Cork

Cork began as a monastic settlement, reputedly founded by Saint Finbar in the 6th century on the marshy banks of the River Lee – its Irish name, Corcaigh, means marsh. Between 915 and 922 Norse settlers founded a tradin…

1 Crawford Art Gallery, Emmett Place T12 TNE6, ☏ +353 21 480 5042. The permanent collection includes paintings by Jack Yeats and Sean Keating, and a series of plaster casts of classical statues, which King George IV fou…

Cork was originally a monastic settlement, reputedly founded by Saint Finbar in the sixth century. It became more urbanised between 915 and 922 when Norseman (Viking) settlers founded a trading port. Like Dublin, Cork w…

Cork (Irish: Corcaigh [ˈkɔɾˠkəɟ]; from corcach, meaning 'marsh') is the second-largest city in the Republic of Ireland, the county town of County Cork, the largest city in the province of Munster and the third-largest o…

A raised bed in the courtyard, a community garden or simply swapping cuttings and seeds: gardening connects generations. People without a garden of their own are often happy to share a bed. Do you have plants, tools or …

Snow and ice are a real challenge for older or unwell neighbours. If you're clearing your own path anyway, you can often do a few metres more. Sharing a bag of grit between several houses saves effort too. Who in Cork n…

Moving for training or university is exciting, but it can feel a bit lonely at first. Sports groups, choirs, youth clubs or volunteering are great ways to meet people quickly. And sometimes just saying hi here is enough…

Sport doesn't have to mean pressure. Bouldering, skating, volleyball in the park or running with friends: the main thing is that you enjoy moving. Many clubs offer free taster sessions. What sport is popular in Cork rig…

Spring brings blossom everywhere, summer calls you to the water, autumn leaves glow and winter gets cosy. Which season do you love most in Cork, and what do you like to do then? Let us know!

Some words only make sense if you grew up here. Which local expression from Cork do you love, and what does it mean? Post it in the comments, ideally with a short explanation for everyone who moved here!

Moving somewhere new often means not knowing anyone yet, and that's exactly when a neighbourhood can show how welcoming it is. Just arrived in Cork? Tell us where you're from and what you're looking for. Everyone else: …

Moving for training or university is exciting, but it can feel a bit lonely at first. Sports groups, choirs, youth clubs or volunteering are great ways to meet people quickly. And sometimes just saying hi here is enough…

Snow and ice are a real challenge for older or unwell neighbours. If you're clearing your own path anyway, you can often do a few metres more. Sharing a bag of grit between several houses saves effort too. Who in North-…