I'm going to Cork city tomorrow for a day trip, we're going to visit the gaol museum and a few shops. Any tips? What are some cool places/things to check out, maybe some history or music related stuff would be cool thanks! :]
I'd just go into cash converters and root through the cds personally. Other than that it's just eating and drinking for me
Quote from: astfgyl on January 12, 2024, 01:34:21 PMI'd just go into cash converters and root through the cds personally. Other than that it's just eating and drinking for me
Will definitely do that see if I can spot any cool cds! Any places u can recommend good for lunch there? :]
All depends on who "we" refers to...
You and a parnter?
You and a metalhead buddy?
Are there kids in tow and what age if so?
Quote from: Snare on January 12, 2024, 02:03:27 PMAll depends on who "we" refers to...
You and a parnter?
You and a metalhead buddy?
Are there kids in tow and what age if so?
me and a friend from Spain :D
Shandon bells is alright to go up. Crawford gallery usually has some good exhibitions. Fred Zepplins for a pint if u wanna hear metal.
Quote from: Ollkiller on January 12, 2024, 06:26:29 PMShandon bells is alright to go up. Crawford gallery usually has some good exhibitions. Fred Zepplins for a pint if u wanna hear metal.
they look awesome never heard of them before will definitely check them out especially Fred's! Thanks bro :]
Beamish.
In to John in Bunker and Jimmy in plugd for records.
:abbath:
Try to jump your way along the Shakey Bridge :laugh: That's the bridge between the Gaol Museum and Fitzgerald's Park and is only a small walk away.
I was going to suggest Fitzgerald Park if there was kids involved as the playground there is excellent. Seeing as there's no kids walk through the park to the museum for a gander:
https://www.corkcity.ie/en/cork-public-museum/explore/about-us/welcome%20to%20cork%20public%20museum.html?searchTermId=682063
Look out for Tomas MacCurtin's gun donated by my mother's family. It was my grandfather's night off as his bodyguard the night he was shot is what I've been told :-[ :laugh:
Carrying on from there, another short stroll brings you to some nice places on Washington Street for lunch. Spit Jacks and The Liberty Grill are close together to check out their menus. Usually waiting a few minutes for a table but it's well worth it.
Close to Washington Street, before or after a trip to Fredz: https://www.corkcity.ie/en/elizabeth-fort/ is worth a visit with good views of the city. The pub outside the entrance to the fort is a grand spot.
Depending on preference for shops or pints, I was going to say Bunker Vinyl and Plugd Records as well.
https://m.facebook.com/bunkervinyl
Alternatively you could take a trip along the North Mall, try the Francisan Well pub, head on from there to Pope's Quay where there's some good beer houses (take a slight detour across the pedestrian bridge to visit Plugd Records), then head further east along the quays to Bunker Records and some nice pubs on Coburg Street and Pine Street just behind it.
A bit of a walk uphill from there but I think this might only be open Tues-Fri:
https://www.corkcity.ie/en/cork-heritage-open-day/buildings/military-buildings/military-museum-collins-barracks/
I'd highly recommend a trip to Spike Island some time. You'd want a full day for that and even then you'll find you'd need another visit to see everything that might be of interest. Trains run to Cobh for that but I've yet to check out the Titanic Experience there.
Quote from: Snare on January 13, 2024, 01:07:04 AMTry to jump your way along the Shakey Bridge :laugh: That's the bridge between the Gaol Museum and Fitzgerald's Park and is only a small walk away.
I was going to suggest Fitzgerald Park if there was kids involved as the playground there is excellent. Seeing as there's no kids walk through the park to the museum for a gander:
https://www.corkcity.ie/en/cork-public-museum/explore/about-us/welcome%20to%20cork%20public%20museum.html?searchTermId=682063
Look out for Tomas MacCurtin's gun donated by my mother's family. It was my grandfather's night off as his bodyguard the night he was shot is what I've been told :-[ :laugh:
Carrying on from there, another short stroll brings you to some nice places on Washington Street for lunch. Spit Jacks and The Liberty Grill are close together to check out their menus. Usually waiting a few minutes for a table but it's well worth it.
Close to Washington Street, before or after a trip to Fredz: https://www.corkcity.ie/en/elizabeth-fort/ is worth a visit with good views of the city. The pub outside the entrance to the fort is a grand spot.
Depending on preference for shops or pints, I was going to say Bunker Vinyl and Plugd Records as well.
https://m.facebook.com/bunkervinyl
Alternatively you could take a trip along the North Mall, try the Francisan Well pub, head on from there to Pope's Quay where there's some good beer houses (take a slight detour across the pedestrian bridge to visit Plugd Records), then head further east along the quays to Bunker Records and some nice pubs on Coburg Street and Pine Street just behind it.
A bit of a walk uphill from there but I think this might only be open Tues-Fri:
https://www.corkcity.ie/en/cork-heritage-open-day/buildings/military-buildings/military-museum-collins-barracks/
I'd highly recommend a trip to Spike Island some time. You'd want a full day for that and even then you'll find you'd need another visit to see everything that might be of interest. Trains run to Cobh for that but I've yet to check out the Titanic Experience there.
bro thank you so much I really appreciate that! the museums look really interesting I'll look at for the gun too! I've been to spike like 3 times I love it there I want to bring my friends there at one stage too but this will be my first time going around cork city. There's so much to see there :]
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Hopefully you haven't over-hyped Cork city too much for yourself!! :laugh:
A harbour (booze) cruise stopping in various town piers during better sea faring months of the year is well worth a gander at some stage too.
Brian (Snare) has covered the bulk of it there.
The Goal and Elizabeth Fort (free) are well worth visiting. Finbar's Cathedral too, is up near the Fort.
Music wise... Check out 33RPM on McCurtain Street, also. Claudia can has a decent enough selection of second hand CD's.
Food wise I'd second the Francisan Well pub for beers and savage Pizzas out in their beer garden. The perfect pairing!
And there's also the Marina Market. Huge amount of food options down there and well worth just popping into for the vibe alone. I think the Ice Skating is still set up in there, if that's something that might float your boat.
Ballincollig
:laugh:
'East' West Cork
Quote from: jobrok1 on January 13, 2024, 12:45:21 PMBrian (Snare) has covered the bulk of it there.
The Goal and Elizabeth Fort (free) are well worth visiting. Finbar's Cathedral too, is up near the Fort.
Music wise... Check out 33RPM on McCurtain Street, also. Claudia can has a decent enough selection of second hand CD's.
Food wise I'd second the Francisan Well pub for beers and savage Pizzas out in their beer garden. The perfect pairing!
And there's also the Marina Market. Huge amount of food options down there and well worth just popping into for the vibe alone. I think the Ice Skating is still set up in there, if that's something that might float your boat.
thank you! I love checking out record shops though I never end up buying anything it's just fun to look at album art :,)
I would like to try ice skating the one in Limerick was pretty expensive for a small set up so I didn't bother. I love markets too so will check it out. My friend ended up rescheduling for next weekend so I have a whole week to plan it out now lol thanks for the recommendations tho!!
So, how'd ya fare boi?
Quote from: Snare on January 23, 2024, 08:44:08 PMSo, how'd ya fare boi?
we ended up going to Dublin instead lol so we're going to Cork this Saturday instead! I'm still excited I'll keep you guys posted and let ye know how it goes!!
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Hey guys I can finally update this I went to Cork today after having to reschedule like three times!!! XD
Firstly, the one day I do get the chance to go is Sunday when apparently the whole city is sleeping for some reason so I didn't get to see half the places recommended but I was still so happy with what I saw! Went to Cork city Gaol the museum was awesome (and cold...very cold) I forgot to pack my gloves and wooly hat but the weather held up pretty nicely. Went to see Elizabeth Fort it was so interesting for such a small museum!
Didn't get to go to Fred Zeppelins but did go to the Linen Weaver and drink is so cheap so very much recommend.
Fitz Park is so beautiful the ducks were my favorite!! Shakey Bridge was fun too! Also Cork is so vibrant and the graffiti all over the city is awesome it is so much better than what we have in Limerick I took so many photos. I love Cork definitely gonna go back again (on a Saturday) thank you guys for the recommendations it was awesome hope ye are all having a nice long weekend :] <3
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P.S Let's go Demons :abbath:
Good stuff. No luck for Demons in the end though as they lost by 3 points in overtime after theowimg it away at the death (twice!). Cracking game at least :)