Cork

Set amidst 100 acres only a short drive from Cork city centre, this wildlife and nature reserve is home to a wide variety of animals from all over the world who roam free in their natural habitats. Get up close with ring tailed lemurs, giraffes, elephants and prairie dogs and learn about the importance of conservation and biodiversity.

This immersive experience welcomes you aboard The Titanic as one of the 123 final passengers to board the vessel on Thursday April 11th 1912 before its onward journey to New York. Experience turn of the century conditions aboard the luxury liner and the precise moment disaster struck through an enthralling cinematographic experience. Explore the exhibit afterwards for details of the rescue mission and the survivors.

Steeped in more than 1300 years of history, Spike Island is a short ferry ride from Cobh, 25 minutes from Cork city centre. It is the site of a former monastery, a fortress, and later a prison and facility for convicts before they were transported to penal settlements in Australia. Find out about the island’s history through the site’s museums and exhibitions, and relax in the café with a cup of coffee while reflecting on the island’s fascinating past.