Title: Things to Do in Donoughmore in 2026 | Expedia.com [Hotels in Donoughmore](https://expedia.com/Donoughmore-Hotels.d553248635939574723.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Car Rentals in Donoughmore](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Donoughmore.d553248635939574723.Car-Rental-Guide)[Donoughmore Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Donoughmore.d553248635939574723.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Donoughmore ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Donoughmore Types of activities [Donoughmore Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Donoughmore.dx553248635939574723) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and vacation rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) --- ## Donoughmore must see attractions ### 1\. Blarney Castle Visit Blarney Castle to see dungeons, towers and ramparts of a fortress dating back to the 15th century. Marvel at the colorful flower displays of the perfectly groomed gardens and enjoy picnics on pristine lawns. Climb to the Blarney Stone, said to grant the gift of eloquence to all who kiss it. Today’s Blarney Castle is the third structure on the site and was established in 1446 by the then King of Munster. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Blarney-Castle-Blarney.d6090151.Vacation-Attraction) ![Blarney Castle showing chateau or palace and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6090151/af2dede0-a6ca-4231-8670-9b643ff9ae4d.jpg) ### 2\. University College Cork Cork University College is a constituent university of the National University of Ireland and was founded in 1845 as one of three Queen’s colleges located in Belfast, Galway and Cork. The university won international acclaim when it was named Irish University of the Year by the Sunday Times in 2011. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/University-College-Cork-Cork.d6075852.Vacation-Attraction) ![University College Cork which includes interior views, heritage elements and a church or cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6075852/c51a5a98-6c40-4bc1-9a90-dfcf1562dde2.jpg) ### 3\. English Market Visit Cork’s English Market to encounter the infectious sights, sounds and smells of a centuries-old food market. Discover everything from organic fruits and vegetables to artisanal ice cream, fresh seafood and locally produced cheeses. Try typical Cork fare while watching the bustling market activity from the comfort of a café or restaurant. The English Market dates back to 1788\. Today its more than 50 traders form an integral part of Cork’s culinary scene. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/English-Market-Cork-City-Centre.d6125594.Vacation-Attraction) ![English Market showing interior views and markets as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6125594/becd6a7c-57c9-479b-b489-cb0457387512.jpg) ### 4\. Blarney Stone Embedded into the moss and lichen-speckled battlements of Blarney Castle, in the small village of the same name, kissing the Blarney Stone is no easy feat. This is particularly true for anyone with a fear of heights as kissing the stone involves leaning backwards over the castle walls to reach it with one’s lips. Nevertheless, this has not stopped countless individuals from doing so over the centuries, in their quest for the gift of the gab. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Blarney-Stone-Blarney.d6174282.Vacation-Attraction) ![Blarney Stone showing heritage elements, building ruins and a castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6174282/54e98b38-6973-4a29-8d3e-ea3cd89bb2e8.jpg) ### 5\. Cork City Gaol Visit Cork City Gaol, where prisoners were held in gruesome conditions for almost a century during the 1800s and 1900s. Learn about this historic prison’s famous inmates, their crimes, escapes and executions while walking between the well-preserved cells. Cork City Goal opened in 1824 and became an all-female prison in 1878\. It held a mix of well-known prisoners and poor citizens, many convicted of petty crimes such as stealing clothes and food. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Cork-City-Gaol-Cork.d6075862.Vacation-Attraction) ![Cork City Gaol featuring interior views, an administrative buidling and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6075862/c3eac7bb-1ffb-4993-a070-fee57db9faad.jpg) ### 6\. Fota Wildlife Park Fota Wildlife Park is an expansive rural setting where exotic animals roam and interact with one another. It focuses on conservation and improving the quality of life of the animals with vast spaces and unobtrusive barriers. Bring the kids to this picturesque island zoo to see giraffes, wild cats and primates. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Fota-Wildlife-Park-Fota.d6180842.Vacation-Attraction) ![Fota Wildlife Park featuring zoo animals and land animals as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6180842/e8fe15ff-900d-4d25-8561-57caa45478db.jpg) ### 7\. Blackrock Castle Visit Blackrock Castle for an in-depth discovery of the universe in which we live and the chance to hear the stories of Cork’s ancient royal rulers. Officially the Blackrock Castle Observatory, The Space for Science, it has educational and historical exhibits suitable for all ages. Established as a stronghold in 1582, Blackrock Castle was later the seat of Cork’s maritime courts. It reopened as a science museum in 2007. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Blackrock-Castle-Blackrock.d6165328.Vacation-Attraction) ![Blackrock Castle which includes heritage architecture, chateau or palace and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6165328/76e3a08b-39fe-4b2a-ac1e-67b3543f7cfd.jpg) ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_553248635939574723) ## Recommended things to do in Donoughmore | Number of things to do | 19 | | ------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Easy Access Blarney Stone and Castle Gardens Tour](/things-to-do/skip-the-line-blarney-castle-gardens-village-tour.a45752255.activity-details): $71 | | Top 5 things to do | [Cork, Cobh & Blarney Castle 1-Day Rail Tour](/things-to-do/cork-cobh-blarney-castle-1-day-rail-tour.a181657.activity-details)[Easy Access Blarney Stone and Castle Gardens Tour](/things-to-do/skip-the-line-blarney-castle-gardens-village-tour.a45752255.activity-details)[Blarney Castle and Cork City 2025 award winning minibus tour](/things-to-do/blarney-castle-and-cork-city-2025-award-winning-minibus-tour.a47422657.activity-details)[Private Tour Blarney Kinsale and Cobh Viator Badge of Excellence](/things-to-do/award-winning-private-tour-of-blarney-castle-kinsale-and-cork.a46297776.activity-details)[Private Tour Blarney Kinsale & Cobh Awarded Badge of Excellence](/things-to-do/private-tour-blarney-kinsale-cobh-awarded-badge-of-excellence.a49213051.activity-details) | | Under $25 | | | With kids | [Cork, Cobh & Blarney Castle 1-Day Rail Tour](/things-to-do/cork-cobh-blarney-castle-1-day-rail-tour.a181657.activity-details) | ## What to do in Donoughmore --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Donoughmore? 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