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The Lewis Glucksman Gallery provides a cultural and artistic centre on the University campus. Located at University College Cork's main entrance gates, the building includes art exhibitions, a riverside café and gallery shop
– 5 minutes walk from Lancaster Lodge |
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Blackrock Castle Observatory
Blackrock Castle stands guarding the river entrance to Cork City. Now in an exciting new collaboration between Cork City Council and the Cork Institute of Technology, Blackrock Castle is once again open to the public as Blackrock Castle Observatory.
Cosmos at the Castle is an interactive exhibition exploring extreme life on earth and in space. Links connect visitors with the work researchers are doing through the robotic telescope. Send an email to space and track its navigation! Enjoy the foods on offer in the peaceful surrounds of the courtyard and browse the giftshop.
- 10 minutes drive from Lancaster Lodge |
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St. Fin Barre's Cathedral:
Situated in the heart of Cork, St. Fin Barre's Cathedral is one of the most beautiful and interesting buildings to be found in the whole country.
The Cathedral was built by William Burges at the end of the 19th century. Stained glass windows depict scenes from the Old and New Testaments. There are marble mosaics from the Pyrenees, and the sanctuary ceiling portrays Christ in glory surrounded by angels. The building is rich in sculptures, with over 1260 of them built into the fabric of the building.
- 3 minutes walk from Lancaster Lodge |
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Cork City Goal
Cork City Gaol been restored as a highly exciting visitor attraction which set out to tell the visitor what life was like there for prisoners in the 19th century. Audio tours are available in 8 languages. For the more daring, the haunting night time tour is a new addition to the schedule.
– 25 minutes walk / 10 minutes drive from Lancaster Lodge |
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Cork Vision Centre
Located in the heart of Cork's historic centre, and within walking distance of the city's artistic, commercial and tourist attractions, the Cork Vision Centre offers visitors an opportunity to appreciate a fine example of conservation in action, and to explore Cork's evolution from past, through present, and onwards to future development.
-10 minutes walk from Lancaster Lodge
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The English Market
This is an enclosed market with entrances off Grand Parade, Patrick Street and Princes Street. The origin of the English Market may be traced back to James 1st in 1610 but the present building dates from 1786. Long recognised by locals as a place to meet, eat and shop, visitors can savour the atmosphere and choose form the wide range of goods that the traders have to offer in this unique market.
- 7 minutes walk from Lancaster Lodge
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Blarney Castle
The famous Blarney Stone high upon the battlements of Blarney Castle is kissed by many visitors each year, and tradition says that those who kiss the stone will receive the gift eloquence.
-15 minutes drive from Lancaster Lodge
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Cork’s Coastline
Beautiful beaches are dotted along the coastline, including Inchydoney and Roaring Water Bay.
A trip out to Cape Clear or Garnish Island is a memorable one, the latter home to a large population of seals and sea birds.
Sailing trips, or indeed a spot of shark-fishing, can be arranged from Kinsale
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Old Head Golf Course
The South West of Ireland is home to some of Ireland's most fabled links courses, the Old Head of Kinsale being the most noteworthy, built on a 220 acre headland jutting out into the Atlantic Ocean.
Other beautifully scenic courses make the area a golfer's paradise, including Fota Island Golf Club, which hosted the Murphy's Irish Open in 2001 and 2002, and Bantry Bay Championship Golf Course which was designed by one of Irelands Ryder Cup heroes; Christy O'Connor Jnr.
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Lifetime Lab
On the banks of the River Lee, Lifetime Lab is a unique attraction for visitors of all ages with its modern interactive exhibition, themed playground, beautifully restored buildings and equipment and scenic views over the River Lee.
Lifetime Lab is located at the old Cork City Waterworks which was responsible for supplying water to the city of Cork over the past 3 centuries. The Waterworks is the best-preserved of its kind in Ireland. The old buildings and machinery have been carefully restored and are now being used to tell the story of how water was supplied to Cork City in the past.
Lifetime Lab is within 5 minutes drive of the City Centre and easy walking distance of Fitzgeralds Park, Cork City Gaol and Cork City Centre and local bus routes. It has a coffee dock, picnic area, ample car parking and is fully wheelchair accessible.
-5 minutes drive from Lancaster Lodge |
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Public Museum and Fitzgerald Park
This museum occupies a magnificent Georgian building in Fitzgerald Park on the western edge of the city. The ground floor is mostly dedicated to Cork's role in Ireland fight for independence. There is an archive of photographs and documents relating to Cork-born Irish patriots such as: Terence McSwiney, Thomas MacCurtain, and Michael Collins.
The first floor has archaeological displays. Exhibits include models depicting early medieval times; artefacts recovered from excavations in the city, some dating as far back as 4,000 years; and a working model of an early flourmill with an unusual horizontal water wheel. Antique Cork silver, glass, and lace are on display. An extension to the museum has recently been completed. Be sure to also take a walk around the park. From here you can visit Cork’s famous Shaky Bridge overlooking the River Lee. Entrance to the museum and park are free.
-10 minutes walk from Lancaster Lodge
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Lancaster Lodge,Lancaster Quay,
Western Road,Cork, Ireland
Tel: +35321 4251125 Fax: +35321 4251126 |
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