Ireland Cork

Cork is a city in Ireland. It is located in the South-West Region and in the province of Munster. The city is built on the River Lee which divides into two channels at the western end of the city. The city centre is located on the island created by the channels. The city's cognomen of "the rebel city" originates in its support for the Yorkist cause during the English War of the Roses. Cork features architecturally notable buildings originating from the Medieval to Modern periods.[28] The only notable remnant of the Medieval era is the Red Abbey. Other notable places include Elizabeth Fort, the Cork Opera House, and Christ Church on South Main Street. The city has many local traditions in food, including crubeens, and tripe and drisheen. During certain city festivals, food stalls are also sometimes erected on city streets – such as St. Patrick's Street or Grand Parade.

Kinsale is a fishing village in County Cork, Ireland. Located some 25 km south of Cork City. Kinsale is a popular holiday resort for Irish and foreign tourists. Leisure activities include yachting, sea angling, and golf. The town is compact with a quaint air of antiquity in the narrow streets. There is a large yachting marina close to the town centre. The town is known for its restaurants, and holds an annual "Gourmet Festival". Prominent buildings in the town include St. Multose's church, St. John the Baptist, the Market House and the so-called French Prison.

Glengarriff is a village in the Beara Peninsula of County Cork, Ireland. Known internationally as a tourism venue, it boasts many natural attractions. It sits at the northern head of Glengarriff Bay, a smaller enclave of Bantry Bay. Glengarriff is a small seaside village positioned on Ring of Beara surrounded by high rugged mountains pocked with old bogs being farmed for peat. Notable among local attractions are the Italian Gardens on Garnish Island (Ilnacullin), which may be visited by boat trip. Offering a broad view of the surrounding area, the round Martello tower on the island was built to guard against a threatened Napoleonic invasion that never materialized.

Clonakilty is a small town in County Cork, Ireland, located at the head of the tidal Clonakilty Bay and is surrounded by hilly country. The town is extremely rich in ancient monuments and dwelling places of its early and pre-Celtic settlers Clonakilty's position as a centre of music, both traditional and contemporary, has helped this small town to become a thriving melting pot of musicians. Bars host live music nights throughout the year and it is possible to find live music on most nights. Other local attractions are The Model Village in Clonakilty - an excellent way to start a tour of the region, The Blue Flag beach at Inchydoney Island, the Galley Head lighthouse and the Red Strand beach.

Skibbereen is a town in County Cork, Ireland and the River Ilen runs through the town. Its location near the coast of Ireland makes it a perfect place to pursue sea fishing, scuba diving, sailing, and kayaking. Just outside of town is Tragumna Beach where many people go to swim during the summer. Skibbereen Arts Festival occurs annually; It takes place the end of July and prides itself in showcasing community based projects as well as hosting a varied mix of nationally and internationally acclaimed films, theatre, visual art and music. The town has strong musical traditions with many different music events held each year. A few bars in town also host various musical acts throughout the week.

Blarney town is a major tourist attraction in County Cork. Mostly people come to see the castle, kiss the stone, and to shop at the Blarney Woolen Mills center. By kissing the Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle, it is claimed that one can receive the "Gift of the Gab" (eloquence, or skill at flattery or persuasion). The legend has several suggested roots, involving members of the MacCarthy dynasty – builders and original owners of Blarney Castle. Blarney Woollen Mills, built in 1823, was a water powered mill, producing mainly textiles. The mills was reinvented as a gift store. The centre of the village is dominated by The Square, a grass field where Blarney locals congregate during the summer.

Bantry is a town on the coast of County Cork, Ireland, at the head of Bantry Bay. The focus of the town is a large square, formed partly by infilling of the shallow inner harbour.After modernising as an urban plaza, it now features a colourful weekly market and occasional public functions. Several tourist attractions in the area include the noted mansion and gardens in the Bantry House demesne on the outskirts of the town, Sheep's Head, Whiddy Island and Bantry Market House.

Midleton is a town in south-eastern County Cork, Ireland. In recent years the commercial part of Midleton has expanded to the old site of Midleton Mart, now called Market Green. This includes a five-screen cinema, Tesco and other stores and the Midleton Park Hotel on the other side of Tesco. On Saturdays the park next to SuperValu is the site for the popular Midleton Farmers' Market – one of the first such markets to be established since their renaissance in Ireland. Midleton is also the home of one of Ireland's premier tourist destinations – the Old Midleton Distillery which includes the largest pot-still in the world.