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County Cork. Ireland, Europe. Everything good about Ireland can be found in County Cork. Surrounding the country's second city – a thriving metropolis made glorious by location and its almost Rabelaisian devotion to the finer things of life – is a lush landscape dotted with villages that offer days of languor and idyll.
Welcome to County Cork. Located in Munster and occupying a big aul chunk of the southwest of Ireland, Cork boasts a glorious mix of breath-taking scenery, postcard-perfect villages and endless things to do. Discover the best of it below. Things to do. Itineraries starting In Cork. Walks + beaches. Islands. West Cork. Cork City. East Cork. Kinsale.
Plan Your Trip. Cork is the biggest county in Ireland and is part of both the Wild Atlantic Way and Ireland’s Ancient East. With over 1000km of coastline there's a mesmerising amount of experiences to be had. Read our tips to get the most from your visit to our Maritime Haven.
Bantry House & Garden. County Cork. With its melancholic air of faded gentility, 18th-century Bantry House makes for an intriguing visit. From the Gobelin tapestries in the drawing room to… Spike Island. Cobh. This low-lying green island in Cork Harbour was once an important part of the port's defences, topped by an 18th-century artillery fort.
County Cork (Contae Chorcaí) is in Southwest Ireland, and historically part of the province of Munster. It's the largest county in the Republic, and Cork is the country's second largest city, with many visitor attractions.
County Cork is the largest and the southernmost county of Ireland, named after the city of Cork, the state's second-largest city. It is in the province of Munster and the Southern Region. Its largest market towns are Mallow, Macroom, Midleton, and Skibbereen.
Coordinates: 51°58′N 8°35′W. County Cork is the largest county in Ireland in terms of size. Almost half a million people live there. The leader of the Irish War of Independence, Michael Collins, was born in the town of Clonakilty in County Cork. He was killed in Béal na mBláth in west Cork. West Cork is known for its beautiful scenery.
