- Blarney Castle: A 15th-century castle with the Blarney Stone and lush gardens, ideal for capturing medieval architecture and greenery. Located at Blarney, Co. Cork, T23 Y598.
- Kinsale Harbour: A picturesque waterfront with colourful buildings and sailing boats, perfect for coastal photography. Located at Pier Rd., Kinsale, Co. Cork, P17 PK72.
- English Market: A historic covered market with arched ceilings and colourful stalls, offering lively food and street photography. Located at Princes St., Cork, Co. Cork, T12 RW26.
- Charles Fort: A 17th-century star-shaped fort overlooking Kinsale Harbour, ideal for capturing military history and sea views. Located at Summercove, Kinsale, Co. Cork, P17 AY18.
- Spike Island: A former prison island with fortress ruins and panoramic Cork Harbour views, perfect for dramatic historical shots. Located off Cobh, Co. Cork, P24 PW53.
- Fota House and Gardens: A Regency-style mansion with arboretum and manicured gardens, offering elegant estate photography. Located at Fota Island, Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork, T45 YW62.
- Cobh Cathedral: A Gothic Revival cathedral with a towering spire and intricate interiors, ideal for architectural shots. Located at Cathedral Pl., Cobh, Co. Cork, P24 CY67.
- Mizen Head: Ireland’s southernmost point with a cliffside bridge and wild Atlantic views, perfect for rugged coastal photography. Located at Mizen Head, Goleen, Co. Cork, P81 A308.
- Gougane Barra: A serene lake with a 6th-century oratory and forested hills, offering tranquil nature and historic shots. Located at Gougane Barra, Co. Cork, P75 EY24.
- Bantry House: A Georgian mansion with terraced gardens and Bantry Bay views, ideal for capturing stately elegance. Located at Bantry, Co. Cork, P75 V527.
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County Cork:
Ireland’s county Cork blends historic sites with scenic beauty, with Cork City’s English Market and St Fin Barre’s Cathedral offering cultural and architectural depth. Blarney Castle, home to the famous Blarney Stone, provides historic allure, while the coastal town of Kinsale offers sailing and seafood. Other attractions include the Beara Peninsula’s rugged trails. Cork is Ireland’s largest county by size (7,460 sq km) and third largest by population (584,156). Population peaked at 854,118 in 1841 (when Cork was Ireland’s most populous county) and reached its lowest point, 330,443 in 1961. In terms of hospitality, Cork is Ireland’s second most visited tourist county with around 1,228,000 international visitors per year.
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