Best Arts and Culture Places in Blarney

"The Crawford Art Gallery, just beside the Opera House, houses a wide array of art, from classical paintings to video installations, presented in beautiful surroundings. Fresh visiting exhibits rotate frequently, and the permanent collection is anchored by a selection of Greek and Roman sculpture casts. The on-site café, surrounded by a selection of the gallery’s artworks, is an ideal spot for recharging with a light lunch or tea and cake on vintage china."

"The red-bricked Crawford Art Gallery is located right in the heart of the city, near the celebrated Cork Opera House and is at the core of the city’s culture. Developed from the former Custom House of Cork, the gallery is one of the city’s oldest at over 200 years old. Although the gallery houses a permanent collection of classic works, such as the antique statuary from the workshop of Antonio Canova, it also boasts a large, modern exhibition space."

"Located on the leafy grounds of University College Cork, at its main entrance on Western Road, this sleek gallery was unveiled in 2004 to critical acclaim, winning a tranche of awards for the Irish architecture firm O’Donnell + Tuomey, who designed it. Boasting three floors of exhibition space in a swish concrete-and-glass building, the gallery hosts three temporary exhibitions each year. The gallery’s mission is to support the research, creation and exploration of the visual arts, and it offers a genuinely fresh perspective on contemporary works from Ireland and beyond."

"The Lewis Glucksman Gallery is a striking modern structure on the lush green campus of University College Cork. Completed by O’Donnell & Tuomey Architects in 2004 and named Best Public Building by the Royal Institute of Architects the following year, the building is a remarkable frame for the art on show. A former banker from New York, Lewis Glucksman settled in Cobh, County Cork and his philanthropic efforts focused on developing Irish-American cultural relations, also establishing Glucksman Ireland House – the centre for Irish and Irish-American studies at NYU."

"Lewis Glucksman Gallery|© Lewis Glucksman Gallery/WikiCommons. Nestled at the edge of the University College Cork campus, the Lewis Glucksman Gallery is a recent addition to Cork’s gallery scene. Opened in 2004, the gallery is named after its benefactor, Dr Lewis Glucksman."

"St. Peter's Cork is one of Cork's oldest standing churches on one of Cork's oldest streets, North Main Street. The history of St. Peter's dates back to 1270's. Reopened in 2016 as Cork's Centre Of Commemoration for Ireland's 1916 Centenary Programme, St. Peter's is a free tourist attraction and exhibition space in Cork City Centre."

"St. Peter’s is a free tourist attraction in the heart of Cork city. With a full programme of arts and entertainment it’s a must see attraction for both tourists and locals."

"Supporting local contemporary arts and crafts, the Lavit Gallery is among Cork’s longest-established independent galleries. Located on Father Matthew Street just off the South Mall, the gallery spreads over two floors and showcases a variety of work, from landscape paintings to prints to ceramics. It is owned by the Cork Arts Society, and once a year, the gallery hosts their annual exhibition."

"The Lavit Gallery, for over 50 years, has been promoting and selling the work of local, national, and international artists, here in Cork City."

"Pay a visit to the Toy Soldier Factory in Macroom to see the world's largest Battle of Waterloo exhibit with over 15,000 hand cast figures, their impressive Lord of the Rings model collection and attend one of their workshops where you can cast and paint your very own model to take home. You can also take part in their interactive tour where you'll learn how to pour metal into their spin casting machines."

"The Toy Soldier Factory houses the world’s largest collection of Lord of the Rings figurines, and your child can even try their hand at making their own in an interactive workshop. The perfect fun thing to do in Cork with kids if you have any budding artists on your hands!. Address: Kilnamartyra, Macroom, Co."

"Wandesford Quay Clarkes Bridge, Cork Ireland+353 21 432 2422[email protected]. Cork Printmakers fine art printmaking studio is a membership based artist resource, providing the space, facilities, equipment, tools and materials necessary for artists to create work through the medium of printmaking. It offers facilities in etching, photo-intaglio, screen-printing, lithography and relief printing."

"Fota Island Spa in Cork is a beautiful spa in the middle of a forest where you can come to rest during one of the many treatments or by the gorgeous inside pool. The Fota Island Spa in Cork also offers afternoon tea and is the perfect getaway for those planning a girls trip. In Fota Island Spa you can enjoy the steamrooms and the large inside pool with a view over the forest and meadows."

"Fota Island Resort Hotel and Spa in Cork is one of the top hotels when it comes to luxury. They have a golf course right on their property if you need a day off from site seeing. Inside this hotel they didn’t skimp on anything."

"Stay Unique @ the award-winning and iconic Montenotte Hotel, Cork’s freshest boutique Hotel. What makes the Montenotte Hotel unique, some might say it’s the hotels exquisitely refurbished rooms, the stunning Panorama Bistro & Terrace spectacular views of the cultured City of Cork or the hotels in house ‘The Cameo’ cinema showing a nightly movie for hotel residents to enjoy. Address: Middle Glanmire Road, Cork"

"This modern boutique hotel, which sports majestic views over Cork harbour, has an eclectic vibe with a strong sense of fun. A beautifully landscaped tiered garden provides a pleasant and peaceful refuge from the buzz of the city."

"This great spa in Cork is designed to let you relax in the swimming pool, the sauna or during any of the many treatments offered at Escape Spa. Escape Spa uses products from highly rated brands such as VOYA and AVEDA to not only let you relax but also help you deal with stress and anxiety. Escape Spa in Cork is a great spa in Cork for a girls day out, to spend time with your partner or loved one, or just to get some Me-time in."

"A dramatic entrance awaits your arrival at the Imperial Hotel Cork as a rich marble surround embraces you. Our location sets us apart as one of the Top Hotels In Cork City, situated right on the doorstep of Corks shopping and commercial district. We offer an array of rooms to suit all needs."

"Today, you can find Nando’s restaurants, their addictive sauces and tasty grocery range right around the world. Whether you’re a first-time visitor, or an old friend, they can’t wait to welcome you and serve you a delicious fix of PERi-PERi!"

"Towering above the Atlantic Ocean, the star-shaped Charles Fort offers impressive ruins and waterside views of Kinsale. Located on the seafront, on the southern side of the village Summer Cove, this fantastically preserved star-shaped fort dates back to the 17th century. These impressive remains of Charles Fort are easily accessible by car or public transport from the capital of Cork."

"The British built Charles Fort on the east side of the Bandon River estuary in the late 17th century, after their defeat of the Spanish…"

"Barryscourt Castle is an impressive historic castle that is located in County Cork, in the scenic town of Carrigtwohill. The grounds in which the castle is built has been inhabited for well over a thousand years; however, the first modern fortification is thought to have been built in the 12th century, after it was given to the de Barry family. The castle has changed shape over the years, having been rebuilt and renovated on several different occasions; the castle that stands today dates back mainly to the 16th century, and it is built in a traditional medieval architectural style."

"A stunning example of a 15th-century tower house, the Norman-influenced Barryscourt Castle provided a home to the noble family of Norman de Barry for centuries. The well-maintained fortress features original towers, with antique interiors, and a fragrant herb garden. Request a tour of the site to get your bearings on the beauty of this modestly sized ‘domestic’ castle."

"Barryscourt Castle Midleton County Cork at of the Barry family. It has been extensively restored with fittings and furnishings reinstated and a tea house is in the courtyard. Access to the Castle is by Guided Tour only – Max No. 15."