Cork is the anglicised version of the Irish word Corcaigh, which means marsh. The city centre was originally built on marshland and boats were able to navigate into the channels which separated the many islands

Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth. To its east is the larger island of Great Britain, from which the Irish Sea separates it.

Individuals who do not want to invest the time or money toward a formal degree can work to earn a diploma instead. This is ideal for individuals who just graduated from secondary school or those looking to change or jumpstart careers.