St. Fin Barre's Cathedral
A leisurely 11-minute walk from St. Patrick's Street takes visitors to this Anglican Cathedral. The eye-catching structure in French Early Gothic style was designed by William Burges and consecrated in 1870. It's situated on a site where Christian worship has been taking place since the 7th century. Prior to the re-design a more modest Georgian style building and bell tower stood in its place.
Hours: Open Monday-Saturday 9.30am-5.30pm. Admission: Adult €5, children & students €3.
Address: Bishop Street, Cork
Fitzgerald Park
Named after Edward Fitzgerald, the city's Lord Mayor who organized Cork's International Exhibition in 1902, Fitzgerald Park is a tranquil oasis on the outskirts of Cork city. It still features the original pavilion and ornamental fountain from the era. In the gardens here, visitors will find Cork Public Museum, a cafe, sculptures, a skate park, and a water-lily pond. Picturesque Daly's Bridge, built in 1926 and known locally as the "Shaky Bridge," connects to Sundays Well Road.
Hours: Museum - open 11am-4pm, closed for lunch 1pm-2.15pm. Admission: Free. Address: Mardyke Walk, Cork