![]() ![]() Along the South Mall, you will see large gateways at street level, under steps leading to a higher main door. Some of the main streets are built over channels where ships nuzzled their anchor-chains a century ago. Today the river flows through Cork city in two main channels, so that you find yourself constantly crossing bridges and hence Cork City's coat of arms bears the motto 'A Safe Harbour for Ships'. It began on an island in the swampy estuary of the River Lee (the name Corcaigh means a marsh), and gradually climbed up the steep banks on either side. "A Cork man with low self esteem is a Cork man who thinks he is just the same as everyone else"Ĭork has always been an important seaport. Despite this Cork is referred to as the "Real Capital" by Corkonians and is know as the Rebel. SPECIAL OFFER Family Special 3 Nights B&B 2 adults + 2 Children ONLY €270Ĭork City is Ireland's Second largest city, with Dublin the capital being the largest. ![]()
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