Cork or ‘Corcaigh’ is Ireland’s second largest city and is a very interesting place, where it’s easy to find a day or two drifting away. By day the city centre buzzes in its own lazy way by the River Lee and at night the pub scene is very lively. There are many historic places to visit in Cork, the town dates from the 7th century and survived Cromwell’s nasty visit but fell to King William of Orange in 1690. In the 18th century Cork raised to commercial prominence with butter manufacture and a century later it experienced the drastic potato famine. Cork was also a central point during Ireland’s independence struggle in the 1920’s. The main tourist attraction of Cork are undoubtedly the renowned Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle, where kissing it backwards gains the privilege of telling lies for seven years. Places worth visiting nearby are Kinsale for its picturesque postcard charm and gastronomic treats and the town of Clonakilty for its lovely historical sights
Cork can be easily reached by Cork International Airport on the outskirts of the town, an dit is well serviced by most airlines