Ireland's Arts
County Cork is the most populous county in Ireland. It is the southernmost county in the Republic of Ireland. Its name comes from the Gaelic word "Corcaigh", meaning "the land of the cormorant". It is bordered by Waterford to the north, Kerry to the west, Limerick to the south, Clare to the east, and Galway to the northeast. The county town is Cork City. The county is famous for its scenic beauty and natural environment. There are many lakes, rivers, hills, valleys, forests, mountains, and islands. There are five major cities in County Cork: Cork City, Cobh, Midleton, Clonakilty, and Macroom. In 2011, the population of County Cork was 734,943 people. In 2016, it was recorded that there were 815,828 residents living in the county.