Cheap Flights to Cork

Cork is a city in the south-west of Ireland (the second largest in the country), the administrative center of the same county. Founded in the VI century by St. Finbarr, who laid the church on the south bank of the Li River. The population is 119 thousand. (2011). Urbanized area of 194 thousand residents

The Irish name of the city Corcaigh (Corki, in the native case of Chorcaí) is translated as "swamp".



Cork Airport
A civilian passenger airport in Ireland, one of the country's three main international airports, along with Dublin and Shannon. The airport is 6.5 kilometers from Cork and two kilometers from the village of Ballygarwan. Passenger traffic of the airport is more than 2.5 million people a year.

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The most ancient mentions of Cork refer to the VI-VII centuries, when Saint Finbarr founded here a monastery (now the Cathedral of Saint Finbarr). By the XII century, the settlement became the main city of the kingdom of South Munster, surviving the raids of the Normans. Irish rule lasted a short time, and by 1185 Cork was under the control of the English crown.

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Cork City Gaol 

One of the historical testimonies of the "rebelliousness" of the city, whose inhabitants have always fought for the independence of Ireland. However, in this prison there were not political prisoners (they were immediately exiled to English institutions), but petty thieves and swindlers. While in Cork prison, you can also look into the interactive theater, whose main play is the trial of criminals.

St. Finbarr's Cathedral

The Cathedral of the Church of Ireland, located in the city of Cork. Currently, the cathedral is the residence of the Bishop of Cork, Cloen and Roskarberiyskogo of the Dublin Metropolis.

Orthodox church of St. Anne

Catholic Church in Cork, Ireland. The church was built in the XVIII century on the site of the old destroyed church. Here is a small exposition of the editions of the Bible of the XVII century. The modern building is famous for the largest tower clock in Cork, as well as its 8 bells and a high bell tower, which is a good viewing platform. Tourists can climb the belfry and bang the bell for a fee.

Blackrock Castle

A castle 2 km from the city of Cork, Ireland. Built by Queen Elizabeth in the 16th century on the Li River, at the request of citizens of Cork to scare off pirates and robbers. However, for many centuries the structure was used for balls and feasts. In 1827 the castle burned down and within two years it was reconstructed. Architects of the XIX century added to the castle three more floors and transformed the exterior of the building in the Neo-Gothic style. In 2001, the castle was bought by Cork Corporation, after which it housed offices, a restaurant and private residences. Currently, the observatory operates in the castle.

Blarney Castle

Blarney Castle is the third fortress built on this place. The first building was wooden and dates back to the 10th century. Around 1210, instead of it, a stone fortress was built. Subsequently, it was destroyed and in 1446 Dermot McCarthy, the ruler of Munster, built on this site the third castle, which has survived to this day.

When to go to Ireland:

There is no one "ideal time" for visiting Ireland. The most popular time for trips to Ireland from tourists are the summer months. They come to enjoy long sunny evenings, flowering parks and food in an outdoor cafe. And, of course, many festivals are held in the summer.

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