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Welcome to Your Council

Cork County Council's roles and responsibilities have expanded in recent years, and while we still provide traditional services such as Roads, Planning, and Housing, we are also supporting the core pillars of modern society, such as Community Development, Business Support, and Tourism.

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Budget

Annual Budget of €518m in 2025 which is an increase on 2024 (€458m).

Scale

Second largest Local Authority in the Republic of Ireland and the largest based on geographic area size.

Population

Services a population of 360,152 people.

Staff Numbers

Current staff numbers total 2,000 WTE approximately.

News

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Roads and Transportation
30 May 2025

Launch of Public Consultation for South-West EV Strategy

Cork and Kerry County Councils are seeking public input to inform the development of a regional EV Strategy. The goal of the strategy is to establish the principles that will guide the rollout of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in the South-West region.

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Arts and Culture
29 May 2025

Cork County Council Announces its Inaugural LHQ Impact Award

Cork County Council’s Arts and Library Service has announced a new award supporting established visual artists. The LHQ Impact Award will provide an artist with a financial bursary and the opportunity for a solo exhibition at LHQ Gallery, the Council’s dedicated exhibition space.

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Environment
28 May 2025

68 Cork County Schools Awarded Prestigious Green Flag Award for Environmental Excellence

68 schools across all eight of Cork County’s Municipal Districts have been awarded Green Flags as part of An Taisce’s Green Schools Programme. The awards recognise outstanding efforts by both primary and secondary schools across a wide range of environmental themes including litter and waste, biodiversity, energy, global citizenship, and marine care.

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Public Notices

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Roads and Transportation
29 May 2025

Temporary Closing of Public Roads

Notice is hereby given, in accordance with the provisions of the Roads Act 1993 of the intention of Limerick City and County Council & Cork County Council to close the roads detailed hereunder at the specified locations and times on Sunday 14th September 2025 to facilitate North Cork Athletic Club in the holding of the Charleville International Half Marathon 2025.

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Events

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Libraries
01 May 2025

Bealtaine Festival 2025

Bealtaine is the national celebration of arts and creativity as we age, which takes place each May. Cork County Council has launched its Bealtaine programme, featuring a selection of free events in libraries across the county. This programme is supported by the Arts Council and Creative Ireland.

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Municipal Districts Operations & Rural Development
04 Jun 2025

THRIVE: Public Meeting on Kent Street (Clonakilty)

An update meeting to outline the emerging IUS Framework for KENT STREET, Clonakilty. This is part of THRIVE – Town Centre First Heritage Revival Scheme which aims to support local authorities and citizens in reimagining town centres and transforming publicly owned vacant or derelict heritage buildings through renovation, renewal, and adaptive reuse.

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Libraries
06 Jun 2025

Healthy Ireland at Your Library June 2025

From better balance to men’s nutrition, this month’s range of Healthy Ireland events in library branches across the county are sure to help you feel fab!

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Welcome from the Chief Executive

I am delighted to welcome you to the new Cork County Council website. I hope that you will find it easy to use and informative.

A Welcome from the Chief Executive of Cork County Council
Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Joe Carroll.

Welcome from the Mayor of the County of Cork

It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Cork County Council’s website. I believe that you will find its contents, links and online services to be of great interest and value.

A Welcome from the Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Joe Carroll

The Mayor of the County of Cork

Mayor's Diary

Cork County Council Montana Trade, Tourism and Education Delegation 2025

Cork County Council Montana Trade, Tourism and Education Delegation 2025

Invite the Mayor of the County of Cork to an Event

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Books of Condolence

Books of Condolence

Ukraine

Offer a Home, Offer Hope for Ukraine

Cork County Council's Response to the Situation in Ukraine

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How your Council Works

Cork County Council is the second largest Local Authority in the Republic of Ireland and the largest based on geographic area size. The Council has an annual revenue budget of €518m and services a population of 332,255 people, or 117,742 households. Current staff numbers total 2,000 WTE approximately.

How your Council Works
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Elected Members, Meetings Agendas and Minutes

There are 55 Elected Members, representing the 10 electoral areas, corresponding to the 8 Municipal Districts.

Elected Members, Meetings Agendas and Minutes
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Strategic Plans & Policies

Strategic Plans and Policies
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How can I Vote?

How can I Vote?
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Data Protection and Freedom of Information

Data Protection and Freedom of Information
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Accessibility, Maps and Publications

Accessibility, Maps and Publications
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Careers

Choose a Career at Cork County Council