The Lough
in Cork City of Munster, Ireland

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
51.891 and -8.488 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 51° 53' 26" and W -8° 29' 18"
Currency and Currency Code:
Euro - EUR
Spoken languages:
English, Irish
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 01:34 PM (Sunday)
Timezone: Europe/Dublin
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:07 am and 8:54 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-46.483 and 169.700 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Pounawea
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Ireland in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 2,5 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Ireland.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Ireland. Last Update: 2024-04-28 08:22:10

Delve into The Lough

The Lough in Cork City (Munster) is located in Ireland about 2,793 mi (or 4,495 km) west of Qeshlaq, the country's capital town.

Current time in The Lough is now 01:34 PM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Europe / Dublin with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 9 airports close to The Lough, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in Ireland is Cork Airport in a distance of 3 mi (or 5 km), South. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Sceilg Mhichíl in a distance of 42 mi (or 68 km), West. Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Cork, Courtbrack, Limerick, Cluain Meala and Nenagh. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 11°C / 51 °F

Morning Temperature 2°C / 35 °F
Evening Temperature 10°C / 50 °F
Night Temperature 6°C / 44 °F
Chance of rainfall 1%
Air Humidity 66%
Air Pressure 1009 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 10 km/h (6 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 50% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Monday, 29th of April 2024

11°C (52 °F)
7°C (44 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

11°C (52 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, broken clouds.

Wednesday, 1st of May 2024

12°C (54 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Hayfield Manor

Address
0,1 mi
Perrot Avenue
Cork
Ireland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


The Kingsley

Address
0,9 mi
Victoria Cross 1
Cork
Ireland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


City Suite Apartments

Address
1,7 mi
Montenotte
Cork
Ireland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Ambassador Hotel and Health Club Cork

Address
1,6 mi
Military Hill, St. Lukes
Cork
Ireland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Gabriel House - Guest House

Address
1,4 mi
Summerhill North
Cork
Ireland

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


River Lee

Address
1,2 mi
Western Road
Cork
Ireland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Clayton Hotel Cork City

Address
1,0 mi
Lapps Quay
Cork
Ireland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Cork International Hotel

Address
2,7 mi
Cork Airport
Cork
Ireland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Imperial

Address
0,9 mi
South Mall
Cork
Ireland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork

Address
1,0 mi
John Redmond Street
Cork
Ireland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

University College Cork

University College Cork - National University of Ireland, Cork (UCC) is a constituent university of the National University of Ireland. The university is located in Cork. The university was founded in 1845 as one of three Queen’s Colleges located in Belfast, Cork, and Galway. It became University College, Cork, under the Irish Universities Act of 1908.

Located at 51.8935, -8.49187 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
University College Cork, National University of Ireland, Education in Cork (city), Universities and colleges in the Republic of Ireland, Educational institutions established in 1845, Buildings and structures in Cork (city)

Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral

Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral, (Irish: Ardeaglais Naomh Fionnbarra) is a cathedral of the Church of Ireland in Cork city, Ireland. It is in the ecclesiastical province of Dublin. Begun in 1863, the cathedral was the first major work of the Victorian architect William Burges. Previously the cathedral of the Diocese of Cork, it is now one of three cathedrals in the United Dioceses of Cork, Cloyne and Ross.

Located at 51.8944, -8.48064 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
1870s architecture, Religious buildings completed in 1879, Gothic Revival architecture in Ireland, William Burges buildings, 19th-century Anglican church buildings, Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross, Anglican cathedrals in the Republic of Ireland, Places of worship in Cork (city), Visitor attractions in County Cork

Presentation Brothers College, Cork

Presentation Brothers College (PBC Cork) (Irish: Coláiste na Toirbhirte; colloquially known as Pres or the mighty 'tation) is a Catholic, boys-only, fee-paying secondary school based in Cork, Ireland.

Located at 51.8976, -8.48508 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Boys' schools in the Republic of Ireland, Secondary schools in County Cork, Educational institutions established in 1878, Sport in County Cork, Presentation Brothers schools, Private schools in the Republic of Ireland

St. Finbarr's Cemetery

St. Finbarr's Cemetery in Cork, Ireland, is the city's largest and one of the oldest cemeteries still in use. Located on the Glasheen Road, it was first opened in the mid 19th century. Many of the early burials were of the wealthy citizens of the city. Unlike older cemeteries, St. Finbarr's was professionally laid out with numbered pathways and wide avenues.

Located at 51.883, -8.5 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cemeteries in the Republic of Ireland, Roman Catholic cemeteries, Religion in County Cork

Griffith College Cork

Griffith College Cork is an independent education institution based in the former Skerry’s College Cork which it merged with Griffith College in 2005, where it runs courses in Business, Law, Secretarial, Media & Journalism, Design as well as evening courses in Psychology, Office Skills, Computing and development and training Courses. Most of the undergraduate degree courses are validate by HETAC and a number of them require application via the Irish CAO system.

Located at 51.895, -8.47516 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Griffith College, Further education colleges in County Cork, Education in Cork (city), Buildings and structures in Cork (city)

Mardyke

The Mardyke is an area in Cork city, on the northern half of the long western part of the island formed by the two channels of the River Lee near the city center. As it the land along the north channel of the river is prone to flooding, it was historically left as open space.

Located at 51.8951, -8.50082 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sport at University College Cork, Athletics (track and field) venues in the Republic of Ireland, Cricket grounds in the Republic of Ireland, Gaelic games grounds in the Republic of Ireland, Rugby union stadiums in Ireland, Republic of Ireland national football team home stadiums, Cork United F.C., Association football venues in the Republic of Ireland, Association football in County Cork, Buildings and structures in Cork (city), Sports venues in County Cork

Washington Street, Cork

Washington Street (Sráid Washington in Irish), is one of the main streets of Cork city, Ireland. Built in 1824 it runs from the old medieval town center onto the western marshes. It was originally named "Great George's Street" in honour of King George. In 1918 the people of Cork renamed it, perhaps ironically as a tribute to George Washington. The street itself links the Western Road with the Grand Parade.

Located at 51.8972, -8.48194 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Roads in County Cork, Streets in Cork (city)

Tyndall National Institute

Tyndall National Institute in Cork, Ireland named for John Tyndall, scientist, is one of Europe's leading research centres, specialising in ICT hardware research, commercialisation of technology and the education of next generation researchers. Tyndall has over 420 researchers, engineers, students and support staff focused on research and the commercialisation of technology through industry collaboration.

Located at 51.8976, -8.48371 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Research institutes in the Republic of Ireland, Education in the Republic of Ireland

Elizabeth Fort

Elizabeth Fort is a 17th century star fort off Barrack Street in Cork, Ireland. Originally built as a defensive fortification outside the city walls, the city eventually grew around the fort, and it took on various other roles - including use as a military barracks, prison, and police station.

Located at 51.8945, -8.478 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Cork (city), Forts in Ireland, Visitor attractions in Cork (city)

Mardyke (cricket ground)

Mardyke is a cricket ground in Mardyke, Cork, Ireland. The first recorded match on the ground was in 1866, when Cork County played I Zingari. Some eighty years later, the ground held its inaugural first-class match when Ireland played Scotland. Two further first-class matches between the teams were held there in 1961 and 1973.

Located at 51.8966, -8.49131 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cricket grounds in the Republic of Ireland, Buildings and structures in Cork (city), Sports venues in County Cork, Sport in Cork (city)

Bishop Lucey Park

Bishop Lucey Park is a public park in the located between Grand Parade and South Main Street in the centre of Cork in Ireland. It is one of very few green spaces in the city centre and comfortably the largest.

Located at 51.8972, -8.47556 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cork (city), Parks in Cork (city)

Amos Norcott

Major general Sir Amos Godsell Robert Norcott (1777-1838) of the 95th Rifles fought throughout the Peninsular War and at the Battle of Waterloo where he commanded his battalion. He was an acting Governor of Jamaica and later the Commander of Cork District.

Located at 51.8944, -8.48064 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1777 births, 1838 deaths, British Army generals, Governors of Jamaica, Royal Guelphic Order, Companions of the Order of the Bath, Rifle Brigade officers