County Cork

Introduction

Ireland's largest county sprawls across its southwest, offering an almost overwhelming diversity of experiences. Cork city balances provincial charm with cosmopolitan attitude, centered around its historic English Market where food traditions remain vibrantly alive. West Cork's indented coastline creates a maritime playground where wild Atlantic beaches meet colorful fishing villages. The Gaeltacht islands of Cape Clear and Sherkin maintain linguistic traditions increasingly rare elsewhere. From Kinsale's gourmet restaurants to Cobh's poignant emigration history as the Titanic's last port of call, Cork embraces visitors with characteristic confidence and the warmest of welcomes.

Featured Places

Cork

Cork, located in the south of Ireland, is a charming and vibrant city that offers a unique blend of culture, history, and natural beauty. Known as the 'Rebel City' due to its history of resistance against British rule, Cork is a proud and...

Midleton, Cork

I had the pleasure of exploring the charming town of Midleton, located in the heart of East Cork. This town is famous for its farmers' market and the Jameson Distillery, where you can learn about the whiskey-making process and sample some of the...

Skibbereen

Skibbereen is a charming town located in the heart of West Cork, on the banks of the River Ilen. This picturesque town is steeped in history and culture, with a vibrant arts scene, plenty of outdoor activities, and a thriving food and drink scene.

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Bantry

Bantry’s deep-water harbor cradles a town where history whispers through cobblestone streets and the Atlantic’s salt-kissed breeze carries tales of ancient seafarers. Nestled at the head of Bantry Bay - one of Europe’s safest natural harbors - the...

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Clonakilty

Clonakilty, County Cork’s “Music Capital,” thrums with life where traditional fiddle tunes from DeBarras Folk Club mingle with salt-kissed breezes off Clonakilty Bay. This West Cork town - where Twomey’s black pudding has been crafted since 1880...

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Cobh

Cobh, County Cork’s harbor town where the salty breeze carries whispers of emigrants and echoes of a Titanic farewell, is a place where history clings to every cobblestone. Once called Queenstown, this was the last Irish port for the doomed ship...

Galley Head Lighthouse

Galley Head, a windswept headland overlooking the Atlantic Ocean near Rosscarbery in County Cork, is a place of incredible natural beauty and rich historical significance. At its heart stands the iconic Galley Head Lighthouse, which has stood...