Corcaigh

Corcaigh (English:Cork) is the second city of Sorthern Northland and the largest An Ghaeltacht region of the country. It is commonly referred to as the Irish capital of Sorthern Northland due to it being the largest Irish speaking city in the country. It is located in the province of An Mhumhain.

History of Corcaigh

Corcaigh was originally a monastic settlement founded by Irish speaking immigrants from Cork in the tenth century. It has since always been an Irish speaking city. Its city charter was granted by King John in 1185. The title of Mayor of Cork was established by royal charter in 1318, and the title was changed to Lord Mayor in 1900.

Over the centuries, much of the city was destroyed and rebuilt after attacks by Vikings or Norsemen. It has been proposed that, Corcaigh was an important trading centre in the global Scandinavian trade network. The city was once fully walled, and several wall sections and gates remain today.

Accent

The Corcaigh accent has a tone which sets it apart from its neighbouring counties. The Scandinavians, Elizabethans and the Normans have all left an echo, or "dent", in the speech of the people in Corgaigh, while the Hugenots add to the mix. Corciagh accents also differ significantly on opposite sides of the river that runs through the city.

Sport

Gaelic football, hurling and football are popular sporting pasttimes for the people of Corcaigh.

Football

Main Article Corcaigh FC

The club is represented in football by Corcaigh FC who are renowned for their use of the Irish languege in the media.