Monkstown (Cork)

Ireland

Monkstown sits on Cork Harbour's eastern shore, about 15 kilometres from Cork city via the N25 and R624. The journey takes around 20 minutes through countryside before you reach the harbour views. Cork Airport is just 10 kilometres away, making it handy for visitors. The R624 curves along the waterfront connecting to Cobh and East Cork, with gentle hills rising from the water offering views across to Spike Island. The town's standout feature is its Victorian railway station, a beautifully preserved stone building from the old Cork, Blackrock and Passage Railway line.