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Visionary New Climate Action Arts Project to Launch in Cork’s Glen River Park

By Ryan Harmon 21 September 2023

A visionary new climate action arts project responding to the ecological, cultural, industrial and historical heritage of Cork’s Glen River Park launches in the city this Friday, September 22nd. The project titled ‘Gleann a’ Phúca’ – referring to the fact the area was once known as ‘Glen of the Spooks’ – aims to celebrate, protect […]

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New Cork City Survey Reveals Strong Support for Move Towards Sustainability

By Ryan Harmon 21 September 2023

Nearly two thirds of people living in Cork City strongly agree that Cork must transform into a more sustainability friendly place to live and work, according to a new survey of residents on behalf of Cork City Council’s Climate Action Unit. The research, completed by Behaviour and Attitudes, was undertaken to inform the draft Cork […]

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Research Published on Sources of Cork’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions

By Ryan Harmon 14 September 2023

Home energy usage and road transport emissions are responsible for two-thirds of Cork’s greenhouse gas emissions being generated, according to important new UCC research commissioned by Cork City Council’s Climate Action Unit. The findings confirm that upgrading our homes to be more energy efficient, and moving around the city by public transport, walking or cycling

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Cork City Council Awarded the Smarter Travel Mark

By Ryan Harmon 6 September 2023

Cork City Council has been awarded the Smarter Travel Mark, Silver Level, from the National Transport Authority. It is the first local authority in Ireland to receive the mark. The Smarter Travel Mark is a recognition of Cork City Council’s commitment to changing attitudes and behaviours regarding walking, cycling and public transport usage by implementing […]

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Cork City Council Chosen As Part of Interreg Europe FEEL Project

By Ryan Harmon 24 August 2023

Cork City Council has been chosen to take part in an European project aimed at examining and testing the frugal city approach to energy efficiency, receiving €246,884 in funding as part of the Interreg Europe FEEL Project from March 2023 to May 2027.   A frugal city implements sufficiency by optimising the use of resources […]

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KinShip Laboratory of Land Flags Exhibition and Ballot Box in Cork City

By Ryan Harmon 16 August 2023

The Laboratory of Land Flags Exhibition presents work-in-progress from a flag-themed community arts project by artist Chelsea Canavan daily 10am-4pm Mondays to Fridays at Cork City Council’s Civic Offices from 11 until 25 August 2023. It includes a ballot box for the public to cast their vote on exhibited designs! Since January 2023, Chelsea has […]

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Cork City Council Installs Eleven New Outdoor Gyms

By Ryan Harmon 25 July 2023

Cork City Council, in association with Cork Sports Partnership and Cork Education and Training Board, are installing eleven new outdoor gyms in parks around the city. These clustered outdoor callisthenic gyms, with age friendly and accessible elements, have already proven popular at Tramore Valley Park, Harty’s Quay, and Ballincollig Regional Park. The new locations are:

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First Sculpture in Cork’s Island City Trail Launched on Carey’s Lane

By Ryan Harmon 7 July 2023

Island City, Cork’s Urban Sculpture Trail has announced the unveiling of its first sculpture, as part of the biggest ever single investment in public art in Cork City. ‘Sentinels [flew through the ages in the shape of birds]’, by Irish artist Niamh McCann on Carey’s Lane is the first of five contemporary sculptures to be installed […]

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Lord Mayor Opens Over 200 New Homes in Cork City

By Ryan Harmon 22 June 2023

The Lord Mayor of Cork, Councillor Deirdre Forde, officially opened 202 new homes for Cork City. The Lord Mayor opened 20 new homes in Laurel Heights, Shanakiel. This development is comprised of three, one-bedroom apartments, nine, two-bedroom apartments and eight one-bedroom house. The scheme was developed by Summertime Developments and constructed by Murphy &

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LGBTI+ Awareness Week 2023 to Be Launched in Cork City

By Ryan Harmon 15 May 2023

Cllr. John Maher, deputising for the Lord Mayor of Cork Cllr. Deirdre Forde, will launch Cork LGBTI+ Awareness Week on Monday 15th May at 5pm in the Atrium in Cork City Council’s civic offices. The theme for this year’s Cork LGBTI+ Awareness Week is Together Always – United in Diversity! The launch will see the Rainbow Flag raised […]

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Phase 1 of the Cork City to Passage West Greenway Opened

By Ryan Harmon 4 May 2023

Cork City Council announced the official opening of the Cork City to Passage West Greenway Phase 1 by Tánaiste Micheál Martin TD.  The 3km greenway provides a high-quality recreational and commuter corridor between Cork City Docklands and Mahon tracing the route of the 19th century Cork, Blackrock, and Passage Railway line. The greenway provides a […]

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Cork City Council Launches Community Climate Action Fund

By Ryan Harmon 19 April 2023

Cork City Council is making €840,000 available to community organisations across the city to support them to take collective action on climate change.  The Community Climate Action Fund, funded by the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications (DECC) and launched, is inviting groups to design projects around one, or ideally more than one of the […]

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Pride in Our Community 2023 Competition Launched in Cork

By Ryan Harmon 7 April 2023

Upper Glanmire was the location for the Cork City launch of the 2023 Pride in Our Community competition by The Lord Mayor of Cork Councillor Deirdre Forde. The Pride in our Community competition is organised by Cork County Federation Muintir na Tíre and sponsored by Cork County Council and Cork City Council. Speaking at the Launch, the Lord […]

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Planning Permission Granted for Redevelopment of Crawford Art Gallery

By Ryan Harmon 21 March 2023

Catherine Martin, Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media has welcomed the decision by Cork City Council to grant planning permission for the redevelopment of Crawford Art Gallery. The project, which is being funded by the Minister’s Department, has been designed by an interdisciplinary design team, led by award-winning Grafton Architects, and is

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Cork’s 18th Lifelong Learning Festival Launched

By Ryan Harmon 13 March 2023

Cork’s popular Lifelong Learning Festival launch took place in Millennium Hall with the release of a weeklong programme of Learning events for Cork City. The springtime festival is a firm favourite in the cities event calendar since 2004 and this year sees the 18th Cork Lifelong Learning Festival take place from Monday 27th to Sunday […]

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Hitting a High Note at the 68th Cork International Choral Festival

By Ryan Harmon 1 March 2023

The city of Cork will be hitting a high note this May bank holiday weekend. The Cork International Choral Festival will make a welcome return to the streets and stages of the city and county for five days of singing from April 26th to April 30th 2023. And you’re invited to join in the music and song!  […]

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2023 Community Support Fund Launched in Cork City

By Ryan Harmon 23 February 2023

Cork City Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) and Cork City Council wishes to invite applications for the Community Support Fund (CSF) 2023 and the Cork City Council Community Associations Capital Grant and Small-Scale Programme Grant 2023. The Community Support Fund (CSF) is funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development. Please see the following

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New Contemporary Sculpture Trail Announced for Cork City Centre

By Ryan Harmon 21 February 2023

An exciting new trail of contemporary sculpture trail has been announced by Cork City Council. The project, funded by Fáilte Ireland under the Urban Animation Scheme, is intended to enhance the city centre by providing an experience that is arresting, intriguing and playful whilst illuminating the city’s unique heritage. Island City, Cork’s Urban Sculpture Trail will […]

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Cork City Council Signs Charter of the EU Mission for Adaptation to Climate Change

By Ryan Harmon 26 January 2023

Cork City Council has signed the Charter of the European Union (EU) Missions for Adaptation to Climate Change as part of its continuing commitment to climate action and the United Nation’s sustainable development goals. Later this year, Cork City Council will prepare a Climate Action Plan for the City. This will be developed though a […]

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Cork City Council Secures Funding for Killeens & Glanmire Communities

By Ryan Harmon 3 January 2023

Cork City Council has welcomed the announcement that it has secured funding for the Killeens & Glanmire Communities, as part of the €27 million in funding nationally from the Department of Rural and Community Development’s Town & Village Renewal Scheme. Minister Heather Humphreys announced the largest ever investment under the Town & Village Renewal