Our Teams Guide to Cork

Discover the best places in Cork recommended directly by us,

The Bookshelf

Here are the points of interest of our beloved city!
Best Pubs

Best Restaurants

  • Elbow Lane - Steak
  • Goldie - Fish
  • Sonflour - Vegetarian
  • Cafe Paradiso (THE Best Vehetarian restaurant)
  • Miyasakis
  • Latitude 51
  • Old Brennans - wine bar nd snacks

Best Pizza

  • GoodHood (Grab a pint in Henchy's across the road)

Best Burgers

  • Son Of A Bun
  • Bunsen

Best Brunch

  • The Bookshelf (obvs!)
  • Good For The Soul (Ballincollig)
  • Good Day Deli
  • OHK (Kinsale)

Best Coffee

  • Yours truly, The Bookshelf!
  • Good For The Soul (Ballincollig)
  • Filter
  • Sams Coffee
  • Some Dose
  • Three Fools Coffee

Best Parks

  • Fitzgeralds Park
  • Marina Park
  • Ballincollig Regional Park

Other Notable Picks

  • Blackrock Observatory
  • Bells Field (Grab a bag of cold ones and sit on the grass for the best view of the city)
  • Mother Jones Vintage Market
  • The English Market
  • Go to Kinsale, have fish from the food trucks, Fishermans Catch, outside town
  • The Marina Market
  • The beach in Garretstown
  • Dock Beach, Kinsale

Sample Itinerary

  • Workshop participants ease into the day with creative prompts and a welcome circle to get grounded and set the tone.

  • Our first session focuses on the foundations of floral design. From tool basics to flower care and simple composition tips, you’ll start building confidence and finding your creative rhythm.

  • Participants will be responsible for brining their own lunch, but we'll provide water and some additional snacks throughout the day.

  • With the basics fresh, we’ll dive into hands-on arranging. We’ll explore shape, scale, and movement while encouraging personal style through floral design.

  • To close the day, you’ll create a final piece to share with the group. We’ll reflect on your process and celebrate the creativity that unfolded.

meet your instructors

Monet Goode

Monet is a lifelong educator with a passion for creating accessible, engaging learning experiences. Known for a calm, encouraging teaching style, Monet believes that growth happens when learners feel both challenged and supported.

Emmett Marsh

Emmett is a detail-oriented instructor who’s spent the past decade helping people develop new tools, habits, and mindsets. Their approach is clear, practical, and always infused with curiosity and care.

Eleanor Parks

Eleanor's background spans education, coaching, and creative development. With a strong focus on process and progress, Eleanor helps learners move from where they are to where they want to be—one step at a time.

  • "What I love most is the flexibility. I can go at my own pace, revisit lessons, and keep learning whenever it works for me."

    Former Customer

  • "Even as a total beginner, I never felt lost. The step-by-step structure and encouragement along the way made all the difference."

    Former Customer

  • "This has been such a worthwhile investment in myself."

    Former Customer

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Your Questions, Answered
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