![]() During the 10th Century Cork was the Gaelic capital of the province of Munster, a fact the locals remember when they call Cork the real capital of Ireland. The county capital Cork Citya> is the second city of the Republic of Ireland and in 2005 was named the European Capital of Culture. In this region of the country, you'll also find Ireland's most southerly point Mizen Head. West Cork is popular with the yachting crowd who gather each summer in the tiny harbours of Baltimore, Schull and Kinsale, the historic port renowned as the culinary capital of Ireland. The remote westerly region of West Cork has become a popular destination for those wanting to get away from the hustle and bustle to enjoy a slower pace of life around small, rural fishing villages and towns, amid some of the most spectacular coastal scenery in Ireland. Like many counties in Ireland Cork's main industries are farming, fishing and tourism. ![]() To the south and west of the county the region known as West Cork, boasts a wild and rugged coastline of rocky headlands, great bays and secret coves warmed by the Gulf Stream. ![]()
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