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2 men in suits, 1 standing and 1 sitting next to a photo late councillor Tom Meany. Rest in Peace

Council, Governance and Administration

23 Jan 2023

A Book of Condolence has been opened for Tom Meaney RIP

A Book of Condolence has been opened for Tom Meaney RIP. The book can be signed in person at Cork County Hall or online.

Arts and Culture

20 Jan 2023

Birds and Beasts Exhibition Opens in Cork County Library

Cork County Council’s first exhibition of 2023 ‘The Museum of Birds and Beasts’ will open on Thursday January 26th in the LHQ Gallery at Cork County Hall. The exhibition has been co-created by artists Tess Leak and Sharon Whooley with the residents of five community hospitals in West Cork.

A group if people in high visibility vest standing in a ruined church

Heritage and Conservation

20 Jan 2023

Conservation Works Preserve Dromtarriffe Medieval Church

The remains of a medieval church and graveyard in the North Cork village of Dromtarriffe have been uncovered and restored with the support of Cork County Council’s Community Monument Fund.

A group of people posing for a photo holding a cut with the text 'Make it Happen'

Business

19 Jan 2023

Cork County Council LEO's Cork North & West and South Cork Clients support over 2,270 Jobs in 2022

Local Enterprise Offices Cork North & West and South Cork now supporting over 433 small businesses and 2,272 jobs according to new figures

Municipal Districts Operations & Rural Development

18 Jan 2023

Three County Cork Communities nominated for the IPB Pride of Place Awards

Cork County Council extends ‘Good Luck’ message to the three County Cork Communities nominated for the IPB Pride of Place Awards in association with Co-operation Ireland. The ceremony takes place on Saturday the 21st of January 2023.

Community

11 Jan 2023

€1.8 million fund announced for the Community and Voluntary Sector in Cork County

Cork County Council has announced support to the value of over €1.8million to support local communities in 2023.

Council

21 Dec 2022

A Christmas Message from the Mayor of the County of Cork

On behalf of Cork County Council, I would like to wish everyone a very merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Pictured are Mayor Danny Collins with two staff members from Cork County Council's Library Service at Library HQ holding the 2023 Library Calendar

Resident

20 Dec 2022

Cork County Council’s Library and Arts Service launch 2023 Calendar

Cork County Council’s Library and Arts Service has launched its 2023 calendar featuring colourful illustrations designed by children from all corners of Cork County.

A group of people standing around a table with a person sitting at it

Council, Governance and Administration

19 Dec 2022

A Book of Condolence has been opened for Donal Moynihan RIP.

The book can be signed in person at Cork County Hall or online on the following link: Yourcouncil.ie.

Council

17 Dec 2022

Weather Update: Treacherous Driving Conditions

Road conditions across all areas of Cork County are currently treacherous. Fluctuating and dropping temperatures following overnight rainfall in the period between salting runs has led to the development of black ice on many roads and surfaces.

Motorists are advised to exercise extreme caution.

Council, Governance and Administration

16 Dec 2022

Cork County Council Publishes 2022 Gender Pay Gap Report

Cork County Council has today published its Gender Pay Gap Report for 2022.

Water Services and Flood Relief Schemes

16 Dec 2022

Minister O’Donovan unveils new €30.5m flood defences, protecting more than 390 local Bandon homes and businesses

Minister of State for the Office of Public Works Patrick O’Donovan TD today unveiled a plaque to mark the completion of the new Bandon Flood Relief Scheme representing an investment of some €30.5 million in flood defences for the town. The scheme ensures 392 properties are now protected from potential significant flooding, 177 of which are residential and family homes in the local Bandon area.