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New in Cork, or simply looking for new people? With S'Up you can spontaneously find friends, events and connection in Cork — from game nights to sports to the semester party. No dating, just real meetups.
With around 224,000 inhabitants, Cork is Ireland's second-largest city and, with roughly 38,000 students at University College Cork and Munster Technological University, one of the country's most important student cities. The student quarter around the UCC campus, the compact city centre on the island between the arms of the River Lee and the pub mile of Oliver Plunkett Street pack campus life, live music and nightlife into a tight space. Studying here means moving between lecture halls, sessions in the traditional pubs, concerts at Cyprus Avenue and walks along the river.
The best spots and tips for students in Cork
Oliver Plunkett Street
Pub mile with live music in the Oliver Plunkett and the surrounding lanes
Cyprus Avenue
Concert venue above the Old Oak Bar with national and international acts
UCC campus
Student parties, societies and events at the heart of the student quarter
Fitzgerald Park
Picnics and meet-ups on the River Lee next to the campus
Cork has around 38,000 students at 2 universities — in theory the perfect setup to meet new people. And yet the start in a new city often feels lonely: the uni groups have long since formed, and spontaneous meetups die in endless WhatsApp groups where nobody ever commits.
That is exactly why S'Up exists. Instead of sitting alone in Cork, you see what is happening near you today, join spontaneous events or start your own — from a casual meetup to Oliver Plunkett Street. No pressure, no dating, just real people from Cork.
The easiest way is through shared activities. With S'Up you see which spontaneous events and meetups are happening in Cork today — from sports to game nights to the semester party — and join with a single tap. That is how you meet other students and newcomers in Cork, with zero dating pressure.
Cork has plenty to offer students: Oliver Plunkett Street, Cyprus Avenue or UCC campus are popular spots. On S'Up you keep finding new events and people to explore them with.
With around 38,000 students at 2 universities, Cork is ideal for finding your people fast through S'Up. The app is free and built precisely to bring people back together offline.
Plan spontaneous meetups, discover local events and invite your friends — all in one app. Free and without the chaos.