South West CORK: Holiday Home Guide
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Cork County has a unique abundance of historical interest as well as contemporary flare. In fact, this thriving county of nearly a half a million residents is fast gaining a reputation as one of Europe’s cosmopolitan cities. Bordered on its west by the Atlantic Ocean, and on its south by the Celtic Sea, Cork City is built on the River Lee and this city centre has some of the best art galleries, theatres and museums on offer. Visit this charming area and you can experience its fascinating culture as well as its living past.
Holiday in Cork, home of the Blarney Stone! During difficult times, emigrants leaving Ireland would kiss this stone on their way to other countries. Today, visitors can visit Blarney Castle and kiss the stone themselves. The kiss endows one with ‘the gift of the gab’ or the gift of storytelling. West Cork is home to countryside and many small villages and countrysides as well as gorgeous little islands like Sherkin, Cape Clear and Dursey Island. Nature lovers can enjoy the area's distinctive Headed Crow and the algae herbarium housed at University College Cork. Cork City is both ancient, founded in the sixth century CE, and also a modern lively city with museums, music and night clubs.
The culture of Cork County is very distinguished and it must be experienced firsthand. A dedicated county to GAA (Gaelic Athletic Association) both hurling and football, why not catch a game at the local GAA park. Other events to watch out for in the Cork region are the Kinsale International Vintage Car Rally, Cork Races, Guinness Jazz Festival and the Cork City Marathon. Make County Cork your holiday home and experience this rich diverse culture.
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