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Walking Tour – Get to Know Cork City
Walking Tour – Get to Know Cork City
This relaxed walking tour gives students a great first look at Cork City and the areas they’ll be spending time in during the summer school. Starting at the Western Gateway Building, the group will visit key spots on campus before heading into the city. Along the way, you’ll see the canteen, cross the historic UCC bridge, and pass through the university’s iconic main gates.
From there, the walk continues into the heart of Cork, stopping by important landmarks such as the Courthouse, the famous English Market, and the bustling streets of Oliver Plunkett Street and Saint Patrick’s Street. If time allows, the tour may also include a quick stop at the CES Main Building and the Crawford Art Gallery. The route then returns toward the Mardyke Sports Arena, with free time available depending on the day. It’s an easy and enjoyable way for students to get comfortable with the city and discover some of its most popular spots.
Orientation Walking Tour Itinerary
Orientation Walking Tour Itinerary
00:00 – 00:05 Meet at the Western Gateway Building and begin the tour.
00:05 – 00:15 Stop at the Main Rest Canteen and nearby student areas.
00:15 – 00:25 Walk to the UCC Main Gates via the campus bridge.
00:25 – 00:40 Continue to the Courthouse and learn about its role in the city.
00:40 – 01:00 Visit the English Market for a short walkthrough.
01:00 – 01:20 Explore Oliver Plunkett Street and its pedestrian alleys.
01:20 – 01:40 Walk up St Patrick’s Street, Cork’s main shopping street.
01:40 – 01:50 Optional stop at the CES Main Building (time permitting).
01:50 – 02:00 See the exterior of the Crawford Art Gallery.
02:00 – 03:00 — Free Time One full hour for students and leaders to explore the city centre (shops, snacks, photos, browsing the English Market again, etc.)
03:00 – 03:15 Walk back toward UCC, finishing at the Mardyke Arena.
03:15 End of tour at the Mardyke Arena.
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