| Cork is located in the South West of Ireland. It is | | | | Murphy's stout, The River Lee and perhaps one |
| the second largest city in the Republic of Ireland | | | | of Europe's best known culinary towns Kinsale. |
| after Dublin. Cork which is one of the 32 counties | | | | Cork people are proud of their heritage and have |
| of Ireland as well as a city covers almost one | | | | a passion for Gaelic football and hurling. Hurling is |
| sixteenth of the entire island of Ireland. It has its' | | | | the fastest field game in the world and a true joy |
| own airport and is also a busy ferry port. The | | | | to watch. Be sure to take in a match if visiting |
| main towns within County Cork are Cork City, | | | | the area. The city itself, whilst small by European |
| Kinsale, Cobh, Bandon, Middleton and Youghal. | | | | or world standards has lots to do and see. It has |
| In 2005 Cork was designated as the European | | | | gained an International reputation for music with |
| Capital of Culture-an honour that led to numerous | | | | the famous Jazz festival being hosted in the city |
| cultural and musical events being staged. It is | | | | each year. |
| home to Roy Keane the famous footballer, | | | | |