About Blackrock (Cork)

Blackrock sits along Cork Harbour's eastern shore, about 8 kilometres southeast of the city centre, easily reached via the N25 or the scenic R610 coastal route through Passage West. Cork Airport is roughly 15 minutes away via the N40 South Ring Road, while the M8 from Dublin and N22 from Killarney connect through Cork's ring roads. The centrepiece is Blackrock Castle, a 16th-century fortification that's been converted into an interactive astronomy centre where you can peer through telescopes and explore space science exhibits on the harbour's edge.

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Blackrock (Cork) is in Ireland, at 51.897, -8.413 - about 5 km east of Cork.

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EV Chargers in Blackrock (Cork)

• Mahon Point P4, CorkMahon Point P4, Cork, Co. Cork250 kW
• Model Farm Rd, CorkModel Farm Rd, Cork, Co. Cork180 kW
• Rochestown Road, CorkRochestown Road, Cork, County Cork150 kW
• Togher Rd, CorkTogher Rd, Cork, Co. Cork100 kW
• College Rd, CorkCollege Rd, Cork, Co. Cork75 kW

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