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On Your Bike In Cork City
Pedalling hard, I ride…through the town and the countryside Tis’ the season to be biking! If there’s one thing this past year of lockdowns has taught us (or at least reminded us) is how great it is to be outside in the fresh air. Whether that’s enjoying a relaxing coffee at our waterfall, savouring a cocktail from Cask in our courtyard, or exploring one of the city’s many wonderful walks- there is no doubt that Cork City has you well-covered for all of …
Cork Picnic Adventures
June is here and could there really be a better time for us to be back open and for life to be slowly but surely returning to some degree of normality? It’s hard not to feel optimistic and upbeat these days. Our residents are back. Our beautiful building has life and soul again. Ireland’s number one cocktail bar, Cask has a sparkling new menu, and Greenes Restaurant has launched their outdoor dining. Life is good at Hotel Isaacs. We are even feeling hopeful for …
Beating The January Blues
January is here! And yes, perhaps it isn’t quite the “New Year, New Start” we all would like right now but let’s be frank: has January ever been the most exciting month of the year? One could argue that if you’re going to be in a lockdown, there isn’t really a better time of the year to be in one. With more exercise, healthier eating, and decluttering some of the top new year’s resolutions, there is no denying that being …
Local Cork Gift Guide
It’s that time of year again! Halloween has passed, the days have grown crisp, and love it or hate it, it is finally acceptable to mention Christmas. Another set of fairy lights and Christmas window displays are unveiled with each passing day and the Elf on the Shelf has returned to many homes. We cannot help but feel a little excited for December. Everything has been different this year and Christmas will be no exception to this. However, if there …
Staycation – The Best Vacation In Cork City
Who doesn’t love the gorgeous weather we are having right now? The long evenings? The joy of exploring all the beauty within our 5km radius? Who has discovered streets they didn’t know existed, noticed unusual coloured birds, heard leaves and branches rustling, the sounds of children playing, realized that the tops of some buildings host some truly spectacular stonework? Time in this new restricted world of ours can be bleak but there is no denying that it has afforded …
Short Day Trips from Hotel Isaacs in Cork City
City life is great, especially in the gorgeous city of Cork. We have everything we need practically on the doorstep of our Hotel Isaacs Cork; great shopping, interesting museums and cathedrals and the best pub culture you could hope for. Despite everything in the city, it’s good to escape from the big smoke and explore the wilder parts of the county on a day trip. If you’ve seen enough of city life and want to explore the picturesque harbours, castles …
