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Cork It began on an island in the swampy estuary of the River Lee (the name Corcaigh means a marsh), and gradually climbed up the steep banks on either side like a bogman emerging from a stagnant pool. As the hilly streets go up and down (all marshes are hilly as we know), so do the voices of the citizens. They have a characteristic sing-song cadence, beloved of national comedians, Key places to visit would be the English market in the centre of the city, Shandon Steeple , which overlooks the city on the north bank, the University through which the river Lee passes and the very steep Patricks Hill , from the top of which are magnificent views over the entire city. For such a relatively small city (population roughly 200,000) , Cork has a bewildering plethora of pubs and restaurants to go to in the evening. Many of pubs offer live music - check out the The Lobby pub , next to the City Hall or An Spailpin Fainac opposite Beamish and crawford brewery. THE MOUNTIN BAR Citizens of this City include legions of lunatics who are proponents of independence for Cork - check out their ramblings on www.peoplesrepublicofcork.com
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