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The Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. Colm Kelleher was presented with the 2022 Lord Mayoral car, a fully-electric Ford Mustang Mach-E Standard Range AWD, by John Manning of Henry Ford & Son Ltd. The introduction of a fully electric vehicle to support the Lord Mayor of Cork’s duties is in line with Cork City Council’s […]

Public Fireworks Display to Light Up Cork City Skies for Magic Nights By The Lee

By Ryan Harmon 22 December 2021

The Good Room in association with Cork City Council are delighted to announce that a public fireworks display will take place in Cork City tomorrow, Thursday December 23rd at 8.30pm as part of the sold out ‘Magic Nights By The Lee – A Winter Solstice’ live events series, funded through the Government’s Local Live Performance […]

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Cork City Libraries Launch 2022 Commemorative Calendar

By Ryan Harmon 20 December 2021

Cork City Libraries are pleased to announce the launch of “Ordinary Life in Cork City 1922”, a commemorative 2022 Calendar recalling the everyday living conditions, events, pastimes, and entertainment of the people of Cork in 1922. Images from the newspapers of the time, the Ford Collection and private collectors evoke a lively, bustling city despite […]

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Have a Greener, Calmer Christmas With Public Transport

By Ryan Harmon 10 December 2021

Cork City Council, in association with Bus Éireann, Iarnród Éireann and An Garda Síochana, is encouraging members of the public to leave their cars at home and make use of public transport this Christmas season. Travelling around Cork by bus this Christmas is easier and more affordable than ever. Bus Éireann operates 25 routes on […]

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UCD Researchers Investigating Hydrogen to Heat Irish Homes

By Ryan Harmon 3 December 2021

Researchers from the University College Dublin Energy Institute (UCDEI) are working with Gas Networks Ireland on a project investigating the potential use of hydrogen as a domestic energy source to heat Irish homes. The research team is trying to find out if we could warm our homes and cook our dinners with hydrogen in the […]

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Magic Nights By The Lee – A Winter Solstice

By Ryan Harmon 2 December 2021

The Good Room in association with Cork City Council have announced a brand new series of open air, live music and entertainment events set to take place in Cork City in the run up to Christmas as part of the local authority’s festive celebrations, called ‘Magic Nights By The Lee – A Winter Solstice’. It […]

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Glow, A Cork Christmas Celebration Opens!

By Ryan Harmon 30 November 2021

Experience the wonder of Christmas as themuch-loved festival GLOW, A Cork Christmas Celebration which is organised by Cork City Council opened last Friday November 26th. To celebrate GLOW, Bishop Lucey Park has been transformed into a festive wonderland and the iconic 32m Ferris Wheel returns to the Grand Parade with safety being the Park’s and the Ferris […]

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Cork County Council Supporting the Arts

By Ryan Harmon 22 November 2021

Cork County Council’s 2022 funding opportunities in the Arts have been announced, including details of the Arts Grants Scheme through which applications for financial support can be made for a wide range of arts events and activities. Commenting on the announcement, Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Gillian Coughlan, said “every year, Cork County […]

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“Women in Local Politics – Be the She Change” Webinar Launched

By Ryan Harmon 5 November 2021

Ireland’s ambassador to the United Nations (UN), the first woman to head up the Scouts in this country and the first Traveller woman to sit in the Oireachtas are just some of the trailblazers who will speak at a webinar aimed at encouraging more women in local politics, organised by Cork City Council in conjunction […]

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Ardú Street Art Project Reveal New Mural

By Ryan Harmon 20 October 2021

Ardú Street Art project made a triumphant return to Cork city for their second edition, bringing some of the country’s most exciting street artists to create thought-provoking, large-scale murals across the cityscape: Friz’s “Goddess Cliodhna” at St Finbarr’s Road, Shane O’Malley’s bold and bright coloured angular shapes and colours on Lower Glanmire Road, Asbestos’ “What

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New Cork Initiative Sees Waste Paint Reused and Upcycled

By Ryan Harmon 11 October 2021

October is National Reuse Month, and to help us play our part, Cork County Council and Cork City Council have launched an innovative circular economy initiative called Revive Paint, which sees waste paint reused and upcycled by two Cork based social enterprises using paint which they collect from local authority civic amenity sites. The social enterprises involved

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Cork City Council Launches ‘Picker Pals’ to Help Tackle Litter

By Ryan Harmon 28 September 2021

Lord Mayor of Cork Cllr. Colm Kelleher visited Greenmount National School to launch a new programme to tackle litter for the city’s primary schools called Picker Pals. The programme, run by environmental NGO VOICE (Voice of Irish Concern for the Environment) and supported by Cork City Council’s Waste Enforcement section, motivates and equips children with […]

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Cork City Lord Mayor’s Community & Heritage Virtual Concert

By Ryan Harmon 24 September 2021

This year’s Cork City Lord Mayor’s Community & Heritage Virtual Concert, a compilation of footage from the past decade’s concerts at City Hall, will take place virtually on Saturday, October 2. Exploring the themes of movies and musicals, it will feature talented community music groups such as the Barrack Street Band, the Voices of Cork […]

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Cork City Council Shortlisted for Irish Council for Social Housing Allianz Community Housing Awards

By Ryan Harmon 8 September 2021

Cork City Council has been shortlisted in several categories under the ICSH Allianz Social Housing Awards 2021 and is inviting the public to vote in the competition. Voting opened on Monday 6th September at 8.00am and will close at midnight Monday the 13th of September. The ICSH Allianz Community Housing Awards showcase innovative and sustainable social housing projects

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Cork City Council elects Ballincollig-based Cllr. Colm Kelleher as new Lord Mayor of Cork

By Jack Mullen 21 June 2021

Picture above: Cork City Council, Lord Mayor, Cllr Colm Kelleher. Image courtesy of Cork City Council via Twitter. The new Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Colm Kelleher was elected on Friday last week at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Cork City Council. The Ballincollig-based Fianna Fáil councillor was elected 21 votes to 7 Due […]

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Cork City Council Lord Mayor to plant 120 oak trees in an effort to foster biodiversity in the city

By Jack Mullen 17 June 2021

Up to 120 oak saplings were planted at four city parks by the Lord Mayor of Cork as part of Cork City Council’s Decade of Centenaries Programme 2021 and its continuing commitment to biodiversity. Proudly sponsored by Coillte, the saplings were planted at Glen River Park, Bridevalley Park, the Blackrock Castle Walkway and the Curraheen […]

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Cork City Council awarded Public Service Innovation funding for city cargo bike fleet

By Jack Mullen 12 May 2021

Image courtesy of Cork City Council City businesses and community groups will be offered the opportunity to avail of a fleet of cargo bikes after Cork City Council was one of 20 projects to receive funding from the Department of Public Expenditure and Reforms Public Service Innovation Fund. The cargo bike library project is aimed […]

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Peter McVerry Trust To Open Cork Regional Office and Ramp Up Housing Delivery

By Jack Mullen 27 April 2021

Image courtesy of @PMVTrust via Twitter Peter McVerry Trust, the national housing and homeless charity, has announced that it will shortly open an office in Cork City to cover the Southern region. The charity, which was founded by Fr Peter McVerry in 1983, has been active in Cork since late 2019. Pat Doyle, the charity’s […]

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Limerick, Clare, Tipperary and Cork Are Collaborating On A New Social Media Campaign To Combat Dog Litter

By Jack Mullen 26 April 2021

Limerick City and County Council along with Clare, Cork, and Tipperary local authorities are collaborating on a new social media campaign to combat dog litter. This campaign will take place from Wednesday 28 April to Monday 03 May, to coincide with the May Bank Holiday where more people than ever will be expected to be […]

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Over 500 native trees have been planted on Cork’s northside

By Jack Mullen 21 April 2021

Over 500 native Irish trees have been planted on Cork’s northside as part of the Gurranabraher and Churchfield Green Spine Initiative. A micro urban-woodland of mixed native trees, called the Groovee Grove, is growing on a quarter acre south-facing bank opposite the grotto at Sun Valley Park. The planting is described as a high ‘Biodiversity […]

Lord Mayor of Cork Presented with the New 2022 Lord Mayoral Car

Public Fireworks Display to Light Up Cork City Skies for Magic Nights By The Lee

Cork City Libraries Launch 2022 Commemorative Calendar

Have a Greener, Calmer Christmas With Public Transport

UCD Researchers Investigating Hydrogen to Heat Irish Homes

Magic Nights By The Lee – A Winter Solstice

Glow, A Cork Christmas Celebration Opens!

Cork County Council Supporting the Arts

“Women in Local Politics – Be the She Change” Webinar Launched

Ardú Street Art Project Reveal New Mural

New Cork Initiative Sees Waste Paint Reused and Upcycled

Cork City Council Launches ‘Picker Pals’ to Help Tackle Litter

Cork City Lord Mayor’s Community & Heritage Virtual Concert

Cork City Council elects Ballincollig-based Cllr. Colm Kelleher as new Lord Mayor of Cork

Cork City Council Lord Mayor to plant 120 oak trees in an effort to foster biodiversity in the city

Cork City Council awarded Public Service Innovation funding for city cargo bike fleet

Peter McVerry Trust To Open Cork Regional Office and Ramp Up Housing Delivery

Limerick, Clare, Tipperary and Cork Are Collaborating On A New Social Media Campaign To Combat Dog Litter

Over 500 native trees have been planted on Cork’s northside

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