Hello Emma, You would need to book well in advance for the Cork Archives on the South Main St. If you wish to use a film-reader at the Cork City Library, on the Grand Parade or the Cork County Library on Farranlea Rd., you would also need to book in advance. If you wish to look up any thing else at the latter two just drop in. You will find the staff at both libraries to be most helpful. The only charge is for photo copies. Any sporting events in Cork in October should present no problem regarding tickets. Not very much hurling at this time of year. Regards, Brendan Jones. > Hello everyone. We are planning a return visit to Cork City as the June holiday there was so enjoyable.