AboutCORK

Welcome to "About Cork", a disability access guide toCork City Centre. This is the first access guideprepared by the City Council and indicates ourongoing commitment to improving access for peoplewith disabilities. This guide also forms part of theCity Councils contribution to the European Year forPeople with Disabilities.

I would like to acknowledge the input of all thoseindividuals and groups who contributed to thepreparation of this brochure. In particular I would liketo thank the volunteers who compiled the informationon the venues. I would also like to thank those venueslisted for their co-operation with this venture.

I hope that this guide enhances the enjoyment of yourvisit to our city and we look forward to seeing youagain.

Colm Burke

Cllr Colm BurkeLord Mayor

Academy Street3 At Patrick's Street end outside No.19

Anglesea Street1 Outside Garda Station2 Outside District Court

Bishop’s Street2 At St. Finbarr’s Place

Dyke Parade2 At Nos 2-3 outside Spillane’s shop

Emmet Place1 At entrance to art gallery

Father Matthew Quay1 At Parliament Bridge2 At Trinity Bridge

Grand Parade4 At fountain end of central parking island1 At No 56

Hanover Place3 East side

Henry Street1 At the corner of Coach St. (at No. 33)

Lapps Quay2 On quay side opp. entrance to TSB Bank

Liberty Street3 Opposite no's 2-41 At Courthouse

MacCurtain Street1 Outside the Everyman Theatre

Meade Street4 Outside the Tax Office

Morrisson's Quay2 Opposite the Moores Hotel2 To the left of Trinity Bridge2 At South Mall end of quay

North Main Street2 Outside Mobile Mayhem (at No’s 26-29)

Oliver Plunkett Street2 Outside Inn House (at No. 95)3 Outside Kennys Jewellers (at No’s 30-32)

Parnell Place1 At South Mall end of Parnell Place1 At Oliver Plunkett St. (at No. 24)

Popes Quay1 Left of the Courthouse (at No. 42)2 Outside North Quay House (at No. 29)1 At Hill Lane

St. Patrick's Quay2 At the back of the Metropole Hotel 1 Outside the Victoria Sporting Club

Sheare's Street2 Behind the hospital (opp. No. 20)

Allocated CarparkingSpaces

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South Mall2 Outside O'Leary's Insurance2 Outside the Citizen's Information

Centre2 Outside the A.I.B. Bank2 Outside Bank of Ireland

South Terrace2 Near cnr. of Rutland St. (at No 4)

Tuckey Street2 At side entrance to park (opp No. 8)

Union Quay2 Beside Parnell Bridge (opp. No. 3)2 At Cork School of Music

Wandesford Quay2 On quay-side of Clarke’s Bridge

Washington St.2 Outside Xtra Vision (at No. 33)

TOTAL: 78

Places of interest

Useful Contacts

Parking Spaces

Police Station

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Introduction

This guide is intended forpeople with disabilities visitingCork and contains informationon a selection of accessiblevenues in Cork City Centre.

The Guide was compiled withthe assistance of aconsultative group made up ofa range of organisationsrepresenting people withdisabilities including - CheshireHomes, Enable Ireland, CorkDisability Interest Group, CorkAccess Group, CorkAssociation for the Deaf, IrishGuide Dogs for the Blind,Centre for Independent Livingand People with DisabilitiesIreland. Each of the venueslisted was visited by a personwith a disability to assess theirlevels of accessibility and toconsider their suitability forinclusion in this brochure. Thecontent of the guide thereforereflects the accessexperiences of people withdisabilities.

Every effort has been made toensure that all the informationin this guide is correct. Weapologise for any errors oromissions.

We also recommend that youcontact any venue in advanceof visiting them to ensure theycan facilitate any individualrequirements that you mayhave.

This is the first guide producedby the City Council and wehope to expand and update itin the future. If you have anycomments on the guide or youhave a venue which you wouldlike to have included in futureeditions please contact us atthe address below.

This Guide is available in arange of formats includingAudio and Braille. The guidemay also be accessed via theCork City Council website,www.corkcity.ie

Department Of Communityand EnterpriseCork City CouncilFloor 2Norwich Union HouseSouth Mall Cork

Tel: 021 4924076 e-mail: dce@corkcity.ieFax: 021 4924074

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Level Access

Access by Ramp

Accessible Toilet

Accessible Lift

Steps – some parts of venuemay not be accessible

Guide Dogs Allowed

Automatic Doors

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Granary TheatreAddress: MardykeTel: +353 21 4904275E-mail granary@ucc.ieWebsite www.granary.ie

Comments: Wheelchair users please notify inadvance.

Tig Filí Arts CentreAddress: Thompson House, McCurtain StTel: +353 21 4509274E-mail admin@cwpc.ie

Comments: Toilet is not custom built but is accessible.

Everyman Palace TheatreAddress: 15 McCurtain StTel: +353 21 4503077E-mail: palacepress@eircom.netWebsite: www.everymanpalace.com

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Cork Public MuseumAddress: Fitzgerald Park, The MardykeTel: +353 21 4270679E-mail: museum@corkcity.ieWebsite www.museumcorkcity.ie

City GaolAddress: Sundays WellTel: +353 21 4305022E-mail corkgaol@indigo.ieWebsite: www.corkcitygaol.comComments: Audio Tour available. There arefloors that aren’t accessible. Ring in advance orbring assistance to ask for gate to be opened.One grab rail in toilet.

Firkin Crane - Institute of Choreography & DanceAddress: O’ Connell St, Off Shandon StTel: +353 21 4507487E-mail info@instchordance.comWebsite: www.instchordance.com

Comments: No access to upper floor which contains one theatre. The ground floor is fully accessible and has a smaller theatre.

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Crawford Municipal Art GalleryAddress: Emmet PlaceTel: +353 21 4966777Website: www.cit.ie

Butter MuseumAddress: O Connell Square, Off Shandon StTel: +353 21 4300600

CommentsSome of the displays on the first floor may notbe low enough to be seen if a person is in awheelchair.

City LibraryAddress: Grand ParadeTel: +353 21 4277110E-mail: citylibrary@corkcity.ieWebsite: www.corkcitylibrary.ie

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Cork Vision Centre - Multi Purpose GalleryAddress: North Main StTel: +353 21 4279925E-mail: visioncentre@eircom.netWebsite: www.corkvisioncentre.com

Comments: Braille available.

Cork Opera HouseAddress: Emmet Place Tel: +353 21 4300600Website: www.corkoperahouse.ie

Comments: Loop system in place.

Triskel Arts CentreAddress: Tobin St Tel: +353 21 4272022E-mail: triskel@iol.ie

Comments: Level access to main building,wooden ramp in to auditorium. Wheelchair usersrequested to give 15 minutes notice beforeentering auditorium.

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North Gate – CinemaAddress: North Main StTel: +353 21 4279595Website www.corkcinemas.ie

Comments: Loop system in place.

Kino – CinemaAddress: Washington StTel: +353 21 4271571Website: www.kinocinema.net

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Ulster BankAddress: 88 Patrick StTel: +353 21 4270618E-mail: brendan.healy@ulsterbank.comWebsite: www.ulsterbank.com

Comments: Blind and partially sighted customerscan have their statements printed in Braille or largeprint if required.

Virgin Megastore Address: Queens Old Castle Grand ParadeTel: +353 21 4279299Website: www.virgin.ie

Merchants Quay Shopping CentreAddress: Merchants QuayTel: +353 21 4275466Website: www.merchantsquaycork.com

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Marks & Spencer - Department StoreAddress: Merchants Quay Shopping CentreTel: +353 21 4275555E-mail: cork.manager@marks-and-spencer.comWebsite: www.marksandspencer.com

Comments: Toilets available within shopping centre.

Boots ChemistAddress: Merchants Quay Shopping CentreTel: +353 21 4272230Website: www.boots.com

Comments: Assistance available. Person with signlanguage available. Christmas brochure available in Braille.

Roches Stores - Department StoreAddress: Patrick St Tel: +353 21 4277727

Comments: Level access by Merchants Quay andPatricks St. Ramped access by Maylor Street.Electric wheelchair users may need assistance withtoilet. Staff trained to assist partially sighted.

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Waterstones BookstoreAddress: 69 Patrick StreetTel: +353 21 4276522E-mail: manager@cork.waterstones.co.ukWebsite: www.waterstones.co.uk

Paul St Shopping CentreAddress: Paul St.Tel: +353 21 4271314

ArgosAddress: Grand ParadeTel: +353 21 4279566Website: www.argos.co.uk

Comments: Visual queuing system in place.

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Brown Thomas - Department StoreAddress: 18 –21 Patrick St.Tel: +353 21 4805555e-mail: customercare@brownthomasgroup.ie

North Main St Shopping CentreAddress: North Main St.Tel: +353 21 4270262

GPO - Post OfficeOliver Plunkett St Tel: +353 21 4851032Web: www.anpost.ie

Comments: There is a large step at foot pathoutside front of GPO.

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Permanent TSBAddress: Lapps QuayTel: +353 21 4271101Web: www.permanenttsb.ie

Comments: Doors at entrance are quiteheavy. Ramp is also quite steep,assistance may be needed.

Allied Irish BankAddress: 67 Patrick St.Tel: +353 21 4270853Web: www.aib.ie

Comments: Level access via Paul St. entrance.Ramped access via Patrick St.

Bank of IrelandAddress: St Patrick’s Bridge Tel: +353 21 4277177Web: www.bankofireland.ie

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The WoodfordAddress: Daunt SquareTel: +353 21 4253932

ScottsAddress: 116/117 Oliver Plunkett StTel: +353 21 4222779E-mail info@scotts.ieWebsite: www.scotts.ie

Comments: Table service available.

Old OakAddress: 113 Oliver Plunkett StTel: +353 21 4276165E-mail: oldoak@eircom.netWebsite: www.oldoakbars.com

Comments: Two entrance points. One on CarolineSt ramped. Oliver Plunkett St level access. Good lighting for sign language.

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Clancy’s Bar and RestaurantAddress 15 Princes StTel: +353 21 4271726

BodegaAddress: 46 Corn Market StTel: +353 21 4272878E-mail: bodega@indigo.ie

Comments: Good lighting for sign language.

Market TavernAddress: 9 Anglesea StTel: +353 21 4275898

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Spailpín FánacAddress: 28 South Main StTel: +353 21 4277949

Comments: Narrow doors at entrance. Toilet maybe unsuitable for some electric wheelchairs.

Le ChateauAddress: Patrick St Tel: +353 21 4270370

Comments: Front doors are narrow, betterentrance from Academy St.

Ovens BarAddress: 17 Oliver Plunkett StTel: +353 21 4271345

Comments: Visual as well as audio firealarms.

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Hayfield ManorAddress: Perrott Ave College Rd Tel: +353 21 4845900E-mail: enquiries@hayfieldmanor.ieWeb: www.hayfieldmanor.ie

Lancaster LodgeAddress: Western RdTel: +353 21 021 4251125E-mail info@lancasterlodge.comWebsite www.lancasterlodge.com

Comments: 2 Accessible Bedrooms.

Isaacs HotelAddress: 48 McCurtain StTel: +353 21 4500011E-mail: cork@isaacs.ieWebsite www.isaacs.ie

Comments: 2 accessible bedrooms. May need toask for staff assistance with doors on each floor.Ring in advance of arrival. Guide dogs allowed inapartments but not in main function rooms.Cobblestone entrance.

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Jurys InnAddress: Anderson’s QuayTel: +353 21 4276444e-mail: jurysinncork@jurysdoyle.comWeb: www.jurysdoyle.com

Kingsley HotelAddress: Victoria CrossTel: +353 21 4800500E-Mail: resv@kingsleyhotel.comWeb: www.kingsleyhotel.com

Comments: 4 accessible bedrooms. No grab rails in showers.

Jury’s HotelAddress: Western Rd Tel: +353 21 4252700E-Mail: info@jurysdoyle.comWeb: www.jurysdoyle.com

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ProbysAddress: Crosses GreenTel: +353 21 4316531E-mail: info@probysbistro.comWebsite: www.probysbistro.com

Comments: The restaurant on the groundfloor is accessible. The bar is upstairs andthere is no wheelchair access to the bar.Large print is available.

PIAddress: Washington StTel: +353 21 4222860E-mail pirestaurant@yahoo.ieWebsite www.pirestaurant.com

Comments: Wheelchair toilet is a bit small and may be a bit difficult to manoeuvre in. Large print available.

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CurransAddress: Adelaide StreetTel: +353 21 4223954

Luigi MalonesAddress: Emmett PlaceTel: +353 21 4278877Website: www.luigimalones.com

MilanosAddress: 8 Oliver Plunkett StTel: +353 21 4273106

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Burger KingAddress: Patrick’s StTel: +353 21 4273503

McDonaldsAddress: Winthrop StTel: +353 21 4272175E-mail: mcdibs@iol.ie

Comments: Several doors to be opened toget to toilet, assistance may be needed. No access to upstairs seating.

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Emergency Services: 999

Cork Association for the Deaf5 McCurtain St Cork Tel: +353 21 4505944Fax: +353 21 4506190E-mail: mail@corkdeaf.ie

Cork Centre for Independent Living20 Commons RoadTel: +353 21 4391570e-mail: corkcil@iol.ie

RailIarnród EireannKent StationLower Glanmire RdCorkPassenger EnquiriesTel: +353 21 4506766 Weekdays and Sundays (09.00-17.30)Web: www.irishrail.ie

BusBus EireannParnell PlaceCork Bus Passenger Timetable EnquiriesTel: +353 21 4508188Web: www.buseireann.ie

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Irish Guide Dogs for the BlindModel Farm Rd Cork Tel: +353 21 4878200e-mail: info@guidedogs.ieWeb: www.guidedogs.ie

Cork City Tourist OfficeÁras Fáilte Grand ParadeTel: +353 21 4255100E mail: info@corkkerry.ieWeb: www.corkkerry.ie

Tools For Living (wheelchair repairs & sales)Unit 11Westlink Business ParkKilnapOld Mallow RdCorkTel: +353 21 4212199Email: tools.for.living@virgin.netWeb: www.tools-for-living.co.uk

Cork Accessible Transport Limited20 Commons RoadTel: +353 21 4300804Mobile: 086 6051712e-mail: catrans@eircom.net

1 Everyman Theatre2 Tig Filí Arts Centre3 Granary Theatre4 City Gaol5 Cork Public Museum6 Firkin Crane - Institute of

Choreography & Dance7 Crawford Municipal

Art Gallery8 Butter Museum9 City Library10 Cork Opera House11 Cork Vision Centre12 Triskel Arts Centre13 Kino – Cinema14 North Gate – Cinema15 Merchants Quay

Shopping Centre16 Virgin Megastore 17 Ulster Bank18 Marks & Spencer19 Boots Chemist20 Roches Stores21 Paul St Shopping Centre22 Waterstones Bookstore23 Argos24 Brown Thomas25 North Main St

Shopping Centre26 GPO - Post Office27 Permanent TSB

28 Bank of Ireland29 Allied Irish Bank30 Old Oak31 Scotts32 The Woodford33 Market Tavern34 Bodega35 Clancy’s Bar & Restaurant36 Ovens Bar37 Spailpín Fánac38 Le Chateau39 Isaacs Hotel40 Lancaster Lodge41 Hayfield Manor42 Kingsley Hotel43 Jurys Inn44 Jury’s Hotel45 PI46 Probys47 Milanos48 Luigi Malones49 Currans50 McDonalds51 Burger King

A Cork Association for the Deaf

B Cork Centre for Independent Living

C Iarnród Eireann

D Bus Eireann

E Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind

F Cork City Tourist Office

G Tools For Living

H Cork Accessible Transport Limited