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A list of free things to do in Cork

Thursday, 20 May 2021 12:40

Here is a list of some of the free things you can do in CORK !

1. Visit Crawford Art Gallery

Crawford Art Gallery is dedicated to informing a wide audience about the significant role that the visual arts play in contemporary life and culture. The gallery is located in the heart of the city, beside the Opera House. Admission to the Gallery and to exhibitions is free.

The Gallery’s permanent collection comprises over 2000 works, ranging from eighteenth-century Irish and European painting and sculpture, through to contemporary video installations. At the heart of the collection is a collection of Greek and Roman sculpture casts, brought to Cork in 1818 from the Vatican Museum in Rome. The collection is particularly strong in Irish art of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

For full details of exhibitions and events taking place within the Gallery,

visit their website www.crawfordartgallery.ie

 

2. Visit Nano Nagle Place

Nano Nagle place is an oasis in the centre of Cork City on Douglas Street, it is a place that celebrates Nano Nagle's vision of empowerment through education, community inclusion, and spiritual engagement for a contemporary world. There is also a healthy restaurant called the Good Day Deli and both a design and gift shop.

For full details about events taking place within the Gallery,

visit their website https://nanonagleplace.ie/

3. Visit the Mizen Head Irish Lights Signal Station at Ireland's most south-westerly point.

Visit Mizen Head and discover how the Mizen Head Signal Station was built to save lives off the treacherous rocks at Ireland’s most south-westerly point. Drop by the visitor centre at Mizen Head and learn about the navigational aids simulator, the geology of the Mizen Head area, and the Fastnet Rescue Tide Clock.

Cross over the magnificent arched bridge, bask in the stunning scenery and look out for seals, kittiwakes, gannets, and choughs in the deep blue water below. This is one of the best places in the world to see minke, fin, humpback whales, and dolphins.

Spend some time exploring the keepers' quarters in the former Irish Lights Signal Station. View the engine room with the Marconi radio room and the workman's quarters with the Mizen map collection and CIL boat displays.

4. UCC Exhibitions

University College Cork hosts exhibitions on campus at The Glucksman, which are free and open to the public 7 days a week. They feature art and history pieces curated by students at the school. Stop by to view some of the work on display before taking a stroll through campus!

Located on UCC’s campus, the gallery features contemporary art from both locals and artists around the world. The exhibitions often intersect art with science and social justice, with themes like mental health, equality, and human rights. The building itself is a work of art, too.

 

5. Visit Doneraile Park

The Park comprises approximately 166 hectares and is an outstanding example of an 18th century landscaped park in the ‘Capability Brown’ style. Mature groves of deciduous trees, several restored water features, and a number of deer herds can be viewed along the many pathways within the Park. There are Tea Rooms onsite and a New Large Children’s Playground. Visitors to the park can enjoy magnificent Capability Brown-style vistas, specimen tree avenues, formal still water ponds, and view the various herds of deer grazing. There are a number of free guided tours throughout the year, tours can be arranged for groups and visitors by emailing: guides@doneraile.ie. 

6. Fota House Arboretum and Gardens

The arboretum extends over 11 acres and contains one of the finest collections of rare, tender trees and shrubs grown outdoors in Europe. The gardens include stunning features such as the ornamental pond, formal pleasure gardens, orangery, and sun temple.

The old billiard room is home to 'Bakestone at Fota House' an airy café located in the old Billiard Room. Delicious morning treats and freshly prepared lunch offerings are available there.

 

7. Fitzgerald Park

Fitzgerald Park is home to Cork Public Museum and is located just outside the city. Fitzgerald's Park is the perfect place to enjoy a riverside picnic on the banks of the River Lee.

You can also stroll across Daly’s Bridge known locally as “The Shakey Bridge”. It’s the only suspension bridge in Cork city and was constructed in 1926 and restored in 2020. The bridge brings you across to Sunday’s Well where you can see some lovely city residences. Cork Public Museum is also onsite.

 

 

 

 

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