- The Banks of My Own Lovely Lee: A beloved anthem of Cork, celebrating the River Lee that flows through Cork City. The song evokes nostalgia and pride for the city’s beauty, its bridges, and its status as a haven of rest, often sung at local gatherings and sporting events. Written by John Fitzgerald (1825–1910), with additional music by Jimmy Crowley in some versions.
- The Boys of Fairhill: A lively folk song celebrating the vibrant community of Fairhill, a working-class area in Cork City. It highlights local traditions like hurling, bowling, and drag hunting, capturing the spirit of Cork’s northside. Written by Original version by Con Doyle, recorded and popularized by Jimmy Crowley and Stoker’s Lodge.
- Johnny Jump Up: A humorous ballad about a potent cider from wartime Cork, recounting a man’s wild misadventures after drinking it in Ballincollig. It reflects Cork’s pub culture and local folklore. Written by Tadhg Jordan, written in 1934, recorded by Jimmy Crowley.
- The Armoured Car: A song about a beloved greyhound owned by Con Doyle, celebrated in Cork’s Fairhill community. It captures the affection of locals for their sporting traditions and communal pride. Written by Seán O’Callaghan, written in the early 1920s.
- The Night the Goat Broke Loose on Grand Parade: A comedic 1930s song about a chaotic incident involving a goat on Cork City’s Grand Parade, reflecting the city’s quirky history and street life, recorded by Dick Hogan.
- The Blarney Stone: A song about visiting the famous Blarney Stone in Blarney Castle, near Cork City, focusing on the tradition of kissing the stone to gain the “gift of the gab.” It celebrates a key Cork landmark and its cultural significance. Written by Tim Martin O’Leary.
- Johnny Don’t Go to Ballincollig: A modern folk song warning against the pitfalls of urban life in Ballincollig, a town near Cork City. It blends humor with local references, capturing the county’s contemporary culture. Written by John Spillane, a Cork native.
- Magic Nights in the Lobby Bar: A nostalgic song about the vibrant music scene in Cork’s Lobby Bar, a hub for local musicians. It celebrates the county’s traditional music culture and community spirit. Written by John Spillane.
- Glanworth You’re Calling Me Back Home: A heartfelt song about the village of Glanworth in north Cork, expressing an emigrant’s longing to return to the rural beauty and community of their hometown. Written by Eddie Quinlan in 2022.
- Kathleen’s Song: A song celebrating Traveller culture, nomadism, and horse fairs in Cork, written as part of a community music initiative. It reflects the pride of Cork’s Traveller community, particularly in areas like Spring Lane. Written by Kathleen McCarthy, recorded by the Spring Lane girls group.
- The Langer, a parody song recorded in Cork by Tim O’Riordan and Natural Gas for the year 2005 when Cork was capital of culture
Songs
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 Anthem
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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