Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in Blarney

"The Crawford Art Gallery, just beside the Opera House, houses a wide array of art, from classical paintings to video installations, presented in beautiful surroundings. Fresh visiting exhibits rotate frequently, and the permanent collection is anchored by a selection of Greek and Roman sculpture casts. The on-site café, surrounded by a selection of the gallery’s artworks, is an ideal spot for recharging with a light lunch or tea and cake on vintage china."

"The red-bricked Crawford Art Gallery is located right in the heart of the city, near the celebrated Cork Opera House and is at the core of the city’s culture. Developed from the former Custom House of Cork, the gallery is one of the city’s oldest at over 200 years old. Although the gallery houses a permanent collection of classic works, such as the antique statuary from the workshop of Antonio Canova, it also boasts a large, modern exhibition space."

"The incredible three-spire St Finn Barre’s Cathedral was completed in 1879, its location on a site where Christian use dates back to the 7th century when there was a monastery on site. Finbarr is the patron saint of Cork and lived in the 6th century. Legend has it, his remains were brought to the city and enclosed on a shrine located on the site of the cathedral."

"Dedicated to the city’s 6th-century patron saint, Finbarr of Cork, this neo-Gothic cathedral was constructed in the 1870s. The cathedral has copious sculpture from biblical images to gargoyles, all designed by the building’s architect William Burges. This was Burges’ first commission at the start of an illustrious career in Victorian Ireland and England."

"the craic of cork: top 10 things to do in cork, ireland | enjoy a quiet moment at saint fin barre's cathedral. St. Finbarr's Cathedral, Cork - geograph.org.uk - 661104. Really enjoyed the atmosphere and the environment, very relaxing."

"Surrounding Cork’s Public Museum, the urban oasis of Fitzgerald Park provides a riverside escape from shopping and sightseeing. A mere 10-minute walk from Cork’s centre but worlds away from city life, this is a perfect spot to take a picnic and watch the tips of mature trees skimming the Lee or venture across the ‘shaky bridge’. It also has an excellent playground and duck pond (plus the odd fairy door) offering fun for the entire family."

"Fitzgerald Park is just minutes away from UCC Campus Accommodation and Cork City centre and is situated on the picturesque bank of the river Lee. The park spans approximately eighteen acres with a new state of the art playground, manicured gardens and Cork Public Museum located at its centre."

"Towering above the Atlantic Ocean, the star-shaped Charles Fort offers impressive ruins and waterside views of Kinsale. Located on the seafront, on the southern side of the village Summer Cove, this fantastically preserved star-shaped fort dates back to the 17th century. These impressive remains of Charles Fort are easily accessible by car or public transport from the capital of Cork."

"The British built Charles Fort on the east side of the Bandon River estuary in the late 17th century, after their defeat of the Spanish…"

"University College Cork, founded in 1845, is an easy walk from the town center. The gorgeous campus is full of ivy-covered, Hogwartsian buildings, an impressive green quad, and awesome Irish history (we’re thinking specifically of the wonderfully odd “Stone Corridor”, filled with gravestones carved with ancient runes). UCC is as gorgeous as Trinity College in Dublin—but you’ll be able to enjoy its regal grounds without huge crowds."

"UCC is arguably one of the most popular places to visit in Cork City, and you don’t need to be a student to explore the grounds. University College Cork was founded in 1845 and opened 4 years later in 1849 with 23 professors and 181 students. One of the reasons a visit to this place tends to be regarded by many as one of the best things to do in Cork City is that it’s home to loads of things to see and do."

"Dates back to 1845 and its seamless combination of the old and new provide an inspiring place to visit in Cork City. UCC is located on the western part of Cork city, about 1km from the city centre. There is also a Visitors Centre at the heart of the main campus and it is the starting point for regular walking tours at the university ."

"In the last 1300 years Spike Island has been host to a 6th century Monastery, a 24 acre Fortress, the largest convict depot in the world in Victorian times"

"Average Rating - 4.4Total Number of Ratings - 50+Location - CorkAverage price - ££Review - Great food, v cheap. View Lennoxs CF Menu"

"Average Rating - 4.3Total Number of Ratings - 50+Location - CorkAverage price - ££Review - Everything is perfect. View Ali Baba Turkish Kebab Grill & Pizza House Menu"

"Lovely Cannoli's at Coffee Central @EnglishMarket Cork #theenglishmarket#corkcity#thepetitechef#Cannolipic.twitter.com/sCDkgnv6ux. Source: Holly Conroy/Twitter. If it’s coffee on the go that you want, stop off at Coffee Central in the English Market."

"Since their establishment in 2012, The Rocket Man have made it their aim to bring fresh, healthy, and convenient food to the people of Cork through farmers markets and their shop headquarters. All their ingredients are top quality and staff are friendly, helpful and eager to chat about their dishes and ingredients. The Rocket Man has a selection of soups, sandwiches, and salads but their hearty stews are the standout."

"Serving the fruits of the sea in an unpreserved way, the Poachers Inn sources their seafood locally and daily, buying their prawns whole and live, as well as cooking and cracking their own crab. Freshness and quality are at the core of the Poachers Inn’s philosophy. The same goes for their game and poultry dishes, their home-grown salads and house-made breads and desserts."

"‘At Poachers Inn we are committed to presenting our customers with the freshest & best seafood that the West Cork coastline has to offer. We are also committed to giving you the fruits of the sea in a totally unpreserved way. We cook and crack our own crab….we don’t use the pasteurised product as it damages the natural sweetness of the product."