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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

The Mayor, Chief Executive and Skibbereen rowers at civic reception.
Community
14 May 2025

Mayor of the County of Cork Hosts Civic Reception for Skibbereen Rowers

The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Joe Carroll has hosted a special Civic Reception at Cork County Hall to recognise the outstanding achievements of Skibbereen Rowing Club. The club, located on the banks of the River Ilen, was founded in 1970 and has produced world-class athletes including 10 Olympians since 2000. 

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Arts and Culture
13 May 2025

Cork County Council Announces Africa Day Programme

Cork County Council has announced its Africa Day programme, which will take place in the week leading up to Africa Day on Sunday 25th May. A range of free events and activities are planned in libraries and theatres across the county. 
 

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Tourism
12 May 2025

2025 Cruise Season Begins in Kinsale

Cork County Council has welcomed the first of 24 cruise liners to its harbours for the 2025 season. Le Bellot made its inaugural visit to Kinsale Harbour with 184 passengers and 118 crew members onboard on Thursday, May 8th. 
 

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Public Notices

Civic Amenity Public Notice
Environment
12 May 2025

Mallow Civic Amenity Site Closure

Mallow Civic Amenity Site will be closed on Tuesday 13th of May.

Cork County Council apologises for any inconvenience this may cause.

 

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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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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 Government, Trade, Tourism and Education Delegation 2025

Invite the Mayor of the County of Cork to an Event

Please Read the Instructions to Event Organisers Carefully

Books of Condolence

Books of Condolence

Ukraine

Offer a Home, Offer Hope for Ukraine

Cork County Council's Response to the Situation in Ukraine

County Cork Map

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