Cork City with a population of 127,000, is Ireland's third city (after Dublin and Belfast).

With its remarkable charm, shops, restaurants, bars and distinctive continental air the city of Cork will not fail to captivate and welcome all visitors.

Within walking distance of Parchment Square is Leisureworld, Cork's newest sport complex with 3 state of the art swimming pools (25m, 18m, 13m) and one of the finest gymnasiums in Ireland. Outdoor facilities include 4 floodlit all weather pitches. Nearby you have the Cork Tennis Village with 6 indoor courts and 5 outdoor artificial grass courts.

Each generously sized apartment can accommodate up to 3 - 5 people. Each apartment contains a kitchen cum living room, and bathroom, and hasbeen thoughtfully designed and furnished in a contemporary style to maximise the use of space, and to provide a warm, welcoming feel.

To ensure your stay is comfortable and convenient, Parchment Square provide the following facilities:

• Broadband connection
• TV
• Fully equipped kitchen (including microwave, oven/hob, fridge)
• Bed linen & towels
• On site launderette
• Iron and ironing board

Our location near Cork city gives us the advantage of all the city services from shops to pubs, restaurants, cinemas, Cork Opera House, the Everyman Theatre and shops such as Brown Thomas, Marks & Spencer & Debenhams. For those interested in shopping the below are located:

• Cork City Centre (6kms)
• Wilton Shopping Centre (3 kms)
• Ballincollig Town Shopping Centre (3kms)
• Mahon Point Shopping Centre (10kms)
• Blackpool Shopping Centre (12 kms)

We are centrally located for all the leading Golf courses the nearest being;

• Fota Island
• Cork Golf Club, Little Island
• Lee Valley

Within walking distance of our complex :

• Riverside 18 Hole Pitch and Putt Club
• Curraheen River Walk
• Curraheen Greyhound Racing Stadium, Dog Track
• Cork Institute of Technology/Regional Athletics Track

Bus stop number 5 and 8 to Cork City Centre, Orbital bus route to Mahon Point Shopping Centre. Further nearby attractions include:

• Blarney Castle
• Ballincollig Regional Park & Powdermills
• Fota House & Wildlife Park
• Cobh & the Heritage Centre
• Cork Prison
• Old English Market
• Killarney
• Killarney National Park

Nearby drives : (30 mins), includes Kinsale, Cobh, Ballymaloe, Shanagarry (60 mins) West Cork

Nearby beaches include:

• Myrtleville & Garryvoe (30 mins)
• Garrettstown & Youghal (40 mins)
• Inchydoney (60 mins), e.g. West Cork / Killarney National Park: 1 Hour

Parchment Square, Model Farm Rd, Cork
Tel: 021 4545200
E-mail: studentenqs@parchmentsquarecork.com