Old Cork City Photos from National Library of Ireland

I love old photos, stories, letters, and anything that offers a glimpse into what life was like for those before us. If you didn't already know, National Library of Ireland has a vast collection of such photographs online! I am including some of Cork in this post. Click on any photo to go to the …

The Best Place for…

I am often asked for recommendations, so I am making a list of my favorite spots for various things. Sometimes it is specific, sometimes it is vague. But these are just a few because, as we know, Cork city has so much to offer and this list is just a tiny fraction of all it …

Afternoon Tea in Cork City

I love afternoon tea almost as much as I love brunch. And there are more and more places in Cork offering elegantly prepared and thoughtfully served afternoon tea, so I decided to make a list. If you're stuck for a gift idea for Christmas, birthday, Valentine's Day, or Mother's Day, a gift voucher for afternoon …

Wood Werkin’ It at Benchspace at Cork’s Marina

When David Scannell from Benchspace, a local woodworking workshop in Cork city's Marina center, invited me to participate in a woodworking workshop this past Saturday, I was all for it. I love handcrafting anything and they had no idea that at age 19 I was an assistant woodworking counselor at The Hole In The Wall Gang Camp. …

West Cork Named As Ireland’s Premier Foodie Destination 2017

Restaurants Association Of Ireland Announces Foodie Destinations 2017 Winner, in Association with FDB Insurance – and it's WEST CORK. The Restaurants Association of Ireland is delighted to declare West Cork as the winners of Foodie Destinations 2017. The winner was announced at an event held in the Headfort Arms Hotel in the home of last …

Still Loving Cork Monopoly

Two years ago, Monopoly Cork Board Game was launched to much fanfare and excitement – at least in our house. It all started before the game's release, when I was asked if I would contribute a few photos to the board game. Mind you, this was all a few years ago, but with Christmas coming I …

Dear Cork City visitors, My advice to you is…

This post will be a bit different since I've felt impelled to write this list for a long time and want to reach out to visitors to let them know where to find the REAL gems of Cork City while they're here. For locals, I'd love you to add your own post script (P.S.) to this …

An Overcast Day at Garretstown Beach, County Cork

This weekend, we embraced the odd overcast weather and took to the beach to enjoy Garettstown's coastline. The three of us raced around jellyfish, admired the tidepools, and collected pebbles. Here are some photos from the day. Way too many photos, actually.

Coffee & Scone on a Sunday

Sundays might be a quieter in Cork City, but that doesn't mean we aren't just as hungry as on Saturdays. Here's a list of where is open for a cuppa and scone – or even brunch! The list in this post was accurate as of January 2015 UPDATE: I've created a Google Doc list of all Cork City restaurants which …

Best Eats in Cork City

This always comes up over the holidays when I gather with friends and the inevitable debate begins over who has the best Buffalo wings or where whatever food is best in Cork City. So, I kept notes. I compared those notes to a couple very sad partial blog posts drafts from previous attempts to make a …