Timeline
07:19
Walk to Kennedy Park to claim a good spot near Victoria Road. The park sits between Victoria Road and Monahan Road, offering a clear view of the eastern horizon where the sun will rise.
08:16
Watch the sunrise. On 15 January, the sun rises at 08:34. The sky will shift from dark blue to gold as the light hits the trees and paths of the 7.5-acre park.
09:04
Head to Nectar for breakfast or coffee. This café is a 15-minute walk from Kennedy Park. It opens at 07:30 on weekdays, so it will be open and ready for you after the sunrise.
Local tip
Kennedy Park is named after John F. Kennedy. The area has historical significance from his 1963 visit.
Check before you go
- Nectar is open Mo-Th 07:30-16:30 and Fr 07:30-17:00 on weekdays. On weekends it opens at 08:30, which is after sunrise. If you are visiting on a weekend, consider going to a different café or checking if Nectar's weekend hours align with your plans.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Cork (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).