The City of Cork, Ireland

It may not sound like a very romantic place, butworthwhile to take in the Cork County Gaol, an
Cork is the city in Ireland where most people gohistoric facility that offers an audio-visual
for kisses! They are not kissing people, of course,presentation and educates visitors on the
they are travelling to kiss the famed Blarneyexperiences of 19th century prisoners. Also likely
Stone, found in the Blarney Castle estate. This isto appeal to guests of all ages is the West Cork
just one of the many fun attractions that CorkModel Railway, a fascinating model railway village
has to offer, but it is possibly one of its mostthat offers guests a glimpse into what life was
famous.like in Cork in the 1940s.
Other attractions in Cork offer fun for all ages. IfIf it's something more current you're after, you
it's historic architecture that interests you, inmay be drawn in by the chance to take in a
addition to the Blarney Castle there is alsosporting match or participate in a little fishing
Desmond Castle, which was used as a jail forexcursion. Cork also offers a fine selection of
soldiers captured during the American Revolution.shops and a modest collection of pubs, depending
Also of interest is Charles Fort Kinsale, aon which direction your tastes lie, and it's possible
star-shaped fort built late in the 17th century, andto hire a coach or bus to conduct you on a
for those of you who like a dash of the modernprivate guided tour. While the majority of Cork's
in your historic adventure there is Bantry Houseappeal lies with families and those eager to
and Gardens, which offers a multimedia tour inexperience a bit of history, the diligent tourist is
addition to the fine scenery.sure to find something for everyone.
Those tourists visiting with children may find it