List of Famous people born in County Cork, Ireland

Simon Zebo is an Irish rugby union player, currently playing for French side Racing 92 in the Top 14 and European Rugby Champions Cup. He usually plays wing, but has also played fullback for Ireland, Munster and Racing 92.

Kevin Finbarr Long, is an Irish professional footballer who plays for Premier League club Burnley and the Republic of Ireland national team. He plays mainly as a centre-back but can also fill in at full-back.

Eoghan Harris is an Irish journalist, playwright, director, columnist and politician. Taoiseach Bertie Ahern nominated him to Seanad Éireann in 2007, where he served until 2011.

Alan James Browne is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Preston North End and Republic of Ireland.

Fiacre Blane Kelleher is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a defender for Wrexham.

Sonia O'Sullivan is an Irish former track and field athlete. She won a gold medal in the 5000 metres at the 1995 World Championships, and a silver medal in the 5000 metres at the 2000 Olympic Games. Her 2000 m world record of 5:25.36, set in 1994 stood until 2017.

Tony Buckley is a former Irish rugby union player who played Prop. He was one of the heaviest men playing professional rugby, weighing in at 21 st 10 lbs or 138 kilograms (305 lbs). He wore size 16 boots which had to be custom made for him in Germany. He joined Sale Sharks on a 3-year deal from the 2011/12 season.

Dermot Crowley is an Irish stage, film and television actor.

Aaron Hill is an Irish professional snooker player.

Colin Anthony Doyle is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Scottish Premiership club Kilmarnock, on loan from Heart of Midlothian, and the Republic of Ireland national team.