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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. 
 

Mar chuid de Chruinniú na nÓg 2025, tá Seirbhís Leabharlainne agus Ealaíon Chomhairle Contae Chorcaí le mianta cruthaitheacha a bhronnadh ar dhaoine óga sa chontae agus iad a chur ar an mbóthar le gairm mar chumadóirí amhrán, 
ealaíontóirí, filí agus taibheoirí a bhaint amach. Is ar an 7 Meitheamh a bheidh Lá Náisiúnta na Cruthaitheachta do dhaoine óga ar siúl agus beidh os cionn 30 imeacht á reáchtáil i leabharlanna agus scoileanna i gcontae Chorcaí.
 

Cork County Council’s Library and Arts Service will grant creative wishes to young people in the county next month helping them to become songwriters, artists, poets and performers as part of Cruinniú na nÓg 2025. The National Day of Creativity for young people takes place on Saturday the 7th of June with over 30 events in County Cork libraries and schools. 
 

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.

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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.