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Short Breaks in Cork

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Cork has a great selection of hotels and guesthouses ranging from small family owned properties to the five star Hayfield Manor Hotel a pleasant ten minutes stroll from the city centre. You can get great priced flights from Newcastle with Jet2 and make your own short break on direct flights from Newcastle to Cork.

Cork is the 2nd largest city in the Irish Republic and is also the capital city of County Cork. The city got its name from the Irish word corcach, which translated means marshy place. The river Lee flows through Cork into Lough Mahon and creates on of the largest natural harbours in the world. It is hardly surprising that Cork has a major seaport and has lots of quays and docks

Cork was first founded in the sixth century by St Finbarr and became a city much later when it received its royal charter by King John in 1185. Having a large natural harbour meant that Cork became a major trading port and particularly with the merchants from the Scandinavian regions. However this also attracted attention from the less friendly visitors and Cork was attacked by Vikings and Norsemen.

Its not got a temperature like a holiday resort in Tenerife but Cork does average nearly four hours of sunshine a day in the Summer months and is the sunniest city in Ireland. The climate of Cork is generally mild, moist and changeable however it does not suffer from any weather extremes such as storms or extreme cold in the winter

There are lots of places to visit whilst visiting Cork and a lot of architectural buildings of note. The most famous building in Cork is the church tower of Shandon, which dominates the northern side of the city. St Patrick's Street is a main street, which has been renovated and is now a pedestrian friendly route through the main shopping area. Don't forget to visit Blarney Castle, Charles Fort and perhaps a visit to the greyhound Stadium.

Cork has the usual quota of fast food restaurants you would see in most cities around the world. There is also a good selection of mid price family owned ones offering good value food at a good price. For those wanting something a bit more special you will not be disappointed with the choice. There are plenty of pubs and bars and nightlife to keep anyone happy.

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Enjoy a short break in the Irish City of Cork and sample the history, nightlife, restaurants and attractions of Cork. Travel to Cork on direct flights from Newcastle. Great travel information prvided by Jack Wilson of Airline Flight  

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