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Its an anglicised version of the city's Irish name "Corcaigh" which comes from the word corcach which means a swamp.
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∙ 7y agoDerived from the name 'Corcach' meaning 'marsh'
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Is Cork in Ireland?
Yes. Cork is the name of the largest county in Ireland. It is also the name of the second city of Ireland, which is in county Cork.
What is the name of the second city of Ireland?
Cork.
Is city cork in northern of Ireland?
No, the city of Cork is in southern Ireland, County of Cork.
Is there a town in Northern Ireland named Cork?
No, Cork city is a major city in Co.Cork in the Republic of Ireland, not Northern Ireland.
In which country is the city of cork?
The city of Cork is in Ireland. It is in the county of Cork, on the south coast. Its coordinates are 51.897222°North 8.47°West
What is the post code for Cork City?
The postal code for Cork Ireland is P12.
Is Cork a city in Ireland?
Yes. It is both a county and a city. It is near the southern tip of Ireland. See the map below showing where the county of Cork is in Ireland and where the city is in the county.
What city in Ireland has more people than Cork?
Dublin is the city in Ireland with more people than Cork. Dublin is the capital and largest city in Ireland, with a population exceeding that of Cork.
Is Cork the biggest city in Ireland?
The county of Mayo is much bigger than the county of Dublin. Mayo is the third largest county in Ireland and Dublin is the third smallest county in Ireland. The city of Dublin is larger than the town of Mayo.
Where is Cork?
Cork is a county and a city in Ireland. It is on the south coast and in the province of Munster. It is the biggest county in Ireland.
What city is built at the mouth of the river Lee?
The city of Cork, which is in Ireland, is built on the river Lee.
Which city is on Ireland's south coast?
Cork.
