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County Cork’s beaches have been recognised by An Taisce with 11 Blue Flags and 14 Green Coast Awards for 2025, as well as two Blue Flags for Marinas.

Cork County Council Library and Arts Service has announced the return of the ‘My Little Library Book Bag’ initiative for all children starting primary school this September.
 

The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Joe Carroll has hosted a special Civic Reception at Cork County Hall to recognise the outstanding achievements of Skibbereen Rowing Club. The club, located on the banks of the River Ilen, was founded in 1970 and has produced world-class athletes including 10 Olympians since 2000. 

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

Cork County Council has announced its Africa Day programme, which will take place in the week leading up to Africa Day on Sunday 25th May. A range of free events and activities are planned in libraries and theatres across the county. 
 

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.