Corcaigh translates to means ‘marsh’ in Irish.
The county is known as the “People’s Republic of Cork”, a title derived from the region’s front-line role in the Irish War of Independence (1919–21).
These are some of the most significant landmarks, buildings and monuments in County Cork
Gougane Barra, Ballingeary, County Cork. 6th - 19th century Gougane Barra is a wild and wonderful glaciated valley located in the Shehy Mountains in West Cork. The name translates to mean 'Finbarr's Rock' and is [...]
Garinish Island, Glengarriff, County Kerry Garinish Island, also known as 'Ilnacullin' or 'Island of holly’ in Irish, is located in the sheltered harbour of Glengarriff in west Cork. The micro climate in Bantry Bay is caused [...]
The Old Head of Kinsale Lighthouse was built in 1853 and is located in one of Ireland’s most spectacular coastal areas. This large promontory juts out into the Atlantic Ocean rising hundreds of feet above the [...]
Charles Fort is located in a spectacular location over looking the Kinsale Bay in co.Cork. It was built in 1682. It is a classic example of a late 17th century star-shaped fort and one of the largest military [...]
