Cork County is located in Ireland, approximately 4 hours north of Dublin City Centre. Cork County covers an area of 703 square miles and it has a population of around 1 million people. Cork County is one of the most densely populated counties in Ireland. The county town is Cork City, which is situated on the southern bank of the River Lee. Cork City is a major centre for commerce, education, culture, sport, tourism, finance, banking, insurance, healthcare, media, arts, entertainment, retail, manufacturing, logistics, food processing, agriculture, construction, engineering, architecture, energy, mining, shipping, transportation, telecommunications, water supply, waste management, public administration, law enforcement, fire fighting, emergency medical care, social work, animal welfare, and environmental protection. There are over 1000km of coastline along the Irish Sea which make Cork County an ideal destination to enjoy coastal activities such as surfing, fishing, sailing/windsurfing, kitesuiting, diving, kayaking/canoeing, etc. Cork County is famous for its rich historical heritage, scenic beauty, cultural diversity, and sporting events. Many of the world's greatest artists, writers, musicians, actors, poets, architects, designers, scientists, athletes, sportsmen and women have been born here. Some of the best known sights include: • The Rock of Cashel • Blarney Castle