Cork, the fillet of Munster — and the world

Comedian Colm O'Regan, a Cork expat, reflects on all that he has left behind in the self-ordained capital of the south

English Market, Cork, steeped in history and famed for its fresh meat, fish, vegetables and craft products. Picture: Denis Scannell

Somewhere along the M8 — Ireland’s Friendliest Motorway — to Cork, the Gift Grub phrase pops into my head: Cork: You could call it the fillet of Munster.

Colm O'Regan, comedian and broadcaster.