County Cork: Ireland Explained

The rebel county. The real capital. My home. Welcome to County Cork.

County Cork has diverse landscape from the bustle of Cork City to the serene hills and beaches of the west, a fascinating history of revolution and emigration, is the largest county in Ireland and is home to the world's second largest natural harbour and a butter museum!

Next episode: County Derry!

Cork is a very big county with a lot going on so I have surely missed some aspects of it in this video. If there's anything extra which you think everyone should know, please comment below.

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Intro - 00:00
Name and Symbols - 00:53
Borders - 3:21
Physical Geography - 4:32
Settlements - 8:22
Regions - 11:00
Transport & Tourism - 12:18
History - 15:52
Economy - 22:37
Sports & Culture - 24:32
People - 26:34
Places named after Cork - 27:27
Conclusion - 27:55

In the Counties of Ireland Explained series, I will be making a video about all 32 counties on the island of Ireland, teaching you about their geography, history, economy, culture and more.

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[Salem_S.]

I found out my from my grandmother that her grandmother came from County Cork. This is super cool to learn about my Irish roots! Wish to visit one day and really get back to the roots of my Irish Heritage. I'm American, but REALLY want to know more. Thank you!!!❤

[jessikamoore]

Just confirmed today my 3rd great grandma and her family were all from Cork and I am so excited.

[dondamon]

It’s where my dad was from and is now. The countryside part. Cows just strolling about!! I loved it!

[JamesKerLindsay]

Excellent! A bumper video this time. And as always I learned so much. Thanks. The pride for your home county shines through. :-)

[lisasenior]

Tom Barry's mother and my grandmother were sisters. Unfortunately i was part of the diaspora so love these videos as i don't really know my country.

[lindsayhengehold]

This is where my family is from :)
So want to visit County Cork someday!

[AnimeForLife]

The perfect video for the project I need to do on Cork! Amazing work.

[tyberiksen]

I think the accent would give away whether youre in Ireland or Italy 😂 these videos are AMAZING, Im a huge fan.

[JJ-pizj]

This is excellent, going to watch more of these. Thanks!

[michaelcsherman]

My paternal DNA matches closest to County Cork and I really enjoyed watching your video.

[morrisondavenpower]

This is a phenomenal video.Thoroughly enjoyed!!

[pinkhelmet]

A very interesting and informative video. Thank you!

[haroldinho]

Can you make more of these please because I can’t wait for County Down, my home county and current place of residence.

[skyedog]

Thank You for the concise account of Cork 🍀.

[gerrymccarthy]

As mentioned below, you forgot Corktown in downtown Detroit, founded by immigrants from Cork in the 1840's, recently rejuvenated. Also there is a Corktown in Toronto!

[Thomas-tcq]

Don’t forget the Blarney stone(hopefully I spelled that correctly)

[lindaeasley]

I have ancestors that were from County Cork in the 16th century . They eventually migrated to County Tyrone and then to America in late 17th century

[lc]

I come from a long long LONG line of people from Cork. My Nana left Ireland in the 1950's and came to Toronto! My Mom was the first person in their family not to be born on Irish soil ever. Like ever, and I'm only in my 30's! Thanks for showing me part of my history!

[macker]

The oldest neighbourhood in america is called corktown.

[joegrande]

To me doesn't matter what part of Ireland you're from. My family is yes from county cork but others parts of Ireland being proud of being Irish is a good thing regardless what part of Ireland you or your family is from