In 1992 Michael and Catherine Ryan, together with partner/head chef Canice Sharkey, opened this large, atmospheric modern restaurant in an 18th-century warehouse and it immediately struck a chord with people tired of having to choose between fine dinin ... more...
One of the great characters of the Market, Ken Barrett has held a stall since 1980 and he farms the cattle, sheep and pigs that are butchered here, so the food chain is as short as it gets. As well as all the regular cuts, you’ll find the old tra ... more...
Situated just east of Cork city, adjacent to an industrial estate, the location of this Cork hotels not attractive but it is near the Jack Lynch Tunnel, which gives easy access to the airport, and it is set in landscaped gardens.
It follows the famili ... more...
It's all about letting fresh local ingredients sing at the former Parlour Café in Cork's historic city centre. Opened in spring 2020 by a talented young cheffing couple, David Devereaux and Anne Zagar, 51 Cornmarket Street had hardly got going w ... more...
Cork food-lovers head to Donal O'Keeffe's long-established store just a short distance from the city centre for its treasure trove of local artisan foods including Arbutus breads (and Granny Ryan’s Soda Bread Mix), Belvelly Smokehouse fish, ... more...
Following complete redevelopment of their original riverside site on Western Road, The River Lee Hotel regained its place as one of the most popular Cork hotels, especially perhaps for business guests.
Well-located, it is beside the university and w ... more...
Built around an 18th-century Merchant Prince’s residence, The Montenotte Hotel sits high over the city in a fashionable residential area and, with an eclectic vibe and a sense of fun, this modern 4-star offers a pleasing alternative to city centr ... more...
French born Isabelle Sheridan has been a key figure at the English Market for many years – and she has earned a national reputation, both for the quality of her own charcuterie – notably her patés and terrines - and for the range of ... more...
In a fine central riverside site just a short distance from the quayside bus station, this conveniently located budget hotel could prove a very useful base for both a stay in the city and a departure point for trips into the county.
The hotel recent ... more...
No nation has embraced tea drinking more enthusiastically than the Irish, and this iconic brand accounts for 40% of tea sales in Ireland. It’s invariably listed by ex-pats among the things they miss most about Ireland when away, and the internati ... more...
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