The Cork Butter Museum has everything you have ever wanted to know about butter production.

Ireland's greatest export isn't whisky or Guinness

Ireland's Cork City was once the centre of the world - at least if you were into butter.

  • byBen Groundwater
Hotel guests can visit Panorama Terrace,an open-air wine bar and cocktail lounge with stunning views over Cork City.

Montenotte Cork hotel review,Ireland:There's just one awkward thing about this small luxury hotel

This blend of modern art and Irish tradition offers amazing views.

  • byBen Groundwater
Eire and grace ... St Colman's Cathedral,Cobh.

Last wave on Titanic trail

Daniel Scott visits the liner's final port of call,a town in Cork that is no stranger to tragedy.

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Talk about tall tales

Richard Tulloch heads to County Cork where he finds a swag of expert yarn-spinners with an obvious touch of the blarney.

Dingle Peninsula,County Kerry,Ireland.

Wet west's a jaunty test

A few showers,a little mud,lots of mist and great stories — Richard Tulloch soaks up some rugged coastal beauty.

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Point of departure ... local children play in the street in Cobh.

History's harbour

Glenn A. Baker drops anchor in a port that was known for migrants,celebrities and shipping tragedies.

 Country cosy ... (clockwise from top) Ballyvolane's dining room

Ballyvolane House,Cork review:Fishy tales and finery

A historic country estate is charming,writes John Maddocks. Just don't mention bumps in the night.

Grand tour ... the gardens of Bantry House.

At home with the pixies

There's magic in the air as Belinda Jackson tours grand houses and gardens,with some pints in between.

Land of stories ... Cape Clear.

Talkie walkies

Richard Tulloch hears a hundred Irish stories as he strolls along the West Cork coastline.

The full bottle ... Cork's cafe strip.

Pop the lid on Cork's cuisine

Belinda Jackson goes to the end of Europe to sample its finest delights - food,sights and Jeremy Irons.