Cork City - UCC Undergraduate Prospectus Cork is Ireland's second largest city. In the greater Cork area there is a population in excess of 200,000. Cork is a hilly city watched over on the north side by the Church of St Ann Shandon with its magnificent chime of bells.
Cork City is the principal commercial and banking centre in the south of Ireland.
In the city centre there are large department stores, modern shopping malls and many excellent and affordable restaurants. Beautiful sandy beaches dot the coastline and are readily accessible from the City. Cork has an International Airport which is located 6 kilometres from the University. There are daily flights to London, which is 55 minutes flying time from Cork, as well as flights to other European destinations including Amsterdam and Paris. Cork people are noted for their friendliness and their passion for all sports.