Cork, Ireland | The MAIN Things You Need to Know

Everyone knows about Dublin in the Republic of Ireland but what about Cork City? It's the second largest city but what does it have to offer? Josh and Kalie from ExpatsEverywhere break down what life would be like living in Cork. Is it good to retire to? Is it good for digital nomads? Let's talk about a realistic budget, prices, places to live, things to do, and more.

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[ger]

Cork has a charm like no other and is regarded as a cosy place to live.

[oconnorkieran]

Cork as well is the biggest County in Ireland with beautiful areas to visit along the coast.. also Irish do not love a fight, that refers to the traveling community who are a law unto themselves otherwise Cork is a safe City to live, visit etc

[pausethemagic]

Hi guys, great video and cool to see my city! But you might want to include something about Ireland's housing crisis. It's the worst we've ever experienced. There's so much competition when it comes to rentals and landlords are raising their prices constantly. If you have pets you can forget about it!

[squareapples]

Cork is nice overall, been living here 15 years. However in recent times, the cost of living has reallt spiralled out of control. I realise the same can be said of many other European cities, however lack of housing supply has seriously compounded the issue in Cork.
Trying to find a rented property often turns into a bidding war with 100s of applications for any property that goes on the market.
I've heard of many people in the rental market offering above asking price.
The supply shortage has become so bad that even if you've got the money, there's absolutely no guarantee you'll find somewhere to rent.
Many listings are only accepting inquiries by email.
Situation is not as bad as Dublin yet, but quickly catching up..

[dcoughla]

Cork is also good for sports - surfing (Inchydoney), yachting (Kinsale), football (soccer), rugby union, cricket and golf. The city is a tech hub. Apple has its European HQ there together with about 50 other tech firms. Cork is also developing a wind farm with Shell & Simply Blue Energy. It’s a safe, middle class city & ideal for families. Downsides are housing shortage & prices & cost of living generally.

[seamusp]

I love Cork - AND it’s on the doorstep of the SW coast! :)

[ryotimor]

I am living in Cork City I am very happy👍❤️

[veronicalee]

Born in USA BUT RAISED in CORK....Ballincollig to be exact! Ballincollig was mostly Farmland and basically a Stop Sign on the Road to Macroom when we first moved back to Cork when I was 8. Since then it has gotten a Lot Bigger I hear. I have DUAL CITIZENSHIP! My Father was born in Prosperity Square, Cork City and my Mom was born in Belfast. Moved back to USA when I was 18 due to lack of employment and better opportunities. Still have family all over Ireland! Would LOVE to return to retire but I'm concerned about Cost of Living, Crime and the Illegal Immigrant Issues.

[lucchese]

Nice rebound Kalie at 10:09. 😂😂
Didn’t know much about Cork so thanks for enlightening me. However, not planning to be pushing up daisies in Cork or elsewhere any time soon. 😅
Great work as always. 👍🏻

[briancunningham]

Cork is technically the HQ of Johnson Controls, a major energy control company, with a good size office on the Albert's Quay.

[meermittenz]

I would love to learn more about Cork Ireland could you please send me more information

[ericsoderlund]

Watched this with my over-the-ear headphones and just want to say I love the sound effect after the "Let's Get Moving" close. 70s-era classic rock record producers would approve!

[warrenoleary]

I am an O'Leary ; so my roots are here . Born in Bayonne, N.J. now in Tecumseh, Michigan. Been to Ireland twice; 1985 for 9 days ; 2019 for 17 days. Oldest daughter received her Masters degree for " The Burren College of Art " U. of Ireland.

[catchapl]

Hi, I live in Cork and would really want to know where did you find houses for those prices :)

[pioshelby]

Car share is an option for digital nomads

[paulyfortissimo]

I’m going to visit Cork in January 2025.

[JoaoBarbosa]

I mean cheaper sure but paying 800+ for a ROOM is typical

[thegaelicgladiator]

All those transport notes you said are pretty wrong
Firstly, bus service in Cork is absolutely tragic... i dont think any bus I've ever caught in cork wasn't stupidly late and stupidly slow
Cycling outside the city centre is almost non-existent because there is almost no cycling infrastructure at all outside the city centre
As for railway, intercity is fine but it's really not that well connected by rail considering its the 2nd largest city in Ireland and only has one intercity corridor with... one intercity line to Dublin
Suburban rail services are good... if you're in a very specific part of the city... it only serves the far east... thats it... everywhere else in Cork has no railways at all

[richiehoyt]

The accent? Yeah, it's a fair cop, but I gotta tell you, that 'vocal fry' isn't too easy on the ear, either!
'Richest country in the World'? I think that's what's called 'juking the stats'. Or maybe it's the crazy income the landlords are raking in, what with all those (Kof! Koff!) 'digital nomads' (hipsters) raising the asking prices... I mean, as you say, it's a problem everywhere, but without wishing to do Dublin down (or Cork) - Berlin, or Paris, it ain't!
And that city wall - have you _seen_ it?! Let's hope the Vikings aren't back any time soon! (I think they could've been the ones that built it, but you get my point!)

[tamaramadelin]

"Irish people are so stinkin' nice"!! So true!!!! I would not expat that, but love to visit!!!