“What’s so great about Cork anyway?” – no Cork person ever.
The only thing a Cork person loves more than beating Kilkenny in the All-Ireland is their county and, particularly, their city.
And why wouldn’t they, it’s pretty darn brilliant.
Christy Ring, Cillian Murphy, Roy Keane, Michael Collins, Jimmy Barry Murphy, Ronan O’Gara and many, many more legends hail from the banks of the Lee.
And guess what? They all love and loved Cork.
If you’re lucky enough to be from Ireland’s real capital, here are the things only YOU will understand.
1. No night out is complete without a trip to Hillbilly’s
Other counties have Hillbilly’s, but Cork has by far the best one. It must be those Cork chickens.
2. The Queen does her shopping at the English market
She buys her fish down the English Market and we’ve unconfirmed reports she enjoys a pint of Murphys too.
3. The whole city were at the Nirvana gig in 1991
Nirvana supported Sonic Youth at Sir Henry’s in 1991 and apparently everyone from Cork and the surrounding areas were at it.
4. Jimmy Barry Murphy is a God
The one, the only. This man has more All-Irelands than Roy Keane has enemies.
5. Seeing people jumping in the fountain at Grand Parade is not an odd sight
We have absolutely no idea why they do this, but one thing is for sure… they must be bloody freezing.
6. This is the greatest beverage on earth
It’s made with tangerines instead of oranges for what should be an illegal level of zinginess. When it hits the back of your mouth:
7. In Cork, girls are “beores” and lads are “feens”
Us Corkonians have our own language. It has been developed through many years of winning All-Ireland’s in both codes, not just focusing on one… yes we’re looking at you Kilkenny and Kerry.
8. This is the greatest speech that has ever been given
The O’Halpin’s are Cork royalty.
9. UCC has the prettiest campus in the country
They could sell package holidays to this place. Boole Library could be the spa.
10. Everything Roy Keane says is always right
This man is a hero. Mick McCarthy was the villain. Simple.
This is Cork through the eyes of JOE.
How would you like to see your city through the eyes of Ireland’s funniest comedians?
JOE, with thanks to Sprite, are bringing Hilary Rose, The Viper, Eric Lalor and Karl Spain to Cork (UCC) on March 23.
We’ll also be bringing them to Dublin (Trinity), Galway (NUIG) and Limerick (UL) for the The Sprite Refreshing Truth Tour.
The Sprite Refreshing Truth Tour is a comedy roast with a twist.
Each location will have a comedian from the area to defend their hometown, while the other three tell the hilarious, yet refreshing truth.
For more information, dates of the events and your chance to win some epic prizes, click here.
Sprite, the truth is refreshing.
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