Cork / Corcaigh

The hooded crow is a medium-sized bird of prey native to Eurasia, Africa, and Australia. It is one of the most widespread corvid species, found across much of temperate Asia and North America. In some areas it is considered a pest due to its tendency to raid crops and gardens. In Ireland, there are several different subspecies of hooded crow. These include the black-hooded crow, red-necked crow, and white-throated crow.

The red-necked crow is a small crow with a long tail and a short neck. It is often mistaken for the American crow because of its similar appearance. Red-necked crows live in groups called colonies. A colony consists of many nests built high up in trees. Each nest contains three eggs. The parents take turns incubating the eggs and feeding the chicks. When the young birds reach adulthood, they move away from the colony.

This is another small crow with a long bill. White-throated crows live in pairs, and build nests in tree cavities. Like the red-necked crow and the rook, the white-throated crow feeds mainly on insects.is famous for its beautiful landscape and seascapes. Fastnet Rock is the south westernmost point of Ireland. Most of Cork's coastline consists of sandy beaches and rocky cliffs. Sea temperature affects how much water is around the coast. During winter months, there is less sea ice. In summer, the ocean heats up faster than land temperatures. This causes warm currents to move along the Irish coast. These currents are called Gulf Streams. They bring warmer water from the North Atlantic Ocean towards the west coast of Ireland. As a result, the waters off Cork are usually warmer than those further east.name "Cork" derives from the Old Norse word corcaig, meaning island or rock. The English form of the name is derived from the city's location on the River Lee, which flows into Lough Neagh, a large lake located near Belfast. The river itself takes its name from the Irish language, An Chorróg, meaning "the red stream".

Schull was originally known as Sculle, and later as Skully. The town was founded by Vikings in about 848, and was granted city status in 1225. During the 18th century, the population increased dramatically, and the town became a major port. By 1750 it had become one of Ireland's largest towns, and in 1800 it was ranked second only to Dublin in size among Irish cities. However, the economic boom came to an abrupt end during the Great Famine of the 1840s, when thousands died from starvation and disease. In the 19th century, Cork became a centre of trade and commerce, and the city grew rapidly. A railway line connecting Cork to Limerick opened in 1863, followed by another linking Cork to Tralee in 1866. Irish independence movements developed in the late nineteenth century, and Cork became a stronghold of nationalism. The Irish Volunteers, formed in 1913, met regularly in Cork City Hall, while the Irish Citizen Army was based in nearby Douglas Barracks. Both groups played a prominent role in the Easter Rising of 1916. Following the war, the Irish Free State was established in 1922, and Cork became part of the newly independent state. The city continued to grow throughout the twentieth century, becoming one of the most important industrial centres in Ireland. On 21 November 1920, the Irish Republican Army (IRA) launched a rebellion against British rule, beginning what became known as the Irish War of Independence. Cork was a key battleground in the struggle, and IRA units fought pitched battles with British soldiers in the streets of the city. On 22 January 1921, the Royal Irish Constabulary barracks at Patrick Street in central Cork was attacked by a small group of IRA volunteers, killing five policemen and wounding several others. This incident led to widespread rioting across the city, and the British government sent in additional troops to restore law and order. The following day, British Prime Minister David Lloyd George declared martial law in Cork, and imposed curfews and bans on public meetings.