East Cork
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East Cork lies in south-west Ireland
in Ireland's largest county, Co. Cork.
East Cork contains the world's second largest natural harbour Cork Harbour
, which is also home to the world's oldest yacht club. St. Colman’s Cathedral is situated in the area also, being an excellent example of a 19th century Gothic revival and home to the largest Carillon (49-bells) in the Irish Free State.
The famous Fota Island
House and Gardens can be found in East Cork.
The Fota Island Golf Course hosted Murphy's Irish Open golf tournament in 2001.
East Cork has a long picturesque coastline streching from Cobh to Youghal
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
in Ireland's largest county, Co. Cork.
East Cork contains the world's second largest natural harbour Cork Harbour
Cork Harbour
Cork Harbour is a natural harbour and river estuary at the mouth of the River Lee in County Cork, Ireland. It is one of several which lay claim to the title of "second largest natural harbour in the world by navigational area" . Other contenders include Halifax Harbour in Canada, and Poole Harbour...
, which is also home to the world's oldest yacht club. St. Colman’s Cathedral is situated in the area also, being an excellent example of a 19th century Gothic revival and home to the largest Carillon (49-bells) in the Irish Free State.
The famous Fota Island
Fota Island
Fota Island is a small island in Cork Harbour, Ireland, just north of the larger island of Great Island. The name "Fota" is derived from the Irish "Fód te" meaning warm soil...
House and Gardens can be found in East Cork.
The Fota Island Golf Course hosted Murphy's Irish Open golf tournament in 2001.
East Cork has a long picturesque coastline streching from Cobh to Youghal