- Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork: Designed by William Burges. Completed in 1879, this Gothic Revival cathedral features three spires and intricate stone carvings. It was built on a 6th-century monastic site dedicated to St Finbarr, with Burges designing every detail, including mosaics and stained glass. Bishop Street, Cork city.
- Cathedral of St Mary and Saint Anne, Cork: Designed by George Richard Pain, James Pain. Built between 1808 and 1828, this Catholic cathedral, known as the North Cathedral, features a neo-Classical design. It serves as the seat of the Diocese of Cork and Ross and was extended in the 19th century. Cathedral Road, Cork city.
- Saint Colman’s Cathedral, Cobh: Designed by Edward Welby Pugin, George Ashlin. Constructed from 1868 to 1919, this Gothic Revival cathedral features a 90-metre spire. It serves the Diocese of Cloyne and is known for its French Gothic interior and carillon of 49 bells. Cathedral Place, Cobh.
- Saint Luke’s Church, Cork: Built in 1835, this Church of Ireland church features a simple Gothic Revival design. It serves the St Luke’s parish and is known for its community role in Cork’s northside. St Luke’s Cross, Cork city.
- Saint Peter and Paul’s Church, Cork: Designed by Edward Welby Pugin. Opened in 1866, this Catholic church features a High Victorian Gothic design with pointed arches and ornate interiors. It was funded by local merchants and serves Cork’s city centre. Paul Street, Cork city.
- Holy Trinity Church, Cork: Designed by George Richard Pain, James Pain. Constructed in 1834, this Catholic church, also called the Father Mathew Memorial Church, features a neo-Classical façade with Corinthian columns. It honours the temperance campaigner Fr Theobald Mathew. Father Mathew Quay, Cork city.
- Saint Mary’s Church, Youghal: Designed by Unknown (medieval, with later additions). Dating to the 11th century, this Church of Ireland church features a restored 13th-century nave and chancel. It houses the tomb of Richard Boyle, 1st Earl of Cork, and is one of Ireland’s oldest parish churches. Church Street, Youghal.
- Saint Patrick’s Church, Fermoy: Built in 1836, this Catholic church features a Gothic Revival design with a prominent tower. It serves Fermoy’s Catholic community and reflects post-emancipation architecture. Chapel Hill, Fermoy.
- Saint Michael’s Church, Blackrock: Constructed in 1827, this Catholic church features a simple Gothic design. It serves the Blackrock parish and is known for its role in the community near Cork Harbour. Blackrock Road, Cork city.
- Saint Multose Church, Kinsale: Designed by Unknown (medieval). Built in the 12th century, this Church of Ireland church is one of Ireland’s oldest Norman churches. It features a square tower and houses memorials to the 1601 Battle of Kinsale. Church Street, Kinsale.
Churches
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow
Holy Wells
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow
Sacred Places
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow
Saints
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow
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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