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  Cork -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Cork (Corcaigh in (The Celtic language of Ireland) Irish) is the second city of the (Click link for more info and facts about Republic of Ireland) Republic of Ireland.
Cork city in general boasts some fabulous architecture, capable of rivalling that of (Capital and largest city and major port of the Irish Free State) Dublin or (Capital and largest city of Northern Ireland; the center of Protestantism in Northern Ireland) Belfast.
Cork's most famous building, also accessible to the public, is the church tower of Shandon dominating the North side of the city, with the North and East sides faced in red sandstone, and the West and South sides in the predominant stone of the region, white limestone.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/c/co/cork.htm   (1556 words)

  
 Cork City - 1 2 Travel - Ireland Travel Information Guide
Ireland's second largest city, Cork is a county borough in Ireland and the capital of County Cork.
Cork was taken by Henry II in 1172 and by Oliver Cromwell in 1649.
Cork is the seat of University College (founded 1845; since 1908 part of the National University of Ireland).
www.12travel.com /ie/Cork_Kerry/CorkCity.html   (759 words)

  
 Cork, Ireland by CoCork.org   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Cork is a historic city, with the city charter being granted over 800 years ago by King John in 1185.
Cork is the European Capital of Culture for 2005 - Cork 2005.
Cork Institute of Technology offers a variety of third level course, and is one of the few places in Ireland were nautical studies are available.
www.cork-guide.com   (1353 words)

  
 Cork Ireland tourism - hotels, bed and breakfast,car rentals Cork, county maps...
Cork is the largest county in Ireland, and is known as the Rebel County; two of its favourite sons are Michael Collins, and another rebel of sorts, Manchester United’s Roy Keane.
The jagged Cork coastline is famed for its magnificent scenery - especially in the southwest.
Cork is Ireland’s second-largest city, and sits on an island between two channels of the river Lee.
www.county-cork.com   (280 words)

  
 Walk Donegal - county cork ireland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
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www.walkdonegal.com /county_cork_ireland-1.html   (518 words)

  
 Cork Hostels - Sheila's of Cork, Ireland
Cork is served by excellent bus & rail connections and has it's own international airport (Go to links page for details).
It is the capital of the County of Cork, which is the largest County in Ireland.
Cork serves as an excellent base from which to explore the beautiful regions of West Cork and Kerry.
www.sheilashostel.ie   (251 words)

  
 Cork Accommodation-Cork Ireland Map & Accommodations guide   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
County Cork, located in the south of Ireland is a popular destination with its beautiful scenery and thriving city.
Cork is the largest of all the Irish counties and in many ways the most varied.
Cork city takes its name from the marshy land on the banks of the River Lee - the Irish form of its name means marsh - on which St. Finbarr founded a monastery around AD 650.
cork.goireland.com /scripts/low/xq/asp/areatype.c/areaid.172/qx/area.htm   (386 words)

  
 Total Ireland - Cork
Cork city, the second City of the Republic of Ireland, has a population of 140,000 people, Like Venice, Cork City is built upon the waters, and the City Centre is built on an island in the River Lee just upstream of Cork Harbour.
However it is often said of Cork City that it has all the amenities of a large City, but still retains its pleasant atmosphere, and extreme friendliness, which you will experience on your visit to the City.
The county is the largest in Ireland with many pretty towns and villages as well as a spectacular coastline.
totalireland.com /cork   (267 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - Cork, city, Ireland (British And Irish Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
Dermot MacCarthy ousted the Danes and in 1172 swore allegiance to Henry II of England.
Oliver Cromwell occupied Cork in 1649, and the duke of Marlborough in 1690.
Educational institutions include University College (constituent college of the National Univ. of Ireland) and a school of art.
reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/C/Cork-cit.html   (335 words)

  
 Cork Hotels - Cork Ireland Tourism - Cork Bed & Breakfast (B&B) and Accommodation - CorkTourist.com
Cork is easily accessible from the rest of Ireland and by ferry and plane.
Cork is home to Cork Airport, Ireland's third international airport, with services to the UK and Europe.
County Cork is bordered by counties Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary, and Waterford, and is located in the southwest of Ireland.
www.corktourist.com   (606 words)

  
 Ireland Study Abroad Programs - CEA
Ireland’s windswept rolling green hills, crashing waves and magnificent cliffs lend an unsurpassed backdrop for its soothing sounds of Celtic music, lore and legend.
Study in the authentic Irish countryside of Cork, Ireland.
With an average of more than 300 course subjects available in the CEA Cork program, you are bound to find courses to fulfill many of your major's requirements as you study in Ireland.
www.gowithcea.com /programs/ireland.html   (199 words)

  
 County Cork, Ireland, ©Jane Lyons
People said that they came from A, B, or C, possibly in such and such a county in Ireland, and the thing is, that today, some people don't know if their ancestors were talking about the Civil Parish that they came from or the Religious parish or Barony or which division.
Some cover only Co. Cork, while others take in parts of the surrounding counties or are districts whose main town is in another county and which covers only part of Cork.
The Gravestone Inscriptions of Co. Cork - I. - The Journal of the Cork Archaeological and Historical Society, Vol.
www.from-ireland.net /contents/corkcontents.htm   (3358 words)

  
 Port of Cork - Cruise Liners   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
One of the most defining moments of cruising in Northern Europe is entering the picturesque Port of Cork as the soon to evaporate early morning mist throws a blanket of mystery and anticipation over an area which dates back to pre Christian times.
The sheltered, deepwater Port of Cork is the natural entry point to many of Ireland's principal visitor attractions.
The centre provides a graphical illustration of living conditions in Ireland during the last century and it highlights advances from early coffin ships to latter day luxurious transatlantic liners.
www.portofcork.ie /cruise_intro.htm   (310 words)

  
 Destination Ireland - County Cork Guide
Cork has a history that goes back for hundreds of years and there are traces of civilisation that date back to the Stone Age.
It is in an excellent location for your stay in Ireland as the prime tourist attractions of the Lakes of Killarney and Blarney Castle are all nearby.
Cork City is the second largest city in Ireland with a population of 128,000 and many Corkonians believe Cork should be the real capital of Ireland!
www.foundmark.com /Ireland/Cork-Kerry/Cork/Chomepage.html   (450 words)

  
 Anam Cara Bed & Breakfast, Cork, Ireland
We are situated on the banks of the River Lee 5 minutes walk from Cork's City Centre.
We are also 12 minutes walk from the Bus Station and 10 minutes drive(10km) from Cork Airport.
We are adjacent to Washington street, one of Corks most exciting areas with its restaurants bars and theater's, including the Kino, Granary and the Capital Cineplex.
www.guesthousescork.com   (109 words)

  
 Royal Caribbean International - Cork, Ireland
An enchanting place, the main district of Cork sits on an island formed by the diverging channels of the River Lee.
Cork is the ideal spot to outfit yourself with Irish tweeds, kiss the Blarney Stone or simply relax and enjoy the charming countryside.
The Euro (EUR), the currency of the European Union, is the official currency of Ireland.
www.royalcaribbean.com /findacruise/ports/group/home.do?dest=T.ATL&portCode=ORK   (347 words)

  
 Cork, county, Ireland. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05
The interior has wild rugged mountains rising as high as 2,239 ft (682 m) and fertile valleys (notably of the Bride, the Blackwater, the Lee, and the Bandon).
The main occupations are farming (dairying, raising livestock, and growing grains and sugar beets) and fishing.
There is a growing manufacturing sector, centered around the city of Cork, which includes products as diverse as tweed cloth and electronic components.
www.bartleby.com /65/co/Cork-cnty.html   (188 words)

  
 CORK, European Capital of Culture Travel Guide, County Cork, Ireland
The County of Cork situated in the South West of Ireland is the largest of all the Irish counties and in many ways the most varied
Rich farmlands and river valleys contrast with the wild sandstone hills of the west, and above all there is the magnificent coastline scooped and fretted by the Atlantic into great bays and secret coves, strewn with rocky headlands and long soft golden sands.
Throughout 2005 many projects are planned to celebrate Cork as the Capital of Culture 2005.
www.travelireland.org /cork   (155 words)

  
 Cork ireland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Cork (Irish: Corcaigh) is the second city of the Republic of Ireland.
Ireland Local.ie Cork International Language Academy Language Academy, is a language school based in the beautiful city of Cork in Ireland.
Historical Skibbereen, capital of West Cork, Ireland is a colourful town which is an ideal base to discover the delights of the surrounding areas.
www.sharedengine.com /w/cork+ireland.html   (1120 words)

  
 Cork Ireland Hotels and Travel Guide   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Cork City is smaller than Dublin, but to Cork-citizenry there is no remote possibility comparison; Cork to them is simply superior.
Natives claim their beloved Cork provides all the conveniences of a city but retains its small-town, leisurely pace of life.
A thriving arts culture in Cork includes the Crawford Art Gallery, one of the most important galleries outside Dublin and the refurbished Cork Opera House, packs sell-out seasons.
www.cork-ireland.com   (158 words)

  
 Mallow Heritage Centre, County Cork, Ireland
County Cork is divided into three areas for the purpose of genealogical research:
Rural County Cork was heavily populated at the time of the Great Famine.
In no event shall Mayo Ireland Ltd be liable for any incidental or consequential damages, lost profits, or any indirect damages arising from any errors in these pages.
www.irishroots.net /Cork.htm   (381 words)

  
 Cork Film Festival   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
However, only one can be awarded the Made In Cork prize, which the Irish Examiner is delighted to be associated with for the second year running.
However, this year's Made In Cork prize goes to a film that is both satisfying and visually inventive, with its warm and affectionate portrayal of the people of Cork, it is yet universal in its gentle and humorous investigation of a place and its local urban myths.
So, this year's Made In Cork award goes to the innocent curiosity of an intrepid German tourist, as portrayed by Ed Godsell in his wonderful Mullet.
www.corkfilmfest.org   (553 words)

  
 County Cork Ireland : Index Ireland
Cape Clear Island Oilean-Chleire - Ireland's southernmost inhabited island, 3 miles long by 1 mile wide, lies 8 miles off the coast of West Cork.
Charleville Co Cork - Charleville and its community, news and views.
Clonakilty - Clonakilty is a picturesque seaside town situated in the heart of West Cork, Ireland - A Town for All Seasons.
indexireland.com /regional/cork   (300 words)

  
 Lodging.com: Hotel Details   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Known as the "little Gem of Cork" the hotel combines rustic charm with Victorian elegance.
A city steeped in history, with beautiful surrounding countryside and coastline, Cork is the ideal choice as a touring base for the Southwest of Ireland.
Hotel Isaacs Cork is an on street city centre hotel, just minutes walk from Patrick Street the main shopping street also bus station, train station, business centre and entertainment.
www.lodging.com /App/ViewSpecificHotelLP?masterId=77469   (325 words)

  
 ISA Ireland Section   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The Ireland Section hosted the District 12 District Leaders Council in May 2005 in Cork.
If your career is in Measurement and Control, the Ireland Section of ISA, which caters for the technical, scientific and educational needs of its members, can help you to further your career goals.
The Ireland Section, which is voluntary with a membership of over 360, received its charter in 1978 and has since grown to become a nationally recognised organisation.
www.iol.ie /~isaire   (241 words)

  
 Cork Ireland - Things to do and see in the City of Cork and environs
Make your airline reservation for travel to Cork as early in advance as possible as there is currently a shortage of seats from many destinations, particularly for travel to/from the city around the weekend - ie Thursday thru Monday inclusive.
University College Cork** - (Western Road - Tel 490 3000 N22 1,5km W) the original university buildings are in Tudor Gothic style in a quadrangle, surrounded by extensive grounds.
Cork Harbour is one of the finest natural harbours in the world.
www.iol.ie /~discover/orksee.htm   (1623 words)

  
 Blarney Castle, Cork, Ireland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Blarney Castle is one of Ireland's oldest and most historic castles, an ancient stronghold of the McCarthy's, Lords of Muskerry, and one of the strongest fortresses in Munster.
Attracting visitors from all over the world, the castle is situated 8 km from Cork City.
In the grounds of the castle the Rock Close and gardens convey 'druidic' charm and magical delights of centuries past.
www.blarneycastle.ie /homepage.asp?lang=en   (97 words)

  
 Ireland Travel Information | Lonely Planet Destination Guide   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
It's said that Ireland, once visited, is never forgotten, and for once the blarney rings true.
The Irish landscape has a mythic resonance, the country's history is almost tangible, and its people seem put on earth expressly to restore faith in humanity.
Winter weather can be downright inhospitable, but Ireland (the west coast in particular) does look beautiful in the rain, and there's nearly always a pub nearby to duck into.
www.lonelyplanet.com /worldguide/destinations/europe/ireland   (330 words)

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