Cork Midsummer Festival will take place from the 13th – 22nd June 2025. This annual multi-disciplinary arts festival provides significant opportunity for public participation and engagement, and a unique platform for work by local and national artists. There are both paid and free events.
Cork Harbour Festival is a celebration of maritime culture and heritage running 24th May – 2nd June 2025. Highlighting Cork’s greatest natural amenities, Cork Harbour and the River Lee, the festival offers both paid and free entry events. You can also volunteer at the 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 connect with people.
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.
Cork City Libraries are a fantastic resource and membership is free. Access books, computers, study spaces, events, printing, and more.
The Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Dan Boyle, hosted a reception for BRIJ at Cork City Hall. The Lord Mayor welcomed BRIJ volunteers and residents of several direct provision and emergency accommodation centres.
Effective from the 29th January 2025, all Labour Market Access Permissions (LMAP), commonly referred to as work permits, will be issues digitally.
Volunteers make incredible contributions and have a huge positive impact on our community.
UCC’s Language Centre is offering Sanctuary Scholarships to study Academic, General, or Business & Professional English courses.
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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