County Cork
County Cork
Contae Chorcaí | |
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| Coordinates: 51°58′N 8°35′W / 51.967°N 8.583°W | |
| Country | Ireland |
| Province | Munster |
| Dáil Éireann | Cork East Cork North–Central Cork North–West Cork South–Central Cork South–West |
| EU Parliament | South |
| County seat | Cork |
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| • Type | County Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7,499 km2 (2,895 sq mi) |
| • Rank | 1st |
| Population (2011) | 518,128 |
| • Rank | 4th |
| Code | C |
| Website | www |
County Cork is the largest county in Ireland in terms of size. Almost half a million people live there. The leader of the Irish War of Independence, Michael Collins, was born in the town of Clonakilty in County Cork. He was killed in Béal na mBláth in west Cork. West Cork is known for its beautiful scenery.
The main towns in County Cork are Cork City, Youghal, Mallow, Bandon, Clonakilty, Kinsale, Blarney and Cobh. It is nicknamed "The Rebel County".
Parts of the Gaeltacht are in the county.
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| Munster | County Clare · County Cork (Cork City) · County Kerry · County Limerick (Limerick City) · County Tipperary (North Tipperary • South Tipperary) · County Waterford (Waterford City) |
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