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Visitor Attractions

BEAMISH & CRAWFORD BREWERY TOUR
 

South Main Street, Cork

Tel:  353 21 4911100
Web: beamish.ie
Contact Us: info@beamish.ie

 

 
   

 

  
 
Description:    
A visit to the most ancient porter brewery in Ireland includes a video presentation, tour of the brewing facilities and a visit to the Beamish Hospitality Suite
Opening Details:    
May – September Tuesdays and Thursdays- Tours at 10:30 and 12:00 hrs. Groups advised to pre-book.
 
         
 
Cork Butter Museum
 

Shandon Cork.

Tel:  353 21 4300600
Web: corkcitygaol.com
Contact Us: corkgaol@indigo.ie

 

 
   

 

  
 
Description:    
Step back in time to see what 19th and early 20th century life was like inside and outside prison. The Radio Museum Experience deals with early Irish broadcasting and houses the RTE (national broadcasting company) national collection.
Opening Details:    
March – October Daily – 09:30 – 17:00 Closed (22nd – 28th December) November
 
         
 
Cork City Goal / Radio Museum Experience
 

Convent Avenue, Sunday’s Well, Cork

Tel:  353 21 4305022

 

 
   

 

  
 
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Cork Heritage Park
 

Bessboro, Blackrock, Cork

Tel:  353 21 4358854

Contact Us: bessproject@eircom.net

 

 
   

 

  
 
Description:    
Cork Heritage Park, set in a beautifully restored 19th century courtyard, gives an introduction to the rich heritage of Cork.
Opening Details:    
May – August 31st Saturday and Sunday 13:00 – 17:30 Monday – Friday 13:00 - 170:00 September to April by appointment
 
         
 
Church of St. Anne’s Shandon & Steeple
 

Shandon, Cork

Tel:  353 21 4505906
Web: shandonbells.org
Contact Us: info@shandonbells.org

 

 
   

 

  
 
Description:    
One of Cork’s best known landmarks containing the famous Shandon Bells which visitors may ring. Guided tours given on request for large groups.
Opening Details:    
Easter – October Monday to Saturday 09:00 – 18:00 November – Easter Monday to Saturday 09:00 - 16:00 hrs. Groups rates available on request.
 
         
 
St. Finbarres Cathedral
 

Cathedral Office, Dean Street Cork

Tel:  353 21 4911100
Web: cathedral.cork.anglican.org
Contact Us: cathedral@corkanglican.org

 

 
   

 

  
 
Description:    
Opening Details:    
Summer: Monday – Saturday 10:00 – 17:30 Winter: 10:00 – 12.45 and 14:00 – 17:00 For a guided tour of the cathedral Tel: 021 4963387
 
         
 
Riverstown House
 

Riverstown, Glanmire, Co. Cork

Tel:  353 21 4821205

 

 
   

 

  
 
Description:    
Riverstown is home to fine plasterwork by the Francini Brothers
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Charles Fort
 

Kinsale, Co. Cork

Tel:  353 21 4772263
Web: heritageireland.ie
Contact Us: charlesfort@duchas.ie

 

 
   

 

  
 
Description:    
Constructed in the early 1680’s, Charles Fort is a classic example of a star shaped fort.
Opening Details:    
Mid March – October - Daily 10:00 – 18:00 hrs November to Mid March – Daily 10:00 – 17:00
 
         
 
Desmond Castle & Wine Museum
 

Kinsale, Co. Cork

Tel:  353 21 4774855
Web: heritageireland.ie
Contact Us: charlesfort@duchas.ie

 

 
   

 

  
 
Description:    
Built as a custom house in c. 1500, Desmond Castle, which has a colourful history, now houses the international wine museum.
Opening Details:    
Mid April – October - Daily 10:00 – 18:00 hrs
 
         
 
Lios-na-Gcon Ring fort
 

Clonakilty Agricultural College, Co. Cork

Tel:  353 23 33302
Web: liosnagcon.com
Contact Us: info@liosagcon.com

 

 
   

 

  
 
Description:    
Step back in time at Lios na Gcon, the only ring-fort in Ireland reconstructed on its original site.
Opening Details:    
May to end of September Daily (Check times prior to visit) Group rates available on request
 
         
 
Millstreet Country Park
 

Millstreet, Co. Cork

Tel:  353 21 4774855
Web: millstreetcountrypark.com
Contact Us: info@millstreet.com

 

 
   

 

  
 
Description:    
A 500 acre park at the foothills of Musheramore Mountain where ancient sites have been made accessible.
Opening Details:    
March 17th – October - Daily 10:00 – 19:00 hrs
 
         
 
Arigideen Valley Heritage Park / Michael Collins Centre
 

Clonakilty, Co. Cork

Tel:  353 23 46107
Web: reachireland.com
Contact Us: arigideen@ireland.com

 

 
   

 

  
 
Description:    
Arigideen Valley Heritage Park interprets the life of Michael Collins and West Cork, history, traditions, folklore and archaeology.
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Bantry House & Gardens & 1796 French Armada Exhibition Centre
 

Bantry, Co. Cork

Tel:  353 27 50047
Web: bantryhouse.ie
Contact Us: info@bantryhouse.ie

 

 
   

 

  
 
Description:    
The 1796 exhibition recounts the epic story of the ill fated French exhibition to Ireland under Wolf Tone.
Opening Details:    
March 17th – October 31st - Daily 09:00 – 18:00 hrs
 
         
 
Doneraile Park
 

Doneraile, Co. Cork

Tel:  353 87 7606852

 

 
   

 

  
 
Description:    
Comprises of 160 hectares of parkland with mature groves of deciduous trees and a number of deer herds.
Opening Details:    
Open Mid April – to October
 
         
 
Blarney Castle
 

Blarney, Co. Cork

Tel:  353 21 4385252
Web: blarneycastle.ie
Contact Us: info@blarneycastle.ie

 

 
   

 

  
 
Description:    
The historic Castle, situated in the village of Blarney, is world famous for the Blarney Stone which has the traditional power of conferring eloquence on all who kiss it.
Opening Details:    
June – August Monday – Saturday 09.00 – 19.00 May & September Monday – Saturday 09.00 – 18.30 October – April 09.00 to Sundown Summer – Sundays 09.30 17.30 Winter – Sundays 09.30 - Sundown
 
         
 
The Donkey Sanctuary
 

Knockardbane, Liscarroll, Mallow, Co. Cork

Tel:  353 22 48498
Web: thedonketsanctuary.org.uk
Contact Us: donkey@indigo.ie

 

 
   

 

  
 
Description:    
Approx 2000 donkeys rescued from all over the Ireland, grants permanent peace, freedom, care and protection.
Opening Details:    
Monday to Friday: 09.00 to 16.30 Saturday / Sunday / Bank Holidays 10.00 to 17.00
 
         
 
Mizen Head Visitor Centre
 

Mizen, Goleen, Co. Cork

Tel:  353 28 35591
Web: mizenhead.ie
Contact Us: info@mizenhead.ie.ie

 

 
   

 

  
 
Description:    
Mizen Head Fog Signal Station features the Keepers House, Engine Room, the famous suspension Bridge and the 99 steps.
Opening Details:    
June – September Daily 10.00 – 18.00 Mid March/April/May/October Daily – 10.30 – 17.00 November to Mid-March W/E only 11.00 – 16.00
 
         
 
Schull Planetarium
 

Schull Community College, Schull, Co. Cork

Tel:  353 28 28552
Web: schullcommunitycollege.com
Contact Us: sccmh@iol.ie

 

 
   

 

  
 
Description:    
Schull Planetarium is one of only two Planetariums in Ireland
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Skibbereen Heritage Centre
 

Upper Bridge Street, Skibbereen, Co. Cork

Tel:  353 28 40900

Contact Us: info@skibbheritage.com

 

 
   

 

  
 
Description:    
The centre combines the Great Famine Commemoration Exhibition and the Lough Hyne Visitor Centre.
Opening Details:    
Opening Times: Mid March – Mid May and Mid September – October 31st Tuesday to Saturday. Mid May – Mid September Daily 10:00 – 18:00 (Last admission 17:15)
 
         
 
West Cork Model Railway village
 

The station, Inchydoney Road, Clonakilty, Co. Cork

Tel:  353 23 33224
Web: modelvillage.ie
Contact Us: modelvillage@eircom.net

 

 
   

 

  
 
Description:    
Miniature representation of West Cork Towns during the 1940’s period
Opening Details:    
February – October Daily – 11:00 to 17:00 July – August – 10:00 to 18:00
 
         
 
Cork Vision Centre
 

St. Peters, North Main Street, Cork City

Tel:  353 21 4279925
Web: corkvisioncentre.com
Contact Us: visioncentre@eircom.net

 

 
   

 

  
 
Description:    
Located in the heart of historic Cork City the centre features a model of Cork city, cityscope – restoration Cork, Cork ob film, Photo Cork, touch screen tourist information and visiting exhibitions. Irish American Cultural Institute Award Winner 2002.
Opening Details:    
Tuesday to Saturday - 10:00 to 17:00
 
         
 
Dungarvan Museum
 

St. Augustine Street, Dungarvan, Co.Waterford

Tel:  058 45960
Web: dungarvanmuseum.org

 

 
   

 

  
 
Description:    
The museum presents the history of Dungarvan and the West Waterford area through a series of well illustrated panels and displays. In 2002, the museum won the ‘Irish Museum Publication of the year award’.
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Lismore Heritage Centre
 

The Courthouse, Lismore, Co.Waterford

Tel:  058 54975

Contact Us: lismoreheritage@eircom.net

 

 
   

 

  
 
Description:    
In the Lismore Heritage Centre, the town’s Celtic origins are on view in the historical display room. The story of Lismore, dating from 636 AD, is told in an award winning multi-lingual, audio-visual presentation narrated by Niall Toibin. Hear about Monastic Lismore, Vikings, Normans, Walter Raleigh, Lismore Castle, Cathedral and Church. New exhibition galleries opening in 2004, including room dedicated to the life & works of Robert Boyle, the scientist.A guided tour of the town which also includes the Lismore Experience is also available
Opening Details:    
Apr/May/Sept./Oct. Mon-Sat 9.30 to 5.30 - Sun 12.00 to 5.30. June/July/August daily Mon-Sat 9.30 to 6.00 - Sun 12.00 to 5.30.
 
         
 

 

 
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East Cork Tourism, Midleton Enterprise Centre, Knockgriffin, Midleton, East Cork, Ireland E-mail: info@eastcorktourism.com