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\nThe Irish will set you straight: Ireland most definitely has two capitals. Dublin, the Republic\u2019s capital, and Cork, the island\u2019s \u2018true\u2019 capital according to locals. But all joking aside, both cities well and truly see themselves as the guardians of Erin\u2019s isle. Taking in history, ancient tradition, the warmest of welcomes and a cosy, friendly atmosphere,\u00a0<\/span>Escales\u00a0<\/span><\/i>whisks you away for a trip to these two vibrant cities.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
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On one side lies Dublin, with all the effervescence of a major capital city, the bustling eastern gateway to the\u00a0<\/span>Republic of Ireland<\/strong>. On the other is Cork, peaceful yet untameable, the epicentre of the eponymous \u2018rebel county\u2019 led by revolutionary leader Michael Collins. A river runs through both: the Liffey in Dublin and the Lee in Cork. Each straddling the banks of their respective estuaries, these two port towns brimming with personality are both clamouring for the title of Ireland\u2019s \u2018true\u2019 capital.<\/p>\n
Culture for all<\/h3>\n
It\u2019s hard to decide between Dublin and Cork when it comes to culture: both cities boast a\u00a0<\/span>jam-packed line-up of things to see and do<\/strong>, from the moment you step foot in their maze of narrow winding streets lined with Georgian or Victorian terraces.<\/p>\n
Dublin has its\u00a0<\/span>castle<\/strong>, its\u00a0<\/span>General Post Office<\/strong>, its\u00a0<\/span>Saint Patrick\u2019s cathedral<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>and\u00a0<\/span>Christ Church<\/strong>, while Cork is home to\u00a0<\/span>Fort Elizabeth<\/strong>,\u00a0<\/span>Blackrock Castle<\/strong>,\u00a0<\/span>Saint Fin Barre\u2019s Cathedral<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>and\u00a0<\/span>Saint Anne\u2019s church<\/strong>. Both cities have historical prisons that are well worth a visit, from\u00a0<\/span>Kilmainham<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>in Dublin to\u00a0<\/span>Cork City<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>prison \u2013 two powerful reminders of the darker chapters in Irish history. Dublin is also home to the prestigious\u00a0<\/span>Trinity College<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>and its Old Library, which houses no fewer than 250,000 ancient books. Among them is the\u00a0<\/span>Book of Kells<\/strong>, a spectacular illuminated 9th\u00a0century manuscript, and a masterpiece of the Irish Christian tradition. In Cork, venture beyond the city walls to explore the charming port towns of\u00a0<\/span>Cobh<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>and\u00a0<\/span>Kinsale<\/strong>, or the village of\u00a0<\/span>Blarney<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>and its formidable medieval bastion.<\/p>\n
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Finally, another of the cities\u2019 shared passions is sport, including rugby and football, but with a strong emphasis on Gaelic sports, too. Hurling, camogie and Gaelic football are all good excuses to come together with friends and family. In Dublin, you can also visit the historic home of Gaelic culture with a trip to\u00a0<\/span>Croke Park<\/strong>.<\/p>\n
Green, green, and yet more green!<\/h3>\n
One country that has been going green since time immemorial is Ireland, and this luscious natural heritage is felt in its city centres, too. As the bigger of the two, Dublin naturally offers the most greenery, from the sweeping\u00a0<\/span>Phoenix Park<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>(twice the size of New York\u2019s Central Park!) to the Victorian\u00a0<\/span>St Stephen\u2019s Green<\/strong>, one of the city centre\u2019s best-loved attractions. The lesser-known\u00a0<\/span>Iveagh<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>Gardens are just as lovely, with their lawns, fountains and waterfalls.<\/p>\n
But Cork has just as much to offer, with its tree-lined\u00a0<\/span>Bishop Lucey Park<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>and the gorgeous\u00a0<\/span>Fitzgerald Park<\/strong>, which is the city\u2019s biggest park offering a pleasant stroll along the banks of the Lee. This haven of peace is a firm favourite with walkers, joggers and students from University College Cork.<\/p>\n
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Raise a glass or two!<\/h3>\n
You\u2019ll find more than just rivers flowing through the heart of Dublin and Cork.\u00a0<\/span>Stout<\/strong>, a thick, dark beer with a creamy white head, is everywhere you look here, served on tap in both cities\u2019 countless pubs, from Dublin\u2019s iconic\u00a0<\/span>Temple Bar<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>to Cork\u2019s local\u00a0<\/span>Franciscan Well<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>brewery.<\/p>\n
Dublin remains\u00a0<\/span>Guinness\u2019s<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>unrivalled spiritual home \u2013 you can\u2019t leave town without visiting the Guinness Storehouse, a museum entirely devoted to the history of the black stuff \u2013 but Cork has its home-grown\u00a0<\/span>Murphy\u2019s<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>and\u00a0<\/span>Beamish<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>mild stouts that are just as refreshing as their Dublin counterpart. Fans of triple distillation can get to grips with all there is to know about\u00a0<\/span>Irish whiskey<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>at the Old Jameson Distillery in Dublin, or the Middleton Distillery within striking distance of Cork.<\/p>\n
Mouth-watering dishes, from old favourites to local specialities<\/h3>\n
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Set aside any preconceptions you may have. The food in Ireland is good. In fact, it\u2019s very good! In both Dublin and Cork, you can expect to find unbeatable classics such as\u00a0<\/span>fish and chips<\/strong>,\u00a0<\/span>bacon and cabbage, Irish stew and Irish fry<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>(the local take on the full English breakfast, complete with baked beans, sausages, bacon, potato waffles and toast). When in the capital, follow Dublin girl Molly Malone\u2019s advice and savour some mussels and cockles. You can also try\u00a0<\/span>coddle<\/strong>, a stew-like dish with sausages, bacon, potatoes and onions, which is a real winter classic in Dublin.<\/p>\n
Cork, meanwhile, favours\u00a0<\/span>drisheen<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>or\u00a0<\/span>black pudding<\/strong>,\u00a0<\/span>Durrus cheese<\/strong>, and the intriguing\u00a0<\/span>crubeens<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>(boiled pigs\u2019 feet that are then battered and fried). It is also renowned for the quality of its produce and cuisine, and is home to the\u00a0<\/span>English Market<\/strong>, a veritable institution in its own right, founded in 1788 and now a foodie\u2019s paradise.<\/p>\n
Whether you go for the eastern vibrancy of Dublin or the chilled southern atmosphere of Cork, we can promise you one thing: you won\u2019t want to leave. Once Erin has you in her grip, your heart is hers forever more\u2026 As the saying goes,\u00a0<\/span>\u201cyou visit once for Ireland, and you come back for the Irish\u201d<\/i>. Don\u2019t say we didn\u2019t warn you!<\/p>\n
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Shopping highlights<\/h2>\n
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\n\nDublin: head to the busting pedestrianised Grafton Street<\/p>\n
Cork: hit the winding Patrick\u2019s Street, known as \u2018Pana\u2019 to the locals<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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