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Cork (Corcaigh in Irish) is the second city of the Republic of Ireland and Ireland's third most populous city after Dublin and Belfast respectively.
Cork's most famous building, also accessible to the public, is the church tower of Shandon dominating the North side of the city, with the North and East sides faced in red sandstone, and the West and South sides in the predominant stone of the region, white limestone.
Cork is also home to one of Ireland's main national newspapers, the Irish Examiner (formerly the Cork Examiner) with its headquarters situated in Academy Street in the city centre.
The principal city of County Cork and of the province of Munster, it is situated slightly inland from the southern coast proper, located at 51°54′ N 8°28′ W.
Cork is a historic city, with the city charter being granted over 800 years ago by King John in 1185.
Cork is also home to one of Ireland's main national newspapers, the Irish Examiner (formerly the Cork Examiner) with its headquaters situated in Academy Street in the city centre.