Ireland’s second city certainly gives the capital a run for its money. According to locals it’s the ‘real capital of Ireland’, its fiercely independent, cosmopolitan vibe, top notch restaurants and a warm and inviting atmosphere putting it firmly on the map as a must-stop. And then there’s its wild, remote and beautiful hinterland. West Cork is a firm favourite holiday and wedding destination dotted with charming towns like Kinsale, Skibereen, Bantry with Cobh and Youghal to the East and a glut of excellent hotels, guest houses and private estates perched on its pretty coast or tucked under majestic mountains with plenty of bucolic backdrops for wedding photos.