Author: Colette

St Patrick's Day Parade Cork City.
Cork

St. Patricks Day in Cork

Hail Glorious Saint Patrick dear saint of our Isle.  Yes, it’s that time of year again.  The days are getting longer, the birds are starting to sing and our season is about to kick off in the only way it can with a big celebration of our national Saint’s Day.  That’s Saint’s Patrick in case you didn’t guess from the title of this article!  He banished the snakes from our land and made us respectable Christians.  Every year, we like ...
An aerial view of Cork City
Seasonal

Tis’ The Season For Lovin’

Where has the time gone? Does anyone else feel like January is flying by? Wasn’t it only yesterday we were in twinkly Christmas spirit mode? Well, if the January blues have got you down and you’re looking for something to put a fresh twinkle back into your eyes, the season of love is fast approaching. Yes, love it or hate it, there’s no real avoiding the hearts, flowers and love-filled fest that is St Valentine’s Day. Whether you’re loved up, ...
Christmas Tree in Courtyard of Greenes restaurant
Christmas in Cork

One more week until it’s Christmas!

The excitement is mounting here at Hotel Isaacs especially in our Christmas themed courtyard.  And whilst it’s cold out there, we couldn’t be happier than in our very own Winter Wonderland resplendent with glittering trees, warming drinks, Christmas carols, cosy bedrooms and some of Ireland’s finest cuisine at our award-winning Greenes Restaurant.  Did we mention it looks out on Cork City’s only waterfall or that we have our very own majestic Christmas tree proudly taking up residence there for the ...
Christmas in Cork
Christmas in Cork

Christmas in Cork City

And almost as quick as you can say “Boo” Halloween has been dumped and replaced by Christmas.  No hard feelings eh? We certainly don’t.  Christmas is our favourite time of the year at Hotel Isaacs.  Glitter, tinsel, trees, lights, baubles…you name it, we have it!  Yes, our elves have been busily decorating our boutique hotel the past week and we can’t wait to show you.  We like to create our own Winter Wonderland at this time of the year.  Our ...
Cork Jazz Festival near Hotel Isaacs Cork
Autumn In Cork

Best things to do in Cork this Autumn

Autumn is here and it’s one of our favourite times of the year at Hotel Isaacs. Crunchy leaves, warming colours, a hot new cocktail menu in Ireland’s number one cocktail bar Cask, seasonal savoury dishes at our award-winning fine dining restaurant Greenes, refreshing walks, festivals…the list goes on and on. Travelling off season of course has its perks-less crowds, more time to saunter the streets peacefully, easier to make reservations at some of Cork’s best restaurants and bars and of ...
Bank of the river Lee in Cork, Ireland city center with various shops, bars and restaurants.
Art Gallery

Romantic things to do in Cork this Autumn

Tis’ the last days of summer. Whilst it is somewhat normal to bemoan the slow but sure arrival of autumn, there is something refreshing about the (slightly) cooler temperatures, the impending cosiness and the general autumnal lushness that awaits us. September is frequently seen as a month to reset after a hectic summer. The kids have returned to school, you’ve made it through an intense summer of non-stop activities and now, there’s that moment to breathe and think “what now?” ...
A panorama view of a main shopping street in Cork
Cork

Top Events in Cork City this August

If there was a word to describe the time of year right now- it would have to be High Summer. The atmosphere is mighty in the city and our boutique hotel is sizzling in the summer temperatures (some days, at least). The tunes are a-hopping in our eclectic cocktail bar with its sparkly summer menu, the water is a-flowing in our swanky fine-dining waterfall restaurant, Greenes, and the eagerly awaited refurbishment of our self-catering apartments is finally coming to an ...
Blackrock Castle, in Cork on a sunny day
Cork

Free Things to Do in Cork City this Summer

Can you believe it’s already July? Where did June go? Maybe it’s a case of time really flying when you’re having fun! We certainly are having lots of fun this summer at our boutique hotel. Greenes Restaurant diners are loving the chance to dine alfresco by our waterfall and Cask Bar has just launched its summer menu. We admit we are a little bit obsessed with it. Travel has well and truly bounced back, and we are loving the buzz ...
Fishing boats at a port in Cork
Cork

Cork Summer Bucket List

The best time of the year is here and even the weather seems to be cooperating these days as we glide into the summer months. Our boutique hotel loves summer and suffice to say we are definitely in the mood for some summer adventures. Ireland’s number one cocktail bar, Cask is already putting the final touches to its summer menu (is there really any better combination than summer and cocktails?), our award-winning Greenes Restaurant is set for some alfresco dining ...
Group Of Young Friends in a Bar Drinking Beer and Toasting
Cork

Irish Phrasebook For Your Trip To Cork

After two years of no international travel, there has never been such an intense demand to travel again. We are certainly gearing up for a busy season as we welcome back our international visitors to our city-centre boutique hotel in the heart of Cork City; for many the real capital of the Emerald Isle. Of course, getting back into the swing of travelling again involves a little bit of preparation. There’s packing to be done, itineraries to be drawn up, ...