Some excerpts from the website of Vienna Woods that might be useful
A must when visiting Cork is to go shopping. There are many
shops to pick and choose from that will cater for a variety of tastes. The city main shopping district is centered on St Patrick's street and Oliver Plunket Street. Most of Cork's
shops are to be found here from the chic Brown Thomas department store to the narrow lanes flanked by antique
shops, chocolatiers and many
restaurants. Cork City
centre is compact and pedestrian friendly. The main retail district was recently up-dated with new plazas, new paving, lighting, landscaping and street
furniture. All of Ireland's major national and international stores are represented and you will find
outlets retailing international brands as well as goods from renowned Irish designers. The old Huguenot quarter around French Church Street and Carey's Lane with modern fashion boutiques, smart cafes and antique traders is a popular haunt for those with a keen eye for style. Further from the city
centre, the metropolitan area is well supplied with shopping centers. So, whether you are browsing for pleasure or providing for a family, Cork City is an excellent place to
shop. Directions: Cork city is approximately 10 minutes away from Fitzgearlds Vienna Woods hotel. To get there go to the Dunkettle roundabout take the left exit and it's a straight road all the way to the city
center. Mahon Point Shopping
Centre offers a wide range of
shops,
bars and cafes, a multi-
screen cinema all within easy access of the Cork City
centre. Anchor tenants, include Debenhams and Tesco who are joined by many leading retail names such as Next, Zara, Lacoste,
Game, Champion Sports and many more! With over 50 leading
shops and 2,000 free
parking spaces, it is the largest shopping
centre outside Dublin and the ideal shopping destination for the Munster region. Mahon point is open: Monday to Tuesday 9-7 Wednesday to Friday 9-9 Saturday to Sunday 9-7 Contact Information: 021-4972800 Directions: Follow directions for the Jack Lynch Lee Tunnel and South Ring Road, when you exit the tunnel take the first exit for (Mahon Blackrock). Proceed to the lights, take a right (over the bridge) through three sets of traffic lights then turn right to enter the Shopping
Centre car parks
Welcome to Fitzgeralds Vienna Woods Hotel Co Cork. Situated in the beautiful historical village of Glanmire close to Cork City - Vienna Woods is a unique luxurious hotel complemented by four star private holiday villas, in tranquil leafy surrounds. The Country Experience at the Edge of the City. Regardless of whether you are dining in Crawfords
Bar. attending one of our well renowned. enjoying the luxury of one of our. 4 Star Holiday Villas you will experience the enviable comfort and service that you deserve. This
50 Guestroom Hotel, and self catering holiday villas is located just 3.5 miles (5.5km) from Cork City
Centre and is overlooking the
banks of the Glashaboy Estuary within 1 mile from lovely Glanmire. With the Hotel only a 15 minute drive from Cork International
Airport, it is a gateway to the South of Ireland. This splendid hotel offers you the perfect choice of to base yourself when visiting other destinations such as West Cork, Limerick, Kerry, Tipperary Waterford. Short midweek or weekend breaks available to suit your needs. Fitzgeralds Vienna Woods Hotel is the ideal venue for.
meetings, incentive groups, excursions company teambuilding events etc. The Hotel has a conferencing capacity to cater for as many as 500 people. Our Corporate Package is like no other in the Cork Region nd will ensure you receive the best possible results from your stay with us. As a member of the Irish Country Hotels the Fitzgerald's Vienna Woods Hotel specialise in and visitors can enjoy a choice of up to 7 local
golf courses including the Fota Island championship course and the neighbouring Harbour Point
Golf Club. Visitors to Glanmire Cork will certainly enjoy the sporting atmosphere as we at the Fitzgerald's Vienna Woods Hotel are conveniently located to fishing, shooting hunting, the recently developed Mahon Point Shopping
Centre a haven for shoppers with high street names such as Next, Debenhams, Zara, Boots, Monsoon, French Connection, Pamlea Scott and Sasha. This year on Saturday the 05th of July, to celebrate American Independence Day we are hosting the Big Big.
tickets are only 35.00 per person and there is Super Accommodation Rates also from 50 per person sharing for Bed and
Breakfast, for more details, visit our page or call us on +353 (21) 4556800 or email:
reservations@viennawoodshotel.com. This years Cork Midsummer Festival kicks off with the Lord Mayors Picnic in the Park on Sunday 15th June and then moves into a rollercoaster 3 weeks of theatre, site-specfic performance, music, visual art and an exciting new Irish Examiner Spiegeltent programme. From the 27th to the 29th of June this Year, Taste Festivals Ireland will run the Taste of Cork Festival, this new showcase of fantastic local
restaurants with the finest food and
drinks exhibitors in the county will have something to keep all the family happy. Be sure and visit our Chef Team at the Irish Country Hotels and Manor House Stand during this foodie weekend at Cork City Gaol. Live at the Marquee will take place in Cork from 18 June to 6 July 2008. Headline acts announced for the star studded concert series include: Wednesday 18 June - Shayne Ward Thursday 19 June - Shayne Ward Friday 20 June - Eric Clapton Saturday 21 June - Dolly Parton Monday 23 June - Lou Reed Wednesday 25 June - Jay-Z Friday 27 June - Clubland Saturday 28 June - Christy Moore Sunday 29 June - Meatloaf Monday 30 June - Neil Young Tuesday 1 July - Massive Attack Wednesday 2 July - Tommy Tiernan Thursday 4 July - Tommy Tiernan Sunday 6 July - Paul Weller Monday 7 July - Pink. Fitzgerald's Vienna Woods Hotel is one of Corks better known hotels. When looking for hotels close to Cork City we are the ideal choice for either
business or pleasure. All Cork Hotels offer guests with sleeping, food and beverage services, however Fitzgeralds Vienna Woods Hotel has an advantage of being secluded among 20 acres of mature woodland on the outskirts of Cork City. Fitzgeralds Vienna Woods Hotel is fully approved for Civil Marriages and has an established reputation like her sister hotel Fitzgeralds Woodlands House Hotel in Adare in County Limerick for delivering memorable, enjoyable and fairy tale
weddings for all guests inlcuding the bridal
Party. Fitzgerald's Vienna Woods Hotel, Glanmire, Co Cork, Ireland. Email:
info@viennawoodshotel.com.
Tel :+353 (21) 4556800
Fax:+353 (21) 4821120
Midelton Middleton is located on the main Cork Waterford road and its just 12 kilometres east of Fitzgeralds Vienna Woods hotel. Middleton is the vibrant
centre of East Cork surrounded by quaint villages and renowned for food and lively
pubs. Traditionally Midleton is the main market town of the area located in the heart of a rich agricultural hinder land. Visitors to the town have a variety of
shops to choose from such as designer fashion to hand made linen. There are many antique
shops as well as the culinary delights of the gastronomic market which is held every Saturday and numerous other food
outlets. Midleton Farmers Market The Middleton market sells local seasonal produce. The variety of produce is amazing and of course most abundant during the growing season. There is an extensive selection of fresh fruit and vegetables including fresh organic produce. There are freshly baked breads, scones, cakes, biscuits, jam and chutney. There is a very tempting array of Irish Farmhouse Cheeses, smoked fish, shellfish, fresh pasta and olives. One of Irelands most famous chefs Darina Allen makes a regular appearance at the farmers market and she sells delicious homemade jams, bread etc. Opening Details: Open every Saturday from 10am 1.30pm Location: Hospital Road, Midleton To get there take the first exit from the roundabout and its located directly beside the Supervalue that will be facing you. Old Midleton Distillery
www.premiumwhiskeys.com. Midleton is probably most famously known by the famous Old Midleton Distillery which is home to Jameson Whiskey. The Jameson
tour commences with an
audio visual presentation. Guests accompanied by a
tour guide follow the OLD Distillery Trail through various historic and architecturally unique buildings. The visitor can encounter restored machinery and dramatic recreations of the steps of whiskey production. Each visit ends in the Jameson
Bar with an Irish whiskey tasting session where you will have the opportunity of becoming a qualified Irish whiskey taster with a presentation diploma. Afterwards you can relax in the
restaurant which specialises in country farmhouse fare or perhaps have a browse in the gift
shop and craft
shop. Contact Information Opening times: from March 1st-October 31st
Tours Daily (7 days), 10am to 6pm, Last
tour at 5pm Opening times: from November 1st to February 28th Open Monday to Friday
Phone Number: 021-4613594 Prices: Admission 8 adults Seniors, Students Students 6.25 Families 20 Distance Fitzgearlds Vienna Woods Hotel: 20 kilometers Time 0 hr 14 min
Trabolgan is a real treat for any family day out. Trabolgen is situated on a picturesque 140-acre estate in beautiful East Cork, Trabolgan Holiday Village is well known for its magical surroundings and excellent facilities. The facilities available in Trabolgen are as follows: Sub Tropical Wave
Pool, Live Entertainment Venues, Kids Clubs, 18 hole pitch putt, Crazy
golf, 3 kids play areas, Badminton and
Tennis Courts, Astroturf Soccer Pitch and Sports Hall. Trabolgan Adventure Sports, Go-Kart Tracks,
Fitness Room and
Beauty /
Relaxation Rooms, Arcade. Contact information
Phone Number:
Tel 021 4661551 Address: Trabolgan, Middleton, Co Cork. Open: 17th March to 5th November 9am-7pm every day Price: Admission is 2 per person. Admission entitles the use of the car park, outdoor wooden wonderland, Den and indoor jungle safari. Other facilities available to day visitors include: Sub-Tropical
Swimming Pool: Adult 7.75 Children 6.75 (under 16) Family (2 Adults 2 Children) 27.00
Swimming Pool Fitness Centre: Adult only 12.00 Crazy
Golf: 2.00 per person Pitch 'n' Putt: wedge/putter hire (over 12) 10.00 per set Directions: Approx. Distance from Fitzgearlds Vienna Woods hotel: 20 miles / 32 kilometers Go to the Dunkettle roundabout; take the 2nd exit at the roundabout. Take the N25 the Dunkettle Interchange and you will see the Signposted Rosslare, Waterford. Take that road. On the R630 take the Junction with R630 which is the 3rd exit at roundabout and which is Signposted Whitegate, On the R630 Drive Past Ballinacurra, Saleen and Rostellan (Rosie's
pub) Keep Follow signs through Whitegate for Gyleen and Roche's Point until you come to Trabolgan Adventure
Centre Approx. Time:. 30 minutes Distance from Fitzgearlds Vienna Woods Hotel:.25 kilometers