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| − | '''Cork''' is a city and port in County Cork on the south coast of [[Ireland]], in the [[Republic of Ireland]], in the province of [[Munster]]. It originated as a monastic center in the seventh century, and endured a number of raids during the [[Viking]] era. | + | '''Cork''' (Irish: '' Corcaigh'') is a city and port in County Cork on the south coast of [[Ireland]], in the [[Republic of Ireland]], in the province of [[Munster]]. It originated as a monastic center in the seventh century, and endured a number of raids during the [[Viking]] era. |
'''Cork''' is also a soft [[wood]] material used to stop up bottles of [[wine]], [[champagne]], and other [[alcohol]]ic drinks. | '''Cork''' is also a soft [[wood]] material used to stop up bottles of [[wine]], [[champagne]], and other [[alcohol]]ic drinks. | ||
[[Category:Irish Cities and Towns]][[Category:Manufacturing]] | [[Category:Irish Cities and Towns]][[Category:Manufacturing]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:40, December 21, 2012
Cork (Irish: Corcaigh) is a city and port in County Cork on the south coast of Ireland, in the Republic of Ireland, in the province of Munster. It originated as a monastic center in the seventh century, and endured a number of raids during the Viking era.
Cork is also a soft wood material used to stop up bottles of wine, champagne, and other alcoholic drinks.