Welcome to Cork!

Info Pack

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Ireland is a small island located at the northeast extremity of Europe. It size is 486km long and 275km wide.

This island is composed of 4 provinces: Ulster, Connaught, Leinster and Munster, divided into 32 counties,

26 of these are in The Republic of Ireland. The others are in Ulster which is in Northern Ireland which is a

part of the United Kingdom.

Ireland Identity Card

• Area: 84 421 km2

• Capital City: Republic of Ireland: Dublin

Northern Ireland: Belfast

• Population: Ireland's usually resident population was estimated to be 4,792,500 in April 2017. The

population is estimated to have grown by 52,900 persons in the year to April 2017.

• Languages: Irish and English

History of Cork

Cork was discovered in the seventh century by Saint Finbarr. The Vikings took over the site in the ninth

century and contributed to the development of the city settling there. In the twelfth century, the Anglo-

Normans invaded the city and subdued the kingdom of England. In the eighteenth century, Cork was

developed thanks to its port and its commercial activities of wheat, salted butter and wool.

In the nineteenth century, Cork was one of the mains ports of embarkation for America. Cobh, the old wharf,

had seen passing on its quays over 3 million emigrants. It was also the last stop of the Titanic before the

aborted crossing of the Atlantic.

In the late nineteenth and early twentieth century, Cork was the scene of the violent struggle for

independence. The British “Black and Tans” set fire to the part of the city center including the City Hall.

Cork identity Card

• Cork’s name comes from Irish word “corcaigh” which means marshy place.

• Cork is the 2nd largest city and the third most populated on the island of Ireland

• Current Population: 119,230 people

• Cork people: Corkonians

Official flag of the

Republic of Ireland

Coat of arms of

Cork city

Climate

In Cork the weather is very changeable. In only one day, it can be raining, sunny, windy, and cloudy. The

weather can change at any moment. It is advised to carry a small umbrella at all times.

Charts data source:

http://www.met.ie/climate-ireland/1981-2010/cork.html

Top 10 places you must visit while in Cork

1 The English Market http://www.englishmarket.ie/

2 Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral https://corkcathedral.webs.com/

3 Blackrock Castle https://www.bco.ie/

4 Shandon Bells http://www.shandonbells.ie/

5 Crawford Art Gallery http://www.crawfordartgallery.ie/

6 The Butter Museum http://thebuttermuseum.com/

7 Blarney Castle and Gardens https://www.blarneycastle.ie/

8 Cork Public Museum https://www.corkcity.ie/services/corporateandexternalaffairs/museum/

9 Fota House and Gardens http://fotahouse.com/

10 Fota Wildlife Park https://www.fotawildlife.ie/

& much more: http://www.discoverireland.ie or https://purecork.ie/

Medical information:

Consultations are free if you possess the European Health card. Please contact Celtic Internships if you’re

sick. We’ll contact your company and help you make an appointment, if you are under age or can’t arrange

an appointment on your own.

If you are ill during your stay:

- Book an appointment to see a doctor

- DO NOT forget to bring the European medical card, there will be no charge then.

- If the doctor gives you sick leave, please send us a picture of the medical cert by email, inform your

company and keep regular contact with us and your company until you are back to work.

Day-time doctor:

Doctor Ina Corbett

Suite 3B, South Terrace Medical centre, Cork Tel: 021 4840562

Dr Paul Deasy

South Gate house, Cove Street, Cork Tel: 021 4319453

Other centres that accept a European medical card

1 http://www.corkcitymedicalcentre.com/

2 http://www.patrickstreetmedicalcentre.ie/

Please note that you can easily reach all these centres. They are all located in the heart of the city.

Please be prepared to pay @50- 60 Euros for the consultation if you do not have the medical card with you.

If you are on any medication, please make sure you bring enough supplies for the whole duration as in

failing to do so, you may not have access to this without a doctor’s prescription or parental approval.

Evenings & Week-end doctor:

Southdoc

Unit 17/18 South Ring Business Park, Kinsale Road, Cork at 3.2 km from the City Centre

Tel: 185 033 5999 ou 021 484 0562

Visit: https://www.southdoc.ie/ to check all locations

Dentist

It’s recommended to get treatment before coming, consultations being expensive and not reimbursed.

Consultation: From @50-60 euros.

For emergencies after 17:30, please contact the Accident and Emergency Department, Cork University

Hospital at the 021 4546400.

They are open from 17:30 to 9:00 and 24/24 on week-ends and bank holidays. (First come first “served”)

Emergency Numbers in Ireland - 112 or 999

Police / Garda (local station)

Douglas - Tel. 021 485 7670

Anglesea Street, Cork City - Tel. 021 452 2000 - Open 24h/24Life in Cork

Useful info

This map shows some points of the city that you might need to know:

1- Cork English Academy (language school)

2- Cork English College (language school)

3- The English Market

4- Celtic Internships’ Office

5- Doctor Paul Deasy

6- Dr Ina Corbett

7- EazyCity Cork (accommodation agency)

8- Bus Station also called Parnell Place

9- Kent Train Station (the only train station in

the city)

10- McDonald’s 😊

11- Burger King 😊

12- Penneys (also known as Primark in UK-

cheap clothing and other things)

13- Lidl (food shopping)

14- Dealz (most products € 1.50)

When you come to Cork don’t forget to buy an electrical adaptor.

You will find it in a travel boutique or in the airport

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The main supermarkets in Cork are:

Tesco https://www.tesco.com/store-locator/ie/?bID=3505

Aldi -cheapest https://www.aldi.ie/store/s-ie-I0193

Lidl https://www.lidl.ie/en/index.htm

Dunnes Stores http://www.dunnesstores.com/

Supervalu https://supervalu.ie/

Marks and Spencer http://www.marksandspencer.ie

Other shops:

Some gyms and swimming pools:

Gym, Swimming pool,

Jacuzzi, Sauna &

Hammam, Aerobic room.

Cardiovascular and

strength training

equipment, Swimming

pool, Jacuzzi, Sauna &

Hammam, Fitness Class.

Cardiovascular and strength

training equipment, Aerobic

room, Sauna & Hammam.

Aerobic and fitness

studio, Cardiovascular

and strength training

equipment, Swimming

pool, Jacuzzi, Sauna &

Hammam.

(health/pharmaceuticals/ cosmetics)

Paul Street

(books) Patrick Street (books) Lavitts Quay

Public Transport:

The Bus Station – Parnell Place and the Train Station- Kent, are the two most used locations for travelling

around. However, there is a private company that operates between Dublin Airport and Cork city without

stopping on the way. The company is called Aircoach https://www.aircoach.ie/ and the tickets can be

booked online. This is used as a main link between Dublin Airport and Cork city.

Many of you will use public transport for you journey to your Work Placements or to your accommodation.

Bus Station –also called Parnell Place

This picture shows how the Bus Station looks and where

you can buy bus tickets. You have two options. You can

either buy your ticket in the window or you can use self-

service machine.

Student or not, there is a Leap card for you. Cheaper

than regular tickets, you will find all info you need on

the Bus Eireann website http://www.buseireann.ie/ or on

leap card website

https://www.leapcard.ie/Home/index.html

!!! Attention: international students will pay adult fare.

Train Station:

The following picture shows you the Train Station building in Cork.

Address: Lower Glanmire Rd, Montenotte, Cork

Kent Station is an Iarnród Éireann railway station in Cork,

Ireland. Originally opened in 1893, the station operates as

a hub for Intercity services to Dublin and Tralee and

commuter services to Mallow, Cobh and Midleton.

How to get to Cork and move around

By ferry It is really easy to come with:

Brittany Ferries www.brittanyferries.com

By plane Low-cost flights with:

Aer Lingus http://www.aerlingus.com

Ryanair http://www.ryanair.com/ie

By train The “Kent Station” is 10 minutes away from city-centre.

www.irishrail.ie

By bus

The Bus Station is in the City-Centre (It is on the map). Air Coach

busses also shuttle to and from Dublin & Cork airports every hour.

www.busireann.ie

www.aircoach.ie

An internship is a great opportunity for your professional life and you will greatly benefit from this

experience. In order for you to make the most out of your internship, it is important to follow some basic

professional guidelines:

General rules in the host family / shared accommodation

• Do not leave the host family, who was especially reserved for you, for another type of

accommodation, without informing Celtic Internships, the school or sending agency.

• Do not overuse internet or download material without the consent of your host family

• Inform your host family if you go out in the evening and let them know where you are going.

• Inform your host family if you are late and if you will not have dinner in the house.

• Contact Celtic Internships if you are sick and if you need help in making an appointment with the

doctor.

• If your doctor will advise you to stay at home more than 1 day, a medical certificate is mandatory for

Celtic Internships’ records and for your host company’s records.

• Do not leave the country, the city during the time of your internship without informing Celtic

Internships and your school or agent.

• Do not borrow money from the host family and do not complain about not having any.

• Do not smoke in the house.

• If under 18 and if wishing to leave the city over night or if you want to spend the night in a different

place than your host family’s home, Celtic Internships needs written consent from your own family and the

exact address of the place you will be staying – at least 1 week in advance.

Keep in mind: The Europeans have one shower a day on average. You have to respect this rule while in the

host family. Ireland doesn’t know high temperatures so please be considerate.

Meals in Ireland, what to expect:

Breakfast usually consists of jam, toast, cereals, tea or coffee

Lunch can be mainly made up of sandwiches or soup with brown bread

Dinner is made of one meat, vegetables and one type of potato (either mash, baked, boiled, gratin etc 😊 )

If you have a food allergy, or dislike a type of food very much, please inform your host family.

General rules in the host Company / organisation

• Keep your attendance and be punctual at all times.

• Agree to do all tasks asked of you on your work placement and to respect the rules of the company.

• Contact your employer and Celtic Internships immediately in case of absence for any reasons.

• Be polite and respect the authority of your assigned tutor, your colleagues (and your host family,

while at home)

• Do not stop the internship without the consent of your school and Celtic Internships.

• Do not visit your friends in their own companies and host families.

• Inform the host company in case of absences or being late

• Do not make excess noise and control the tone of your voice

• Do not change your working hours

• Be dressed appropriately for your internship.

• Have impeccable behaviour (ex: do not steal, use alcohol, illegal drugs or insult people in the street)

so as not to compromise the reputation of your country, your school/ agency and Celtic Internships.

• Mobile phones are not to be used during working hours unless you are on a break and in case of an

emergency

Remember that your host company is separate to your accommodation and it is strictly prohibited to discuss

sensitive information about your company with your host family or vice versa.

Inform Celtic Internships immediately by phone and email in case of problems with your host family/

company.

You understand that a good contract with the host company is important for the duration of your stay, but

also for all other students to come and that you should in no way compromise the reputation of Celtic

Internships.

Celtic Internships operate a strictly No Drugs policy!

If found with, or using illegal drugs, your internship will terminate immediately and you will be referred to

the local authorities.

Please contact us in the office, by phone +353 (021) 4861490 or by email (see below) if you encounter any

difficulties; we will do our best to help you.

Celtic Internships

Our address: Plunkett Chambers Business Centre, 21/23, office 13, 2nd floor, Oliver Plunkett Street, Cork

To call us: +353 (0)21 489 1490

Our website: www.celticinternships.ie

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Celtic-Internships-316158818419190/

Email addresses: info@celticinternships.ie & virginie@celticinternships.ie

Office hours:

Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.

Celtic Internships would like to welcome you to Cork! We hope your

experience here will be a positive and memorable one!