A stranger at home: An American gives his verdict on Cork's tourist attractions

According to the Lonely Planet’s latest Ireland edition, “everything good about Ireland can be found in County Cork”. Truth or just wishful thinking? We sent Rob O’Donnell, an American living in deepest West Cork, out to play tourist for a day and give his verdict.

A stranger at home: An American gives his verdict on Cork's tourist attractions

According to the Lonely Planet’s latest Ireland edition, “everything good about Ireland can be found in County Cork”. Truth or just wishful thinking? We sent Rob O’Donnell, an American living in deepest West Cork, out to play tourist for a day and give his verdict.

Rob O’Donnell on the Nano Nagle Bridge. Rob, originally from Boston, is living in Union Hall, Co. Cork. Picture: Jim Coughlan
Rob O’Donnell on the Nano Nagle Bridge. Rob, originally from Boston, is living in Union Hall, Co. Cork. Picture: Jim Coughlan

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