Our team at the Oriel House Hotel would be delighted to assist you with your visit to Cork. Please see below, just a sneak preview of what to do and see in Cork…

• Sightseeing
• Attractions
• Shopping

Sightseeing

University College Cork
University College Cork was originally established in 1845. The orginal site chosen for the University is believed to have a connection with Saint Finbarr, the patron saint of Cork, whose monastery and school learning were in the area.

The UCC campus is noted for its mature well-wooded grounds containing Califorian Redwood trees. These form a splendid setting for the Gothic style Main Quadrangle buildings, modelled on a typical Oxford college by renowned Cork architect of the mid 19th century - Sir Thomas Deane. The overall area of the main campus is forty-four acres, and is supplement further facilities nearby http://www.ucc.ie/

St Finbarr's Catheral
St Finbarr's Catheral is the premier public building in Cork, designed by the Victorian genius William Burges http://www.cathedral.cork.anglican.org

Blarney Castle & Gardens
Blarney Castle was built nearly six hundred years ago by one of Ireland's greatest chieftains, Cormac MacCarthy, and has been attracting attention beyond Munster ever since http://www.blarneycastle.ie/

Attractions

Cobh The Queenstown Story
A dramatic exhibition of the origins, history and legacy of Cobh. Themes explored include the Irish famine, emigration from Ireland, and the two famous liners The Titanic and The Lusitania. +353 21 4813591

Fota Gardens
Explore the various rooms and discover for yourself some of the beautiful, surprising and ingenious features of this magnificent regency style house. +353 21 4815543

Fota Wildlife Park
www.fotawildlife.ie

Millstreet Country Park
Millstreet Country Park extends to over 500 acres is a major tourist attraction. This is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy the scenery and the Park's enviromental heritage in all in facts http://www.millstreetcountrypark.com

Shopping

City Centre
Just a 10 minute drive from Ballincollig and you will find yourself in the heart of shopping districit of Cork City, including Patrick Street, Oliver Plunkett Street. Also on the bus route, regular bus service from outside the hotel.

Ballincollig Shopping Centre
Just a 2 minute walk from the Oriel House Hotel. Ballincollig Shopping Centre boosts 35 retail stores, relaxing and easy to find your way round.  www.ballincolligsc.ie

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