About Sheila's Cork Hostel

SHEILA'S CORK HOSTEL is a cosy, hostel only 3 minutes walk from bus, train, shops, pubs and restaurants. The friendly, relaxed atmosphere and the excellent facilities make Sheila's Hostel a must for your stay in Cork.

Sheila's is Cork's longest-established independent hostel. Established in the early 1980's, we have been welcoming guests to Cork ever since.

Sheila's is located on the site of the famous "Scoil Ite". This was a primary school, established by the famous republican; Máire Nic Suibhne. A plaque at the fromt door comemmerates this famous institution.

Cork is served by excellent bus & rail connections and has it's own international airport (Go to links page for details). ferries also operate to the UK and France.

Cork ("The real Capital" as it's inhabitants proclaim it) is an 800-year-old city on the River Lee. It is the capital of the County of Cork, which is the largest County in Ireland. The city is a relaxing place to be and has a very friendly atmosphere.

Sheila's Cork Hostel serves as an excellent base from which to explore the beautiful regions of West Cork and Kerry. You can visit Cobh - the last port of call of the Titanic; picturesque Kinsale - Ireland's gourmet capital; the wonderfully rugged Beara peninsula; wondrous islands such as Sherkin, Cape Clear and Garnish island; the world renowned Ring of Kerry - at it's centre, Killarney, with it's national park, lakes and Muckross House; the Dingle peninsula - swim with Fungi the dolphin, visit the now-deserted Blasket islands, the Skellig Rocks - miles off the coast and the site of an early Christian settlement with unique beehive-shaped huts.