Cork City
Taking a right out of Newtown Farm Bed and Breakfast travelling for 45 minutes you will reach Cork city, the 2nd largest city in the country and designated as European Capital of Culture for 2005. Cork has all you want for Shopping. Not to be missed is the English Market; it's an old covered market full of fresh local produce and exotic foodstuffs.Like Venice the city is built upon the waters, and Cork centre is built on an island in the River Lee, just upstream of Cork Harbour. The two channels of the River Lee which embrace the city centre are spanned by many bridges, and this gives the city a distinctive continental air.
However it is often said of Cork City that it has all the amenities of a large city, but still manages to retain its pleasant atmosphere and extreme friendliness, which you will experience on your visit. Cork is a city of remarkable charm, and the visitor cannot fail to be captivated by its hilly streets, bumpy bridges, peaceful backwaters and inconsequential air.
Visitors to Cork City can avail of numerous activities including golf, dining and language learning.