Cork, Ireland

Cork, Ireland
Language(s) Spoken:	English, Gaeilge (Irish)
Wikipedia Article

Cork is the second city of Ireland with a population of about 119,000 people. (The county has over 300,000 people.) The city is located in the far south of Ireland in County Cork, which is the largest county in the country. Several notable locations include St. Patrick's Street, University College Cork, St Mary's Cathedral, the Cork Opera House, Murphy's Brewery, and The English Market. In 2005 Cork was the European capital of culture.

Cork could also refer to the natural harbor formed at the mouth of the River Lee.

Notable Locations

• Cork beach
• Pinky's Sportsbook
• Cork shipping yard
• Wandering Rocks pub

Notable Residents

• Cargo yard guard
• Caitlin
• Fitzpatrick
• McSorley
• McSorley's son
• McSorley's thug
• Pinky's security guard (I)
• Pinky's security guard (II)
• Ricky
• Safeline guard (I)
• Safeline guard (II)
• Tuko
• Will

Notable Visitors

• Elle Bishop
• Nathan Petrelli
• Peter Petrelli

Notes

• The Lee River flows through the city, and an island in the river forms the main part of the city center.
• Cork Harbor is the world's second largest natural harbor.
• The city's name is derived from the Irish word corcach meaning "marshy place"
• Cobh in County Cork was the last port of call of the ill fated Titanic on her tragic maiden voyage to New York.

About

Graphic Novel:Petrified Lightning

Peter and Caitlin walk along the Cork beach together. Peter unsuccessfully tries to bring forth lightning as Caitlin tells him the Irish tale of Cúchulainn. Peter, inspired by the story, says Caitlin's name, and is successful in recalling his ability.

Four Months Ago...

Nathan arrives in Cork, and stands outside the Wandering Rocks pub.