– Cork is Irelands 2nd largest city and European Capital of Culture 2005. – Having one of the finest natural harbours, means that the city has daily ferry connections with Britain and mainland Europe. – Cork is also easily reached by rail or air and the hotel itself lies – There are many museums and historical sites worth visiting while in Cork, and your stay would not be complete without having a drink in at least one of the city’s traditional pubs. While Guinness is brewed and enjoyed in Dublin, the stout of choice in Cork has to be Murphy’s....