Our Location
Cork City is a bustling university city and has always been considered an important seaport. It is built on two islands and the River Lee flows like a lifeline through the city with beautiful bridges interweaving and connecting the islands. The city itself has a rich heritage with many museums, art galleries and theatres intermingling with all the amenities of a modern city.
With a population of 180,000, Cork and its suburbs provide all the conveniences of the city in a safe and friendly environment where students can learn and interact with the local population.
The Lonely Planet guide named Cork as “One of the top 10 cities to visit in the world” in 2010 and Yahoo Travel have named Cork as “One of the Top 10 cities in Europe” in 2011.
Language & Activity Holidays Ltd.
Saint Patrick’s Bridge,
Cork, Ireland
T: +353 21 4551522
F: +353 21 4551508
Email: info@experience-ireland.ie
Getting to Cork
By car
Cork city is located 257km southwest of Dublin. The M7 and M8 motorway are direct routes to Cork. Travelling from Killarney, take the N22. And access from Limerick and Galway is on the N20 and the N25 is South East gateway to the city. Belfast is 424km away from Cork.
See route planner on www.aaireland.ie
By train
Iarnrod Eireann has a regular service from Kent Station Cork, a 10 minutes’ walk from Cork city centre. Services operate from this station to most of the country including to Dublin, Kerry, Limerick, Waterford and Wexford. Cork- Kent Station is located on Railway Street, Lower Glanmire Road.
For further information on rail services in Cork, telephone 021 4557277 or visit www.irishrail.ie.
By air
Cork International airport is located a short 8km distance from Cork City. Daily international flights operate to and from Cork. The best way to get into the city is a shuttle service, which runs every half hour from outside the arrivals hall. The service is available 7 days a week and the trip takes approx 10-15 minutes.
For further information on route details and carriers that fly in and out of Cork, telephone 00353 214313131 or visit www.corkairport.com and websites of Ryanair and Aerlingus
By sea
The Port of Cork operates a summer season Ferry services to Roscoff. Other ferry services from Britain (Fishguard and Pembroke) and France (Le Havre and Cherbourg) serve Rosslare year round. The drive time from Rosslare Port to Cork city is approximately 3 hours.
For further information contact the Port of Cork on 00353 21 4273125 or visit www.portofcork.ie
Getting around Cork
By bus
Bus Eireann, Irelands national bus company, operates 18 city routes and 17 suburban routes, connecting the city centre with its environs. These services run from early in the morning until around midnight. The bus station is centrally located within a few minutes’ walk from the city centre, on Parnell Place.
For further information on bus services in Cork telephone: (021) 4508188 or visit www.buseireann.ie
On foot
Cork city has a compact centre that ensures it is an easy city to get around on foot. Most of the main shopping areas are open to pedestrian traffic only. Also, many of the main attractions are within walking distance of each other and walking is the best way to keep the shape!
By taxi
Taxis in Cork city are plentiful and rates are quite reasonable. The main taxi rank is located on St. Patrick’s Street and offers late night services. The taxis, which you can pick up outside Brown Thomas, run for 24 hours throughout the week.
There are also a huge variety of Taxi companies that can be pre-booked in Cork. These include: Cork Taxi Co-Op (Tel : 00353 21 4272222), Shandon Taxi Cabs (Tel: 00353 21 4502255) and Douglas Street Cabs.
On bike
Cycling in Cork is very easy, with many bicycle lanes around the city. For those who wish to explore Cork by bicycle, Rothar Cycles, 55 Barracks Street (Tel : 00353 21 4313133; www.rotharcycletours.com) has bicycles for hire. Cycle Scene, 396 Blarney Street Cork, 00353 21 430 1183 or Visit www.cyclescene.ie
