Cork City
Cork City is larger than life. It’s a city of tall tales and legends. It’s a city of myths and heroes … a place where being ordinary is never enough … and being the best is demanded.
As far back as the seventh century, St Fin Barre, its founder and patron saint, set a blistering pace. And over the years local politicians and sportsmen from Terence McSwiney to Christy Ring have been identified with that spirit of fierce pride, determination and independence which has come to exemplify “Rebel Cork”.
Today that drive for excellence is reflected in virtually every aspect of this dynamic and modern city: from the world-beating industries which crowd around its historic harbour, to its academic institutions which rank amongst the best in Europe, to its vibrant cultural and sporting life which enthrals locals and adopted-Corkonians too.
Cork City has changed dramatically over the past decade. But its roots are deep. Visitors today find a truly 21st century community which embraces the future but values its past; where work is taken seriously but leisure is equally valued, and above all, where the craic is mighty and nobody stays a stranger for long …
