- Cork's heyday was the 17th century, when sea trade was booming but ships had not yet outgrown the river - later the port moved downstream to Cobh.
- Cork also have won 30 All-Ireland titles in the Irish sport of Hurling and add to that 6 in Gaelic Football. Cork only second to Co. Galway in beauty and greatness.
- Cork and the adjacent coastline have a strong seafaring and trading tradition, some of which is reflected in the cities tourist attractions.
- With views of Cork city and the harbour, the The Address Cork is situated 1 km from central Cork on Military Hill in the historic area of St Lukes.
- County Cork was once party of the Kingdom of Deas Mumhan (South Munster), anglicized as "Desmond", ruled by the MacCarthy Mór dynasty.
- 24K Followers, 244 Following, 1,328 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Cork Ireland (@ig_cork).
- In colonial times, Cork also maintained its own strong links with London, through its role as a major port, proof of which can still be seen all around town.
- At the Union of Great Britain and Ireland in 1801, Cork and Dublin were the only two towns to elect two members each to the new House of Commons.
- We love the vibe in Cork county and Cork city and highly recommend a visit if you are heading to the south of Ireland!