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Cork at a glance

Cork is the second largest city in the Republic of Ireland. It was founded as a walled port over 800 years ago and is situated on the south coast of the island of Ireland. 

The city is built on the River Lee which divides into two channels at its western end, and its centre is located on the island created by them. At the eastern end of the city centre the two river channels converge, and the Lee flows around Lough Mahon to Cork Harbour, one of the world's largest natural harbours.