A very convenient, clean and comfortable hotel for visiting UCC. Breakfast wasn't great, but it…read morewasn't terrible (typical full Irish, but served by very pleasant staff). Check-in staff were very helpful, parking was plentiful, and room very large, quiet, clean and modern. Excellent value for single (I was given a room with 2 double beds) at only €75 per night. Great simming pool for the kids with constant lifeguard supervision from 7am to 7pm. Other activities like mini-golf and tennis included as well as a children's activity program. The leisure facilities (pool, etc.) are available for guests and members. About a 10 minute walk from the university-- a nicer place to stay than local B&Bs on the busy road, I think. Brookfield Leisure Centre - Find more information about Brookfield Leisure Centre on: http://gyms-in-cork.blogspot.com Get real opinions, photos, reviews, membership price and a full list of Gyms in Cork

TURNER'S CROSS STADIUM Turners Cross, Cork, is a modern…read more7,000 capacity stadium with seating on the four sides of the ground and floodlight facilities. It is the headquarters of the Munster Football Association which runs football, under the Football Association of Ireland, in the province. The compact ground, which boats an excellent surface, is the home stadium of Cork City Foras Co-op, the local national league team. It is also used for many local finals, from schoolboys to non-league adults. Most of these are held in May (see local press), some in April and June, and often provide good entertainment. Some national non-league finals, such as Intermediate Cup and Munster Junior and Youths Cup, are held there and my most recent visit (yesterday) was for the national semi-final of the Oscar Traynor Inter-League championship between Cork and Clare. Phone: 021 4311526

DOUGLAS HALL We move from the north of the city to the south…read moreas we continue to fill you in, those of you coming to work or study in Cork, on the top local soccer teams. Douglas Hall is today's port of call. Founded in 1971, the Hall are based in Moneygourney where they have quite a set up including a FIFA approved floodlit pitch. They cater for under 7s up to adults (including ladies), so Moneygourney is a busy spot. They have adult teams at all levels up to senior and, no matter what standard you are capable of, you'll find a team to suit you here. Their website http://www.douglashallafc.com is well worth a visit and the secretary may be contacted at 087 7992470.

FOUNTAINSTOWN Fountainstown, let's face it, is not the…read moreprettiest of beaches. But it does have a bus service from the city and also has a large car park. It has been popular for decades and that is still the case. There is sand enough there but on my recent visit, it was covered in seaweed. In fairness, a clean-up is scheduled. There are also a fair share of small stones there and one would have thought it possible they could be periodically cleared with a tractor and rake. Maybe it is done early in the season. In any case there is more than enough to keep the kids going here. One of the main attractions, as it has been over the years, is the huge number of little pools left in the rocks as the tide retreats, more than enough to occupy the inquisitive children, not to mention the parents. Oh by the way. There was a small amount of litter there but nothing major. A good clean-up of the seaweed and this great little destination, which also has a little shop and cafe, would be in great shape for what is left of the "Indian" summer.

CURRAHEEN PARK GREYHOUND STADIUM Enjoyed quite a few good…read morenights at the old place on the Western Road but nowadays Corkonians go to the dogs in some style at the Curraheen Park Greyhound Stadium. You don't even have to be a doggie man or woman as it is possible to have a top class meal here and do your betting on the spot, isolated from the elements and the smells and the yelping, though I'm sure some true blood doggie people would prefer to be down at the track side. Still, the punters have spoken, and comfort and convenience, along with a whole lot of efficiency, is what we respond to in 2010. And you will find it here. A friendly welcome at the stiles and then up you go to pick out your comfortable seated viewing point, with the bar close at hand, betting points at every corner and some won't even have to leave the seat to bet as mobile assistants are at hand. And if you haven't laid a bet in a long while, the process is clearly explained on the inside cover of the Race Book for the night, which comes free at the entrance. Big screens all over the place with loads of information on the field before the race, on the betting, on the results and on the pay-outs. The racing and betting from Shelbourne Park is also covered on-screen and they even had the Liverpool European game on screen there last night. And the night illustrated another aspect of the stadium as the progressive management here are only too willing to work with charities and clubs to enhance their funds. I was there to support the Haven meeting in aid of Haiti and it turned out to be very enjoyable. Must admit I was a bit like some of the dogs and flattered to deceive, Make a good start with the Tote but the winnings rapidly reduced as the night went on. Probably ended up evens but the real winners on the night were Haven Haiti and well done to the volunteer fund-raisers: Deirdre, Renate, Julia, Cathy and Louise. Address: Curraheen Road, Bishopstown. Tel: 1890 269 969 Web: http://www.igb.ie

This was my first time visiting the restaurant,with my wife & sister and it was remarkable. The…read morewait staff was very accommodating and the food was delicious & fresh.The coffee/tea after the meal was also another nice touch;they grind their own beans in house.I only wish I lived closer!

I stayed in the Hotel here and I loved it! I went with my boyfriend for a night. I love animals so…read morethats why I chose this hotel. The safari type zoo is so good :) Of course the hotel its self is 5 star which didnt hurt ;)

MAYFIELD UTD FC I regularly get queries from people coming…read moreto live and study in Cork as to what football club they should join. Mayfield Utd is one, of several, to be considered. I will be adding others soon. Mayfield is one of the biggest amateur football clubs in Cork City and County. The club has outstanding facilities, including several grass pitches, one full sized FIFA approved all-weather pitch and a very large clubhouse. The friendly community based club - its motto is Noblesse Oblige - is based in Lotamore and was founded in the summer of 1971. Many of the founders are still active in the club but there is much needed new blood there nowadays as Mayfield caters for a large range of footballers from kids to adults (including fielding a team in the Over 35 Floodlit league). http://www.mayfieldunited.com/ asaville@tycoint.com