County Cork in the southwest of Ireland is the largest of all the Irish counties and is a land filled with contrasts and colour. From the bustle of Cork City to the tranquil serenity of the North, the rough beauty of the West or the holiday feel of East Cork, discover what County Cork can offer for your Irish Holiday.

Cork City Hall by Night - Wikipedia

Country Cork offers a wide variety of activities and adventures from water sports to walking tours, and virtually every corner of Cork has something to offer. Swim and play at Ballyhass Lakes or learn to sail in Cobh. If angling is a hobby of yours, Cork has some of the best. There are numerous guide services for every type of fishing, from blue water deep-sea fishing to fly-fishing a secluded stream for salmon or trout. Or explore at your own pace with any number of walking tours that highlight the heritage, culture and history of County Cork.

If food is your weakness while on Holiday, then Cork offers an endless opportunity to taste the flavours of Ireland. There are food markets everywhere across the county, from Kinsale to Rosscarbery to Bandon to Inchigeelagh. Food Festivals celebrate the tastes of southwest Ireland: The Mitchelstown Artisan Food Festival is in August, the Taste of West Cork Food Festival in Skibbereen and the Midleton Food & Drink Festival are in September; and in October the Bollinger Kinsale Gourmet Festival celebrates the unofficial title of the picturesque little town of Kinsale as the ‘Gourmet Capital of Ireland.’ The city also holds some of the finest hotels in Ireland.

There is no want of history and culture to explore in County Cork. Dozens of castles and forts dot the landscape, some going back to the 13th century. There is the world famous Blarney Castle of the Blarney Stone, where the power of eloquence is conferred on all who kiss it. There are others, such as Conna Castle and Dun Na Séad of the O’Driscolls, whose ruins evoke the romance of Ireland’s contentious past.

There’s family fun and racing parks, world-class golf courses and dive charters, kayak rentals and museums, art galleries and restaurants, pubs and even a wildlife park. You’ll never want for something to do that suits your tastes in County Cork. Nor will you need worry about accommodation for the many hotels Cork has to offer.

Plan your Holiday for County Cork and discover what the jewel of Ireland has to offer for you.