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Testimonials
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Kristina Laukova, Russian
Thanks for everything! I’ve spent a wonderful 3 months here in Cork English College. See you soon!
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Severine Drien, French
I was very happy to stay one month here! The lessons are very useful and the activities always interesting! I’ve met a lot of friends from around the world. Thank you for all!
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Peter Torzsa, Hungarian
Thank you a lot. This was a great experience.
Festivals in Cork
Cork is a city famous for its friendly atmosphere and fantastic festivals. Named European Capital of Culture 2005 and featured in the Lonely Planet Guide’s ‘Top 10 Best Cities’ to visit in 2010, we have something to offer everyone. From food to film, song and dance, the variety is sure to entertain you throughout the year.
For more information on festivals in Cork, visit http://festivalscork.com.
February
Cork Spring Poetry Festival
13 – 16 Feb 2013
Ireland’s biggest, annual, professional poetry festival. It celebrates Cork as a vibrant poetry scene with international connections. In 2013 more than thirty-five poets from ten countries are featured.
Website: http://www.corkpoetryfest.net
March
Cork Singers
1st, 2nd and 3rd March 2013
Cork Singers’ Club Festival 2013 ”To tell it in Song and in Story”; a weekend of unaccompanied song and storytelling takes place in An Spailpin Fanach, South Main Street, on 1st , 2nd and 3rd of March 2013. The festival consists of concerts, lectures as well as singing classes.
Website: http://www.corkfolkfestival.com
Cork French Film Festival
3 – 10 Mar 2013
Alliance Francaise de Cork will roll out the red carpet for the 24th Cork French Film Festival. Our nationally acclaimed Festival, screens the best in French feature films, documentaries and shorts, with many Irish premieres and access to top international film-makers at our Q&A screenings.
Website: http://www.corkfrenchfilmfestival.com/
Cork St Patrick’s Festival
16 – 18 Mar 2013
The Cork St. Patrick’s Festival, presented by Cork City Council attracted over 60,000 people last year for Irelands largest community based parade.
Website: http://www.corkstpatricksfestival.ie/
Lifelong Learning Festival
18 – 24 Mar 2013
Cork’s Lifelong Learning Festival promotes and celebrates learning of all kinds, across all ages, interests and abilities. The festival’s motto is Investigate, Participate, Celebrate, and the public can do that by watching demonstrations and trying out skills.
Website: http://www.corkvec.ie/LifelongLearningFestival2012.shtml
April
Cork World Book Festival
23 – 27 Apr 2013
Cork World Book Fest combines readings by world class writers in a variety of settings – Paul Durcan, Claire Keegan, Alistair MacLeod, John Banville, Derek Mahon, Carol Ann Duffy… with a cultural streetfair: book stalls, music, street entertainment, the spoken word, and more.
Website: http://www.corkcitylibraries.ie/servicesandprogrammes/theconstantreaderbooksreading/corkworldbookfest
May
Cork International Choral Festival
1 – 5 May 2013
Experience the best in vocal music with a jam packed programme ranging from world class Gala Concerts and a diverse Fringe programme, to the vibrant Choral Trail, where voices spill out from restaurants, bars, galleries and public spaces across the city.
Website: http://www.corkchoral.ie
June
Decades Festival
31 May 2013 – 3 Jun 2013
The Decades Festival is a weekend of fun, music and fancy dress! Live music and fun events are all part of what is Cork’s most unique festival.
Website: http://www.decadesfestivalcork.ie
Ocean to City
1 – 8 Jun 2013
Ocean to City – An Ras Mor (‘The Big Race’) is a 15 nautical mile (24km) rowing race and maritime festival celebrating Corks unique maritime heritage and natural harbour.
Website: http://www.oceantocity.com
Cork City marathon
3 Jun 2013
A marathon, half marathon and team relay event – the Cork City Marathon offers everyone over the age of 18 a chance to partake.
Website: http://www.corkcitymarathon.ie
Cork Midsummer Festival
21 – 30 Jun 2013
Cork Midsummer Festival is one of Ireland’s leading international summer arts festivals. For the last sixteen years it has transformed the city of Cork for two weeks every June with a programme of local, national and international arts.
Website: http://www.corkmidsummer.com
Irish Performing Arts Festival
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The Irish Performing Arts Festival is an international celebration of arts, disability and partnership.
Website: http://www.irishperformingarts.ie
July
Damhsafest – Folk Dance Festival
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Damhsafest is the only International Folk Dance Festival in Ireland.
Website: http://www.damhsafest.ie
Cork Cycling Festival
20 – 28 Jul 2013
Cork Cycling Festival celebrates the bicycle as a fun, stress-free, clean way to get around and see Cork. The festival prides itself on being a 100% free event with plenty of family-friendly activities.
Website: http://www.corkcyclingfestival.com
August
Cork Pride Festival
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Cork Pride festivals Mission is to celebrate the diverse culture of corks Lgbt community , by providing the Cork community with various activities.
Website: http://www.corkpride.com
September
Cork international Short Story Festival
18 – 22 Sep 2013
Cork Pride festivals Mission is to celebrate the diverse culture of corks Lgbt community , by providing the Cork community with various activities.
Website: http://www.corkshortstory.net
Cork Culture Night
20 Sep 2013
On Friday 20th September, Culture-junkies can look forward to incredible art, exhibitions, drama and music when this year’s Culture Night comes to town.
Website: http://www.corkcity.ie/culturenight
October
Cork Folk Festival
2 – 6 Oct 2013
The Cork Folk Festival is one of Ireland’s finest musical events and each autumn thousands of world class musicians and followers of good music throng to the city.
Website: http://www.corkfolkfestival.com
Cork Jazz Festival
25 – 29 Oct 2013
The Cork Jazz Festival has become one of Ireland premier and most successful internationally renowned musical events since it was first held in 1978.
Website: http://guinnessjazzfestival.com
November
Discovery Science Festival
10 – 24 Nov 2012
Discovery, Cork’s Science Festival, is one of the biggest events of Science Week Ireland, with a 2-week programme of events for families, schools and youth groups.
Website: http://www.corkcity.ie/discovery
Cork Film Festival
11 – 18 Nov 2012
Corona Cork Film Festival is held in high regard on a local, national and international level. In Cork city and region it is one the most important events in the social and cultural calendar.
Website: http://www.corkfilmfest.org
December
Art Trail Festival
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ArtTrail is an artist-led organisation in Cork City that develops, presents, and supports contemporary visual art.
Website: http://www.arttrail.ie
A Cork Christmas Celebration
30 Nov 2012 – 23 Dec 2012
Experience the festive season as A Cork Christmas Celebration, the most loved free festival organised by Cork City Council, returns to Cork for its fifth year.
Website: http://www.corkchristmascelebration.ie
