Cork ("The real Capital" as it’s inhabitants proclaim it) is an 800-year-old city on the River Lee. It is the capital of the County of Cork, which is the largest County in Ireland. The city is quite a relaxing place to be and has a very friendly atmosphere.
Cork serves as an excellent base from which to explore the beautiful regions of West Cork and Kerry.It is served by excellent bus & rail connections and has it’s own international airport (Go to links section for details)
Cork started out on an island in the swampy estuary of the River Lee (the name Corcaigh means a marsh), and gradually climbed up the steep banks on either side.Today the river flows through Cork city in two main channels, so that you find yourself constantly crossing bridges.
Some of the main streets are built over channels where ships nuzzled their anchor-chains a century ago. Along the South Mall, you will see large gateways at street level, under steps leading to a higher main door. These were once boathouses, when merchants arrived at their warehouses by water.As the hilly streets go up and down, so do the voices of the citizens. They have a characteristic sing-song cadence, beloved of national comedians, and Corkonians are regarded as the most talkative of all the Irish.
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