From DiscoverIreland.com

Its reign as European Capital of Culture 2005 may have come to a close, but Cork is still without a doubt one of the hottest city break destinations in Ireland within the  Cork/Kerry region. Delve into this perfectly sized urban hub and you’ll be rewarded with an astonishing array of excellent restaurants, chic bars and lively pubs, a strong local flavour and seriously good summertime festivals. Right now, Cork is cool and confident; the city is feeling good about itself and it shows; the streets are looking smart, the shops are looking stylish and the ‘craic’ (good fun) has never been better.