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I lived in Cork City between July 2005 and April 2006. The county (also called proudly the Rebel County) has got a quite a lot of interesting sites (natural, urban, historical) to discover. It was quite a job to compose this page and to select only a few photos to represent the county. This is why I decided to divide photos of County Cork into two separate pages. One is dedicated to the islands and the other one to the rest of the county. |
| 1. Go into the village of Crosshaven... [   ] Let's start with Crosshaven, which is a typical Co. Cork village, located by the the bay to the southeast of Cork. The village can be quickly visited. I personally encourage you to visit its beach and climb its rocks. It was interesting to see how waves have shaped the rock (see photo). |
| 2. Go to the town of Kinsale... [ ]
Kinsale is one of my favourite Irish towns. The town is also located by the seaside, which made it a very strategic spot in history. Its restaurants are overall quite good; this is why the town is also called the "Gourmet Capital". |
| 3. Enjoy the town of Kinsale and its colours... [ ] As you can see above and on the right-hand side, the frontages of Kinsale are colourful, which explains partially why the town is so touristy. Inhabitants seem to have a certain sense of humour. On the door of this pub, it says: "This is the Back Door, the front door is at the back". Roll over the photo to see the details. |
| 4. Visit Kinsale bay... [ ] This is another picture of Kinsale. There is no need to explain that the areas surrounding the town are quite scenic. On the right-hand side, I put a photo of the strategic bay of Kinsale. The town received Norman, Spanish and English influences throughout its history. The town has got several heritage sites, including Desmond Castle [  ], also called the French prison! |
| 5. Visit
Charles Fort (Kinsale)... [ ] Located at only 3 km from Kinsale, Charles Fort is a classic example of a late-17th century star-shaped fort (like Duncannon, Co. Wexford). As one of the largest military installations in the country, Charles Fort has been associated with some of the most momentous events in Irish history. The most significant of these are the Williamite War, 1689-91, and the Civil War, 1922-23. |
6. Visit Currabwee Windfarm... [ ] As I was working under a European contract in NUI Galway, I had the opportunity to attend a conference on Energy in Kinsale in 2004. Currabwee windfarm was one of the sites we visited. Its 7 turbines generate an annual estimated 10 GW.h and supply 4,200 inhabitants with electricity. |
 Photo 6. Currabwee Windfarm. |
| 7. You won’t yawn in Youghal! [ ] I visited the little coastal town of Youghal (pronounced Yo-owl) in May 2011. The first thing that struck me when I arrived, was the quietness of the place at this period of the year. If you go there in July and August you’ll probably get a more festive atmosphere, as described in the tourist brochures. The town itself has a lot to offer in terms of historic sites. If you arrive from Cork, you’ll be welcomed by the sight of 19th century lighthouse. |
| 9. Visit the historic part of Youghal… [ ] Once you have arrived in the town centre, it will be hard to miss the 18th century clock tower, the 15th century tower house (Tynte’s Castle), the Water Gate (also called Cromwell’s Arch) and St Mary’s Collegiate Church. You’ll also be able to walk on the part of the medieval town wall which remains intact. If you’re not interested in history, you’ll can also enjoy a nice walk on the beach, located to the west of the town. |
9. Sail away in Baltimore, Co. Cork... |
Legend:
Nice; Worth a visit; Well worth visiting
Please note that this grading system is only based on my interests and personal experience as a French expat in Ireland. Feel free to visit the same locations and share your experience 
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