Cork or Dublin?
Feb 13th, 2005, 08:38 PM
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Dublin, I think. I've been among those that have said I like other parts of Ireland better, but I do most love the scenery most.
For a city only experience, Dublin over Cork for size, history and things to do IN town. Both have interesting things outside of town close enough to be worth visiting.
Feb 13th, 2005, 08:45 PM
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I LOVE Cork. We have family there and it's near the part of the country (the West) that I love the most, but I'm with Clifton on this. With only two days, Dublin is the way to go, even though it will cost double (or more) what two days in Cork cost. With it's infrastructure of Dart, trains and buses and the close core of City Center you are never more than a few minutes walk from a week's worth of activities.
Go for it, but book your lodging EARLY!
Go for it, but book your lodging EARLY!
Feb 14th, 2005, 03:21 AM
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Hello. I live in Dublin. Have visited cork. Cork is basically a little dublin. The scenery is much the same. Except Cork doesn't have a temple bar. Tourists love temple bar. The Irish dispise it ;-)
Feb 14th, 2005, 05:14 AM
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Well, as a native but honest Corkonian, I'd have to agree that Dublin would have a lot more to offer. Cork would be perfect for basing yourself in for day trips to West Cork and even Kerry. But as a tourist destination in itself? Not a lot to offer really. Possibly if were coming mainly for the nightlife, then Cork would be a better choice due to its concentrated city centre.
Also, I'd disagree that Dublin would cost double or more than Cork. A little bit more expensive like any capital city yes, but not that much.
Also, I'd disagree that Dublin would cost double or more than Cork. A little bit more expensive like any capital city yes, but not that much.
Feb 14th, 2005, 08:12 AM
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Apologies from a (somewhat) humbled Fodorite. The double the price is probably (and according to Locals, definitely) an exaggeration, but I stand by the book early admonition.
I've never actually PAID to stay in Cork, so I erronniously assumed prices there were comperable to those I pay in East and West Cork -- and that is generally about half of what I paid for a weekend stay in Dublin last June. On reflection, it would seem logical that prices in Cork city would be higher.
Sorry -- My bad.
I've never actually PAID to stay in Cork, so I erronniously assumed prices there were comperable to those I pay in East and West Cork -- and that is generally about half of what I paid for a weekend stay in Dublin last June. On reflection, it would seem logical that prices in Cork city would be higher.
Sorry -- My bad.
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Feb 17th, 2005, 12:06 PM
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If you're going to spend all your time in the city, Dublin would be more interesting than Cork. If you're going to be exploring the surrounding areas, Cork would be a better choice. But either way you'll have a good time.
Feb 18th, 2005, 01:20 AM
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>Cork would be a better choice
I'd say dublin is the better choice still. Especially if you're only spending the weekend. I'd recommend visiting Newgrange. It's an amazing archeological find. It's 4000 years old (older than the egyption pyramids).
I'd say dublin is the better choice still. Especially if you're only spending the weekend. I'd recommend visiting Newgrange. It's an amazing archeological find. It's 4000 years old (older than the egyption pyramids).
