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

BRIJ connects directly with international protection applicants, refugees, and people living in direct provision and emergency accommodation centres in Cork City to support their access to resources, integration, and justice.

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Recent Posts

  • Cork Migrant Centre
    • 28/02/2025
    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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  • Cork City Libraries
    • 25/02/2025
    Cork City Libraries are a fantastic resource and membership is free. Access books, computers, study spaces, events, printing, and more.
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  • Labour Market Access Permissions to be issued digitally
    • 29/01/2025
    Effective from the 29th January 2025, all Labour Market Access Permissions (LMAP), commonly referred to as work permits, will be issues digitally.
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  • Sanctuary Scholarships – study at University College Cork
    • 04/12/2024
    UCC’s Language Centre is offering Sanctuary Scholarships to study Academic, General, or Business & Professional English courses.
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  • English Classes
    • 04/12/2024
    When you arrive in Ireland, your first priority should be to learn English. Learning the local language allows you to study, find a job, and integrate into the community. There…
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  • CCP SICAP – Impact of support
    • 14/06/2024
    The Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP) has changed the lives of many refugees living in Ireland. Cork City Partnership have produced this SICAP case study video to showcase the impact of their work.
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Whats On?

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

Cork Lifelong Learning Festival

Cork Lifelong Learning Festival runs annually in April. This is a fantastic festival with events across the city. It is a brilliant opportunity to try something new, explore opportunities, and…

Eventbrite – events in Cork

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

Whazon in Cork

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

Blues Cafe

Image: @blues_cafe_cork (Instagram). Khaled Azrag, aka Blue, a former refugee, has opened a coffee shop on French Church Street in Cork City. Blue’s Cafe serves delicious coffee, teas, juices, freshly…
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