Photogallery of Cork City, Ireland

Cork is the second-largest city in the Republic of Ireland. This is a busy and working city during the daytime that changes drastically at night. After sunset, Cork doesn’t fall asleep but shines with the lights of numerous pubs and nightclubs. Many tourists from all over the world come here to see local landmarks and visit the gorgeous and old Blarney Castle. First mentions of Cork date back to the VI-VII centuries. Saint Finbarr established the first monastery in the area, founding the first settlement. When Cork was finally free from the continuous attacks of Normans, the settlement became the center of the South Munster Kingdom. However, Ireland didn’t rule the settlement for a long time. The English crown set up its authority in the region in 1185. The countries fought for this region many times since then. The 18th century marked the start of a prosperity period for Cork. However, the hunger, which started in the county, caused many deaths. Many people had to leave the region in search of a better life. Despite the frequent change of rulers, Cork has retained its Irish roots. The city was an active participant in the independence movement in the past. In 1920, the British killed the Lord Mayor of Cork. His successor was arrested and brought to a prison in London where he died on a hunger strike that lasted two and a half months. In December of the same year, the reinforcements from Great Britain burned down the central part of the city in order to … Read further