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The port City of
Cork, distinguished by its skyline of spires and
limestone buildings, is both capital city of the
County of Cork and the province of Munster. Now
the second city of Ireland with a population of
127,000 , Cork is the thriving business centre
for the south of Ireland and a popular tourist
destination. Gateway to the
South West , an area of outstanding natural
beauty and Ireland's premier tourism region, Cork
city offers a wide range of interests and
attractions. The city dates back to the sixth
century and began its days as a monastic
settlement, founded by St Finbarr, with a great
presence of learning which has continued through
to the present University College of Cork.
Nestled along the banks of the River Lee, Cork
city boasts of a stunning natural harbour and
indeed one of Ireland's most important and
historical seaports. Steep streets wind away from
the waters edge, creating a city of great charm
and character.
| International
Relations - Twin Towns |
Cork
City is twinned with five cities
worldwide: Cologne (Germany) , Coventry
(UK), Rennes (France), San Francisco
(USA) and Swansea (Wales).
The objective of twinning is to help
develop links in many areas - cultural,
educational, social, tourist, technical,
scientific and economic. |
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| Some
useful telephone numbers |
| An Post
(Post Office) |
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tel: (353) (0)21 27200 |
| Telecom
Eireann |
tel: (353) (0)21 277444 |
| Grada
Siochana (Police) |
tel: (353) (0)21 522000 |
| Cork
Corporation City Hall |
tel: (353) (0)21 966222 |
| Cork
University Hospital |
tel: (353) (0)21 546400 |
| Cork/Kerry
Tourism |
tel: (353) (0)21 273251 |
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