Cork, Ireland Guide Needed

Hi Faith! If you don't have luck finding a personal tour guide, then you might ask the cab companies if they would provide a driver for the day. One of our cab drivers when we went to Cork mentioned he had done this a few times. I have no idea what it would cost, but they would definitely know the area. If you do this, I recommend asking for someone who is originally from the area.

I don't know any of these tour guides, but it is at least a good source to start off with, all tour guides are qualified by Failte Ireland (no guarantee of course that you will get a good one). It also gives prices so you will have some idea of what to expect.
http://www.tourguides.ie/guides.html?lang=1&qua=6&o=r&Submit=Search Enjoy your time with us!

Thanks so much for the info! John the resource is super! I have emailed all guides and I'm sure will gather a wealth of information there. Many thanks!

Enjoy the charms of Cork, which include a sturdy pub music heritage. I don't mean Danny Boy, but rather local musicians playing traditional tunes, some of them freshly written, on traditional instruments. The best aren't even on stage, but huddled in a corner of the pub and essentially playing for themselves. Your hotel can give advice and there are entertainment guides on-line. In the same mood, the Jameson distillery in Midlton just outside the city gives a good tour and is easily reached by the municipal bus line. http://www.irelandwhiskeytrail.com/?pg=jameson_distillery_experience_midleton_cork_ireland.php
Unlike the company's distillery in Dublin, this one is still working.