Council

Budget

Annual Budget of €372m in 2022 which is an increase on 2021 (€348m).

Scale

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

Population

Services a population of 332,255 people or 117,742 households.

Staff Numbers

Current staff numbers total 2,000 WTE approximately.

Leisure and Recreation

27 Sep 2023

Statement from Cork County Council on IRONMAN Ireland Cork

Chief Executive of Cork County Council Tim Lucey has advised the Elected Members of Cork County Council that the Council will continue to support the IRONMAN Ireland Cork event planned for 2024, having considered accounts presented by both IRONMAN and Triathlon Ireland on the IRONMAN Ireland Cork event held in Youghal last August.

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Arts and Culture

27 Sep 2023

Cork County Culture Night Reaches 28 Towns and an Island with 251 Events

Cork County came alive with the vibrant colours of culture and creativity in celebration of this year's Culture Night on Friday 22nd September. Arts organisations, community groups and enthusiastic members of the public came together to enjoy a staggering 251 inclusive and diverse cultural events throughout the county.

Housing

27 Sep 2023

Affordable Homes on Offer in Cobh

Cork County Council is pleased to welcome a new Affordable Housing Purchase Scheme with applications for new two-bed townhouses and three-bed houses at Cluain Ard, Cobh opening on Monday October 2nd 2023 at 12 noon.

Emergency Services

26 Sep 2023

Status Orange Rainfall Warning for Cork

A Met Éireann Status Orange Rain warning for Cork comes into effect tomorrow morning (Wednesday) from 9.00am until 3.00pm with spells of heavy and occasionally intense rain, combined with very strong and gusty winds forecasted. Two Met Éireann Status Yellow Weather Warnings for Wind and Rain will also be in effect from 7am until midnight.

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Roads and Transportation

28 Sep 2023

Temporary Closing of Public Roads

Pursuant to Section 75 of the Roads Act 1993, & Article 12 of the Roads Regulations 1994, notice is hereby given that Cork County Council proposes to temporarily close the following road.

Roads and Transportation

28 Sep 2023

Temporary Closing of Public Roads

Pursuant to Section 75 of the Roads Act 1993, & Article 12 of the Roads Regulations 1994, notice is hereby given that Cork County Council proposes to temporarily close the following road.

Environment

27 Sep 2023

Youghal Civic Amenity Site Closure

Please be advised that the Raffeen and Youghal Civic Amenity Site is currently closed due to a power outage.

Cork County Council apologises for any inconvenience caused.

Emergency Services

27 Sep 2023

Road Closure in Youghal Front Strand due to Storm Agnes

Cork County Council’s Fire Service and Road Crews are responding to an incident in Youghal involving a property which has been impacted by Storm Agnes. Two Fire Service appliances from Youghal are in attendance with the local road temporarily closed. In the interests of Health and Safety, Cork County Council is asking members of the public to avoid the area at this time.

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Community

01 Oct 0023

Together at the Lodge mental health and wellbeing event comes to Midleton

Cork Kerry Community Healthcare is proud to announce the first 'Together at the Lodge' free mental health and wellbeing event at the Midleton Lodge Park, on Sunday October 1st, from 1pm -5pm.

Business and Economy

19 Oct 2022

National Women’s Enterprise Day Regional Event

Cork County Council’s Local Enterprise Office North and West is delighted to welcome the return of the Southwest’s National Women’s Enterprise Day Regional Event to Cork for 2023.

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Arts and Culture

08 Sep 2023

Matrix by Artist Przemyslaw Richter opens at Cork County Council’s LHQ Gallery

“Matrix”, an exhibition by Artist Przemyslaw Richter will open at Cork County Council’s LHQ Gallery on Friday, the 8th of September. The works explore the individual genetic patterns seen in human body parts with the support of biometric technology.

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Chief Executive Cork County Council Mr Tim Lucy

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

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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. Frank O'Flynn

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 €372m and services a population of 332,255 people, or 117,742 households. Current staff numbers total 2,000 WTE approximately.

How your Council Works