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Christmas in Cork
And just like that, summer fades into fall, the kids return to school, the holidays are over, and bang—everyone is suddenly thinking about hibernation. Hibernation can only mean one thing. Winter is approaching. And what springs to mind when you think of winter? Christmas!!! Yes, it gets earlier every year! Yes, you’ve no doubt seen the shops starting to stock-pile the Roses and Quality Streets, the slow but sure arrival of the tinsel, and the Instagram pop-ups to book your ...
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Top things to do on a weekend in Cork
As the summer days slowly start to fade and signs of autumn begin to appear, you might be forgiven for feeling a little glum. Where has the time gone? One minute we were lounging on a beach (or at least in our dreams) and now, we’re already planning the return to school/college/work! Feeling like you didn’t quite reach your peak this summer and fancy a last-minute/early autumn pick-me-up? A weekend away in Cork’s Rebel City is always a good idea. ...
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Why a Late Summer Getaway to Cork is a Great Idea?
Where has the time gone? We’re already halfway through summer! The back-to-school advertising has begun, people are starting to talk about getting back to routine. Dare we say, signs of autumn are starting to appear. If you haven’t yet had a breakaway or sorted out a holiday, don’t panic! There is still time! Perhaps you would just like a little pick-me up before September comes—a pause, a reset of sorts? We may be a tad biased but our boutique hotel, ...
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Cork Summer Bucket List
We beg to differ! We’ve had a few scorchers over the past few days and we’ve already gone into full summer mode. This mainly involves packing our schedule with some of the many exciting events and festivals coming our way this summer. Of course, things are certainly heating up in our boutique hotel too. We have opened our brand new, reimagined Greenes Restaurant. Tried it yet? Come visit! The décor alone will have you transported to another world!Anyway, what’s going ...
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Top 10 Things To Do In Cork City
Holiday season is upon us and one of the most common questions we get asked at Hotel Isaacs is for recommendations on some of the best things to see and do in Cork City. It’s a challenging question because the Rebel City simply has so much to offer from amazing bars and restaurants to stunning city walks to some of the best high-street and independent stores. Suffice to say, our list is constantly changing. Anyway, for this entry, we thought ...
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Easter Getaways in Cork City
If you walk around the supermarket, you’ve probably noticed the shelves are filled to the brim with Easter eggs. Traditionally, Easter is a religious celebration but commercially, it’s really all about stuffing your face with chocolate. Of course, in the hospitality industry, Easter along with St Patrick’s Day typically marks the start of our busy tourism season and there is definitely a nice hustle and bustle about the place these days as we eagerly await the start of a fun-filled ...
