{"id":480,"date":"2026-02-20T20:38:52","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T20:38:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/federicaacclavio.com\/?p=480"},"modified":"2026-03-09T15:16:01","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T15:16:01","slug":"cork-ireland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/federicaacclavio.com\/en\/cork-ireland\/","title":{"rendered":"Cork, the Irish city that aims to become even greener"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:clamp(1.884rem, 1.884rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 2.221), 3.3rem);\"><strong>Cork, the Irish city that<br>aims to become<br>even greener<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/federicaacclavio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Patrick\u2019s Hill, Cork - Ireland \" class=\"wp-image-565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/federicaacclavio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/federicaacclavio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/federicaacclavio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/federicaacclavio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/federicaacclavio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1-1.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#111111\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Patrick\u2019s Hill, Cork &#8211; Ireland<\/mark>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-text-subtitle has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-8972734659507d19d7cbf65e096d8439 is-style-text-subtitle--1\">Determined and proud, enterprising and in constant transition,<br>Cork is a city where ambitions for the future clash daily with history, infrastructure and human nature. It is not a destinationto passthrough, but a place to explore in depth.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-980f18e1cec4f5769a151edf8bfeb5e7 wp-block-paragraph\">Words and Pictures by Federica Acclavio<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"font-size:0.8rem\" class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2026-02-20T20:38:52+00:00\">20\/02\/2026<\/time><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links aligncenter is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-social-links-is-layout-b29d4327 wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-linkedin wp-block-social-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/federicaacclavio\/\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M19.7,3H4.3C3.582,3,3,3.582,3,4.3v15.4C3,20.418,3.582,21,4.3,21h15.4c0.718,0,1.3-0.582,1.3-1.3V4.3 C21,3.582,20.418,3,19.7,3z M8.339,18.338H5.667v-8.59h2.672V18.338z M7.004,8.574c-0.857,0-1.549-0.694-1.549-1.548 c0-0.855,0.691-1.548,1.549-1.548c0.854,0,1.547,0.694,1.547,1.548C8.551,7.881,7.858,8.574,7.004,8.574z M18.339,18.338h-2.669 v-4.177c0-0.996-0.017-2.278-1.387-2.278c-1.389,0-1.601,1.086-1.601,2.206v4.249h-2.667v-8.59h2.559v1.174h0.037 c0.356-0.675,1.227-1.387,2.526-1.387c2.703,0,3.203,1.779,3.203,4.092V18.338z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">LinkedIn<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-instagram wp-block-social-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/aftraveljournal\/\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12,4.622c2.403,0,2.688,0.009,3.637,0.052c0.877,0.04,1.354,0.187,1.671,0.31c0.42,0.163,0.72,0.358,1.035,0.673 c0.315,0.315,0.51,0.615,0.673,1.035c0.123,0.317,0.27,0.794,0.31,1.671c0.043,0.949,0.052,1.234,0.052,3.637 s-0.009,2.688-0.052,3.637c-0.04,0.877-0.187,1.354-0.31,1.671c-0.163,0.42-0.358,0.72-0.673,1.035 c-0.315,0.315-0.615,0.51-1.035,0.673c-0.317,0.123-0.794,0.27-1.671,0.31c-0.949,0.043-1.233,0.052-3.637,0.052 s-2.688-0.009-3.637-0.052c-0.877-0.04-1.354-0.187-1.671-0.31c-0.42-0.163-0.72-0.358-1.035-0.673 c-0.315-0.315-0.51-0.615-0.673-1.035c-0.123-0.317-0.27-0.794-0.31-1.671C4.631,14.688,4.622,14.403,4.622,12 s0.009-2.688,0.052-3.637c0.04-0.877,0.187-1.354,0.31-1.671c0.163-0.42,0.358-0.72,0.673-1.035 c0.315-0.315,0.615-0.51,1.035-0.673c0.317-0.123,0.794-0.27,1.671-0.31C9.312,4.631,9.597,4.622,12,4.622 M12,3 C9.556,3,9.249,3.01,8.289,3.054C7.331,3.098,6.677,3.25,6.105,3.472C5.513,3.702,5.011,4.01,4.511,4.511 c-0.5,0.5-0.808,1.002-1.038,1.594C3.25,6.677,3.098,7.331,3.054,8.289C3.01,9.249,3,9.556,3,12c0,2.444,0.01,2.751,0.054,3.711 c0.044,0.958,0.196,1.612,0.418,2.185c0.23,0.592,0.538,1.094,1.038,1.594c0.5,0.5,1.002,0.808,1.594,1.038 c0.572,0.222,1.227,0.375,2.185,0.418C9.249,20.99,9.556,21,12,21s2.751-0.01,3.711-0.054c0.958-0.044,1.612-0.196,2.185-0.418 c0.592-0.23,1.094-0.538,1.594-1.038c0.5-0.5,0.808-1.002,1.038-1.594c0.222-0.572,0.375-1.227,0.418-2.185 C20.99,14.751,21,14.444,21,12s-0.01-2.751-0.054-3.711c-0.044-0.958-0.196-1.612-0.418-2.185c-0.23-0.592-0.538-1.094-1.038-1.594 c-0.5-0.5-1.002-0.808-1.594-1.038c-0.572-0.222-1.227-0.375-2.185-0.418C14.751,3.01,14.444,3,12,3L12,3z M12,7.378 c-2.552,0-4.622,2.069-4.622,4.622S9.448,16.622,12,16.622s4.622-2.069,4.622-4.622S14.552,7.378,12,7.378z M12,15 c-1.657,0-3-1.343-3-3s1.343-3,3-3s3,1.343,3,3S13.657,15,12,15z M16.804,6.116c-0.596,0-1.08,0.484-1.08,1.08 s0.484,1.08,1.08,1.08c0.596,0,1.08-0.484,1.08-1.08S17.401,6.116,16.804,6.116z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">Instagram<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:8px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-f3003869be159e3e8a86d7724bb6182e wp-block-paragraph\">Crossed by water, Cork takes its name from the Irish word <em>corcach<\/em>, meaning<br>&#8216;marsh&#8217;. The River Lee, which divides into two channels \u2014 one to the north and<br>one to the south \u2014 before rejoining in the harbour, transforms the city centre into a veritable island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-5251b14a9ecafbd68e5cf759bfe8f4ae wp-block-paragraph\">Built at the lowest point where the river meets the sea, the city owes its long maritime tradition and identity to the <a href=\"https:\/\/corkharbourcruises.com\/news\/history-of-cork-harbour\/\">second-largest natural harbour<\/a> in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Where the journey begins<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-d6fe73658e841a217b435cf1f44405cc wp-block-paragraph\">My journey begins in Cork, the vibrant county town that proudly stands as<br>Ireland&#8217;s second city after Dublin. Despite the passage of centuries, Cork has<br>retained its determined spirit and welcoming character. It is a city of travellers, writers, artists, workers, and farmers\u2014where hospitality is a way of life, and visitors are greeted with open arms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/federicaacclavio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"River Lee between Grand Parade and Sullivan\u2019s Quay \" class=\"wp-image-566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/federicaacclavio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/federicaacclavio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/federicaacclavio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/federicaacclavio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/federicaacclavio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2-1.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#111111\" class=\"has-inline-color\">River Lee between Grand Parade and Sullivan\u2019s Quay.<\/mark><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-2d4480ba726273513aef49419a5c41e5 wp-block-paragraph\">Famous for its gastronomic scene \u2014 earning the nickname &#8216;Ireland&#8217;s culinary<br>capital&#8217; \u2014 Cork offers much more to those who stay. Evolving constantly, it enhances its heritage to shape the new, choosing the path of sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The development of Cork in seven stages of history<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-eb9792e2ca6607394fa26b0abfcbf689 wp-block-paragraph\">Founded in the 7th century by Saint Finbar as a monastic centre, Cork has been<br>transformed over the centuries: from a Viking port to an Anglo-Norman fortified<br>town, to a thriving commercial centre under English influence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-1e7d0bcdf8321c02eac886140b4ad8cd wp-block-paragraph\">Between the Georgian and Victorian eras, the city changed its appearance through the reclamation of marshland, the construction of wide roads, and the expansion of quays and warehouses, symbols of the Industrial Revolution. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-71d567fd1e7e488bb5f9268554ce33b9 wp-block-paragraph\">Even today, Cork continues to renew itself, driven by the determination and ambition of its citizens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>An emerging city<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-649c496fd1d82a982b9ac57a67e8d117 wp-block-paragraph\">This momentum towards the future is reflected in numerous awareness-raising<br>projects \u2014 some already active, others planned for 2026 \u2014 concerning urban<br>redevelopment, sustainable mobility and the progressive pedestrianisation of<br>spaces, with the aim of encouraging walking and cycling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-49f96537b37985fa91cbfb95b9de601c wp-block-paragraph\">Initiatives such as those promoted by the non-profit organisation <em><strong>Leave No Trace<\/strong><\/em> and public events, including <em><strong>Cork as an Urban Garden<\/strong><\/em>, help raise awareness of the benefits of urban greening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/federicaacclavio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Event open to citizens and traders: Cork as an urban garden, raising awareness of sustainability. The photo features Irish gardener Peter Dowdall.\" class=\"wp-image-567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/federicaacclavio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/federicaacclavio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/federicaacclavio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/federicaacclavio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/federicaacclavio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3-1.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#111111\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Event open to citizens and traders: Cork as an urban garden, raising awareness of sustainability. The photo features Irish gardener Peter Dowdall.<\/mark><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-c96321b72fdeead96d05bbefd078eca6 wp-block-paragraph\">This is a real team effort involving public and private entities, citizens, and<br>political representatives, united by the desire to build a responsible<br>development model focused on environmental, social, and economic<br>sustainability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-55e8cd951776b5104c6deb590d630a91 wp-block-paragraph\">This is the context in which the <em><strong>Community Climate Action Fund<\/strong><\/em><br>was created: a funding programme for businesses proposing innovative, futureoriented solutions that foster sustainable practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>&#8220;Urban greenery is not only about aesthetics. It supports health, sustainability, biodiversity, and a better quality of life for all.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<cite>Peter Dowdall (The Irish Gardener)<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-8851c1ea7cedba59d08687f17e12246e wp-block-paragraph\">Among the measures implemented to reduce traffic congestion \u2014 one of the<br>city&#8217;s main critical issues \u2014 are the introduction of bus lanes and the study of a light-rail line, LUAS. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-68669ba1c549db8a1480ac040a71c778 wp-block-paragraph\">This issue was also openly acknowledged by <a href=\"https:\/\/kieranmccarthy.ie\/?page_id=2\">Kieran McCarthy<\/a>, Independent Councillor, who stated in my interview: \u00abWe have a capacity problem within the city, where the streets are narrow, and it is difficult for all cars to circulate\u00bb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/federicaacclavio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/4-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"At 5 p.m., traffic builds up in Merchant Quay.\" class=\"wp-image-568\" srcset=\"https:\/\/federicaacclavio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/4-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/federicaacclavio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/4-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/federicaacclavio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/4-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/federicaacclavio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/4-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/federicaacclavio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/4-1.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#111111\" class=\"has-inline-color\">At 5 p.m., traffic builds up in Merchant Quay.<\/mark><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Getting lost in the city&#8217;s neighbourhoods<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-95cdbfc95c878d1b4005bc07d287a5de wp-block-paragraph\">I explored Cork by day and night, guided by its streets. The water reflects buildings from different eras, while stones and bricks reveal history: St Anne\u2019s Bell Tower marks the time but can sometimes misleads, St Fin Barre\u2019s spires serve as a compass, and Elizabeth Fort surveys the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/federicaacclavio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Elizabeth Fort\" class=\"wp-image-550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/federicaacclavio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/federicaacclavio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/federicaacclavio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/federicaacclavio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/federicaacclavio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#111111\" class=\"has-inline-color\">View of Saint Fin Barre\u2019s Cathedral from Elizabeth Fort.<\/mark><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-5dc611bd82c2e2042b5403041b5b8f51 wp-block-paragraph\">The Shandon district proudly preserves the tradition of butter-making \u2014 a visit to the Butter Museum is a must, with demonstrations of traditional production on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 12:00. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-24a3ca2dfa504e8a120aa23af8d7c037 wp-block-paragraph\">Meanwhile, the Victorian Quarter exudes a bohemian atmosphere, with beautifully preserved Victorian architecture and a contagious liveliness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-d6eb2e6d448c4cfcbb2edd97bb434407 wp-block-paragraph\">Cork is an emerging destination with clear ideas, which, in just a few years, has<br>distinctly positioned itself in a competitive market. This is thanks to its community, driven by a desire to work together to protect their sense of belonging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>&#8220;Here in Cork, we are trying to create a type of tourism<br>that is positive for our visitors and also for our local<br>communities and our exceptional natural environment.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<cite><a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecork.ie\/\">Pure Cork<\/a>, tourism promotion agency for the city and county of Cork. Text quoted from the Brand Book.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/federicaacclavio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/5-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Butter making in the Butter Museum in Shandon.\" class=\"wp-image-569\" srcset=\"https:\/\/federicaacclavio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/5-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/federicaacclavio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/5-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/federicaacclavio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/5-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/federicaacclavio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/5-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/federicaacclavio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/5-1.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#111111\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Butter making in the Butter Museum in Shandon.<\/mark><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/federicaacclavio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/6-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Victorian Quarter.\" class=\"wp-image-570\" srcset=\"https:\/\/federicaacclavio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/6-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/federicaacclavio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/6-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/federicaacclavio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/6-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/federicaacclavio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/6-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/federicaacclavio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/6-1.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#111111\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Victorian Quarter.<\/mark><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-429e21a771d73cf6736d2d6d8fbd26b8\"><strong>Travel tips<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How to get to Cork<\/summary>\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3927100df084353d62f257c6ae816a94 wp-block-paragraph\">Cork is well-connected by an international airport and efficient road, rail, and bus links. Cork Airport, 8km south of the centre, connects directly to the city with regular buses stopping at the terminal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-80cd7d16b6bc233950bf92183a725750 wp-block-paragraph\">The airport and Parnell Place bus station are about 20 minutes apart. Bus \u00c9ireann routes 225 and 226 provide service. Purchase tickets on board or at the terminal\u2019s ticket machine near the bus stop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Where to stay<\/summary>\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-36a1f8f75d753f7f65d694c3108ab02f wp-block-paragraph\">Cork offers a wide variety of accommodation options. Whether you choose to stay on the central island, in the Shandon area to the north, or in the city&#8217;s most dynamic neighbourhood, the Victorian Quarter, you will always find yourself immersed in everyday urban life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-77331e8c4a7cae7a6e0a45c76cfcbc94 wp-block-paragraph\">The Western Road area, which extends south-west from the centre towards the University College Cork (UCC) campus, is home to most of the bed and breakfasts, making it ideal for those seeking a quieter atmosphere without straying too far from the centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Getting around<\/summary>\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7d9038d34a58aba6be75038a13f59a89 wp-block-paragraph\">Compact and inviting, Cork is perfect for walking. 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