Imperial Hotel, Cork City

Top 10 Things To Do

The Great Outdoors

Hill-walking in the Galtee and Knockmealdown mountain ranges, located within an hours drive of the city, will put a spring it any visitor's step.

Fresh-water fishing in the world-renowned Blackwater River and sea-angling off Youghal are a must for any fishing enthusiast.

Surfing is a popular past-time off the beaches of the Cork coastline.

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