West Cork (Irish: Iarthar Chorcaí) in south-west Ireland, lies in Ireland's largest county, County Cork. The area is actively promoted as distinct from other areas of the county, such as the more populated northern or eastern parts of the county, as well as the more urban area around Cork city. Those from this quite rural part of Ireland, often describe themselves as being from West Cork. Road signs may be found around Cork city and elsewhere directing traffic for "The West", or "West Cork". County Cork (Contae Chorcaí in Irish) is the most southwesterly and the largest of the modern counties of Ireland. ... Cork (Corcaigh in Irish) is the second city of the Republic of Ireland. ...

The town of Bandon is described as the "Gateway to West Cork". Generally only points west of here begin to be considered as West Cork. Bandon is the name of several places Bandon in Oregon, USA Bandon in Ireland the River Bandon in Ireland the old name of Surat Thani in Thailand the Bandon Bay near Surat Thani This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the...

The area is notable for having been linked together by the West Cork Railway, which began in Cork city, travelled across the county, with branches to Clonakilty (Jnct. at Gaggin) and Skibbereen (Jnct. at Drimoleague), before terminating at Bantry. The closure of the railway is still a grievance for many in the area. Nowadays the main infrastructural backbone is the N71 route. Clonakilty (Irish: Cloich na Coillte / Clanna Chaoilte) is a small town in West Cork, Ireland, about 45 minutes drive to the west of Cork City. ... Skibbereen (Irish: An Sciobairín) in Ireland is known as the capital of West Cork. ... Bantry (Beanntraí in Irish) is a town on the coast of County Cork, Ireland, located on the N71 at the head of Bantry Bay. ... A typical Irish road sign in Mullingar, County Westmeath Ireland, both north and south of the border, has an extensive network of roads. ...

Other towns in West Cork include Dunmanway and Macroom (perhaps the most northern area described as West Cork). Dunmanway (Dún Mánmhaí in Irish) is a small town (population approx 1500) in the south west of Ireland. ... Macroom (Irish: Maigh Chromtha) is a small market town lying in a valley on the River Sullane, a tributary of the River Lee, between Cork and Killarney. ...

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