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Cork ( Irish: Corcaigh [ˈkɔɾˠkəɟ]; from corcach, meaning 'marsh') [6] is the second largest city in the Republic of Ireland, third largest on the island of Ireland, the county town of County Cork and largest city in the province of Munster. At the 2022 census, it had a population of 224,004.
Sitting proudly on an island in the middle of the River Lee, Cork’s feelgood buzz surges through its hip coffee shops, vibrant art galleries, off-beat museums and seriously good pubs. Despite being a city, there’s a decidedly towny feel here – life is laidback, nothing is too much hassle.
May 12, 2024 · Cork, seaport and seat of County Cork, in the province of Munster, Ireland. It is located at the head of Cork Harbour on the River Lee. Cork is, after Dublin, the Irish republic’s second largest conurbation. The city is administratively independent of the county.
- John O'beirne Ranelagh
Dec 20, 2023 · Cork is a lush coastal playground backed by rolling hills with an endless succession of ports, coves and bays that are a magnet for sailors and those who just love to be by the sea. It has a maritime history spanning over a thousand years, including the most influential periods of European exploration.
No trip to Ireland is complete without a visit to Cork. Corcaigh (in Irish) The largest county of Ireland, Cork is tucked away in the south western corner of Ireland along with county Kerry. It is bordered by Co. Waterford to its east and by counties Tipperary and Limerick to the north.
Dec 28, 2023 · 1. The English Market. 2. St. Patrick's Street. 3. St. Fin Barre's Cathedral. 4. Fitzgerald Park and Cork Public Museum. 5. Shandon Bells, St. Anne's Church. 6. Cork City Gaol Heritage Centre. 7. Blarney Castle and the Blarney Stone. 8. Ballycotton Cliff Walk. 9. Crawford Art Gallery. 10. Blackrock Castle Observatory. 11. Kinsale. 12.
Cork is the second biggest city in the Republic of Ireland and is 255km (160 miles) from Dublin. There are flights from over 50 destinations around Europe and the USA to Cork International Airport which is 8km from the city centre. There are also passenger ferry services to Cork from Roscoff in northern France and Santander in northern Spain.
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