Fairhill Travel Guide
Cork
Popular places to visit

University College Cork
Situated by the banks of the River Lee, University College Cork is a gorgeous, ornate gothic structure with a rich reputation for academic excellence.

English Market
Shop for fresh produce from around the world and sample traditional Cork dishes at this historic food market inside a grand Victorian building.

Cork City Gaol
Experience the harshness of Irish penal life in the 19th century as you wander amid the cells of this architecturally impressive former prison.

Cork Opera House
Get tickets for a show at Cork Opera House, a popular theatre in Cork. Discover the lively bars in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.

Blackrock Castle
Have fun with hands-on science exhibits, visit an interactive theater and learn about Cork’s past while you explore this 400-year-old riverfront castle.

St. Patrick's Bridge
Take in views of the River Lee from this 18th-century bridge and wander through Cork’s city center via one of the city’s most historic streets.
Things to do

From Cork: Ring of Kerry Guided Day Trip

Hop On/Hop Off Cork City Sightseeing Tour

Cork: Jameson Irish Whiskey & Midleton Distillery Experience

From Cork: Full-Day Guided Tour to Dingle Peninsula

Cork: 2-Hour Guided Cork Harbour Scenic Cruise
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Other neighbourhoods around Fairhill

Shandon
Shandon is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Bells of Shandon or St. Anne's Shandon Church.

Victorian Quarter
Victorian Quarter is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Everyman Palace Theatre and Leisureplex while you're in town.

Cork City Centre
Travellers come to Cork City Centre for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Oliver Plunkett Street and Cork Opera House while you're in town.

Huguenot Quarter
While visiting Huguenot Quarter, you might make a stop by sights like St. Patrick's Street and Paul Street.

South Parish
If you're spending some time in South Parish, Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral and Cork City Hall are top sights worth seeing.

Wilton
When in Wilton, you can plan a visit to Musgrave Park and Turners Cross, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.