Cork via Limerick

After one last fine breakfast at The Alex in Dublin, we took a taxi to the Thrifty depot to collect our car. We had decided to extend the hire period and also to upsize a little so we ended up driving away with a Ford Focus diesel. Fine car, and soooo economical - 63mpg or more.

We headed off to Cork, but the signs to Limerick were enticing so we headed WSW and ended up in central Limerick. It was not the most impressive city we have been to, so after a coffee we headed across to Cork where we had a hotel booked for the night.

The hotel was in a great location, but a bit shabby. Nevertheless we headed off for a walk, exploring various churches and then down to the centre of town. We found a pub that served a reasonable meal, but it was a bit noisy. The locals were really friendly, something we have found everywhere.Read more