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People applying for international protection in Ireland are welcomed and supported.

BRIJ connects directly with international protection applicants living in accommodation centres in the Cork City Area to act as a Bridge for their access to Resources, Integration, and Justice.

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Embrace ways in which we can integrate together.

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Keep updated with legislation and migrant rights.

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  • Welfare
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  • Culture & Events
  • Projects & Clubs
  • Employment & Training
  • Learn English
  • And More
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  • International Protection
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    Cork Migrant Centre
    • 14/08/2025
    Cork Migrant Centre is a Psychosocial Wellbeing and Integration Hub. They provide free, confidential and current information on access to services and immigration issues. Outreach, integration and engagement activities include weekly coffee mornings, workshops, and English classes. 
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  • The image has a rich green background. White text spells 'What's on?'. Below the text are three white icons. From left to right, there is a calendar with a star marking one of the dates, three musical notes, and a pair of tickets with a star on each.

    What’s on?
    • 14/08/2025
    The ‘What’s On’ section of the BRIJ website has links to events, performances, festivals, and places of interest. Attending events and meeting new people will support your integration into Cork.
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  • The image has a dark blue/grey background. White text spells 'Local Authority Integration Team (LAIT). Below the text are two white icons. On the left, there is a group of people in a circle, on the right there is a pair of hands holding up three people.

    Local Authority Integration Team
    • 14/08/2025
    Cork City Council’s Local Authority Integration Team (LAIT) visits centres regularly to support residents with a wide variety of needs. 
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  • The image has a vibrant blue background. Black text spells 'Sanctuary Runners'. Below are the black outlines of four people running.

    Sanctuary Runners
    • 14/08/2025
    Sanctuary Runners is a solidarity-through-sport initiative and non-profit organisation that brings people together in communities across Ireland to run with migrants, asylum seekers and refugees.
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  • The image has a teal background. White text spells 'Housing & Accommodation'. Below are two white icons, on the left there are three houses, with one in the foreground, and on the right, and a bed.

    Housing & Accommodation
    • 14/08/2025
    There is a major housing crisis in Ireland, especially in the cities. It can be very difficult to find accommodation, so be sure to start searching as soon as possible. Here are some tips for your search.
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  • The image is split in half horizontally. The top half of the image has a bright blue background. Navy text spells 'Volunteering'. Below the text, are three navy icons. From left to right, a head which is open from above forehead, with a pencil, art palette, and lightbulb emerging from it, a group of people in a circle, and three hands raised in the air, the middle one has a heart on their palm. The bottom half of the image has the Cork Volunteer Centre logo in white, set against a photo of Cork City Centre at twilight.

    Cork Volunteer Centre
    • 14/08/2025
    Cork Volunteer Centre provides a placement service to individuals who would like to volunteer with non-profit organisations.
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Whats On?

See a BRIJ selection of cultural events in the Cork area.

  • Izz Café

    Izz Café is a Palestinian café in the heart of Cork City. 

  • National Heritage Week

    National Heritage Week 2025 will take place from 16th-24th August. It celebrates Ireland’s cultural, built and natural heritage. There will be many free events in Cork City and County.

  • Cork Culture Night

    A night not to be missed, this is an annual celebration of culture, arts, and creativity. There will be free events all over the city and access to many historic…

  • Eventbrite

    Plan your outings using Eventbrite. Explore a huge listing of events including cultural, business, sports, music, food and drink events and more.

  • Blue’s Café

    Blue’s Café serves delicious coffee, teas, juices, freshly made fruit smoothies, and a small vegetarian Arabic and Middle Eastern-inspired food menu.

  • WhazOn?

    Keep an eye here! This entertainment and event listing is updated regularly. 
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