Cork & Kerry Food Festival is located at Cork City Hall, right at the heart of Cork City. Getting here couldn’t be easier!

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By foot 🚶

Cork City Hall is just a few minutes’ walk from St Patrick Street, Oliver Plunkett Street, The South Mall and all of the main shopping areas. If you’re staying in the city centre, it’s just a 5-10 minutes stroll to enjoy food heaven!

By bike 🚴

Bike parking is available outside City Hall and a TFI Bikes rental station located nearby.

By bus 🚌

A number of key bus routes stop outside City Hall, including the 203, 206, 207, 209A, 213, 215, 216, 220, 223, 225 and 226, with Parnell Place Bus Station a short walk away for other routes. TFI Cork Bus Network Map

Black Ash Park & Ride shuttle bus, which runs every 10–15 minutes from Cork City Hall to Black Ash Car Park on the N27 near Kinsale Road Roundabout.

For planning your trip, check Transport for Ireland’s Journey Planner or the TFI Live app for routes and real-time updates.

By train 🚆

Kent Station, Cork’s main rail hub, is about a 10–15 minute walk from City Hall.

• Cobh and Midleton commuter services
• Mallow and other routes.
• Visit Iarnród Éireann’s website www.irishrail.ie

By car 🚗

City Hall is easy to reach by road and can be accessed via Eglinton Street, which connects to South Link Road (N27) and onwards to the N40 (South Ring).

Park and Ride at Black Ash on the N27 near the Kinsale Road Roundabout, with shuttle busses running to Cork City approximately every 10 – 15 mins. Parking is also available at Q-Park located behind Cork City Hall.

Accessibility ♿

Cork City Hall is wheelchair accessible, with step-free entrances and accessible toilets. ‘Blue Badge’ parking spaces are available in nearby car parks.