Points of Interest
- St. Fin Barre's Cathedral
Description
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
Board your motorcoach for the short drive to Cork, the second largest city in the Republic of Ireland.
Founded by St. Fin Barre in the 7th century, Cork was an important Viking port. The historic city center occupies an island - the River Lee flows around the heart of the city. Your narrated drive travels down Merchant's Quay, St. Patrick's Street, Grand Parade and the Mall as your guides point out the city's elegant Georgian architecture. St Patrick's Street is the city's main boulevard, while South Mall and Grand Parade are home to a number of Irish companies and financial institutions. Continue past City Hall, built in 1932. The current hall was paid for by the English crown and replaces the building burned by the British Army during Ireland's War of Independence.
Stop for photos of St. Fin Barre's Cathedral. Designed by William Burges, considered of one of the greatest Victorian architects, the elaborate Gothic Revival façade features a copper "Resurrection Angel" atop the sanctuary roof. Local legend claims that if the angel ever topples from its place, the end of the world is not far off.
After your city drive head to Midleton and the Jameson Experience Midleton. Distilling was a centuries-old tradition in Ireland, but in the 17th century the British imposed licensing laws, closing down small distillers. John Jameson, a Scots lawyer who immigrated to Ireland, launched John Jameson Whiskey (with an "e" like American whiskey) in Dublin in 1780.
Your visit to the Jameson Experience begins with an audiovisual presentation that chronicles the history of Irish whiskey-making. Then tour the old Midleton Distillery. Founded in 1795 as a woolen mill, Old Midleton was converted to Jameson whiskey production in 1825. Your guided tour explores the distillery's historic buildings. View Old Midleton's restored machinery, displays of period photographs, and dramatic recreations of the distilling process. Your tour concludes with a taste of Jameson whiskey, followed by free time to explore the gift shop. Whiskey is, of course, available for purchase.
Special Notes:
The minimum legal drinking age in Ireland is 18; passengers under 18 cannot have an alcoholic drinkChild Price:
12 years & under onlyTour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.
Depart from ship for a scenic drive and panoramic tour of Cork
- Transport type:
- Non Air Conditioned Motorcoach
- Transport Capacity:
- 45
- Travel time:
- 00:30
- Time at site:
- 00:45
- Inside visit:
- No
- Air conditioned:
- No
- Walking distance:
- 0
- Steps:
- 3
- Wheelchair accessible:
- No
- Restroom available:
- No
- Photo/video opportunity:
- Yes
Visit the Jamesons Distillery and Enjoy Free Time in the Jameson Shop
- Transport type:
- Non Air Conditioned Motorcoach
- Travel time:
- 00:30
- Time at site:
- 01:45
- Free time at site:
- 30
- Inside visit:
- Yes
- Air conditioned:
- No
- Walking distance:
- 500
- Steps:
- 40
- Wheelchair accessible:
- No
- Restroom available:
- Yes
- Shopping available:
- Yes
Re-board your motorcoach and return to your ship
- Transport type:
- Non Air Conditioned Motorcoach
- Transport Capacity:
- 45
- Travel time:
- 00:30
- Air conditioned:
- No
- Wheelchair accessible:
- No
- Restroom available:
- No