The Mykidstime.ie Top 10 Things to Do in Cork

Planning a visit to Cork? Here's our suggestions for the top 10 things to do in Cork

1. Dursey Cable Car - Experience Ireland's only cable-car, stretching from Bullaghboy in West Cork to Dursey Island – not for the faint-hearted!!!

2. Hop on the 'Spirit of Kinsale' for a cool boat ride round Kinsale Harbour

3. Take a picnic out to Fota Wildlife Park , visit the giraffes, cheetah, monkeys and many more fascinating animals in this great setting

4. Visit the Donkey Sanctuary near Mallow, and take a stroll around the paddocks to see some of the lovely donkeys that are being cared for here

5. Visit Gougane Barra National Park - Irelands first National Park! There are walking and cycling trails and also a picnic area and is a beautiful destination in any season.

6. Spend the day in Blarney: visit the Castle and Gardens, the Rock Close and don't forget to kiss the 'Stone of Eloquence' before you go home!!!

7. Check out the amazing wax figures at Cork City Gaol -see what life was like in the 19th and early 20th century in Cork

8. Fly a kite at Inchydoney near Clonakilty and stop by the Model Railway Village to see the old West Cork Railway Line (miniaturised) as it was in the 1940's

9. Try your luck fishing for trout at Ballyhass Lakes and Adventure Centre – other activities include archery, absailing and kayaking

10. Try one of the walks on the Sheep's Head Way