Went to the Post Office in Passage West to post a parcel to a friend abroad and I'm so glad that I…read morewent to this post office. The staff were very professional, the prices were reasonable and I didn't have to wait long. I also love that they had a bookshelf with books, which you can take and make a donation to the tidy town committee. Looking forward to going back again & using their services

Worst post office i've ever been too staff dont have a clue what there doing. Douglas post office…read moreway better

Mails, selling USdollars and Sterling, DHL courier service, Billpay, Western Union, Call Credit,…read moreGift Cards for all occasions, AIB Banking, NIB banking, Laser accepted Friendly helpful staff.

They actually answer the phones in Ireland. You are not put…read moreon hold for half an hour! They are not bots!!

I can't call that I love Gardai... but Glanmire Garda is OK!read more

After getting or trying to get quotes from what seemed like every blind supplier in Munster I found…read moreBill Chambers of Fermoy Blinds. His quote was far and away the most competitive so I went with it. He's a true professional and is no way pushy or overbearing. He wouldn't accept payment until the blinds arrived which was within 2 weeks and exactly when he promised. He was punctual when he cam to fit the blinds which he did very well and with no mess. The blinds are top quality, look great and I'm thrilled with them. I've recommended him to 3 friends who've been equally impressed.

We were visiting the Butter Museum, which is just next to the Shandon Bell Tower. After visiting…read morethe Butter Museum, we stepped into the church and found that, for a small fee, we could climb to the top of the tower and even ring the bells. The church chapel itself is quite nice, but the climb to the top of tower and the bells was definitely the best bit. We had walked up to the tower and the Butter Museum from the city center and had been hearing the bells ring at random times - which seemed puzzling. It was not until we stepped into the church that we learned the reason. It should be noted that the climb to the bells and the top of the tower is not easy, requiring a few contortions, a ladder, narrow and uneven steps and a narrow stair corridor. If that does not put you off - you will be well rewarded with a great view of the city. The Bells: About half way up the stairs there is a room with eight ropes connected to the bells. There is also a little book next to the ropes showing the order that the bells should be played. No doubt we annoyed the locals by playing several short tunes on the bells.

This review is for the Shandon bells at the St. Anne's church in Cork. I never thought I'd be able…read moreto ring bells at a church, but at St. Anne's you can! This church was super close to the hostel where we stayed, so we heard the bells often (during the day, they only have specific hours you can ring them). They never got annoying or anything, though. Anyway, it's definitely neat to ring the bells! Basically you go in to the church, pay a couple euro (I forget how much, but less than 5 per person I think) and climb one flight of stairs to the bells. You can decide to ring them (there are 8 of them) in a pattern so you play a song (there's a song book w/ numbers) or you can just free-style it. We played a few songs together (my sis, husband and I) and had a blast! Then you get to climb a few more flights of stairs (SUPER narrow/dark staircases that are really vertical), and you climb through an area w/ the bells & up to more stairs that lead to the viewing deck up top. Phew! It's quite a climb, and does get really narrow (so if you're claustrophobic, maybe this isn't the best idea for you), but it's so worth the views of Cork from the top! Be sure and wear the protective ear gear they give you, because those bells are LOUD! Anyway, I was a bit skeptical, but this experience was definitely worth the money & climb :). Check it out if you're in Cork!

So-so! An okay fiction section but not extensive in other areas…read more Lovely friendly staff though!

We stopped on our way back to the ship at the cathedral to see the beautiful architecture and the…read moreResurrection Angel. It was a rainy day but we could still see the outside of the cathedral. The legend of the Resurrection Angel is the ringing of the trumpets will sound an alert to the people of the imminent end of the world. I wish we had time to go inside but it was a beautiful church.

The Cathedral was designed by Willam Burges and was consecrated in 1870, also the Cathedral is…read moresituated in the centre of Cork City Ireland. It has a striking early French Gothic look to the building with three spires. It has a peel of eight bells and contains some fine carvings. The central doorway is a splendid one depicting the five wise and the five foolish virgins coming to meet the Bridegroom. Many the carvings of the cathedral were casted in plaster before being permitted by the Architect, which were then committed to stone. Architecturally i think its the finest building in the city of cork. I think the cathedral is a real gem for Cork.