Cork City has quite an expansive shopping area, with a range of stores to suit every budget.
This precinct encompasses Patrick Street (the longest of Cork's retail streets) and North Main Street, with Oliver Plunkett Street and Princes Street in between.
There is also a variety of spacious shopping centres, including Paul Street Shopping Centre, North Main Street Shopping Centre, Merchant's Quay Shopping Centre, French Church Street and the famous English Market.
This covered market has been in operation since the early 18th century, making it one of the oldest.
There is a huge variety of stalls here, selling everything from meat and vegetables to cheeses and spices, to soaps and Champagne.
There is also a choice of cafes here, in which one can take a break from wandering and watch the world go by.
There are entrance ways from Princes Street, Patrick Street, Oliver Plunkett Street or the Grand Parade.
If you wish to go slightly further afield, great shopping opportunities are also available in Blackpool, Mahon, Douglas, Carrigaline, Bishopstown, Wilton or Midleton.
MacCurtain Street is one of the oldest shopping areas in Cork City.
Here, one will find an eclectic mix of shops, ranging from antiques, to musical instruments.
Along the way there are a number of quaint cafes to revive oneself.
Crowley's Music Centre is where the legendary musician, Rory Gallagher, bought the 1961 Fender Stratocaster that will forever be associated with him.
Back in the day, MacCurtain Street was the place to head if you fancied some old style confectionary.
A case in point was Hadji Bey's shop, located on the ground floor of the Metropole Hotel, which was famous for its Turkish Delight in the early 20th century.
Sadly it ceased trading in the 1980s.
These days, the Metropole Hotel is still there, and the area around the bay windows is where Hadji Bey's used to be.
French Church Street is one of those shopping areas with many secrets just waiting to be discovered.
Here you will find a range of exciting unique shops, selling clothes and accessories, to sweets and coffee.
Heated outdoor seating areas are available around many of the coffee shops, giving this street that French coffee society ambience.
This street, together with Paul Street and Carey's Lane, forms the Huguenot Quarter.
In this area is the Huguenot graveyard.
This walled cemetery dates back to the early 18th century; a time when Huguenot refugees left France to start a new life in Cork.
They specialised in textiles, making silk and linen.
They also became property developers.
Since the late 19th century, goods have been bought and sold on Cornmarket Street (also known as the Coal Quay).
It was also the site of St Peter's Market, which originally was a food market but nowadays is a vibrant pub and eaterie.
In the late 90s/early 00s, major regeneration projects saw many apartments being built, along with a retail centre that is accessible from Paul Street.
These days, street traders sell their wares on Cornmarket Street every Saturday morning.
Its nickname hints at its origins; this district used to operate as a quay, as it was where the channel from the River Lee flows.
However, it was concreted over to develop what is now Cornmarket Street.
Opera Lane is one of the newer retail districts in Cork City.
Architects ensured that its design complements the surrounding historical structures - for example the Queen Anne House at Emmet Place and Crawford Art Gallery.
Many of the well known high street stores, like Topshop, Gap, Next, Kuyichi, Topman and Tommy Hilfiger, to name just a few, trade here.
This precinct encompasses Patrick Street (the longest of Cork's retail streets) and North Main Street, with Oliver Plunkett Street and Princes Street in between.
There is also a variety of spacious shopping centres, including Paul Street Shopping Centre, North Main Street Shopping Centre, Merchant's Quay Shopping Centre, French Church Street and the famous English Market.
This covered market has been in operation since the early 18th century, making it one of the oldest.
There is a huge variety of stalls here, selling everything from meat and vegetables to cheeses and spices, to soaps and Champagne.
There is also a choice of cafes here, in which one can take a break from wandering and watch the world go by.
There are entrance ways from Princes Street, Patrick Street, Oliver Plunkett Street or the Grand Parade.
If you wish to go slightly further afield, great shopping opportunities are also available in Blackpool, Mahon, Douglas, Carrigaline, Bishopstown, Wilton or Midleton.
MacCurtain Street is one of the oldest shopping areas in Cork City.
Here, one will find an eclectic mix of shops, ranging from antiques, to musical instruments.
Along the way there are a number of quaint cafes to revive oneself.
Crowley's Music Centre is where the legendary musician, Rory Gallagher, bought the 1961 Fender Stratocaster that will forever be associated with him.
Back in the day, MacCurtain Street was the place to head if you fancied some old style confectionary.
A case in point was Hadji Bey's shop, located on the ground floor of the Metropole Hotel, which was famous for its Turkish Delight in the early 20th century.
Sadly it ceased trading in the 1980s.
These days, the Metropole Hotel is still there, and the area around the bay windows is where Hadji Bey's used to be.
French Church Street is one of those shopping areas with many secrets just waiting to be discovered.
Here you will find a range of exciting unique shops, selling clothes and accessories, to sweets and coffee.
Heated outdoor seating areas are available around many of the coffee shops, giving this street that French coffee society ambience.
This street, together with Paul Street and Carey's Lane, forms the Huguenot Quarter.
In this area is the Huguenot graveyard.
This walled cemetery dates back to the early 18th century; a time when Huguenot refugees left France to start a new life in Cork.
They specialised in textiles, making silk and linen.
They also became property developers.
Since the late 19th century, goods have been bought and sold on Cornmarket Street (also known as the Coal Quay).
It was also the site of St Peter's Market, which originally was a food market but nowadays is a vibrant pub and eaterie.
In the late 90s/early 00s, major regeneration projects saw many apartments being built, along with a retail centre that is accessible from Paul Street.
These days, street traders sell their wares on Cornmarket Street every Saturday morning.
Its nickname hints at its origins; this district used to operate as a quay, as it was where the channel from the River Lee flows.
However, it was concreted over to develop what is now Cornmarket Street.
Opera Lane is one of the newer retail districts in Cork City.
Architects ensured that its design complements the surrounding historical structures - for example the Queen Anne House at Emmet Place and Crawford Art Gallery.
Many of the well known high street stores, like Topshop, Gap, Next, Kuyichi, Topman and Tommy Hilfiger, to name just a few, trade here.
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