Anybody know anything interesting about Blackrock, Co. Cork in Ireland?

Question

I'm studying abroad there in the fall.

Answer 1

There's a 16th century castle that's now an observatory:  http://www.bco.ie/

Here's a walk of the area: http://corkgreenmap.org/walks/leaflets/C...

Other useful site about Cork: http://www.corkcorp.ie/tourism/

Answer 2

Balckrock is part of Cork City. It is a fairly large suburb approx 5km from the city centre. I live in Blackrock and it is very nice. Near the river so lots of nice walks, huge shopping centre nearby in Mahon, a radio telescope in a castle!! What more could u want!!