University College Cork
Founded in 1849, University College Cork is one of Ireland's oldest universities and has been twice named Ireland's University of the year in recognition of UCC's excellence in teaching and research. UCC is a dynamic learning environment with a global outlook and makes a major contribution to the economy and culture of Ireland.
Located in Cork, the second city in the Republic of Ireland, University College Cork is a vibrant teaching and research institution with a diverse student body attracting students from over 80 countries world wide. Cork city, placed in one of the most scenic regions in Ireland, is a thriving commercial centre. Although granted its first charter in the twelfth century, the city's origins goes much further back to the early medieval period and the founding of the ecclesiastical city of Cork. As a major port, it has a long history of connections with Europe and the Americas. Through its port, the city was the major point of departure for the Irish immigrating to the New World and the point of introduction for new ideas from the outside world.
Welcome from the Directors
As Directors we welcome you to the twenty-nineth
International Summer School in Irish Studies at University College
Cork. The School is one of the most successful in Ireland. Annually
it attracts over one hundred students with an interest in Irish studies
providing them with an ideal location in which explore the varied
aspects of Irish history, literature and culture. It offers expert
tuition, optional courses in Irish language and a varied social
programme of field trips, traditional Irish dance and music concerts.
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