incorporates Aula University on a daily basis. the centre provides historical tours of date Since that established in 2005. UCC in the centre of UCC Historic Quadrangle was Visitors’ Centre located College Cork University from the Visitors' Centre. Friday and commence and Saturday Wednesday, Monday, 3pm every at Public tours run from May to October Opening hours or by email at [email protected] we can be contacted at T:For more information +353 (0)21 4901876 (25 people max) is € Tours are free for children. Admission Cost 4 for adults and the group rate 4 for adults and the group rate € 50. TOP 10TOP ATTRACTION

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Cork City, recently listed as one of the Top 10 places in the world to visit by the Lonely Planet has hundreds of 1 wonderful things to see and do for those visiting the 4 5 city. Stroll along the banks of the River Lee, sip coffee at a street-side cafe, and sample the multitude of culinary delights on offer in the city’s restaurants, 6 cafes and markets. Or why not take time to enjoy 3 some of the city’s wonderful permanent attractions 10 that are featured in this booklet. 10 tractions Blackrock Castle was originally built on the Lee in 1582 by the citizens of Cork 9 Located 2k N/W from Patrick Street, Cork City Gaol is open daily throughout the Come and explore Cork City and County’s rich and diverse heritage at Cork Public Crawford Gallery was recently designated a National Cultural Institution and is It is one of the oldest of its kind. Trading as a market since 1788, it pre-dates as a watch tower and fort to guard the river entrance against pirates and other 8 year and suitable for all ages & nationalities (Tours in 13 languages). With castle- Museum situated within walking distance of the city centre in the beautiful and housed in one of the most historic buildings in Cork City. Originally built in 1724, most of the other markets like it. Indeed, Barcelona's famous Boqueria market Marvel at the wonders on view at theCITY Blackrock invaders. Now in an exciting collaboration between & the Cork 2 like exterior, this restored prison is furnished with lifesize wax figures, fascinating tranquil setting of Fitzgerald Park. Marvel at archaeological exhibits like the the building was transformed into an art museum in the late 19th century, while did not start until 80 years after The English Market first started to serve the Observatory, children can unleash their Institute of Technology, Blackrock Castle Observatory, the Space for Science, is sound effects & exhibitions telling the social history & contrasting lifestyles of Garryduff Gold Bird or the Cork Horns and learn how the beginning of human a dramatic new gallery extension was added in the year 2000. The gallery’s people of Cork. It has survived the Famine, revolutions, wars, fire and economic imaginations at the Lifetime Lab or simply relax home to Cosmos at the Castle, an international award-winning interactive 19th c Cork and why some people turned to crime. Wandering through the settlement in County Cork can be traced back over 7,000 years. Explore the collection includes masterpieces by James Barry, Jack B. Yeats, Mainie Jellet, decline. The Market has adapted down through the years and now offers a in the beautiful setting of Fitzgerald Park. Most astronomy exhibit, BCO Research Labs and a dynamic programme of science atmospheric cell wings visitors get a great insight into daily prison life at a time industrial, social and political histories that have made Cork what it is today. Louis Le Brocquy and Dorothy Cross. Contemporary Irish and twentieth century larger range of produce than it did in times past. The market has retained its and space science events. Visitors enjoy local and Italian dishes at the Castle when high walls ensured no escape and denied law-abiding citizens the Along side Michael Collin’s memorabilia and Roy Keane’s jersey, you will also see art is strongly represented with an exciting international exhibition programme. unique character and you can still buy many of the Cork delicacies such as of all make sure you give yourself plenty of Bar and Trattoria in the fine surrounds of our riverside courtyard. opportunity to see one of the finest examples of Ireland's architectural heritage. how many Cork men and women played their parts in some of the most important The gallery offers free tours on Saturdays at 14:30 and Thursdays at 18:30. Spiced Beef and Skirts and Kidneys. time to enjoy the many wonderful things to Blackrock Castle, Blackrock, Cork, Ireland Cork City Gaol, Convent Avenue, Sunday's Well, Cork City. (2km N/W of Patrick's St.) national and international events in world history. With its popular Ballymaloe café and gallery bookshop, the Crawford has a see and do in this vibrant city. unique ambience that attracts 200,000 visitors each year. E-mail:[email protected] website: www.bco.ie T: +353 (0)21 4305022 E: [email protected] W: www.corkcitygaol.com Cork Public Museum Fitzgerald Park, , Cork City Entrance via Grand Parade Opening hours Admission Cost Opening hours Admission Cost Telephone: T: +353 (0)21 4270679 Crawford Art Gallery, Emmet Place, Cork T: +353 (0)21 4805042 This booklet provides an overview of the Opening hours Admission Cost Monday to Friday: 11am-5pm Adults: €6 March-October: 09.30am - 5.00pm Adults €7.00 1: Blackrock Castle, Blackrock. 6: The English Market, Grand Parade. Opening hours Admission Cost E: [email protected] W: www.crawfordartgallery.ie The market is open from Mon - Sat Free Top 10 permanent attractions in Cork City. Weekends: 11am-5pm Students, Seniors and Children Nov-February: 10.00am - 4.00pm Concessions Mon to Fri 11.00am - 1.00pm and Admission is Free Opening hours Admission Cost each week and is closed on Sun, it is We hope that you will have the time to (including Bank Holidays) (8-14 years): €4 2: University College Cork, College Road. 7: Shandon Church and Butter Exchange, John Redmond St. Student over 17 yrs with card €6.00 2.15pm to 5.00pm Monday - Saturday, 10.00 - 17.00. Admission is Free also closed on public holidays, however Family (2 Adults, 2 Children): €16 3: Lifetime Lab, Lee Road. 8: St. Fin Barre’s Cathederal, 10 Dean Street. enjoy each of them. OAP €6.00 Saturday 11.00am - 1.00pm and (Last entrance 16.45.) this is not always the case. The market Please note last admission is 4pm 4: Cork City Gaol, Convent Avenue. 9: Lewis Glucksman Gallery, University College Cork Child/second level student €4.00 2.15pm to 4.00pm Late opening Thursday, until 20.00. is generally open to the public from 8 Closed Easter Sunday Children under 8 are free 5: Crawford Art Gallery, Emmett Place. 10: Fitzgerald’s Park and Cork Museum, Mardyke Walk Family Ticket €20.00 Sunday 3.00pm to 5.00pm (Last entrance 19.45.) am until 6pm each day. Some stalls Admission is free for members. (2 adults and up to 4 children) (April to September) Closed Sunday. may open later and close early.