Best History Museum in Cork

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Best History Museum in Cork

Cork City Gaol (Museum)
Cork City Gaol (Museum)
4.5 (1810 ratings)4.5 (1599 ratings)
Castle-like, restored 19th-century prison with exhibitions, night tours and a souvenir shop.
Convent Ave, Sunday's Well, Cork, Ireland
MuseumsHistory museumHistoric Sites
Mentioned by Culture Trip
The Top Museums to Visit in Cork, Ireland
"Although only a 30-minute walk from the city centre, the gaol is enveloped in tranquil and generous grounds. The austere stone structure first opened in 1824 and operated as a prison for 100 years. Countess Markievicz – the first woman elected to the British Parliament, although she did not take her seat – was incarcerated here in 1919 during the Irish War of Independence."
Cork Public Museum
Cork Public Museum
4.3 (251 ratings)4 (74 ratings)
Engaging displays, from photographs to excavated artefacts, illustrating local and national history.
Fitzgerald Park, Mardyke, Cork, T12 V0AA, Ireland
MuseumHistory Museums
Mentioned by The Irish Road Trip
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"You’ll find Cork Public Museum in the middle of the gorgeous Fitzgerald Park, where it has been exhibiting Cork’s rich heritage since 1945. The museum’s exhibitions offer an insight into Cork’s extensive civic, political, military, and cultural histories that make the county what it is today. Visitors to the museum can marvel at archaeological exhibits that trace 7,000+ years of human settlement in Cork and delve into historical exhibits that tell the stories of many prominent people from the county."
Camden Fort Meagher
Camden Fort Meagher
4.6 (515 ratings)4.5 (290 ratings)
Coastal stronghold from the 16th century, with underground tunnels & an exhibition on World War I.
Camden Road, Crosshaven, Co. Cork, Ireland
FortressSights & LandmarksCafeHeritage buildingLocal history museumMuseumPicnic groundHistoric Sites
Mentioned by Carrigaline Court Hotel
Cork Castles| Visit Blarney Castle, Blackrock Castle & more
"Camden Fort Meagher is internationally recognized as being “One of the finest remaining examples of a classical Coastal Artillery Fort in the world”. For almost 400 years the fort played a key role as a strong strategic position for the defense of Ireland, the west coast of England and Wales. The fort is a prime location to watch ships passing through Cork Harbour, the second-largest natural harbour in the world."
Independence Museum Kilmurry
Independence Museum Kilmurry
4.8 (53 ratings)5 (16 ratings)
Lissardagh, Kilmurry, Co. Cork, Ireland
MuseumHistory MuseumsMilitary MuseumsSpecialty Museums
Old Cork Waterworks Experience
Old Cork Waterworks Experience
4.7 (30 ratings)4 (52 ratings)
Lee Rd, Sunday's Well, Cork, T23 N828, Ireland
Visitor centerMuseumsCoffee shopEducational institutionHeritage museumPlaygroundHistoric SitesChildren's MuseumsHistory Museums
Ballincollig Royal Gunpowder Mills
Ballincollig Royal Gunpowder Mills
4.6 (63 ratings)4 (21 ratings)
Lackenshoneen, Ballincollig, Co. Cork, Ireland
MuseumHistory Museums
The Kinsale Museum
The Kinsale Museum
4.7 (12 ratings)4 (87 ratings)
Local history museum in a building dating back to the 1590s featuring exhibits with artifacts.
Old Town Hall, Market Square, Sleveen, Kinsale, Co. Cork, Ireland
MuseumHistory Museums
Mentioned by cork-guide.ie
Cork Museums | Places To Visit in Cork
"Kinsale Regional Museum in the town centre of Kinsale was built about 1600, with additions in 1706 that included the frontage with the loggia on the ground floor. The courthouse was used for the inquest into the sinking of the liner Lusitania on Monday May 10th 1915. It was in this building that the Kinsale Town Corporation conducted their affairs and the Courthouse was also used for ceremonial occasions in the 18th century."

Cheap Places to Eat in Cork

Downtown Take-Away
Downtown Take-Away
4.1 (164 ratings)
31 Main St, Castlelands, Mallow, Co. Cork, P51 HE63, Ireland
Takeout RestaurantFish and chips takeawayHamburger restaurantDelivery Restaurant
Mentioned by GrowPro Experience | International educational experiences
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"If you are more of a city bug and the hassle of the center does not bother you, this is your zone. Not only because of this, but also because you’ll have everything nearby: study centers, office buildings, bars and other points of interest. As to costs, a room can be about €500 and an apartment €1000 per month."
Pompeii Pizza Cork
Pompeii Pizza Cork
4.2 (36 ratings)
14B N Mall, Sunday's Well, Cork, T23 RHW2, Ireland
Pizza restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by Gastroranking
The best restaurantsof italian in Cork
"Pair it with a pint or two of delicious beer and you're in heaven. We have and will come back as soon as we can!. 17/04/2021: Fabulous beer Garden at the back of the Franciscan well bar!"
Fat Belly
Fat Belly
4.3 (84 ratings)
20 George's Quay, Ballintemple, Cork, T12 Y152, Ireland
RestaurantTakeout Restaurant

Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Cork

Liberty Grill
Liberty Grill
4.7 (1461 ratings)
Locally sourced New England-influenced plates, served all day in a casual bistro-style setting.
32 Washington St, Centre, Cork, T12 T880, Ireland
New England restaurantBrunch restaurantDelivery serviceHamburger restaurantTakeout RestaurantVegan restaurantVegetarian restaurant
Umi Falafel
Umi Falafel
4.6 (880 ratings)
11/12 Academy St, Centre, Cork, T12 T381, Ireland
Middle Eastern restaurantLebanese restaurantVegan restaurantVegetarian restaurant
Mentioned by Culture Trip
The Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Cork, Ireland
"Having already won the hearts of Dubliners with their outlets on Dame Street and in Rathmines, Umi Falafel opened their first branch outside the capital earlier this year, on Academy Street in Cork. Their handmade falafel, cooked in low-fat rapeseed oil, is the centrepiece of the menu – you can get it in a sandwich of Palestinian pocket bread or a wrap, or you can try some falafel ‘bites’, either plain or stuffed with mozzarella cheese. These are best accompanied by something from their tempting mezze menu, or one of an array of healthy, freshly prepared salads."
Mentioned by Ireland Before You Die
Top 5 Vegetarian and Vegan-Friendly Restaurants in Cork
"With branches in both Dublin and Belfast, if you’re looking for an authentic falafel experience then look no further than Umi Falafel. Umi is Arabic for “mother” and thus gives an indication of the care put into each order placed in the restaurant. Falafels are freshly made before your eyes and are made from a combination of 15 healthy and natural ingredients."
Mentioned by Wild Hearted
Restaurants in Cork City // The Best Places to Eat in Cork City
"I didn’t make it to Umi Falafel but according to HappyCow, they have plenty of options!. There’s also a location in Dublin and Belfast. ESSENTIAL INFOAddress //11/12 Academy St, Centre, Cork Hours // 12-9 Website // www.umifalafel.ie"
Café Gusto
Café Gusto
4.6 (222 ratings)
3 Washington St, Centre, Cork, T12 R9WH, Ireland
CafeBreakfast restaurantCoffee shopHealth food restaurantDelivery RestaurantMediterranean restaurantVegan restaurantVegetarian restaurant

Historic Sites in Cork

Bridgetown Abbey
Bridgetown Abbey
4.8 (62 ratings)4.5 (26 ratings)
Kilcummer Lower, Co. Cork, Ireland
Historical landmarkSights & LandmarksSacred & Religious SitesHistoric Sites
Camden Fort Meagher
Camden Fort Meagher
4.6 (515 ratings)4.5 (290 ratings)
Coastal stronghold from the 16th century, with underground tunnels & an exhibition on World War I.
Camden Road, Crosshaven, Co. Cork, Ireland
FortressSights & LandmarksCafeHeritage buildingLocal history museumMuseumPicnic groundHistoric Sites
Mentioned by Carrigaline Court Hotel
Cork Castles| Visit Blarney Castle, Blackrock Castle & more
"Camden Fort Meagher is internationally recognized as being “One of the finest remaining examples of a classical Coastal Artillery Fort in the world”. For almost 400 years the fort played a key role as a strong strategic position for the defense of Ireland, the west coast of England and Wales. The fort is a prime location to watch ships passing through Cork Harbour, the second-largest natural harbour in the world."
Cork City Gaol (Museum)
Cork City Gaol (Museum)
4.5 (1810 ratings)4.5 (1599 ratings)
Castle-like, restored 19th-century prison with exhibitions, night tours and a souvenir shop.
Convent Ave, Sunday's Well, Cork, Ireland
MuseumsHistory museumHistoric Sites
Mentioned by Culture Trip
The Top Museums to Visit in Cork, Ireland
"Although only a 30-minute walk from the city centre, the gaol is enveloped in tranquil and generous grounds. The austere stone structure first opened in 1824 and operated as a prison for 100 years. Countess Markievicz – the first woman elected to the British Parliament, although she did not take her seat – was incarcerated here in 1919 during the Irish War of Independence."

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