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Cork

Munster, Ireland · Europe

About Cork

Cork is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Douglas, 8km from Blarney Castle.

Cork is a city located in Munster, Ireland. With a population of 190,384, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Cork sits in Ireland, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/Dublin time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Cork to your route.

About Cork

Oliver Plunkett Street (Irish: Sráid Olibhéir Pluincéid) is a shopping street in Cork, Ireland. It was originally laid-out in the early 18th century as the city expanded eastwards beyond the original city walls.

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What are the best things to do in Cork?

Cork offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Cork located?

Cork is located in Munster, Ireland, Europe. The coordinates are 51.8980 latitude, -8.4706 longitude.

What is the population of Cork?

Cork has a population of approximately 190,384 people, making it a city in Ireland.

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Quick Information

Population
190,384
Continent
Europe
Country
Ireland
Region
Munster
Timezone
Europe/Dublin
Coordinates
51.8980, -8.4706

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Ireland

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
All emergencies
112
Driving side
left
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Tags

EuropeIrelandMunsterCity

Worth the detour from Cork

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

castle

Blarney Castle

Medieval stronghold famous for the Blarney Stone, which legend says grants the gift of eloquence to all who kiss it while leaning backwards.

8 km · about 15 min drive

landmark

Kinsale

A colourful harbour town of gourmet restaurants and yachts, gateway to the start of the Wild Atlantic Way.

22 km · about 25 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Old Head of Kinsale

A slender headland with a lighthouse and clifftop views where the Lusitania sank offshore in 1915.

33 km · about 40 min drive

mountain pass

The Vee

V-shaped hairpin pass on the R668 climbing to 610m through the Knockmealdown Gap between Clogheen and Lismore, ablaze with rhododendron in late May. Overlooks Bay Lough and the Golden Vale patchwork below.

54 km · about 60 min drive

landmark

Gougane Barra

A tranquil mountain lake with a tiny island chapel, source of the River Lee in the heart of West Cork.

56 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Cork

  • 33 kmOld Head of KinsaleA slender headland with a lighthouse and clifftop views where the Lusitania sank offshore in 1915.
  • 54 kmThe VeeV-shaped hairpin pass on the R668 climbing to 610m through the Knockmealdown Gap between Clogheen and Lismore, ablaze with rhododendron in late May. Overlooks Bay Lough and the Golden Vale patchwork below.
  • 76 kmLadies ViewA celebrated panorama over the Lakes of Killarney named for Queen Victoria's ladies-in-waiting who admired it.
  • 79 kmCopper Coast GeoparkA UNESCO Global Geopark along the R675 in Waterford, with coves and cliffs formed from old volcanic and mining ground.

Driving in Ireland

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.78/litre
Motorway tolls
~€2.10/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Cork.

Douglas

🇮🇪 Ireland

4 km awayPop. 26,883

Glanmire

🇮🇪 Ireland

5 km awayPop. 8,924

Blarney

🇮🇪 Ireland

8 km awayPop. 2,539

Ballincollig

🇮🇪 Ireland

8 km awayPop. 18,621

Passage West

🇮🇪 Ireland

10 km awayPop. 5,843

Tower

🇮🇪 Ireland

10 km awayPop. 3,421

Carrigaline

🇮🇪 Ireland

11 km awayPop. 15,770

Killumney

🇮🇪 Ireland

12 km awayPop. 1,132

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Ireland road trip plannerCork → Galway drive · 2 hr 38 minCork → Killarney drive · 1 hr 12 minDublin → Cork drive · 3 hr 2 min

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