Welcome To Cork

Welcome to Cork! 

Cork, also known as the Rebel City, is the second largest city in Ireland with 123,000 inhabitants. It is a vibrant, bustling city with a large student population in excess of 25,000. As a result of its rich cultural heritage, Cork was selected as European Capital of Culture in 2005 – a tremendous boost to a city that has more theatres, concert venues, arts centres and galleries per head of population than any other Irish city.

Cork’s Main Points: 

-          Second largest city in the Republic of Ireland

-          English Market with over 50 food stalls open daily

-          University College Cork, Cork Institute of Technology, Cork College of Commerce

-          Excellent English language schools

-          Various multi-lingual call centres providing employment opportunities

-          Beamish Folk Festival, Cork International Film Festival, Guinness Jazz Festival