Is Cork the real Capital of Ireland?

Is Cork the real Capital of Ireland? I take to the streets to ask the people of Cork themselves!
It is widely agreed amongst Cork people, that Cork is the true Capital of Ireland. Do Cork people really believe that though? I went to County Cork, Ireland to find out.
What do you think though? Is Cork the real capital of Ireland? Comment below and let me know!
(P.S: this video was filmed before the madness happened with the world)
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[@doranguyen2501]

I came to Cork to study English in 2013 and came back for my Master degree at CIT in 2017-2018. I would always recommend Cork over Dublin to anyone who is considering between Cork and Dublin. Truly the capital of Ireland in my heart. Love this video! Miss all the accents.

[@Fuiape]

Where in the world are you now?

[@Ruyo8]

Are u serious? It seems so much harder to understand people from cork

[@Ruyo8]

Im going to Ireland to study too, soon

[@Fuiape]

@@Ruyo8 Be sure to check what is going over there forealz hommie. Accommodation crisis, tough weather, pricey... Is not unicorns and rainbows over there and definitely appreciate the sun wherever u are now.

[@scythe7269]

The range of Cork accents is so widespread too like none of these people had the same accent and they were all from Cork. The accents are fkn class. Corks 100% the true capital

[@Thomas-te4cf]

Yaaa sure it is . Never in its history was it the capital .

[@gx2music]

There’s a zillion nuances with the accents too. You can zero in on particular estates and even streets.

[@bunty878]

Rip gary my friend one of the nicest always made people laugh you're at peace now boy. Whoever watching this the very first person gary is very good friend of mine he passed away .. ❤

[@wavywade8164]

Cork had to be. Imagine Ireland is a bottle of whiskey. If you turn the bottle upside down, the cork Keeps it all inside. Remove the cork and Ireland dumps itself out so nothing is left but a hollow shell. Lol

[@leekavanagh6898]

Good thing Ireland isn’t upside down so 😂

[@sarajundi8946]

That’s spray painted on an electrical box between Parnell place and merchants quay🤣

[@damiengeoghegan4436]

And if you want a whiskey its always better when you are Dublin it. Who wants a single... and we moved from the stage of old corks in whiskey. Ireland has a real cap now that holds it all in so we will keep it that way..

[@justiceseeker2557]

County Kerry will take a taste of the Whiskey :)

[@abdulhaleemabbas59]

“You have a very neutral accent” 😂 killed me . 😂

[@zenbear4149]

God bless that fella calling out the horrible Irish government, and the failure of the fighting Irish spirit.

[@accounti98476]

God i miss seeing people not wearing masks :( great video btw.

[@ahopefor]

When was the video released do you think?

[@accounti98476]

@@ahopefor By the looks of it last November December 2019. Jamie said they were all before covid

[@ahopefor]

@@accounti98476 Ah I see, thanks.

[@marksteward4262]

I love these videos. Jamie asks straight forward simple question and the people become instantly hilarious. And what is with the 50 year old men who mumble? Is it alcohol or cold weather? They don’t open their mouth to talk? Everyone is so friendly. What great editing!

[@christopherl436]

Your video was educational too in that I've learned straight from Cork residents' mouths that the true way to pronounce 'Cork' sounds more like 'Cark'. Even as a foreigner (who loves Irish tea) I know that every sachet of Barry's is blended in Cork whereas Lyons is made in England for the Irish market, and I was almost expecting a Barry's partisan to come out and represent! :P

[@surajpanigrahi6540]

But you know where tea actually comes from 😜

[@christopherl436]

@@surajpanigrahi6540 Absolutely! I read that the tea leaves these brands select for their blends come from gardens/estates in Assam and Kenya. :)

[@surajpanigrahi6540]

@@christopherl436 Yes. However, the most expensive and the finest tea leaves are from Darjeeling as they are a bit spicier. But being in Cork, hail Barry's.

[@jeremiahquinlan2482]

Yess Cork is. When I’m in Ireland I love to go to Cork city. I have been visiting Cork city for well over 30 years. Fabulous city ❤️🇺🇸🇮🇪

[@tziuriky86]

And it's becoming better and better by the day ;-)

[@JoeBob79569]

"I have to go because I'm actually disgraced.." 🤣

[@ccr6942]

In America, if we say someone has a Corky personality it means that we think they are lively, bubbly and generally fun to be around with. it's a compliment.

[@kimcarnevale1799]

Quirk. Quirky. No one says corky.

[@marymcmullen5150]

Irish people are wonderful were ever they are. Unfortunately the game between Cork and Dublin has gone on for years, a macho game. Don't get me wrong I am a Dubliner and have met and visited Cork and met wonderful people. I could write a book about it.

[@scottferguson48]

Thank you for a great channel. I love cork so much. My mum comes from cork. I'm Scottish but I always see myself as Irish. My heart 💓 will always be in cork.

[@epic5945]

I love hearing the answers people have. Jamie, you do a good job of asking thought-provoking questions. I'm half Irish and second generation in America and your interviews have provided me with interesting facts about Ireland. Hey, I have the same sunglasses as you so it just proves awesome Irish people think alike. Love your videos. Keep up the good work.

[@epic5945]

@@jamiejaycar You're so welcome. I have been a follower since you were on Facts. You're hilarious and never disappoint with the topics you choose for your videos.

[@ivanalvarez7194]

I went to Cork in 2012 to study english for one Month to a host family, and nostalgia made me come to this video. I love Cork and i have very nice memories related to Ireland. Im Also surprised about the accent of the irish people, i can barely understand them 😂.

[@jeffbguarino]

These people have such a heavy accent , I can't understand what they are saying , except for the older women. They almost sound like they are from the southern US , hillbilly country.

[@awkward-stranger]

This was fantastic! Best interviews yet! More, please!😎

[@aimeelee76]

The only person who was able to give a solid reason why Cork feels more like the true capital was the one American girl. She said exactly what I was saying before she came on, which is that Cork feels more Irish than Dublin does. All big, western cities have much the same feel to them. Dublin does feel Irish, of course, but it has lost a bit of its soul to its size. Cork is such a lovely, friendly, walkable city. Oh, and Murphy's is superior to Guinness, so.

[@shaunsteele8244]

as an American who's been to Cork and Dublin, I much prefer Cork

[@bouse23]

The saying that cork is the real capital comes from that unlike dublin or belfast cork wasnt as british influenced.

[@breenirwin2356]

As a Dublin man I agree Without Cork The Republic would still probably be British Alot of the fighting and flying columns were in Cork Munster in general is less British

[@sheilasullivan1950]

It was 'influenced' but we stood up to them and sent them off with a flea in their ear. Ask Donal O Sullivan from the Beara Peninsula. He was hunted and starved with his clan. We'll smile at ya and banter but we listen, take note and act accordingly. Rebel county for a reason. Fighting Irish are not the drunken Irish. We're educated and very social. Well travelled, very loving, musical, well rounded, can't be beat!

[@rodriguezrodriguez7616]

Watching these videos reminds me of the good days a spent in ireland. Beautiful country.

[@djjerome]

I got the impression that the last two guys in your video had just stepped out of the pub.

[@uptherockies]

The simple answer is (which unfortunately most interviewees couldn't grasp) is the that without Rebel Cork, there would be no Republic. And I know for certain sure the Westbrit interviewer knew similar but failed to interview knowledgeable Corkmen.

[@uptherockies]

Imagine asking the TikTok generation their opinion on anything, jesus wept

[@fergusmurphy8521]

Who did cork rebel against and when?

[@keylo5375]

uptherockies the last time I checked Dublin whooped ur sorry ass after you spineless yellow cowards shot The Big Fellah in a cowardly attack hiding like little bitches, remember cork is the shit that came out of Dublin's backside

[@maireadsloane3089]

The two teen boys were fab!!! 👍☘

[@mastermichelle4289]

Another GREAT show, Jamie! 😊🖤👍 "Spiced Beef...LMAO 🤣 "

[@catherinehegarty5078]

Greetings from New Jersey USA - expat of Cobh, Cork - Hilarious video, gotta love the flat cork accent Cork is a small town with a 'Big City' feel. Hometown pride to be sure, great coffee bistros, cultural art museums, fantastic hiking trails both in the city & rural cork - steeped in history. Cork has a vibrant restaurant culture , something for everyone, traditional dishes too & diehard foodies. And yes, We are a friendly lot with a great sense of community !! Always willing to help one another !! The next County you should visit either - 1. Roscommon - great fishing holidays 2. Leitrim - crusing on Lough Allen, kayaking on Lough Erne lots of Castles to visit - Have fun on your travels

[@wynbrown7321]

I'm from Cobh 👍👍

[@kartikSharma-sd9mi]

New to cork and this video made me happy! Thanks for this.

[@peppermeat_]

This day was so much fun from travelling to cork meeting the people and seeing cork (lovely spot) and back to Dublin in one day was the best 💚🧡💚🧡💚🧡

[@BIGSCREENQUIZ]

Nice Work

[@arvdosal]

Would the reason be that if Cork would have not started to rebel, Ireland still would be under English rule? Does it make sense?

[@YoungDefiant369]

No

[@leestephenfitzpatrick6373]

I think it goes back to the Jackeen days, Cork people thought the Dubliners were too British.

[@robertmutoni9665]

Dublin is the capital city of Ireland,but Cork should be. It's so organized, clean and cool

[@littlestgrub]

Hi Jamie, cant wait to watch more content about interviewing people on the streets of Ireland:)

[@littlestgrub]

@@jamiejaycar good to hear that,honestly i miss seeing a funny character from your interviews

[@adammacdomhnail2014]

5:16 Before she spoke I don't know why but I knew she was going to sound American. 😂

[@ynysmones3816]

Yep

[@jaceelee5450]

So from an american standpoint she sounds like she's either from New York, or has a slight accent that I wouldn't quite call New York than again I'm south-midwestern so lol

[@Mixxie67]

@@jaceelee5450 That is not even remotely an East Coast accent.

[@JohnnyPreston6699]

Irish English has big influence for American English

[@shonamckenzie7124]

I love it when your out and about interviewing folk, it's hilarious

[@johncreedon1833]

But Cork is the true capital, even dubs know it deep down. Let's be honest

[@Amr_D]

It is like

[@BIGSCREENQUIZ]

0:40 - Best Answer to Any Question Ever 🤣

[@OSTARAEB4]

The young lad with his bud. What an accent! Very different from Ryan McHugh and his Nordieghal accent.

[@NeatNoodle]

Love this Jamie Jay Car! You have a n amazing talent for this type of interviewing. Please do more!

[@maplemumbai]

Darn! You channel is so funny....the lady at 1:48 couldn't believe someone asking her questions.

[@dermot3762]

Cork drove out the British and achieved independence. Today Dublin make political decisions for Cork which Cork people hate, hence why this "Republic of Cork/Cork is the capital" thing came about. Cork people feel they have the right to make their own decisions. For example local politicians in Cork tried to change the names of a few streets in Cork because they had British names like Victoria cross (Queen Victoria was Queen during the Irish famine), but of course Dublin would not allow it because they didn't want to be seen as anti British so we can keep our neighbors happy

[@TheSpaceman332211]

Half the dail & the parties in power are made up of ppl from cork.

[@zinedinebenmahammed6442]

اقرأ التاريخ وستعرف من حرر الارلنديون من الانڨليز.بالتيمور الحليب.

[@suehoare826]

Being from Cork I thought I'd at least know one face! It was like you were interviewing Americans more than Cork people, what is with the accents?!

[@daveeol1987]

They were Americans haha

[@purebloodirishman9389]

Too much American TV

[@richardkimble2627]

That black girl had the best Cork accent!

[@LD-se8nz]

1:50 is that Claire Phillips from Come Dine with Me? The one who made "Americano Steak" with Chinese 5 spice?

[@garmit61]

When I was working in Ireland some years back Cork wasn’t all its craic’d up to be here.

[@jovialiste]

I love the Irish accent so much, especially the Cork one

[@libinphilip2031]

The best city😉 Love Cork!

[@DavidJSanz]

Dublin has not enough irishness, that’s the reason why

[@caolanmaher5907]

As a dub man born and bred. I have to agree. Dublin definitely has a lot of scald going on to be fair

[@sesh1255]

@@caolanmaher5907 to many foreigners deport them tf

[@Corkerstein]

Dublin at this point seems more british than Irish

[@maria-xh4fq]

@@sesh1255 what is wrong with you ☠️☠️

[@cigh7445]

@@Corkerstein Dublin was always a British city. Look at descriptions from pre-1916. It's never been that much different than other large British regional cities, they all have their own local character and so does Dublin. Sadly it's still the most influential city in Ireland and all of the main institutions and media are based in Dublin 4. They're successfully homogenising the rest of Ireland, especially the middle classes, and I could cite answers on identity surveys since the seventies as well as evidence from linguistics to demonstrate this (look up the research on 'Supraregional Irish English' for example)

[@GladRags]

When I moved to Cork I couldn't understand the taxi driver. Today I can happily say I understand the taxi driver, but I can't understand a Kerry man. I also found Tommy Tiernan's impression of the Cork accent funny.

[@orunova]

Once was in Ireland and met some guys from Cork in a Dublin bar . I could not understand almost a single word. Was quite nervous, thought that my English was bad 🤭 now guess that the matter of misundestanding was that accent. The guys were nice by the way

[@willslingwood]

The reason people say it is because Dublin was in the Pale when the rest of Ireland was still indigenously run… Dublin is the British capital of Ireland.

[@lizard9437]

The fella @2:58 is spot on 😂 Great work👍

[@pauli6794]

You can’t blame the cork people they have a good point.I guess they did not forgive the Jackeen’s for waving the union flag when the Royals visited before Independence was achieved well nearly achieved.

[@Thomas-te4cf]

Oh ffs you bleedin eejit

[@BIGSCREENQUIZ]

Love it 🙌 You must take a momento from every county.

[@sandrasandymanning4354]

@@jamiejaycar Buy something small, like a keychain everytime you visit a place.

[@palecap]

0:57 Love the accent. 2:52 Comedic gold!

[@sheilagavin8281]

Very good looking young men!

[@orunova]

Same here

[@thatdudeinorange2297]

Not Irish so no opinion on the Capital bit. Just want to say you are one excellent interviewer, always quick with follow up questions if needed.

[@karenlee6676]

The girl that had to go cos shes disgraced is an actual legend 🙌🙌🙌

[@johnbirch6365]

Them 2 fellas at 12mins Cork through and through 🤣😂 I got the jist tho haha

[@Georgian1717]

Bless the Irish ☘️

[@sally4522]

Definetely, yes. I had spent in Cork for a year when I was a student. Actually I really do miss to hear " cork accent" and it brought me to this video 🤣❤

[@francescococchiarella]

0:17 “I’m from CARK”

[@Sul9191]

When did you filmed it Jamie?

[@ofaoilleachain]

As a Cavan man, I respect Cork for 2 things; Barrys Tea, and that they're not the capital city; if Cork was the capital, it would be an absolute shyte hole

[@scythe7269]

3:58 Awh thats romantic. I'm going home to kiss me wife. Well actually im single. I wish i had a wife🤣🤣

[@paddyo3841]

Ewe toob just fed me this channel … hilarious street interviews… please do another round of these they’re brilliantly funny

[@jamiejaycar]

Thanks paddy that means a lot

[@Pjvenom1985]

Gas as always keep it up lads☘, Dublin an Cork have both been largely influenced an expanded by Viking cultures to spark their growth but when I talk to some Cork heads they claim Dublin was more heavily influenced by foreign forces an they have kept more of the ole Gael ways so should be considered the better capital. Good banter regardless.😂

[@Pjvenom1985]

@@jamiejaycar Great to see you out in the concrete jungles again getting the natives to laugh an ponder!☘💪

[@brendenmcmahon2023]

Found out that my ancestors come from Cork. I have to visit there one day.

[@TheCustomer]

is cork fun for young people to go out and have parties or other fun events on weekend? or is everything closed early by the evening and nobody is out?

[@nathanoneill2362]

There's a tonne of pubs that stay open late.

[@TheCustomer]

@@nathanoneill2362 till what time?

[@nathanoneill2362]

@@TheCustomer there's alot of them that stay open until 2:30 am and you can find some local ones that will have a lock in so it could go longer.

[@alasdairross4221]

We went to Cork last year and loved it so much that we're going back again this year. So much better than Dublin. 3:07

[@alpaca76]

@9.00 I thought that was Demi from the young offenders, as most of the actors are from Cork 😲

[@XshaqSICKSKILLS29]

So like her. Must be her little sister.

[@alpaca76]

@@XshaqSICKSKILLS29 they sound the same aswell

[@backpackingireland8624]

We’re certainly unique, a massively high opinion of ourselves 👊🇮🇪

[@HG-le5tj]

😅😅😅True!

[@nightblues8585]

The man in blue with glasses said he met 1 cork man and he thought he was better then everyone else C this is what I'm talking about these people in cork mocking there own cork rebels because of jealousy behaviour I'm a cork man and I wouldn't put another cork man down lad there is sadness of jealousy behaviour in you be proud of cork rebels who's better then anyone too much jealousy in cork city I love cork but it's gone down hill because of cork jealousy behaviour talking about their own Cork Rebels

[@ericseventeen17]

I’m sure you misheard him

[@Thomas-te4cf]

Wow you said Cork 27 times . Say it another 27 times and maybe the rest of the country will almost like Cork as much as people from there do .

[@deejayd8038]

Cant spell . Cant put a simple sentence together . Hears the opposite of what was said . You must be from Kerry?

[@gx2music]

Absolutely 💯 yes. No discussion. It just is. There’s two places on Earth - Cork and Not Cork.

[@ameboosquare5936]

Watching from Italy i love cork Ireland & corky guys alot ❤❤❤

[@mdcrush4311]

iam from Nepal. I want to come ireland.hope my dream eill come true.

[@bungeeegumz]

Make sure to go to cork. ;)

[@pujaale7223]

Sapana pura hos bro ko

[@mattpryokra2245]

Cork is bumping bruv!

[@MC-hm5pc]

Stay away from Waterford though, I don’t like people!

[@jonimaar__2023]

@@MC-hm5pc 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@eileenjeong5137]

I've lived in Cork city in 2 years for studying English.. almost 10 years ago I guess. Totally agree Cork is the real one. Does the old oak still open? Miss their accent too. lol (it was really not easy to understand though..)

[@johnnyyuta1992]

@EILEEN JEONG i want do the same wich the best school for learn and improve english there?

[@eileenjeong5137]

@@johnnyyuta1992 I dont remember the name of it. It is near to the city centre. You’d rather contact an agency for studying abroad. If u live in EU, it is much easier. Hope it helps you.

[@johnnyyuta1992]

@@eileenjeong5137 thanks and how's people there? Is difficult to make friends cause im going alone

[@eileenjeong5137]

@@johnnyyuta1992 Friendly. Too friendly with a bunch of beers. Welcoming to strangers except English. You can improve not only speaking English skills but also cork accent. How r yeeee?

[@johnnyyuta1992]

@@eileenjeong5137 im fine thanks so the only bad thing is the whetear ahahaha

[@AlexAlex]

More of these please Jamie

[@leatolno222]

If Cork is so great they wouldn't apply with this government madness

[@VonArx_]

We don’t bai

[@MrTana48]

1:28 WTF what accent is that , it just sounds like a tap dance

[@ianryan2058]

Its sound's more like a mixture of cork mixed with Limerick, tap dance then!😂😂😂

[@LindaC616]

Sounds like the rowers from Skibereen

[@HG-le5tj]

🤣🤣🤣

[@hyperrat12]

I grew up my entire life going down to West Cork, to Skibbereen and even past that to goleen. I was born and raised in Dallas Texas too an Irish mother and a Peruvian father, but I will tell you one thing. I've been to Dublin, I've been to Galway, I've been at temporary, I've been to Meath. There is nothing in this world that I would trade in my entire life for West Cork. Come on the rebels, come on the boys in Red, I will always love Cork till the day I die!!!

[@michaeldevaney5728]

I'm from sligo not alone do I think cork idms the capital of Ireland I think it has everything which I believe makes it the best all round county in Ireland corks scenery is breath taking

[@MROEnglishLessons]

Cork Accent is for sure very funny and interesting.

[@mika274]

Forgive me for my ignorance, but are you covering the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland. Or is there no difference?

[@nathanoneill2362]

He said he is doing 32 counties so that will include northern Ireland. There is a difference between the two and you will certainly hear the difference too haha.

[@gx2music]

There’s only Ireland.

[@pajopatak1244]

I watching this video and dont belive how people is different from dublin, here everyday have some problems with irish guys attacking people and very dangerous, cork have heart

[@davidmitchell154]

Cork is similar to Belfast, we both believe we are the capital of the world, and we are both right, and Dublin is wrong!

[@elizdonovan5650]

That lovely guy at 3:52 know what side his bread 🍞 is buttered on. 😂😂😂 ☘️🌝🌲

[@petehuda7457]

00:58 amazing voice. but hes so right. i would say women in ireland are in general amazing, great makeup, nice and feminine clothing style

[@Ben-jj4ln]

Yeah, and you isn’t see any of those emo things often so that’s good.

[@mikepaul1216]

MY GREATGRANDMOTHER WAS FROM CORK. I WAS 7 OR 8 WHEN SHE PASSED AWAY.

[@laszlopunaflex6625]

Lived in Cork for a year. Miss it every day.

[@relentless1989]

its not the size of the city that counts.. its how you turn your lights on

[@annsauvage7066]

WATERFORD SHOULD BE CAPITAL IT IS THE OLDEST CITY THERFORE IT WAS THE CAPITOL ALSO IT'S THE MOST HISTORIC UP THE DEISHE

[@Thomas-te4cf]

Already has a capital . Maybe if you merge every other city in Ireland it might just be half of the size of Dublin .

[@ericseventeen17]

By that logic the hill of Tara should still be the capital. Also It wasn’t ever the capital. Nice place though

[@HERob-sf9qi]

why hasn't anyone commented about the guy at 8:10?

[@Andthepanda]

Cork should be the capital because the culture and the friendliness of the people beat Dublin hands down.

[@zoso9243]

I Miss Cork City. Because of the lockdown I am stuck in Mallow since Christmas :(

[@Paul5520]

Before anyone else says it, Rebels me hole💙💙💙

[@Paul5520]

@@jamiejaycar you know it💪🏻🤣😂

[@alexdinan9709]

West Brit

[@Paul5520]

@@alexdinan9709 me hole!

[@Protoman888]

Because Dublin's all over the shop that's why. I lost it The fellow at 3:15 pretty much sums it up well

[@alpaca76]

Coooeeeee Jamie 🖐🏼😄 loving the video

[@jixuscrixus1967]

Jack Lynch T-Shirt (ffs I need to turn my subtitles off)..

[@binflynn1]

Is the two lads putting on that accent?

[@NT-jb2vy]

1:10 The son of the Kerry Farmer and cousin of the Frostbit guy

[@user-ot1yt5zx9v]

Dublin are known as the Jack's 🤔 .... Enough said!! up the Rebels.... Wicklow man 🇮🇪

[@user-ot1yt5zx9v]

@S.K 123 I don't hate Dublin I worked in Dublin I socialized in Dublin I've watched Dublin more than any other county I follow Boh's 🤔 my point was Dublin didn't want to leave the"Union" in fact they were the last to leave maybe Cork should've been capital because they were committed to the cause.... Just my view 😉✅✅🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@user-ot1yt5zx9v]

@S.K 123 Dublin was the last place to fall wasn't it 🤔 the Union Jack still flew over Dublin when the uprising happened and weather you like it or not most of Dublin didn't want to leave the Union because of the work the port had at time they depended on the Brits for income 🤔 I don't doubt you know your history or that you speak Irish but sure half of the west of Ireland speak Irish fair play and Wicklow played it's part just we were in the diece of Dublin but I'm sure you knew that 👍👍

[@relentless1989]

or maybe just a thought, maybe because Dublin aka black pool was created by the Norwegian and Danish viking's, not Irish... i think its funny how the capital of the Republic of Ireland isn't even an Irish made city just inhabited by Irish Cork use have my vote...Belfast would be the Capitol if england didn't have it lol, im only joking, put pitch forks away

[@afrosteeve]

Perfect example of how the "new Irish" aren't actually Irish at all or even want to be considered as such...