Is it true that most Cork people can't speak English?

Question

Is it true that most Cork people can't speak English?

Answer 1

lol... maybe they've had too much wine and are slurring their speech?

Answer 2

No, but they float very well.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

Its the accent that makes it sound different thats all.

Answer 5

Here is what I have learned on my visits to Cork: Irish is the official first language of Ireland. Some Cork people can speak english but can't be understood by most. Most Cork folks can't speak irish and of those that can, they cannot be easily understood by Irish speakers from other provinces. Believe it or not, it is easier to understand Cork peoples' english when they are drunk because they slow down and make more sense.

Answer 6

when i went to cork sure they had a stronger accent than dublin but they could understand me easily and vice versa

Answer 7

no that's bollo*ks, they do speak english but some still prefer to speak irish, i thinks it good to keep in touch with your heritage

Answer 8

they can, it just cant half be understood..

Answer 9

eh no...its not true...totally false!

Answer 10

No wherer the h**l did ya hear that, most Cork people speak English as their first language and a SMALL minority speak Irish as their first language.

Answer 11

i do not know.but i think it is not too important maybe they can speak another languages that we can not.good luck!