Cork, Ireland


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Cork is the city in the Republic of Ireland.

The city has a population of 124,391 (2016).

Where did the name "Cork" come from?

Its name comes from the Gaelic Corcaigh, which means marshy place. In 1172, after the Norman invasion of Ireland, Cork was surrendered to the English king. Following the English conquest stonewalls were built around Cork. In 1185 Cork was given its first charter (a document granting the townspeople certain rights).