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	CORK - LoveToKnow Article on CORK (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Cork city lies on the north slope and in the floor of a larger synclinal, and the Yellow Sandstone, which forms the passagebeds from the Old Red Sandstone to the Carboniferous, appears near the city.
		The county is in the Protestant diocese of Cork, and the Roman Catholic diocese of Cork, Cloyne, Kerry and Ross.
		CORK, a city, county of a city, parliamentary and municipal borough and seaport of Co. Cork, Ireland, at the head of the magnificent inlet of Cork Harbour, on the river Lee, 1651/2 m.
	33.1911encyclopedia.org /C/CO/CORK.htm (7080 words)

	Cork - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The principal city, too, of County Cork and of the province of Munster, it is situated slightly inland from the southern coast proper, located at 51°54′ N 8°28′ W.
		Cork is a historic city, with the city charter being granted over 800 years ago by King John in 1185.
		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.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Cork_(city) (2590 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.
		Tradition holds that the city was founded in the late 6th or early 7th century by St. Finbarr, who went there to kill the last dragon in Ireland and who built a monastery on the current south side of the city.
		Cork was taken by Henry II in 1172 and by Oliver Cromwell in 1649.
	www.12travel.com /ie/Cork_Kerry/CorkCity.html (759 words)

	Pigot & Co.'s Directory, 1824 - Cork City
		The most commercial city, and the second in magnitude in Ireland, is the capital of the county of the same name, and distant 124 miles from south west of Dublin, 25 nearly west of Youghal, 42 south west of Clonmel, and 60 west south west of Waterford.
		The liberties of Cork extend about four miles in every direction, and are thickly interspersed with beautiful country residences, which are adorned in a style of elegance and neatness corresponding with the taste of their opulent proprietors.
		The Cork scientific and literary society, in Faulkener's lane, St. Patrick Street, was formed in 1820 for the free discussion of subjects connected with the arts, sciences, and general literature, and is open every Thursday between October and June from eight in the evening till eleven.
	www.sci.net.au /userpages/mgrogan/cork/cork_city_pigot.htm (3286 words)

	Cork City (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Cork city which is in the southern Republic of Ireland, county borough and seat of the county of Cork, located on the Lee River, at the head of Cork Harbour inlet.
		Among the notable buildings of the city are the 19th-century Roman Catholic and Anglican cathedrals, Saint Mary's (1808) and Saint Finbar (1880), respectively; and Queen's College, Cork (1849), which has been part of the National University of Ireland since 1908.
		In 1172 Cork was taken by King Henry II of England, and in 1649, during the English civil war, it fell to Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector of England during the Commonwealth.
	www.angelfire.com /apes/nanaseana/corkcity.html (213 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).
		Cork ("The real Capital" as it's inhabitants proclaim it) is an 800-year-old city on the River Lee.
		Cork serves as an excellent base from which to explore the beautiful regions of West Cork and Kerry.
	www.sheilashostel.ie (251 words)

	Ireland, land of the welcomes, invites you to County Cork
		Cork is the largest county in Ireland, with an area of 2880 square miles.
		Cork, Ireland's third largest city, is excellently situated for exploring the Cork coast and river valleys-and indeed the whole of south-west Ireland.
		Cork is a place of commercial importance, largely due to the excellence of its harbour.
	www.county-cork.com /Cork_Towns9.htm (457 words)

	Coupe de la Jeunesse - Venue (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		It is a small city with a population of around 140,000 and a compact city centre.
		Cork is also a city of festivals -- The Choral Festival in May, the Cork Folk Festival in September, the Cork International Film Festival and the Guinness Jazz Festival in October and Artsfest in November.
		Cork is a city on a human scale and, whatever your reason for visiting, you'll find that it's a friendly, charming place.
	www.ucc.ie /students/socs/rowing/coupe/venue.htm (512 words)

	Cork City, Ireland, Shandon Bells, River Lee (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Cork is located at the mouth of the Lee River, capital of the South, but considered by Cork people to be the real Capital of Ireland.
		Cork people have a great passion for sport, particularly hurling, and this is typified in the naming of a bridge after one of it’s greatest hurlers, namely, Christy Ring Bridge.
		Cork City Gaol (Museaum) ; Magnificent castle-like, listed gaol building, dating from the 19th Century, with a social history reflected in the stories of former inmates.
	www.ebookireland.com /corkcity.htm (470 words)

	Cork City (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		There is great animosity between the natives of Cork and the natives of Dublin.They call us culchies but are better known themselves by a variety of nicknames, ranging from "Dublin jackeen" to the "scangers" of "da nort syad".
		Cork is obviously the true capital of the emerald isle, in all but name.
		Cork is a city with its finger on the pulse of the nation!
	student.cs.ucc.ie /cs1064/aph1/cork.htm (82 words)

	Irish soccer eircom League \|\| Cork City \|\| eleven-a-side.com
		Slavia Prague, Cork City’s conquerors in the first round of the Uefa Cup last week, have been handed a difficult section in the draw for the competition’s group stages, with 2004 Champions League finalists AS Monaco among their opponents.
		Cork City returned to the top of the eircom League Premier Division table on Sunday night courtesy of John O’Flynn’s winning goal against 10-man UCD at Turners Cross.
		Cork City’s European voyage for 2005 came to an end at Turners Cross on Thursday night, an exceptional first half goal from Slavia captain Karel Pitak effectively sealing the Czechs’ passage to the Uefa Cup group stages.
	www.eleven-a-side.com /corkcity (492 words)

	Cork University Hospital (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Cork University Hospital is one of the largest acute hospitals in the country and is also the principal teaching hospital attached to University College Cork – the Medical School in Cork City.
		Cork University Hospital operates as part of a city-wide group of hospitals which includes, St. Finbarr’s Hospital, Erinville Hospital and St. Mary’s Orthopaedic Hospital.
		Cork University Hospital is the only Level 1 trauma centre for the Republic of Ireland – an accreditation given because of the very wide range of specialities delivered by the hospital.
	www.shb.ie /class-17674347.cfm (291 words)

	Cork : Introduction \| Frommers.com
		The city was founded by St. Finbarr in the 6th century on a swampy estuary of the River Lee.
		The city is often called "Rebel Cork" because it was a center of the 19th-century Fenian movement and played an active part in the Irish struggle for independence.
		Cork slang is so rich, and so particular to Cork, that it makes even other Irish feel out of the loop.
	www.frommers.com /destinations/cork/0133010001.html (647 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 (621 words)

	CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Diocese of Cork
		In a document dated 1199, in which Innocent III confirms to the Bishop of Cork his various privileges, mention is made of eight churches in the city, the first being Sancta Maria in Monte, doubtless St. Mary's, Shandon, close by which stands the Catholic cathedral of today.
		During the same period Catholic citizens of Cork were more than once expelled for their religion; frequently the Catholics of the province were forbidden to live in walled towns or fortified places (1644, 56, 72).
		The Diocese of Cork possessed a chapter, with twelve prebendaries and the usual dignitaries.
	www.newadvent.org /cathen/04370b.htm (1399 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)

	Cork City Vs UCD (8-10-2000) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		It was somewhat ironic that this victory was achieved against a team who have traditionally proved to be a bogey side for City and who have, in recent seasons, stolen valuable points at the most inappropriate times.
		Cork needed to change things during the break and Mountfield did just that, withdrawing Mark Herrick, pushing O’Halloran into the centre and bringing Ollie Cahill on wide on the left.
		Indeed, City’s winner came as a result of a niggly trip on Cahill and from the resultant free, Gaughan sent Cahill into the corner and his cross was met at the far post by Morley, who headed home.
	www.ucd.ie /soccsup/reports/Cork8-10-2000a.html (604 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.
		Many fine buildings and churches are dotted around the city and the steep lanes that rise from the north and south of the central island offer great views of the city.
	totalireland.com /cork (267 words)

	Cork City (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Cork is Ireland’s second largest city and is the principal commercial and banking centre in the South of Ireland.
		Cork people are noted for their friendliness and love of sport, not only as spectators but also as active participants.
		The University is situated very close to the heart of Cork city, being only about a mile from the main shopping centre.
	www.ucc.ie /admin/registrar/admisoff/cork.html (100 words)

	AllRefer.com - Cork, city, Ireland (British And Irish Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
		174,000), county town of Co. Cork, S Republic of Ireland, on the Lee River near its mouth on Cork Harbour.
		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.
	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/C/Cork-cit.html (335 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.
		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!
		But for those desiring a holiday of peace and quite away from the mad rush of cities, it is a place of quiet roads, a haven of peace and relaxation in an unspoilt enviroment.
	www.foundmark.com /Ireland/Cork-Kerry/Cork/Chomepage.html (450 words)

	Cork City Council > Maps
		Here you can find an interactive map of Cork city, a detailed map of the city centre, street indexes and places of interest.
		The map of Cork City is divided into 73 tiles in 4 sections (a, b, c, d).
		A detailed map of Cork city centre is also available.
	www.corkcorp.ie /maps (177 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.
		Situated on a hill and named after the city's patron saint, this early French Gothic cathedral is one of the finest buildings in the city.
		Cork Harbour is one of the finest natural harbours in the world.
	www.iol.ie /~discover/orksee.htm (1623 words)

	Cork City Business (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Cork is the commercial and industrial centre for the South of Ireland with established manufacturing industries, oil and gas production and distribution, Port of Cork activities, brewing, retailing, IT, commerce and is home to the Examiner newspaper.
		The rush of the Celtic Tiger is certainly to be found in the city of Cork, this growing and desirable business centre offers excellent facilities for new enterprise.
		The Port of Cork is the Ireland's premier industrial deepwater harbour and offshore servicing port and is the only Irish port designated as a freeport, housing the largest concentration of port related industry in the Republic.
	www.irelandwide.com /regional/munster/county_cork/cork_city/corkcity_business.htm (258 words)

	CORK, CITY IRELAND: Tourism Guide
		It began 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.
		It attracted the attention of the Viking sea-pirates who raided and burned the infant city, but returned in later years to settle and trade.
		The Anglo-Norman invasion in 1172 resulted in both the Danish lords and local McCarthy chiefs having to submit to Henry II, but Cork has always had a reputation for independence and stubborn resistance: it came to be known as "Rebel Cork".
	www.cork-guide.ie /corkcity.htm (243 words)

	Cork Ireland Hotels and Travel Guide (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		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 (156 words)

	Mallow Heritage Centre, County Cork, Ireland
		County Cork is divided into three areas for the purpose of genealogical research:
		The chief surnames in rural County Cork include: McCarthy, Callaghan, McAuliffe, Fitzgerald, Sullivan, Murphy, Walsh, Connor and Connell.
		Rural County Cork was heavily populated at the time of the Great Famine.
	www.mayo-ireland.ie /Geneal/Cork.htm (381 words)

	A Tour of Cork City
		The Cork Opera House presents a variety of entertainment, drama and music, and is one of the main venues for the annual Guinness Jazz Festival (last weekend in October).
		The City Library (15) is on your right and at the end of the Grand Parade by the river is the National Monument (16).
		City Hall (37) Constructed from large limestone blocks the City Hall was opened by President Eamon De Valera in 1936.
	www.foundmark.com /Ireland/Cork-Kerry/Tours/CTour.html (2186 words)

	Welcome to Cork Chess Club
		Cork A won the Munster League Division 1, with 45½ points to Limerick A's 38½ points.
		A summary of the congress is available on the Cork Chess Congress 2003 web pages.
		All content is © 2003 Cork Chess Club apart from our kind sponsors' respective logos, the rating lists, and the Munster league information.
	www.angelfire.com /games4/ccchess (376 words)

	Cork City Facts (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The center of the city was originally all marshlands or waterways — channels of the river Lee — which are now mostly filled in.
		Cork's greatest pleasure is its atmosphere, based on some lovely and lively pubs, the elegant streets of Grand Parade and South Mall, and its entertaining and shopping opportunities.
		The city's finest sights are generally fairly concentrated in a small enough area, making walking between them not only a possibility, but a pleasure.
	www.passports.com /weregoing/custinfo/cityfact/cork.asp (2058 words)

	Compare Prices and Read Reviews on Cork City at Epinions.com
		Cork city is somewhat inland from the coastline, making a day trip to the south of the city necessary in order to catch a glimpse of the sea.
		If you've got some extra time in Cork, want to see the ocean and grab a good meal in a restaurant, then the sea-side village of Kinsale will be worth the trip.
		This is undoubtedly due to the French influence (via the ferry to Cork from Brittany), creating a local cuisine that is in some ways reminiscent of California cuisine in its fusion style.
	www.epinions.com /trvl-review-91E-4011342-3953B932-prod4 (619 words)

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