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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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Arts and Culture
04 Jun 2025

Summer Performances Return to Five West Cork Towns

Cork County Council has officially launched the first in a series of summer music performances that will take place across West Cork this June, July and August. The Special Music Event Scheme provides funding for voluntary music groups to organise and perform up to four music events in their local town. 
 

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Leisure and Recreation
03 Jun 2025

Work Begins to Renovate and Upgrade Mallow Swimming Pool

A €5.1 million renovation project has begun at Mallow Swimming Pool. The popular public amenity is undergoing a complete refurbishment and upgrade to improve its energy efficiency and facilities for all users.
 

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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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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

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

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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