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The city, situated on the banks of the river Lee, is home to 123,000 people. It is located on the South West coast of Ireland and is the 2nd largest city in the Republic of Ireland.

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The city, situated on the banks of the river Lee, is home to 123,000 people. It is located on the South West coast of Ireland and is the 2nd largest city in the Republic of Ireland.

Population: 123.000      

The overall quality of life and physical environment of Cork city and its hinterland is excellent and is readily accessible to residents and visitors. This is evident in the parks, rivers, lakes, tourist attractions, sports and recreational facilities available along with many cultural and heritage attractions.

Cork city’s commitment and contribution to the Arts and cultural life is well established. The city is home to several galleries, museums, The National Sculpture Factory, dance Theatres and artist workshops. The city also boasts a year long calendar of festivals ranging from folk, jazz, choral and film.

Source: http://www.corkcity.ie/aboutcork/

Cork has a marine west coast climate that is mild with no dry season, warm summers. Heavy precipitation occurs during mild winters which are dominated by mid-latitude cyclones. In the winter time records indicate temperatures by day reach 9°C (48.2°F) on average falling to 2.7°C (36.8°F) overnight.

In spring time temperatures climb reaching 13.3°C (56°F) generally in the afternoon with overnight lows of 5.3°C (41.6°F). During summer average high temperatures are 19.7°C (67.4°F) and average low temperatures are 11.3°C (52.4°F).

Source: http://www.cork.climatemps.com/

Bus: Public bus services within the city are provided by the national bus operator Bus Éireann. City routes are numbered from 201 through to 219 and connect the city centre to the principal suburbs, colleges, shopping centres and places of interest.

Ferry: This service is useful when trying to avoid traffic congestion in Jack Lynch tunnel and Dunkettle area. There are Direct services to France and the United Kingdom. A Water Taxi has also been proposed to link the city with towns in the lower harbour.

Rail: Cork was one of the most rail-oriented cities in Ireland, featuring eight stations at various times. The main route, still much the same today, is from Dublin Heuston.

One-way Ticket (Local Transport):  1.90 €       

Monthly Pass (Regular Price):  74.00 €

Ring the Shandon Bells: Put on your ear defenders, climb the bell tower at St Anne’s Church in the historic Shandon area of Cork and pull the ropes hard to ring the bells. When you ring the bells of Shandon out over Cork city, you become part of a centuries-old tradition.

Explore a market fit for a queen: This is the oldest market of its kind in Europe, and the shelves groan with Irish artisan produce and farmhouse cheeses from the mild to the ultra-mature. Delicious stuff.

Enjoy a traditional Irish music session: The traditional Irish music session is the quintessential “Irish experience” and has rightly earned its place on the “must dos” when visiting Ireland. 

Take a tour: Cork City Tours operates open-top double-decker buses, which run regularly during the day. The route is through the main streets, along the quays and past city centre landmarks with a guide who’ll regale you with tales of the city.

Source: http://www.ireland.com/

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