We have 2 full days planned for County Cork but haven't decided on where to stay & what to see. Any suggestions? We are 2 adults and our 2 young adult daughters traveling to Ireland for the first time.
thanks!
Posted by
Bloomington, IL, USA
9369 posts
Blarney Castle and grounds is just next to Cork City, and is well-worth a visit (particularly the Blarney Woollen Mills store right next door). Cobh is a cute little town on the coast with a fascinating museum called The Queenstown Story, about the history of Cobh as a seaport (and its relationship to the Titanic). Midleton is the home of the Jameson Distillery, where you can see the whiskey making process and have a whiskey tasting at the end. You'll also be close to Cahir and Cashel, in Co. Tipperary.
Posted by
Kirkland
223 posts
You might look at staying in Kinsale. It is a wonderful seaside village with good restaurants, hotels, B&Bs, historic sights, and tons of ambiance. Assuming you have a car, it's also very easy to drive to Cork City, Cobn, and Midelton. Check Rick Steve's book - we stayed at The Olde Bakery (listed in the RS book and #1 on Tripadvisor) and had a fabulous time.