Welcome to Cork, the rebel city of Ireland. Over the centuries, the city survived and flourished, despite Viking invasion and later Irish Civil War. This city is an architectural delight for visitors. Today, many of Cork's tourist attractions recollect its long history, and you'll find it to be an energetic, bustling city with lots of things to do. Explore its magnificent churches, the aromatic English Market, its narrow streets crammed with shops, pubs, cafes and restaurants, and stretch your legs by walking along the scenic river Lee. As you stroll from site to site in this charm-laden city, you will hear fun facts and tales about its rich history, culture, and people

You will learn about:
Monastic settlement
Viking invaders
Norseman settlers
Trading centre in the global Scandinavian trade network
Barony of Cork City
Black Death
Wars of the Roses
Irish nationalist city
Burning of Cork
Irish Civil War