Appreciate the history, and distinctive Irish culture, when you plan your break and book your flights and hotel in Cork. There are a few must-do activities and must-see sights; go kiss the Blarney Stone at gorgeous Blarney Castle, ring the Shandon Bells at St Anne’s, and sample the local fare at the English Market. The striking Old Cork City Gaol is well worth a visit too. By night, Irish culture is characterised by fantastic pubs, live music and good craic – find yourself at the nationally–renowned City Limits Comedy Club, or settling in at one of the city’s bars for a pint of the black stuff.