Glenvera in Co.

Cork SLIGO

Glenvera Hotel Accommodation Centre OFFALY is located in City in County Cork, in the south of . Glenvera Accommodation Centre houses single people and couples. COUNTY CORK LOCAL SERVICES

PUBLIC SERVICES

Social Welfare Office (Intreo Centre) Citizens Information Centre George’s Quay, 13-15 Cornmarket Street, Cork City Phone: 021 494 3100 Phone: 0761 076 950 Anglesea Street Garda Station Email: [email protected] Anglesea St, Ballintemple, Cork Free legal advice available first and third Wednesday of every month 18.30-19.30 Phone: 021 452 2000

VOLUNTEERING AND EDUCATION

Cork Volunteer Centre Cork City Library 13 North Main Street, Cork City 51-57 Grand Parade, Cork City Phone: 021 425 1572 Phone: 021 492 4900

Cork City Adult Guidance Service Welcome English Language Centre 22 South Mall, Cork City Free English lessons in Cork City Phone: 021 490 7149 Phone: 087 228 1584 / 021 431 6537

Education and Training Board Website: http://cork.etb.ie/

SUPPORT GROUPS

NASC, Irish Immigrant Support LINC (LBGT Women) Centre 11A White Street, Cork City Website: www.nascireland.org Website: www.linc.ie Phone: 021 427 3594 Phone: 021 480 8600 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] UP Cork LGBT Service (Ages 15-24) The Cork Migrant Centre 4 South Terrace, Cork Nano Nagle Place, Evergreen St., Cork Phone: 021 439 9862 / 086 044 3745 Phone: 021 419 3587 / 086 013 7616 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Cork Gay Project (Men) 4 South Terrace, Cork City National LGBT Support Line Website: https://gayproject.ie 1890 929 539 Phone: 021 430 0430 Email: [email protected]

CHILD AND FAMILY

Mahon Family Resource Centre For information on schools in the area Mahon Dr, Blackrock, Mahon, Co. Cork visit: Phone: 021 435 8866 www.education.ie/en/find-a-school

SPORTS CLUBS

Cork County Cricket Club Glen Rovers GAA club Richard Beamish Grounds, Mardyke Walk, facebook.com/glenrovershurlingclub/ Mardyke, Cork City Mayfield United Soccer Club Website: www.corkcountycricketclub.com/ Website: www.mayfieldunitedafc.com Brian Dillon’s GAA club www.facebook.com/BrianDillonsGaa

FURTHER RESOURCES

The Community Welfare Officer can be contacted through the local Intreo Centre.

The Public Health Nurse can be contacted through the local Health Centre: Grattan Street Health Centre, Grattan Street, Cork Phone: 021 427 3087 Cork City, Co. Cork

Situated in the province of Munster, County Cork is the largest and southernmost county in Ireland. It is also the third most populated county in Ireland. The southwest region, including , is one of Ireland’s main tourist destinations. The county is sometimes known as the “People’s Republic of Cork” because of the county’s frontline role in the Irish War of Independence (1919-21).

Both Gaelic Football and Hurling are popular sports in County Cork, and the Cork teams are among the best in the country. The county colours are red and white, and the Gaelic Football and Hurling teams wear these colours when they play against other counties.

Cork is home to the Stone at . Legend has it that kissing the will make you a skilful, persuasive speaker.

Cobh is also a popular destination, as it was the port where many Irish emigrants boarded for their voyage to Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa or the United States.

County Cork has the only wildlife park in Ireland, Fota Wildlife Park located on .

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