County Cork is the most southerly and the largest of the modern counties of Ireland. Cork is nicknamed "The Rebel County", as a result of the support of the townsmen of Cork in 1491 for Perkin Warbeck, a pretender to the throne of England during the Wars of the Roses. The remote western area of the county, known as West Cork, is a popular destination for tourists, who visit the small villages and islands including Sherkin Island, Oileán Chléire or Cape Clear Island and Dursey Island. Mizen Head, the "south-western most point in Ireland" is also in West Cork, as is Sheep's Head. Cork International Airport, is off the Kinsale Road and less then 10 minutes from Cork City centre.

Ballycotton is a village in County Cork, Ireland, situated about 25 miles east of Cork city. It is a famous fishing village and has given its name to the folk band Ballycotton. The village is set on a rocky-ledge overlooking Ballycotton Bay and its sandy beach that stretches for about 25 km east to Knockadoon Head. The current village is actually a re-settlement of an older village which is now entirely underwater. Ballycotton experiences severe coastal erosion with metres of land crumbling into the sea every few years. It is a site of international research interest on coastal erosion.

Ballydehob is a village in County Cork, Province of Munster, Republic of Ireland. It is located on the coast about 30 km (20 miles) east of Mizen Head, Ireland's south-western tip. It has a reputation for housing artists and craftsmen.

Bantry is a town on the coast of County Cork, Ireland, located on the N71 route at the head of Bantry Bay. The Beara peninsula is to the northwest, with Sheep's Head also nearby, on the peninsula south of Bantry Bay.

Blarney is a village in the south of Ireland, located 8 km northwest of Cork, Republic of Ireland. It is the site of Blarney Castle, home of the legendary Blarney Stone. By kissing the Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle, it is claimed that one can receive the "Gift of the Gab" Blarney village is a major tourist attraction in County Cork. Mostly people come to see the castle, kiss the stone, and go shopping. The centre of the village is dominated by The Square - a grass field where Blarney locals and the townspeople from Cork City journey to during the summer. Activities include soccer, sunbathing and other recreational activities.

Castletownbere is a town in County Cork, Province of Munster, Republic of Ireland. It is located on the southwest coast of Ireland, in West Cork, on Berehaven harbour near the entrance to Bantry Bay. It is also known as Castletown Berehaven. The town has a population of around 875 in the 2002 census with a further 1,000 in the catchment area. Tourists swell this number during the summer season to a small degree. Since the 1960s a small amount of immigration to the area from Holland, Switzerland, Germany and England has increased the mix and more recently some economic migrants from eastern Europe have arrived.

Clonakilty often referred to by locals simply as Clon, is a small town in west County Cork, Republic of Ireland, approximately 45 minutes away by road to the west of Cork City. The town is on the southern coast of the island, and is surrounded by hilly country devoted primarily to dairy farming, the region having an impressive dairy yield. It has approximately 5,000 permanent inhabitants.

Cobh is situated on Great Island, one of the three large islands in Cork harbour which are all now joined by roads and bridges - Little Island and Fota are the others.

Cork is the second largest city in the Republic of Ireland and Ireland's third most populous city after Dublin and Belfast. It is the principal city and administrative centre of County Cork and the largest city of the province of Munster. The city of Cork has a population of 119,143, while the addition of the suburban areas contained in Cork County brings this total to 190,384. Metropolitan Cork has a population of approximately 274,000, while the Greater Cork area is about 380,000.

Fermoy in County Cork, Republic of Ireland is a town of some 5,800 inhabitants, environs included (2006 census), situated on the River Blackwater in the south of Ireland. Fermoy is in a very scenic location, in the Blackwater valley, nestled at the foot of the Galtee Mountains. The Blackwater river is the town's major tourist attraction, attracting fishermen, mainly from England. The river is abundant with salmon, which can be seen leaping up the salmon steps on the weir.

Glanmire in County Cork. The suburb of Glanmire  with a population of 15,498 is actually made up of several small towns and villages, including Glanmire Village, Riverstown, Brooklodge, Glyntown, Copper Valley and Sallybrook. There also is an area outside Glanmire called Upper Glanmire, which includes Whites Cross, Ballyphilip, Templelmichael and Buck Leary's Cross.

Glengarriff is a village of approximately 750 people in the south-west region of County Cork, Republic of Ireland. Known internationally as a tourism venue, it boasts many natural attractions. It sits at the northern head of Glengarriff Bay, a smaller enclave of Bantry Bay. Located 20 km (~12 miles) west of Bantry, and 30 km (~18 miles) east of Castletownbere, it is a popular stop along the routes around the area.

Kinsale is one of the most picturesque & very popular town of the south-west coast of Ireland. Famous for its beautiful yachting, sea angling, Dolphin & Whale Watching Trips, gourmet restaurants and golf.

Macroom is a small market town lying in a valley on the River Sullane, a tributary of the River Lee, between Cork and Killarney. The town recorded a population on 2,985 in the 2002 national census. Tourist attractions include a colourful town centre, an 18-hole golf course and scenic surroundings. A few kilometres to the north of Macroom is Mushera Mountain, with the family attraction of Millstreet Country Park, a 1.5 km walk to the summit of the mountain, and the ancient Saint John's Well. There are many holy wells, churches and other sites in the area associated with ancient visionaries and healers. 6km west lies the historic Carrigaphooca Castle.

Midleton is a town in south-eastern County Cork, Ireland. It lies some 22 km east of Cork City on the Owenacurra River and the N25 road, which connects Cork to the port of Rosslare. Midleton has a growing population, employed locally in retail, light manufacturing, food production, tourism and distilling. At nearby Whitegate is the state’s first gas-fired power station as well as Ireland’s only oil refinery. Many Midleton residents also commute to jobs in Cork, Carrigtwohill and Little Island.

Rosscarbery is a town in County Cork, Ireland. The town is situated on a shallow estuary, which opens onto Rosscarbery Bay. The town itself has witnessed unprecedented growth in recent times, despite the lack of any major industry in the area, and being just outside the commuter belt for the city of Cork. The majority of new housing is holiday accommodation, which results in an annual swell in population during summer months. According to the 2006 census, the population of the town is 936.

Skibbereen is a town in Ireland. The name "Skibbereen" (often shortened to "Skibb") means "little boat harbour." The river Ilen which runs through the town reaches the sea at Baltimore.

Youghal is a seaport in County Cork, Ireland. Situated on the coastline of East County Cork, the bustling and picturesque town of Youghal is regarded as one of the most popular tourist destinations in Ireland. The historic walled seaport town of Youghal adjoins a fine 5km blue flag beach and, because of the many historic buildings and monuments within its ancient town walls, has been designated as an Irish Heritage Port by the Irish Tourist Board. Fishing in the River Blackwater (noted for salmon, trout and excellent coarse fish), golf, sailing, angling, pitch and putt and yachting are just some of the facilities that are located either nearby or in the town. As of the 2002 census, the population was 6,597, but the population of its catchment area is about 10,000.

Arklow is a historic town in County Wicklow on the east coast of Ireland. Founded by the Vikings in the ninth century A.D., and the location of one of the bloodiest battles of the 1798 rebellion, it is now a thriving commuter town with a population of 11,721 according to the provisional 2006 census statistics. It is the second largest town in Co. Wicklow. Arklow is situated at the mouth of the River Avoca, the longest river entirely within County Wicklow. The town is divided by the river, which is crossed by the Nineteen Arches Bridge, a stone arch bridge linking the south or main part of the town with the north part, called Ferrybank.

Ashford in County Wicklow lies on the R772 regional road. Until recently Ashford was on the main Dublin - Wexford route, the N11, but was bypassed by the new N11 in 2004. This has made a great change to the traffic problem that was before the bypass was installed. Ashford is about 3 km (1.9 mi) north of Rathnew, which is on the outskirts of Wicklow Town. The Mount Usher Gardens and Arboretum are located in the village.

Avoca is a small town near Arklow, in County Wicklow, Republic of Ireland. It is situated on the River Avoca. Avoca is the village where the BBC series Ballykissangel was filmed. In 1966, Avoca was one of the locations used in the film "Jules Verne's Rocket to the Moon".

Baltinglass is a town in south-west County Wicklow, Ireland. It is situated on the River Slaney near the border with County Carlow and County Kildare, on the N81 road.

Blessington is a town in County Wicklow, Ireland. Located on the N81 which connects Dublin to Tullow. Since 2000, Blessington's population has increased substantially. It is believed to be over 6,000 at the moment.

Bray  is a town in northern County Wicklow, Ireland. It is a busy urban centre and seaside town of 31,901 people, making it the fourth largest town in Ireland (excluding the five cities). It is situated about 20 km (12 mi) south of Dublin on the eastern coast. The town is the location of some industry, is home for many who commute to Dublin by car or rail, is a market town for the surrounding area and still attracts tourists particularly from Dublin at weekends. The town straddles the Dublin-Wicklow border, with a portion of the northern suburbs situated in County Dublin. Bray is home to Ireland's only dedicated film studios, Ardmore Studios.

Enniskerry is a village in County Wicklow, Ireland, with a population of 2,672 according to the 2006 census. The town is situated on the Glencullen River in the foothills of the Wicklow Mountains to the east of the island, some 24 km (15 mi) south of Dublin. The R117 road, colloquially known as "The Twenty-One Bends" connects the town to the main N11 road to Dublin. The 185 Dublin Bus route connects the village hourly to Bray, the nearest large town.

Glenealy is a village 8 km (5 mi) west of Wicklow Town, in County Wicklow, on the R752. The Dublin - Rosslare railway line also passes through the village. Since the extension of the N11 dual-carriageway from Dublin to within 5 km (3 mi) of the village in 2004, it has been undergoing rapid growth, attracting people commuting to Dublin.

Greystones is a coastal town in County Wicklow, Ireland. It is located on Ireland’s east coast, 8 km (5 miles) south of Bray and 27 km (17 mi) south of Dublin (it is within the Greater Dublin Area), with a population in the region of 15,000. The town’s name is derived from a one kilometre stretch of coastal grey rocks situated between two beaches; this rocky area is known as the sea front. The harbour area and the railway station are at the northern and southern ends respectively. The North Beach, which begins at the harbour, is a stony beach and some of its length is overlooked by the southern cliffs of Bray Head, which are subject to erosion. The South Beach is a broad expansive sandy beach about one kilometre long. It is a Blue Flag beach and receives many visitors and tourists, mainly in the summer.

Hollywood is a village in west County Wicklow, Ireland. It is located on the R756, Wicklow Gap road, just 2km from its junction with the N81 national secondary route. A population of less the 100 people registered in the 2002 Census, though the community draws from a larger area which consists of about 500 people.

Kilcoole is a village in County Wicklow, Republic of Ireland. It is 3 km (1.9 mi) south of Greystones, 14 km (9 mi) north of Wicklow town, and approximately 30 km (19 mi) south of Dublin. It was used as the set for the successful Irish television series Glenroe, which ran through the 1980s and 1990s. The village is currently expanding rapidly and is a dormitory town for many workers commuting to Dublin and Bray.

Newtownmountkennedy is a village in County Wicklow, Ireland. It is just off the N11 road to Wexford, just south of Kilpedder and south-west of Greystones. It is about 14 km (9 mi) north of Wicklow Town approximately 30 km (19 mi) from Dublin. The R772 regional road passes through the village. This was the main Dublin-Wexford route, the N11, but the village was bypassed by the new N11 dual carriageway in 1990.

Rathdrum is a village in County Wicklow, Republic of Ireland. It is situated high on the western side of the beautiful Avonmore Valley and offers the tourist majestic views of the River Avonmore, which flows through the Vale of Clara. Rathdrum is an ideal location for hill walking, cycling, canoeing and touring. Pubs, lounges and restaurants offer good value day and night service and entertainment.

Roundwood is a village in County Wicklow, Ireland. It was listed as having a population of 518 in the census of 2002. It is located on the R755 road which is part of the main route from Dublin to Glendalough in the Wicklow Mountains. At 238 metres above sea level, it is one of the highest villages in Ireland.

Shillelagh is a village in County Wicklow, Ireland. The town was planned as part of the Fitzwilliam estate in the 17th century. Nearby Coolattin House (designed by John Carr and built around 1800) was the seat of the FitzWilliam Estate. Tomnafinnoge Oak Wood is the largest remaining oak forest in Ireland. One of only two Cork Oaks in Ireland exists in Shillelagh.

Wicklow is the county town of County Wicklow in Ireland. Located south of the capital Dublin on the east coast of Ireland, it has a population of 10,070[1] according to the Census 2006. The town lies along the N11 route between Dublin and Wexford. Wicklow is also connected to the rail network with Dublin commuter services now extending to the town. Additional services connect with Arklow, Wexford and Rosslare, a main Ferry Port. There is also a commercial port, mainly importing timber

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