Itineraries

Wednesday before The Race

Morning:

Afternoon:

Lunch: Explore the historic food market and grab a sandwich at the Sandwich Stall in the English Market | Try the Reuben sandwich with local spiced beef or the Buffalo Mozzarella sandwich.
Bring your boat to the Royal Cork Yacht Club, Crosshaven for secure storage.

Evening:

Dinner: Cronin’s Traditional Pub, Crosshaven | Amazing fish & chips and dahl curry! Great lunch options and nice of local brews too.
Back to Cork City for for Céilí by the Lee, Cork’s premier Irish dancing experience at Crane Lane Theatre at 7.30pm

Thursday before The Race

Morning:

Breakfast: Cameron Bakery | The chocolate almond croissants are delish!
11am: Join “Ceol Mara” for a toe-tapping, sea-singing extravaganza at the Rory Gallagher Music Library, Cork City Library for free! | this event is sure to get your spirits soaring!

Afternoon:

Lunch: Orso Kitchen or Umi Falafel | We love the Palestinian Falafel.
Go up Shandon Bell Tower for the best views of Cork for €9 | Don’t forget to play a tune on the bells!
Visit the 17th century star-shaped Elizabeth Fort for only €3 | Who can spot the old boats over the wall, south of the fort? Indeed, these were used here on the river many years ago.

Evening:

Dinner: at the much-loved Market Lane.
Have a pint of Cork’s best Beamish (our local stout) at Callanan’s Pub | Ask the staff if they can show you how to play a game of rings, an old Irish pub game.

Friday, one day until The Big Race

Morning:

Breakfast: Liberty Grill | The Eggs Benedict are yum!
Discover the tales of heroes and villains at Ireland’s infamous prison island: Spike Island | Spike also gives a brilliant view of the Ocean to City race course.

Afternoon:

Lunch: Masseytown Rotisseri Deli.
Visit Blarney Castle & Gardens for €23 | Kiss the stone and get the gift of the gab!

Evening:

Dinner: Fionnbarra | Try their Nano Nagle and Love the Lee pizzas
7pm: Welcoming the Crews event at Idle Hour Pub with traditional Irish music and free local food tasters | Meet Ocean to City host club, Naomhóga Chorcaí, and get insider tips on the race…

Saturday – The Race Day – for participants!

Morning:

Breakfast: Getting your race day breakfast right is important, you do you and choose what’s best for your body.
Catch the crew bus to Crosshaven in time for registration and the safety briefing (see FAQs for full info)

Afternoon:

Evening:

Ocean to City Prize Giving
Apres Row After Party – celebrate your achievements with music, food, drinks and entertainment at Lapps Quay

Sunday after Race Day

Morning:

Breakfast: at Tony’s Bistro | Cork’s most famous Irish fry up – great after a late night!
Take a trip to Robert’s Cove Beach for a recovery Sauna with Swede Sauna | and of course no trip to Cork would be complete without a dip in the sea!

Afternoon – many options to choose from:

Visit Waves of Change – A community Mural for Ocean Restoration at UCC (from 11am-3pm) followed by lunch at Good Day Deli | one of Cork’s best-kept secrets, reservation recommended | or at Izz Palestinian Cafe
Lunch at Marina Market and then watch the Cork City Marathon race take place!
Visit the Titanic Experience for a guided tour followed by lunch at the Titanic Bar | They have lovely desserts too…