Cork, Ireland

Kenley Drive is a quiet road with a few houses surrounding a green. It is tucked away from the main road, so the green is safe for children to play on.
There are open sports grounds within walking distance where you can walk or maybe catch a game of hurling or Gaelic football. The clubhouse bar is open to the public too.
There's also an indoor swimming pool complex with an extensive gym within walking distance. Greyhound racing is held a few nights a week, just 10 minutes' drive away. For those who like a riverside walk or jog, there is a walking/biking trail through the neighbourhood which brings you right into the city, 8km approx. There is a bike rental station 5 minutes walk from our home. Also nearby is The Lough, an amenity area and bird sanctuary that has been a popular spot with Cork people for centuries.
There are 3 or 4 very nice pubs within walking distance where you can meet the locals and take in the atmosphere (as well as the Guinness!) Two restaurants The Model Farm and The Rendezvous are within walking distance. The Bean Town Cafe, 10 minutes walk away is a great spot for breakfast and lunch.
The neighbourhood has a good supply of large supermarkets: Tesco, Lidl, Aldi and Dunnes Stores are a short drive away, as well as plenty of small shops, pharmacies, hairdressers, butcher, post office, banks, ATMs. There are a few restaurants serving international cuisine, where you can eat in or take out. Cork city has a great food scene! We regularly update our restaurant guide for visitors.
The University hospital is less than 10 minutes away by car.
There are two very interesting churches in the neighbourhood.
The University UCC (founded 1850), is nearby, as well as the Munster Technological Institute.
The bus ride to town takes about 20 minutes. The bus routes both pass through the city centre. One goes to Crosshaven, the other goes to the train station.
In the centre, explore the English Market, art galleries, museum, old streets, library with interesting exhibits (permanent Rory Gallagher exhibition), Shandon steeple with its bells, which you can ring, etc etc. Good shopping too! There are also many shopping malls on the outskirts of town.
Out of town there are opportunities to play golf, go horse riding, visit beaches, go hiking or cycling. Blarney Castle is a 20 minute drive away. Kinsale, Ireland's gourmet capital is about 30 minutes by car. Cobh has the Titanic museum, a cruise terminal and opportunities for Cork Harbour boat trips. Killarney can be reached in a little over an hour.
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