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Cork County Council has announced support to the value of over €1.8 million to support the community and voluntary sector in Cork County in 2023. The Council’s Community Fund Scheme provides financial support to a range of groups and organisations right across the county annually and opens for applications on Wednesday 11th January this year. […]

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Cork County Council’s Library and Arts Service Launch 2023 Calendar

By Ryan Harmon 22 December 2022

Cork County Council’s Library and Arts Service has launched its 2023 calendar featuring colourful illustrations designed by children from all corners of Cork County. This year’s art competition invited children to enter a picture based on the theme of ‘Our Library: A welcome for all’ to reflect the message that Cork County Council’s Libraries provide a welcome […]

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€30.5m Flood Defences Unveiled in Bandon to Protect 400 Homes

By Ryan Harmon 20 December 2022

Minister of State for the Office of Public Works Patrick O’Donovan TD unveiled a plaque to mark the completion of the new Bandon Flood Relief Scheme representing an investment of some €30.5 million in flood defences for the town. The scheme ensures 392 properties are now protected from potential significant flooding, 177 of which are […]

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Cork County Council Launches ‘Local Festival Fund’ Grant Scheme

By Ryan Harmon 8 December 2022

Cork County Council is inviting applications for funding under the Cork County Local Festival Fund 2023, a competitive grant scheme to support the development of festivals that drive domestic tourism in Cork County and help to improve the visitor experience. A total of €65,000 is available through the Local Festival Fund in 2023 and applicants […]

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Second ‘School Zone’ For Cork Completed in Cobh

By Ryan Harmon 5 December 2022

Cork County’s second ‘School Zone’ has been officially launched at Bunscoil Rinn an Chabhlaigh in Rushbrooke, Cobh by Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Hildegarde Naughton TD, and Deputy Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Deirdre O Brien. The newly developed ‘School Zone’ includes colourful child friendly traffic calming measures which are designed […]

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Cork’s ‘One County, One Book 2022’ Celebrated at Vertigo

By Ryan Harmon 28 November 2022

Cork County Council Library and Arts Service has chosen ‘Not My Problem’ by Ciara Smyth as the ‘One County, One Book’ read for teens and young Adults for 2022. The Council’s ‘One County, One Book’ initiative is designed to promote homegrown literature, with prominent placement in its branches, and to promote literacy as part of […]

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Cork County Council & UCC Agree Coastal Erosion Project

By Ryan Harmon 14 November 2022

Cork County Council and MaREI, the Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) Research Centre for Energy, Climate and Marine at University College Cork (UCC) have agreed a pioneering project partnership that will see the entire coast of Cork assessed and mapped for coastal erosion. The three-and-a-half-year project will see the UCC researchers conduct a detailed review of […]

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Cork County Council Launches Cork County Cuts Carbon Month

By Ryan Harmon 2 November 2022

During Cork County Cuts Carbon Month this November, Cork County Council is asking everyone in Cork County to Make One Change and support climate action. For example, when stopping for a coffee on the way to work each morning or out on a walk, bringing a reusable cup will save up to 365 disposable cups […]

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Bandon Library Launches ‘My Open Library’ Out of Hours Service

By Ryan Harmon 28 October 2022

Bandon Library has launched a new addition to its service, ‘My Open Library’, that will enable borrowers to access the library outside of the usual hours of operation. It offers extended opening hours to library members on a self-service basis outside of normal opening hours, seven days per week, from 8:00am to 10:00pm, 365 days per […]

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Cork County Council Launches Commemorative Documentary Series

By Ryan Harmon 19 October 2022

Cork County Council has launched a documentary series featuring the people behind four key centenary commemorative events held this year. Launched as part of Cork County Council’s Commemorations Programme, the videos examine pivotal historic moments that took place in Cork in 1922, giving an insight into this significant time in our history. Welcoming the launch […]

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Irish Water Cuts Ribbon on Cork Mid-West Bundle Sewerage Scheme

By Ryan Harmon 10 October 2022

It was a historic occasion for Co Cork as Irish Water, in partnership with Cork County Council, officially opened four new state-of-the-art sewerage scheme following a €27m investment to safeguard the environment and support a sustainable future for the locality. The new treatment plants and supporting infrastructure in Coachford, Innishannon, Dripsey & Baile Bhúirne

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New State of the Art Macroom Fire Station Opened

By Ryan Harmon 3 October 2022

The new state-of-the-art Macroom fire station has been officially opened by the Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Danny Collins and Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD. The new fire station, located on Gurteenroe Road next to Macroom’s new Garda Station, will allow easy access to the new bypass to […]

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Clonakilty International Guitar Festival Goes Green

By Ryan Harmon 21 September 2022

Clonakilty International Guitar Festival returned for its 18th year this September 9th to 18th. For 10 days the town of Clonakilty became the stage, where small venues and re-imagined public spaces facilitated encounters with great music and great people. Cork County Council was delighted to support the Clonakilty International Guitar Festival through the Local Festival

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National Women’s Enterprise Day 2022

By Ryan Harmon 16 September 2022

Female entrepreneurs and budding businesswomen from across Cork and Kerry are being encouraged to register for this year’s National Women’s Enterprise Day. Now in its 16th year, the annual Local Enterprise Office (LEO) initiative is due to take place on Thursday, 13th October 2022. This year’s theme ‘Our future, Our Way’ aims to celebrate the successes […]

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Cork County Council and We Are Riley to Make Period Products Free in Public Libraries

By Ryan Harmon 12 September 2022

Cork County Council Library and Arts Service has launched a pilot initiative that will see free period products made available across its network of 29 branches and mobile libraries. The eco-friendly period products are being provided by Cork-based start-up We Are Riley. The project is funded by the Department of Health and dispensers have been […]

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Culture Night Across Cork County

By Ryan Harmon 6 September 2022

Culture Night nationally and across Cork County is on Friday 23rd of September, with over 200 family friendly free events throughout Baile Mhúirne, Bandon, Carrigaline, Charleville, Clonakilty, Cobh, Fermoy, Kinsale, Macroom, Mallow, Midleton, Mitchelstown, Passage West, Skibbereen, Watergrasshill, Youghal and the surrounding towns and villages. Culture Night is a national

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Cork on a Fork Food Festival Launched

By Ryan Harmon 17 August 2022

“Cork on a Fork”, a 5 day food festival taking place in venues and streets across Cork City centre from August 17-21, will feature unique experiences, food trails, tasting masterclasses, street events, bite-size food talks, cooking demos, free events, Cork on a Fork specials, family fun, night-time food experiences and more. It’s the perfect opportunity […]

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Works Get Underway on €1.2m Dursey Cable Car Upgrade

By Ryan Harmon 26 July 2022

The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Danny Collins has visited the Beara Peninsula in West Cork to see the start of construction works at the Dursey Island Cable Car. The system, which is Ireland’s only cable car, closed at the end of March following damage caused by Storm Barra combined with the metal […]

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Ballineen and Enniskeane Community Walkway Opened in Cork

By Ryan Harmon 20 July 2022

The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Danny Collins has officially opened the Ballineen and Enniskeane Community Walkway in a collaboration between St Mary’s GAA Club and Ballineen and Enniskeane Development Association (BEDA). The walkway, which starts at the BEDA Centre and runs along the pitches to the River Bandon, provides a safe place […]

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Housing Delivery Plan for Cork County Launched

By Ryan Harmon 18 July 2022

Cork County Council has published its Housing Delivery Action Plan which sets out targets to build up to 3,880 social and affordable homes across the county by both the Council itself as well as approved housing bodies over the next five years. The plan aims to deliver 3,198 social housing homes and 682 affordable homes through direct build, turnkey […]

€1.8m Fund for Community and Voluntary Sector in Cork County

Cork County Council’s Library and Arts Service Launch 2023 Calendar

€30.5m Flood Defences Unveiled in Bandon to Protect 400 Homes

Cork County Council Launches ‘Local Festival Fund’ Grant Scheme

Second ‘School Zone’ For Cork Completed in Cobh

Cork’s ‘One County, One Book 2022’ Celebrated at Vertigo

Cork County Council & UCC Agree Coastal Erosion Project

Cork County Council Launches Cork County Cuts Carbon Month

Bandon Library Launches ‘My Open Library’ Out of Hours Service

Cork County Council Launches Commemorative Documentary Series

Irish Water Cuts Ribbon on Cork Mid-West Bundle Sewerage Scheme

New State of the Art Macroom Fire Station Opened

Clonakilty International Guitar Festival Goes Green

National Women’s Enterprise Day 2022

Cork County Council and We Are Riley to Make Period Products Free in Public Libraries

Culture Night Across Cork County

Cork on a Fork Food Festival Launched

Works Get Underway on €1.2m Dursey Cable Car Upgrade

Ballineen and Enniskeane Community Walkway Opened in Cork

Housing Delivery Plan for Cork County Launched

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