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Known as The Rebel County, Cork is the real capital of Ireland if you listen to the local Corkonians. Like Dublin and Galway, Cork is both a city and County. It is Ireland's largest county covering almost one 16th of the entire island. The city of Cork is Ireland's third largest after Dublin and Belfast. Located in the south of Ireland, Cork City lies on the banks of the lovely Lee. The city and county have a rich and varied past and the locals are a proud people with a passion for Gaelic games unrivalled anywhere else in Ireland. Cork has been home to such famous Irish people as Michael Collins, Roy Keane, Jimmy Barry Murphy, Christy Ring and former Taoiseach or Prime Minister Jack Lynch. Cork is another must visit city and county when visiting Ireland. Its'countryside is beautiful, it's people laid back and it has some of the best weather in Ireland. It is home to Beamish and Murphy stout- both rivals to Guinness so choose your pint carefully in Cork. Try and see a game of hurling when in Cork. You will never see a more splendid, skillful or action packed sport in your life. It is in fact the fastest field game in the world. A truly amazing sport! Again if you decide to spend a few nights in The Rebel County be sure to get the best deals on Hotels in Cork via our sister site. |