{"id":4603,"date":"2024-08-20T12:25:34","date_gmt":"2024-08-20T12:25:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.aerlingus.com\/?p=4603"},"modified":"2024-10-18T11:52:17","modified_gmt":"2024-10-18T11:52:17","slug":"the-real-capital-getting-to-know-cork","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aerlingus.com\/hub\/the-real-capital-getting-to-know-cork\/","title":{"rendered":"The Real Capital: Getting To Know Cork"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The people of Cork are fiercely proud of their homeplace and with good reason. It\u2019s one of the most exciting and diverse counties in Ireland, not to mention the biggest.<\/h3>\n

Famous for food, music and a rebellious spirit, we\u2019re big fans of the Real Capital.<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\"Cobh,<\/p>\n

Get your bearings<\/h4>\n

Cork is the southernmost county in Ireland and is over eight times bigger than Dublin. On the east coast, you\u2019ll find its most densely populated area: Cork City.<\/p>\n

Cork City was originally a series of islands surrounded by the beautiful River Lee. It also sits on the second largest natural harbour in the world.<\/p>\n

Head to the west to discover 470km of Wild Atlantic Way coastal scenery. It stretches from pretty fishing town Kinsale up to the jaw-dropping Beara Peninsula.<\/p>\n

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Beara Peninsula, Cork<\/p><\/div>\n

Getting there:<\/strong> Fly direct to Cork from lots of airports in Britain<\/a> and Europe<\/a>. Alternatively, take the train<\/a> or bus<\/a> from Dublin and you\u2019ll be in the city in three hours. The train is more comfortable, but the bus is usually cheaper and drops you in the heart of the city.<\/p>\n

Historic city<\/h4>\n

From ancient sieges to 20th century conflicts, the people of Cork have always fought hard to protect their land.<\/p>\n

The foundations for the most iconic streets were laid in the 1700s and are wide and stately, while many key landmarks sprang up over the following century.<\/p>\n

Highlight:<\/strong> Take a DIY walking tour of some of the cities most notable sites. Wander by St Patrick\u2019s Street, Grand Parade, the Courthouse and the Counting House. Finish up in Nano Nagle Place<\/a> to learn about one of the city\u2019s most famous daughters. Then grab a coffee from Good Day Deli <\/a>and chill out in the idyllic gardens.<\/p>\n

Culture throughout the county<\/h4>\n

If you love performance and artistry, Cork is the place for you. The whole county has a strong tradition of music, storytelling, theatre and the arts.<\/p>\n

Find cosy pubs with traditional music sessions in almost all of Cork\u2019s towns and villages. If you want something more modern, Cork has got you covered for that too. Connolly\u2019s of Leap<\/a> and Levis Corner House<\/a> are unmissable venues for music lovers. Up-and-coming talent and big Irish names regularly gig at these intimate venues.<\/p>\n

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