Cork, on the southern Irish coast, is home to plenty of great bars and an atmospheric old gaol, and is a great base for exploring the nearby harbour (the second biggest in the world, after Sydney) and its picturesque towns, along with the Blarney Castle and it's famous stone.
IRELAND
Capital City: Dublin Population : 4.1M Currency: Euro Language(s) : Irish, English Religion(s): Roman Catholic 88%, Church of Ireland 3% Dialling code: +353