Cork is the second largest city in Ireland, located in the south-west region on the River Lee. There are two cathedrals and the English Market food hall in the city center. Some notable landmarks include St. Finbarr's Cathedral, the church tower of Shandon, and St. Patrick's Street for shopping. Cork was originally founded in the 6th century as a monastic settlement and has participated in many Irish revolts throughout history. Local specialties include crubeens, tripe and drisheen sold at the English Market. Popular sports in Cork include rugby, Gaelic football, hurling and soccer.

1. Cork is a city in Ireland. It is located in the
South-West Region . It is the second largest
city in the state and the third most populated
in Ireland.
The city is built on the River Lee which divides
into two channels . The city centre is located
on the island created by the channels.

2. There are two cathedrals in the city; St. Mary's
Cathedral and St Finbarre's Cathedral.
The English Market is a municipal food
market in the centre of Cork
PLACES OF INTEREST
County hall tower was
once the tallest building
in Ireland !!!!! 
The most famous
buliding in Cork is the
Church tower of
Shandon
St Patrick's Street is the main
shopping street of the city of Cork in
the south of Ireland.

3. Cork was originally a monastic settlement
founded by Saint Finbarr in the 6th century.
HISTORY
Cork is nicknamed the ribellious city
because it has participated in all the Irish
revolts
Cork was an important trading centre

4. FOOD
The city has many local traditions in food.
Traditional Cork foods include crubeens, and
tripe and drisheen. Cork's English Market sells
locally produced foods, including fresh fish,
meats, fruit and vegetables,eggs and artisan
cheeses and breads.
SPORT
Rugby, gaelic football, hurling and association
football are popular sporting pastimes for
Corkonians.

5. Characteristics of the city
Cork houses are very colourful . The
name of Cork derives from Corcaigh
that means marsh.
Cork is a very important port
of Ireland !!!! 

6. The end
This is Cork
by Alessia and Camilla