Hey everyone, we are back with another blog post this week, today we’re going to give you some tips on writing your CV to get a job in Ireland. You might be wondering how different a CV for jobs in Ireland should look compared to your own country and we’re going to dive into that…
5 Exciting Events for the Cork on a Fork festival 2022
The summer in Cork is never ending with over 20 degree weather and an abundance of gigs and festivals to create a holiday vibe in the city. Cork has long been the “Food Capital of Ireland” and now we’ve got a brand new 5 day festival to celebrate that called Cork on a Fork! There…
Why Ireland adopted Ed Sheeran
Ahead of Ed Sheeran’s concerts in Cork this Thursday & Friday read about his connections to Ireland!
5 Ways to practice English listening by yourself
One of the most important skills you need to refine when you are learning a new language are your listening skills. Although going to school is the most efective way of doing this, there are plenty of ways to help yourself along the way and suppliment your language learning Keep reading and find out how…
Cork Spotlight: Marina Market
Hey Everyone! We are back with another blog this week to help you practice your English reading 😉 We usually talk about academic or lifestyle topics, but lately, we are thinking of writing more about Cork as a whole and offering you some information on what the best tourist spots are and what to do…
What’s on in Cork in January
Hey everyone! Happy new year! We hope everyone enjoyed their Christmas holidays whether they celebrated here or abroad, and that you were all able to ring in the new year with your loved ones, wherever they might be. We also hope you’re feeling fired up to achieve any of your new year’s resolutions and wish…
5 Common Mistakes in English Grammar
If you’re currently an English Language student, you will be be all too familiar with making common language mistakes. It’s easy to let that get you down, or make you feel like your progress is slow, but were here to tell you that its completely normal! Learning a new language can be difficult, and even…
What’s on December in Cork
Hi Guys! December is here and as always; we bring you the latest news and activities not to be missed in Cork. Christmas has come to Cork in a big way again this year, we talked about the best Christmas activities in the city and beyond last week which you can read about here, but…
Why kiss the Blarney Stone?
The Blarney Stone, is a large stone located in the battlements of Blarney Castle. The castle itself is beautiful and is only 8 km away from Cork city, and there is a public city bus that goes to the greater Blarney area, so it’s an easy activity to do in Cork City on a nice…
5 Best Pubs in Cork
As you might know, Cork is widely known for its wonderful and cozy pubs. Thousands of people enjoy music and company in them every year. In fact, it is one of the best ways to meet new people in a new country. If you are new to Cork and haven’t had much time to discover…
Christmas in Cork 2023
Hey everyone! It’s Christmas time in Cork again and its one of the first times since Covid 19 that everything will be up and running with its usual Christmas zest, since local Cork businnesses have had time to recover. Cork is always buzzing around Christmas time and there will be plenty of things to keep…
Cork’s 5 best chippers
In Ireland the word “chipper” is used to describe a fastfood restaurant like no other. Chippers are hugely popular and sell foods like burgers and chips but are espeically known for their assortment of fried foods and what we would call “Suppers”, which would look like an unexpectedly large and greasy version of a regular…
Our top picks for the Jazz weekend
Hey everyone! The jazz weekend is fast approaching and if you’ve seen the line-up, you’ll know that you’re likely to be both spoiled for choice and caught for time. Corks Jazz weekend is full of variety, and we welcome many different types of bands to the city such as Ska, Brass, Blues and of course…
Accommodation Scams in Cork and how to avoid them
We’re back with another blog post this week about a more serious topic, accommodation scams in Cork. Due to the accommodation crisis and rising rent prices in Ireland, we have seen an increase in accommodation scams where students and locals alike are being conned out of their hard-earned cash. In this blog, we will talk…
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