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The Gum Litter Taskforce (GLT) took to the streets of Bantry as a part of its Summer Roadshow. 

Idir cheol, amharc-ealaíona, amharclannaíocht agus cheardaíocht tá pléisiúr i ndán do Chontae Chorcaí sa 120 imeacht a bheidh ar siúl le linn Oíche Chultúir 2024. Tá Oíche Chultúir Chontae Chorcaí ar an bhfód le 19 mbliana anois le tacaíocht ón gComhairle Ealaíon agus ó Chomhairle Contae Chorcaí agus is deis uathúil í do phobail teacht le chéile agus ceiliúradh a dhéanamh ar na himeachtaí éagsúla a chuirfear ar fáil ina gceantair.

From music and visual arts, to theatre, literature, and craft, Cork County is in for a treat with over 120 free events taking place for Culture Night 2024. Now in its 19th year, Culture Night Cork County, supported by the Arts Council and Cork County Council, offers a unique opportunity for communities to come together and celebrate the diverse cultural offerings in their locality.

The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Joe Carroll is urging people to discover the history, heritage and culture of County Cork as part of National Heritage Week. The annual event takes place from Saturday the 17th of August to Sunday the 25th of August. 

Cork County Council has announced the return of “Healthcare Hoolies”, a series of 28 concerts taking place in Community Hospitals across the county. 

The award-winning Kinsale Library will celebrate its first birthday on Saturday the 17th of August with a free family fun day. The state-of-the-art library has already welcomed more than 100,000 visitors since it first opened in August 2023. 

Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys and Minister of State, Joe O’Brien have announced a further €50 million in funding under the Community Recognition Fund 2024. Cork County Council will receive an allocation of €2,014,691 under the fund.

Cork County Council is encouraging the owners and custodians of historic and protected structures in County Cork to apply for funding to repair and preserve their properties. The Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS) for 2025 has been announced by Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan TD.

Cork County Council has published the tender for the motorway section of the M28 Cork to Ringaskiddy Project. The scheme, which forms part of the Core Trans‐European Transport Network will enable the strategic development of the Port of Cork’s facilities in Ringaskiddy whilst also supporting the economic development in the local area and nationally. 

Tar éis rath an taispeántais i Lúnasa 2022 agus 2023, tá Comhairle Contae Chorcaí ag obair i gcomhar leis na Cartlanna Náisiúnta chun taispeántas Dhialann Mhichíl Uí Coileáin 1918-1922 a oscailt arís i Músaem Theach Mhichíl Uí Coileáin i gCloich na Coillte i mí Lúnasa 2024.

After a hugely successful exhibition in August 2022 and 2023, Cork County Council in partnership with the National Archives brings the Michael Collins Diaries 1918-1922 back to Michael Collins House Museum, Clonakilty for August 2024.