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16th Mar 2015

12 Things Only People From Cork Will Understand

The People's Republic.

Emma lahiffe

To say that the people of Cork are proud of their county is an understatement. A massive understatement.

Home to some of the most beautiful places and successful people in the country, sure you can’t really blame them.

Here are twelve things people from the rebel county know about life.

1. KC’s chipper…

Is totally worth queuing for.

kc_son_sons_2

2. The Boole Library is…

The most distracting place in the world to study.

University College Cork Boole Library_web

3. A man roaring ‘Echo’ in the middle of the street…

Is completely normal.

evening echo newspaper

4. It’s essential to have a fully-functioning handbrake…

When you’re going up Patrick’s Hill.

patrick's hill cork

5. A guy having an old doll…

Is actually a good thing.

rog and wife

6. Roy Keane…

Will never be wrong. About anything.

StRoy

7. The drive back to Kinsale…

Never gets old.

kinsale

8. The fountain at Grand Parade…

Is the only place to meet after a night out.

grand parade fountain

9. There’s nothing better than beating Kerry…

In a Munster Final.

kerry cork football

10. Living on College Road is the best…

And the worst thing you can do for your university experience.

11. Navigating the Kinsale roundabout…

Is the most confusing thing ever.

roundabout kinsale

12. And Jimmy Barry Murphy…

Is A God.

jimmy barry murphy