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All The Japanese Restaurants in Cork

Fresh Atlantic fish makes the best sushi. Here are all the Japanese cuisine options in Cork in one place...

The Top Asian Restaurants in Cork

Cork prides itself on high quality produce especially meat and fish so if you like Asian food you simply have to try it in Ireland's food capital

The Best Pizza Restaurants in Cork

With the finest locally sourced ingredients, Ireland's Food Capital does the best pizza in the world...

The Best Indian Restaurants in Cork

Amazing produce from Cork, amazing chefs from India. This is heaven!

Cork: Global Destination Sustainability Index

After improving its score again, Cork now ranks 5th in the UK & Ireland category

Cork City: Coffee House Lates Returns

Coffee houses and restaurants set to keep their doors open into the evening

Cork on a Fork Festival: More Events Announced

Across five days, the festival will serve up more than 150 food experiences across the city

Oceans of Discovery: New Family Marine Experience at Camden Fort Meagher

A brand new tourist attraction ideal for families just a short drive from Cork City

20 Cork Attractions, One Giant Summer Adventure: Playful Culture Trail Returns

Detective Bláithín Invites Families to Explore, Discover and Play Across Cork City This Summer

Cork on a Fork Fest Named No. 1 Summer Food Festival in Europe

Big 7 Travel has selected the city's food festival as the top destination for food in the entire continent!

Make Your Visit To Cork More Sustainable

From certified hotels to transport, here are some handy tips to make sustainable choices when visiting Cork

New Cork-France Ferry Service

A brand new ferry service between Cork and Boulogne-Sur-Mer near Calais has been launched

Big Gigs 2026

So many brilliant big gigs to choose from in Cork this summer..

Cork International Choral Festival Unveils 2026 Programme

Ireland's Biggest Celebration of Song Returns to Cork this May Bank Holiday

All The Christmas Markets in Cork 2025

It's market mania in Cork with a huge number of amazing Christmas markets to choose from

Cork City Council Unveils Major Additions to Corkmas 2025

Featuring Kabin Crew, Sing-Along Social, BoolaBoom, Cork Community Art Link, ROGU Fire Show, ChoralConFusion, Barrack Street Band + lots more.

Eat, Sleep & Panto in Cork

Make Cork your pantomime destination this Christmas, stay in one of our top hotels and eat out in a restaurant you'll never forget..

Create Your 2025 Jazz Festival Itinerary from These 20 Headline Gigs

A little helping hand to help you choose a gig from the huge selection of big names coming to Cork this October bank holiday....

New Outdoor Guide Showcases 17 Scenic Trails in East Cork and Cork Harbour

17 beautiful trails for walking, wheeling, and exploring woodlands throughout East Cork and around Cork Harbour

Video: West Cork Motor Enthusiast Road Trip with Tigre Motor Club

A beautiful road trip around the beautiful seaside town of Clonakilty.

Savour the Flavour in Skibbereen: New West Cork Food Festival Set to Delight

New west Cork Food Festival set to delight this August

Sustainable Seaside Breaks in Cork

Tips on how to make your beach break as sustainable as possible..

Cork's Best Beaches Map

Cork received the highest total number of Blue Flag and Green Coast Awards in 2025. Use our map to pick the perfect piece of paradise for your visit...

Cork Jazz Festival 2025 Headliners Announced

Cymande, JP Cooper, Orchestra Baobab, and The Pharcyde lead first wave of acts

West Cork & Kenmare Travel Itineraries

West Cork & Kenmare is a haven for adventure seekers and foodies. Here are six travel itineraries to help you explore this unique part of Ireland...

Ireland Unrushed: Discover Cork at a Slower Pace

Tourism Ireland's new Ireland Unrushed campaign invites you to explore Cork in a more mindful, meaningful way, taking time to connect with the people, places, and stories that make this region so special.

European Astronomical Society Annual Meeting – Make the most of your trip to Cork

Top tourist tips for those coming to Cork for the EAS 2025 Annual Meeting

Multigenerational Breaks in Cobh This Summer

Colourful streets, Titanic tales, and memories that span the ages — this historic harbour town is tailor-made for family adventures for all ages.

Love Is A Stranger: New Music Festival in Cork

Award winning festival Another Love Story bring a brand new festival to Ballyvolane House near Fermoy..

A Day In Mitchelstown

An abundance of heritage, outdoor and award-winning food & beverage producers all within a short distance of the historic town centre

Cork International Choral Festival Gets Ready to Celebrate 70 Years of Song

Cork's longest running festival, Cork International Choral Festival, is getting ready to celebrate 70 years this May Bank Holiday...

Big Gigs 2025

So many brilliant big gigs to choose from in Cork this summer...

Cork Among TimeOut's Best Destinations to Visit in 2025

The city ranks third in the influential publication's top places to visit this year

Cork Launches 2024 Green Award for the Tourism Sector

Rewarding businesses in the tourism sector across the county that demonstrate a commitment to operating sustainably

Best in The World: Cork Named in Top 25 Destinations for 2025 by National Geographic

Cork has earned a much-coveted place in the highly influential American publication's top 25

James Deane Wins Fourth Formula Drift Championship and Promotes Cork

Cork's world drift champion promoters his home county..

What's On: Celebrate Halloween’s Ancient Origins in Cork

Halloween’s origins are deeply rooted in Ireland, with traditions and customs that date back millennia to ancient Celtic practices...

Cork Folk Festival 2024 Full Line-Up Announced

Ireland's best folk festival runs from October 3 to 6th 2024

Bambi Thug To Headline Cork Pride Festival 2024

Eurovision star Bambi Thug headlines this year's festival

Learn About Four Cork Attractions with Hysterical Histories' Videos

Discover the fascinating stories behind these four great Cork attractions

Unearth the Hidden Charms of Cobh this Summer

Picture-perfect from every angle, the scenic and historic town of Cobh has more to offer visitors per square metre than any other town in Ireland.

Joy In The Park Announces 2024 Lineup

A huge day-long music, art & entertainment festival full of fun

Pure Sustainable Hotels

A list of hotels in Cork city and county that have achieved sustainability certification for their businesses..

Cork Harbour Festival 2024 Ready to Make A Splash

Cork Harbour Festival returns with Ireland’s largest celebration of Maritime Culture, Heritage and Family fun activities

Cork International Choral Festival to Hit High Notes This May

Fantastic, eclectic and wide-ranging programme announced

Island City: Cork’s Urban Sculpture Trail

Unique trail of five sculptures launched in Cork City

SOLAS: New Cork City Illumination Experience

An interactive public light show for Christmas!

Cork Shortlisted For European Capital of Smart Tourism Competition

Cork, Ireland takes pride in its commitment to smart urban development and sustainability.

Cork Folk Festival Announces Full Programme

40 events with over 200 musicians in Cork City

Car-Free, Carefree in Cork

Discover new adventures without ever getting behind the wheel

Cork City Unveils New Playful Culture Trail

Embrace Creativity and Sustainability This Summer!

St. Patrick's Day Parades 2024

Details, times and tips for visitors to Cork city and county

Moet & Chandon Kinsale Restaurant Week Returns

Two courses in these Kinsale restaurants for €28 from Feb 20th to 24th

Cork. Sounds Good.

Market stalls and Michelin stars..

Cork's Michelin Star Restaurants

One fifth of Ireland's Michelin star restaurants are located in Cork. Lucky you!

Explore Cork App

Android and iPhone users can download this handy smartphone app and discover the vast range of things to see and do in Cork.

Explore Cork Mobile App

Android and iPhone users can download this handy smartphone app and discover the vast range of things to see and do in Cork.

Cork City's Playful Culture Trail

Cork City's Playful Culture Trail joins in celebrations of International Youth Day by inviting kids to discover, explore and play

Play Trail

Kids are VIPs in Cork this summer!

Outdoor Seating

Outdoor dining locations: restaurants, bars and cafés

West Cork Digital Brochure

Check out the West Cork Digital Brochure 2021 to discover all this magical region has to offer, including things to do, places to eat and where to stay.

Pure Cork Like

A video sharing social media campaign. We invite you to share a short video clip of yourself (feel free to get your family involved too!) telling us what it is that you like about Cork.

Meet The Makers - West Cork

Nestled in the South West of Ireland and bounded by the Atlantic Ocean, the dramatic natural landscapes, rivers, harbours, bays and headlands of West Cork make it one of Ireland’s most beautiful and unique regions. ‘A Place Apart’ where adventure and excitement awaits around every corner.

City Tourist Attraction Christmas Opening Times

A handy list of Christmas 2020 opening times for city tourist attractions

Ardú Street Art Inspired By 1920 Burning of Cork

Ardú arrived in Cork last month injecting a burst of colour, vibrancy, and life into the city in lockdown. Uniting the Leeside community through art, lifting its creative and community spirit at a time when it needed it most.

#PureLocal campaign, industry event, and supports

Visit Cork has launched a #PureLocal campaign ahead of Green Friday (November 27th), encouraging everyone to stay local, eat local and click local this Christmas to support their favourite Cork attraction, experience, hotel or restaurant.

Tourism Business Covid Safety Charter

The COVID-19 Safety Charter is a Government-endorsed initiative to reinforce confidence in domestic and overseas visitors in tourism businesses.

National Tourism Day - Friday 17th April 2020

Over a hundred attractions and venues, of all shapes and sizes, in every part of the country including Cork, will offer free places to the public.

Pure Street Art

Take a walking tour to see Cork's wonderfully quirky street art

Pure Christmas

Cork is brimming with events this Christmas from festivals, markets and ferris wheels to hilarious pantos, theatre and stand-up comedy

Pure Museums

From our maritime history to revolutionary heroes like Michael Collins, Cork's museums are plentiful, unique and fascinating..

Pure Castles

If you're interested in heritage and history or simply want to treat yourself and live like a King, Cork has a wealth of castles to choose from.

Pure Fun

Our maritime haven is bursting with outdoor fun for kids of all ages, offering no end of opportunity to breathe in the pure air of the Atlantic and revel in our natural wonders….

Pure Gold

Cork’s Spike Island was crowned Europe’s number one tourist attraction at the World Travel Awards recently in an event known as the ‘Oscars’ of the travel industry.

Pure Exhilaration

Whether you're a wave junkie or a total beginner Cork is a surfers' paradise waiting to be explored...

Pure Taste

Cork is a haven rich in food and drink. From the lush green pastures of our farms to the bountiful seas off our coast, we have produce to inspire innovative chefs and adventurous artisans producers...

Pure Beaches

The best beaches on Ireland's haven coast

Pure Thrills

Pure Thrills If you want to experience Cork up close like locals do here are ten Pure Cork ways, in no particular order, to see it in all its quirky glory….

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