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Walk in the footsteps of ancient kings, wander amid mystical gardens and kiss the venerated Blarney Stone at this centuries-old castle.
Watch cheetahs running at full speed for their lunch and feed penguins and lemurs in this large nature reserve on an island.
Experience the harshness of Irish penal life in the 19th century as you wander amid the cells of this architecturally impressive former prison.
Shop for fresh produce from around the world and sample traditional Cork dishes at this historic food market inside a grand Victorian building.
Throughout Ireland you can see impressive sites where the ancient and the modern go hand in hand. Nowhere is this combination more striking than at Blackrock Castle, home to Ireland’s first interactive astronomy centre.
Take in views of the River Lee from this 18th-century bridge and wander through Cork’s city center via one of the city’s most historic streets.