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When you step ashore from your MSC Northern Europe & cruises from UK cruise in Cork, everywhere there is evidence of its history as a great mercantile centre, with grey-stone quaysides, old warehouses, and elegant, quirky bridges spanning the River Lee to each side of the city's island core.
But equally powerful draws are its lively atmosphere and large student population, combined with a vibrant social and cultural scene. Massive stone walls built by invading Normans in the twelfth century were destroyed by William III's forces during the Siege of Cork in 1690, after which waterborne trade brought increasing prosperity, as witnessed by the city's fine eighteenth-century bow-fronted houses and ostentatious nineteenth-century churches.
The graceful arc of St Patrick's Street - which with Grand Parade forms the commercial heart of the centre - is crammed with major chain stores. Just off here on Princes Street, the English Market offers the chance to sample local delicacies like drisheen (a peppered sausage made from a sheep's stomach lining and blood).
The west of the city is predominantly
residential, though Fitzgerald Park is home to the Cork Public Museum, which focuses on Republican history. Kinsale, 25km south of Cork city, is also waiting to be enjoyed on an MSC Northern Europe cruise excursion. Kinsale enjoys a glorious setting at the head of a sheltered harbour around the mouth of the Bandon River.
Two imposing forts and a fine tower-house remain as evidence of its former importance as a trading port, and Kinsale has built on its cosmopolitan links to become the culinary capital of the southwest. Add in plenty of opportunities for watersports on the fine local beaches and a number of congenial pubs, and you have a very appealing, upscale resort town.
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When heading towards Cork aim for the Dunkettle Interchange from all directions of travel.
Once at the Dunkettle head East Bound following signs for Waterford or Midleton you will join the N25 East Bound. At the junction for Cobh kleave N25 East Bound and follow signs for Cobh. Once entering Cobh along the main road on the righthand side you will see Cobh Cruise Terminal / the ship. Also for Satnav purposes Cobh train Station can be useful as the train station is next to the cruise terminal.
By Train
Cobh Train Station is situated next to Cobh Cruise Terminal. On exiting the train station take a right, then right again this will bring you to the front gate which is access into Cobh Cruise Terminal. If there is a ship in and the pier is manned there is no need to walk around as the gate from the station direct to the pier will be open.
Cobh Cruise Terminal is Approx. 40 minuets by road (Subject to traffic) from Cork International Airport.
Taxi's are readily available at the airport as is car hire, we would suggest these methods as no direct public transport.
If you prefer public transportation then this would require first the bus from airport arrivals (signed for City Centre) to the train station, followed by the Cobh train, or alternatively the same bus from the airport to the city, followed by the "Cobh Connect" bus from the city to Cobh.
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