News

Following the success of recent information sessions held by Cork County Council about the supports available to owners of vacant, under-utilised and derelict properties, the Council is inviting property owners to a further series of events this month. 

The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Joe Carroll is encouraging young and old to discover the joys of cycling during Bike Week Cork 2025. 

Cork County Council is inviting musicians from across the region to take part in the much-loved Healthcare Hoolies concert series, bringing live music to residents in Community Hospitals and care homes across the county this summer.
 

The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Joe Carroll, has hosted a special civic reception at County Hall to recognise the achievements of five community groups, sports clubs, and individuals from County Cork.

A

Cork County Council has launched its Bealtaine Festival programme for 2025, featuring a selection of free events in libraries across the county. Bealtaine takes place each May and is a national celebration of arts and creativity as we age, supported by the Arts Council and Creative Island. 
 

Cork County Council is inviting members of the public to have their say on the route options for the Bandon Sections of the proposed West Cork Greenway.

The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Joe Carroll is encouraging visual artists who are embarking on their career to apply for an award to help further their practice and highlight their work. 

A new water refill station has been installed at the Stephen Ireland Astroturf Pitch in Cobh and an existing tap at the promenade upgraded in an effort to reduce single use plastics as part of the Cobh Green Hub Project.

Cork County Fire Service remain at the scene of a fire at a commercial recycling facility at Knockgriffin, Midleton.

Six appliances from Midleton and Cobh Fire Brigades attended the incident at the height of the fire and crews are continuing to monitor the scene. 

Cork County Fire Service was tasked to a fire at a commercial recycling facility at Knockgriffin, Midleton just after midnight today (Friday 18 April 2025).

Six appliances from Midleton and Cobh Fire Brigades attended the incident, four units from Midleton and two from Cobh.

The fire was brought under control at approximately 04:00am. There are no reported injuries.