Cork

Cork was originally a monastic settlement, reputedly founded by Saint Finbar in the sixth century.

Cork is one of Ireland's sunniest cities, with an average of 4.04 hours of sunshine every day.

Cork was the European Capital of Culture for 2005.

The first 24-hour bus in Ireland, route 220, was initiated in Cork in January 2019.

Cork is home to the Heineken Brewery that brews Murphy's Irish Stout.