Employment Opportunities
Check here for employment opportunities that have been presented to BRIJ for asylum seekers.
Cork City Partnership – Education, Employment & Empowerment
Cork City Partnership are a local and community development company working in Cork city. They provide education, employment and community development initiatives, including training courses such as Safe Pass, Manual Handling, HACCP, and more.
EPIC Programme – Employment and Integration
The EPIC programme is a free six week online training and education programme that helps you develop your skills, look for work and integrate into Irish society.
Cork City Libraries
Cork City Libraries are a fantastic resource and membership is free. Access books, computers, study spaces, events, printing, and more.
New Year Message from BRIJ
A 2024 New Year message from Maria Magee, chairperson of BRIJ. Link to watch on YouTube
Whazon in Cork
Keep an eye here! This entertainment and event listing is updated regularly.
Good News Story
A Syrian refugee, Saleem Yateem, who came to Ireland with no English eight years ago has graduated from the University of Limerick (UL) with a degree in Bioscience.
Fancy a Coffee or Smoothie?
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…
National Heritage Week
National Heritage Week 2024 will take place from 17th-25th August. It celebrates Ireland’s cultural, built and natural heritage. There will be many free events in Cork City and County.
Cork Midsummer Festival
Cork Midsummer Festival 2024 will take place from the 13th – 23rd June. 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.