7 days in County Cork Itinerary

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Cork — 4 nights

Rebel City

Get out of town with these interesting Cork side-trips: Jameson Distillery Midleton (in Midleton), Fota Wildlife Park (in Carrigtwohill) and Cobh (Cobh Cathedral, Cobh Heritage Centre The Queenstown Story, &more). There's still lots to do: step into the grandiose world of Blarney Castle & Gardens, gain insight at University College Cork (UCC), take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Anne's Church, and take an in-depth tour of Cork City Gaol.

For other places to visit, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, read Cork trip planner.

Dublin to Cork is an approximately 3-hour car ride. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and taxi; or take a bus. March in Cork sees daily highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Wed) so you can drive to Glengarriff.
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Glengarriff — 2 nights

On the 9th (Thu), stroll through Bantry House & Garden, then head off the coast to Garinish Island, and then get up close to creatures of the deep with Bantry Bay Charters. Keep things going the next day: tour the pleasant surroundings at Beara Way, then explore the wealth of natural beauty at Gougane Barra National Forest Park, and then make a trip to Kealkill Megalithic Stone Circle and Standing Stones.

To see more things to do, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, read our Glengarriff vacation planner.

You can drive from Cork to Glengarriff in 1.5 hours. Another option is to drive. In March in Glengarriff, expect temperatures between 13°C during the day and 5°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Fri) to allow time to drive back home.
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County Cork travel guide

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Rebel County
County Cork has made a name for itself as the home of the Blarney Stone, the legendary limestone rock rumored to give those who kiss it "the gift of the gab." People come from around the world to bend over backwards and put their lips to the rock in the hopes of becoming more eloquent. In Cork, the county's eponymous city, it is said that the accents rise and fall with the city's rolling terrain. The southern county attracts those looking for the iconic green hills, craggy coastline, and warm hospitality of Ireland. Known affectionately as The Rebel County for its role in the Irish War of Independence, this region is proudly Irish, as evidenced in the region's many cultural festivals and events.
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