At a glance
The Irish Republic's second largest city is a surprisingly appealing place - you'll find time passes effortlessly during the day, and by night the pub scene is lively. The town centre is uniquely situated on an island between two channels of the Lee River.
Fast Facts
- Area:
- 4,014 sq km / 1,550 sq miles
- Population:
- 123,338
- Time Zone:
- GMT/UTC 0 (Greenwich Mean Time)
- Currency:
- Euro