Best Cork hotels near University College Cork
"This family-friendly Cork hotel is located near the airport, within a 10-minute walk of Glucksman Gallery, Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral and Triskel Arts Centre. University College Cork and Bells of Shandon are also within 1 mi (2 km). CORK (Station) is 26 minutes by foot. "

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Overall 9.2 Excellent
Based on 1,455 reviews
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9.7
Pros: Loved the location and view. I enjoyed the seating on each floor. Gave us a chance to sit and visit while enjoying the gorgeous view of the river.
Excellent
9.7
Pros: Great food, location, amenities. Comfy beds. Very clean bathroom and bedroom. Spacious room. Efficient staff.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Great staff, very welcoming, great location and room.
Good
7.3
Pros: Rooms warm ,comfortable ,breakfast excellent.
Good
6.0
Pros: The location is excellent. It is warm and comfortable. Spotlessly clean
Good
6.0
Pros: the pool and gym
Good
7.0
Pros: Great facilities ie, fitness center, swimming pool. On arrival we were also upgraded to the deluxe suite with access to executive lounge which was a lovely suprise! Room was really comfortable and quiet also. Good location.
Excellent
8.0
Pros: Spa treatment was super; back and Indian head massage.
Good
7.6
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5.6
Pros: The pool and closeness to city centre
Excellent
8.0
Pros: The comfort of the room, the best of facilities. Really enjoyed my overnight stay.
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7.6
Pros: facilities in the hotel
Excellent
8.0
Pros: Free internet access, good car park, good location
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"This family-friendly Cork hotel is located near the airport, within a 10-minute walk of Glucksman Gallery and University College Cork. English Market and Cork University Hospital are also within 2 miles (3 km). "




Overall 9.1 Excellent
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9.7
Pros: Old world charm and very polite staff
Good
6.0
Pros: Facilities
Excellent
10.0
Pros: The rooms were beautiful, clean, and spacious. We arrived early, got a room quickly, and even were upgraded to a suite just like that. The staff treated us like queens and kings, making us feel like part of their family. Everyone was cheerful and helpful during our stay, and the bartenders were eager to talk about local places to see and shop at. A highlight indeed for our Ireland trip.
Excellent
8.0
Pros: Staff very helpful to ensure our stay was most enjoyable
Excellent
8.0
Pros: Very welcoming, great value and city centre location, but a countryside feel in the beautiful gardens
Good
7.7
Pros: Perfect staff who were interactive but not overly intrusive. Excellent food in an unstuffy atmosphere. Interesting layout of furnishings and nooks and crannies.
Excellent
8.0
Pros: the staff were so friendly and helpful-the food was very good-5 star all the way
Good
7.7
Pros: comfortable and relaxing and very pleasant
Good
7.0
Pros: Staff were excellent. Hotel is gorgeous and makes you feel special
Good
7.2
Pros: amazing staff, nothing too big a problem, beautiful surroundings.
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Good
6.0
Pros: Very comfortable king size bed, excellent food in Perrotts Restaurant (but wine a bit on the expensive side), lovely swimming pool, hotel in good location within walking distance of city centre.
Good
6.8
Pros: From start to finish it was very relaxing. The Staff were excellent we initially had a problem with our room the carpet was very gruby, we called reception and they immediately came up and moved us to another room. The food was excellent.
Excellent
8.0
Pros: Large size rooms and a most attentive and sincere staff.
"Situated near the airport, this hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Holy Family Church and within 3 miles (5 km) of English Market and University College Cork. Pairc Ui Chaoimh is 2.5 mi (4 km) away. CORK (Station) is 12 minutes by foot. "




Overall 9.0 Excellent
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"Situated in Cork, this spa hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Cork County Hall and University College Cork. Cork University Hospital and English Market are also within 2 miles (3 km). "




Overall 8.9 Excellent
Based on 2,588 reviews
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Excellent
10.0
Pros: Nice, relaxed ambience of the hotel. Great staff and food
Excellent
9.4
Pros: While the wait staff (excluding the bar staff) were rather helpful, the one working elevator was slow, the spa did not have any openings, and we received a 3am wake up call that we did not authorize. For a luxury hotel, they have some work to do.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: The Kingsley was a great place to settle down
In Cork. The staff were professional and took pride in
their work. The rooms were nice and clean. My wife and I really enjoyed our stay.
Good
6.0
Pros: The room was great, really comfortable and modern
Good
6.6
Pros: Friendly attentive staff, upgraded room on check-in, which was very comfortable, especially bed
Good
7.6
Pros: Good choice of restaurant in a relaxing setting. The staff were welcoming but not in your face.
Good
7.4
Pros: Everything was very pleasant and comfortable what you expect from a 5 star hotel,highly recommended.
Good
7.6
Pros: Staff were very friendly and welcoming, the room was very clean and tidy, the hotel is easy to access and is well located in the city.
Excellent
8.0
Pros: Great room and bathroom; Awesome breakfast
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7.2
Pros: The luxury and attention to detail and genuinely friendly/helpful staff.
Good
7.6
Pros: Hotel facilites were excellent. Superb breakfast and dinner in the evening. Great views of the River Lee and Weir.
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6.0
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8.0
Pros: had a truely excellent time over a weekend and would highly recommend it to anyone. the staff were friendly and helpful. the rooms were spacious and well equipped and the breakfast were a real treat.
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"Located in Victorian Quarter, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Everyman Palace Theatre and English Market. University College Cork and Pairc Ui Chaoimh are also within 3 miles (5 km). CORK (Station) is 8 minutes by foot. "




Overall 8.8 Excellent
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5.4
Pros: Nice lobby and downstairs
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Solid old style hotel
Good
6.0
Pros: Not far from Shopping
Good
7.3
Pros: Easy to find.Good location across the river from bus station and main shopping street and bars. RC church close by. Walking distance from train station.On site leisure facilities/swimming. Bring your gym kit as well as swimming costume. Friendly staff everywhere. Pleasant room overlooking the river. Self serve breakfast in lovely dining room, adequate choice. Impressive spacious, welcoming & luxurious foyer with relaxed atmosphere.
Good
7.3
Pros: clean room,friendly staff cant complain
Good
6.3
Pros: Girls at reception extremelly friendly
Okay
5.7
Pros: great location for bus/train and city centre
Good
6.4
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5.2
Pros: The location of the hotel was my prime consideration. It was perfectly placed in relation to clients that I was visiting.
Good
6.0
Pros: Close to City
Good
6.8
Pros: Our room was great, and the price was great value also. Also room service was perfect, and the food very good, and great quality.
Good
7.2
Pros: Convenient to the City , Raaailwaay etc.
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"Located in Victorian Quarter, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Everyman Palace Theatre and English Market. University College Cork and Pairc Ui Chaoimh are also within 3 miles (5 km). CORK (Station) is 9 minutes by foot. "




Overall 8.8 Excellent
Based on 1,520 reviews
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6.3
Pros: The reception area has a nice seating area to relax after eating or prior to retiering for the evening
Good
6.0
Pros: Location, bed was massive
Good
7.3
Pros: The room is very comfortable and it is good location. Would recommend hotel.
Excellent
8.0
Pros: The staff were very helpfull and the room was very comfortable.
Good
7.3
Pros: the room & facilities are excellent, better than most places iv stayed in which over the odds were payed. 65euro for 2 people - great value. stayed here b4 too and it was more so nice to see bit of value.don't have to check out til 12pm - amazing!
Good
6.4
Pros: Location, staff and restaurant
Good
6.0
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6.4
Pros: The helpfulness of Hazel the receptionist
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Excellent
8.0
Pros: man made waterfall by the restaurant made the stay even more relaxing
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6.8
Pros: cleanliness
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"Located in the heart of Cork, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Granary Theatre and English Market. University College Cork and Cork University Hospital are also within 3 miles (5 km). CORK (Station) is 25 minutes by foot. "




Overall 8.7 Excellent
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8.5
Pros: Friendly staff. Very knowledgeable with plenty of suggestions for places to eat and things to see and do.
Good
6.7
Pros: location,very close to city center
Good
7.3
Pros: Space of the room and king size bed , newly refurnished room , nice bathroom. Location quite near from main streets of Cork.
Good
7.7
Pros: All of the staff,Reception,Diningroom, and Night staff were pleasent and most helpful.
Mediocre
3.7
Pros: When I asked for new pillow cases because mine had hair all over them, the counter help did bring me new ones and apologized. The breakfast was decent.
Good
7.0
Pros: Modern decor, very clean, 5min walk into the city, nice breakfast, helpful staff, free parking, easy to find. Would definately stay there again!
Good
6.8
Pros: location, wonderful breakfast
Okay
4.8
Pros: good location
Excellent
8.0
Pros: Breakfast was lovely and the staff were very friendly. The room was extremely clean and very comfortable
Good
6.8
Pros: Liked the location and the rooms were large, and nicely decorated. Shower is brilliant, really powerful.
Good
7.6
Pros: location & value for money.
"Located in Cork City Centre, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Cork City Hall and English Market. University College Cork and Pairc Ui Chaoimh are also within 2 miles (3 km). CORK (Station) is 10 minutes by foot. "




Overall 8.5 Excellent
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Excellent
8.2
Pros: modern amenities. great proximity to Cork City centre and shops, dining, etc.
Excellent
8.0
Pros: Very convenient. Nicely appointed rooms. Very clean.
Excellent
9.7
Pros: Access to the gym and parking were both very convenient. Excellent location and friendly staff.
Good
7.3
Pros: Central and staff courtesy
Good
7.0
Pros: The service and staff was extremely good also had food in Kudos which we really enjoyed,
Okay
5.3
Good
7.7
Pros: The staff were very pleasant and the rooms were very clean and well maintained
Good
6.3
Pros: Very nice service employees, even the cleaing personal was nice and intelligent. Keep on with this!
Good
7.6
Pros: A very pleasant, comfortable and quiet hotel.
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7.2
Pros: Convenience to centre of town and also the cleanliness of the hotel
Good
6.8
Pros: Great Location! Very nice hotel. Restaurant was very good too. Staff (all but one!) were friendly and helpful.
Good
6.8
Pros: Staff
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Excellent
8.0
Pros: Everything, by far the best hotel I have ever stayed in, from the building itself to the staff. Excellent. The management of the Clarion should be proud of the customer experience it's staff provides. I look forward to my next stay in the Clarion.
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"Located in the heart of Cork, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Cork City Hall, Bells of Shandon and English Market. Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral and University College Cork are also within 3 mi (5 km). CORK (Station) is 11 minutes by foot. "




Overall 8.4 Excellent
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Excellent
8.2
Pros: Immaculately clean old world hotel (Victorian building). Quiet rooms. Reasonably priced restaurant with gastro pub vibe.
Excellent
9.7
Pros: Beautiful 4-5 stars! Comfort and extremely roomy.
Good
6.0
Pros: Restaurant was very good. Walking distance from some shops and eaterys. Bed was comfortable.
Good
6.3
Pros: Staff were excellent. Room service was very quick. Location was good and free parking was a bonus.
Excellent
8.0
Pros: Wonderful, spacious and well-appointed rooms. The food was good and well-presented too.
Mediocre
3.7
Pros: The hot tub and steam room
Good
6.0
Pros: quite relaxed experience
Good
6.7
Pros: The hotel and the room in general were very nice
Good
7.2
Pros: We had a very nice room assignment with view and balcony. We enjoyed the exercise room.
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6.8
Pros: Lovely relaxed atmosphere. Nice location to Cork city
Good
6.8
Pros: The friendliness and general easy but efficient atitude of the whole place
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7.6
Pros: Hotel had lots of original features (was established in 1874) and has kept a lot of its charm. Near to city centre so easily accessible.
Good
7.6
Pros: view of city! comfort and privacy. unfortunately did not get chance to try out spa. room service menu choice and quality was great
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"Located in Cork City Centre, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Custom House and English Market. University College Cork and Pairc Ui Chaoimh are also within 2 miles (3 km). CORK (Station) is 9 minutes by foot. "




Overall 8.3 Excellent
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Good
7.4
Pros: Staff went out of their way to be helpful
Excellent
9.7
Pros: Lovely and helpful staff. Very comfortable.
Good
7.3
Pros: Location
Good
6.0
Okay
4.7
Pros: Good central location in cork with easy access to shops restaurants pubs etc but apart from location a little below average for the price. All and all mediocre at best.
Good
6.7
Pros: Location
Good
7.0
Pros: Great location - near the centre, railway station and bus station. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Nice feel to the hotel.
Good
6.0
Pros: Location
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6.0
Pros: The location was excellent in the centre of Cork with easy access to the City centre on foot.
Good
6.0
Pros: It was within walking distance of city centre
Okay
5.6
Pros: It was central to all local amenties
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5.2
Pros: Central location
"This family-friendly Cork hotel is located in the historical district, just steps away from Bells of Shandon and St. Anne's Shandon Church. Cork Opera House and Cork City Hall are also within 15 minutes. CORK (Station) is 17 minutes by foot. "




Overall 8.2 Excellent
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Excellent
8.0
Pros: The pool was nice and the hotel bar was fun. Location was perfect for walking to local attractions and restaurants.
Okay
4.3
Pros: The staff was pleasant
Okay
4.3
Pros: I liked the carpets and the cotton sheets and the breakfast black pudding. The person on the desk was helpful finding times of buses.
Good
7.0
Pros: The swimming pool and design of the room
Excellent
8.0
Pros: A convenient City center location, very good choice of cooked hot breakfast, helpful staff with good local knowledge of the city.
Excellent
8.0
Pros: the staff were exeptional - very helpful and friendly
Good
6.8
Pros: large comfy beds, quiet peaceful rooms, staff very helpful with parking
Excellent
8.0
Pros: all the saff were very friendly
Good
6.4
Pros: the leisure centre.
Okay
5.6
Pros: clean hotel, polite and friendly staff
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5.6
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"Located in the heart of Cork, this bed & breakfast is within 1 mi (2 km) of Cork City Hall and Bells of Shandon. Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral and University College Cork are also within 3 mi (5 km). CORK (Station) is 6 minutes by foot. "

Overall 8.0 Excellent
Based on 1,710 reviews
Good
7.3
Pros: comfort, location, cheap, parking, ensuite...
Good
6.7
Pros: Very tastefully furnished. Staff very friendly and helpful. Breakfast fist class. Value for money. Would stay again and recommend to friends.
Good
6.3
Pros: The staff was very helpful when my son got sick, the facilities were comfortable, and the breakfast room nice, with very nice selection of breakfast foods; a classy B&B.
Excellent
8.0
Pros: Staff were extremely friendly&helpful, very nice&clean in an excellent location. Would stay again, superb value for money
Good
7.7
Pros: Staff very helpful and friendly.Breakfast 4*Great location for the city.Would highly recommend it for its value for money.
Good
7.2
Pros: Comfortable and clean rooms in a good location. Onsite parking.
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Excellent
8.0
Pros: Friendly people and comfort. Excellent breakfast.
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4.4
Pros: The Staff of the hotel were very friendly which is what made this stay pleasant
Good
6.4
Pros: The staff were very helpful and the breakfast was first class
Okay
5.6
Pros: Pleasant staff
"Situated near the airport, this hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Musgrave Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of English Market and University College Cork. Cork University Hospital is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away. "




Overall 7.9 Good
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Excellent
10.0
Pros: Everything
Good
7.3
Pros: Staff were wonderful! Very helpful and friendly. Great local knowledge and were very helpful in giving directions. They took time to engage with my elderly parents, both of whom have hearing impairment.
Good
6.3
Pros: Rooms were clean, generous size, was handy to the airport and teh staff were very helpful and friendly. Good value for Money
Good
6.0
Pros: Close to where I was working. Staff very friendly. Price was good as all I wanted was overnight accomadation.
Excellent
8.0
Pros: cost
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5.3
Pros: Location
Good
6.4
Pros: Friendly staff and excellenet value for money for a family.
Okay
4.4
Pros: Very close to Airport, plenty of parking, very friendly receptionist.
Mediocre
3.6
Pros: It was functional
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5.6
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6.4
Pros: It was convenient to the airport and the restaurant attached, Eddie Rockets, was really good. The room worked out good with a family of five.
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With a stay at Sheila's Hostel in Cork (Victorian Quarter), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of English Market and University College Cork. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.

Overall 7.6 Good
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9.7
Pros: The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. We booked our stay last-minute and they did their best to accommodate us and got us a cheaper rate than what we had booked. Each person that we talked to at reception gave us helpful tips for our trip and made some great recommendations!
Beds were comfortable enough.
We had a room with an ensuite, though we didn't know it was an ensuite until we were leaving...oops. We just never thought to look. The bathrooms attached to the rooms are much nicer than the public bathrooms.
Continental breakfast is offered in the mornings. I believe it was 3 or 5 euros each.
Excellent
9.1
Pros: The shower in the room was freezing cold but other than that everything was OK. I enjoyed my stay overall
Excellent
8.2
Pros: Super staff, decent price, good location, solid wifi.
Good
6.3
Pros: The staff were great. They were very helpful and knowledgeable about things to do and how to get there. They were also very nice to everyone. It was also nice having my own bathroom and shower.
Good
6.3
Pros: the only thing that maybe someone wouldn't appreciate is that it's located on a hill but it wasn't a problem for me, just a short walk. You'll find there very kind and helpful staff, friendly atmosphere, many services available, i was in a double room, not so big but nice room and nice bathroom with shower, cheap internet, very close to city centre, would definitely stay again
Okay
4.0
Pros: Interent was cheap.
Okay
5.0
Pros: it was an experience like no other place i have slept at,to meet so many people of all types of nationalities in just one night,the people who run it seemed to do a good job there
Good
7.7
Pros: Very nice facilities
Okay
5.3
Pros: good position, big kitchen, friendly staff, good price
Excellent
8.0
Pros: I liked the spacious room I got and the location of the area for the value of the money I paid.
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4.6
Pros: it's really clean and modern
Okay
5.0
Pros: Hostel owners were pleasant and provided good trip information.
Okay
5.4
Pros: Close to the city centre and restaurants.
"Located in the heart of Cork, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Donovan's Bridge, University College Cork and English Market. Cork University Hospital and Pairc Ui Chaoimh are also within 3 miles (5 km). CORK (Station) is 30 minutes by foot. "




Overall 9.1 Excellent
Based on 3 reviews
Good
7.3
Pros: Friendlinessof staff
Good
7.3
Pros: brilliant breakfast, and great afternoon tea
Good
7.3
Pros: Wonderful experience. The ownership was welcoming and very helpful. Our dinning experience for Breakfast was truly "Irish". It was overall a delightful experience. Will go back if I have the chance.
Excellent
8.0
Pros: Wonderful ... the host was very welcoming, rooms cosy and food superb. Attention to detail with afternoon tea a nice touch. Would definitely stay again.
Excellent
8.0
Pros: Breakfast is excellent. Staff are always friendly and helpful.
Excellent
8.0
Pros: The service was unbelievable - from the moment you step into the B&B you are made to feel so welcome. The rooms are beyond comfortable and include lots of little touches such as heaters in the bathrooms and pillow-top mattresses on the bed. As soon as you arrive, you are given fresh, home-made scones, danishes, and fresh tea and coffee. Wonderful service from a wonderful B&B!
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Excellent
8.0
Pros: Best guest house i have ever stayed in
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5.2
Pros: great breakfasts
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6.8
Pros: Breakfast - excellent
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6.4
Pros: We particularly liked our very warm welcome. The breakfasts are magnificent. On our last day, after we had checked out, they gave us a lovely afternoon tea as it was a horrible afternoon.
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