| Cork is the second largest city in Ireland | | | | lost a number of buildings due to arson |
| and the principal city of the province of | | | | attacks by the British army in retaliation |
| Munster. The city has a population of 123,000 | | | | for an ambush on a British convoy. This has |
| inhabitants and is located on the banks of | | | | contributed to Cork been given the nickname |
| the River Lee in the south of the country. | | | | 'the Rebel County'.Patrick's Street is the |
| Cork harbour is recognized as one of the best | | | | main thoroughfare which runs through the |
| natural harbours in Europe: the first | | | | heart of the city, with Oliver Plunkett |
| yachting club in the world was founded here | | | | Street running almost parallel to it. Both of |
| in 1720. The old town of Cork is centred on | | | | these streets and the alleyways and lanes |
| an island on the River Lee, and the city was | | | | that link them comprise of the busy downtown |
| most likely founded around a monastic site in | | | | core. Here you will find a vast array of |
| the 7th century.The city's name derives from | | | | shops, pubs and restaurants. West of this is |
| the Irish word 'corcach', meaning 'marshy | | | | the English Market, where a number of |
| place'. This is in reference to its being | | | | international and local culinary delicacies |
| originally founded on a group of islands on | | | | can be found. Cork has a reputation for being |
| the River Lee. Cork has a strong history of | | | | the culinary capital of Ireland, being home |
| rebellion against the British and was | | | | to some of the best restaurants to be found |
| particularly active during the War of | | | | anywhere in the country. |
| Independence in the early 1920s. The city | | | | |