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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 €458m in 2024 which is an increase on 2023 (€403m).

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.

News

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Tourism
08 May 2024

West Cork Welcomes First Cruise Ship of 2024 Season to Schull

Cork County Council has welcomed the first cruise ship of the 2024 season to its harbours. The expedition cruise ship, Seabourn Venture, made its inaugural call to Schull on Tuesday, May 7th, the vessel’s first of two visits to Cork County Council’s harbours this week. 

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Roads and Transportation
08 May 2024

Cork County Gears Up for Bike Week 2024

Launching a countywide programme for Bike Week Cork 2024, Cork County Council is encouraging everyone to get on their bike and discover the joys of cycling. The week-long celebration of cycling runs from Saturday the 11th to Sunday the 19th of May and will feature over 300 events across County Cork.

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Public Notices

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Council, Governance and Administration
08 May 2024

FÓGRA TOGHCHÁIN

Táthar ar tí toghchán a reáchtáil chun comhaltaí do gach aon cheann de thoghlimistéir áitiúla a thoghadh

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Council, Governance and Administration
08 May 2024

Notice of Election

An election of members for each of the following local electoral areas.

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Roads and Transportation
07 May 2024

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.

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Events

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Arts and Culture
01 May 2024

Cork County Council’s Library and Arts Services launches Bealtaine Celebrations.

Cork County Council’s Library and Arts Services is marking Bealtaine this Month with an extensive range of creative activities to commemorate the festival that celebrates arts and creativity as we age. Taking place across the entire month of May, the Bealtine festival provides opportunities for all older people to meaningfully take part in and express their creativity and be represented by their work to highlight how our creative potential can grow as we age. 

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Arts and Culture
10 May 2024

The Road Less Travelled Exhibition

As part of Cork County Council’s Bealtaine programme, ‘The Road Less Travelled’ will open to the public at 6pm on Friday 10th May in LHQ Gallery, Library Building, Cork County Hall. 

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Arts and Culture
15 Jun 2024

Cruinniú na nÓg Programme - 15th June 2024

Cork County Council Library & Arts Service is delighted to announce details of this year’s Cork County Cruinniú na nÓg programme, which will take place on Saturday, June 11th. 

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Chief Executive of Cork County Council Valerie O'Sullivan, Portrait Image of a Woman

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

The Mayor of the County of Cork

Mayor's Diary

Cork County Council Government, Trade and Tourism Delegation

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 €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
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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