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Cork County Council’s Beach Lifeguard Team is preparing to resume duty around the county’s coast this June bank holiday weekend. 

The countdown to summer is on, and Cork is buzzing with preparations for one of its greatest traditions, the Cork Summer Show. The Mayor of County Cork, Cllr Frank O’Flynn was guest of honour at the official launch of a preview of this year’s event, which took place at the historic Camden Fort Meager in Crosshaven.

Tá clár Chruinniú na nÓg 2024 fógartha ag Leabharlann agus Seirbhís Ealaíon Chomhairle Contae Chorcaí, ina bhfuil sé beartaithe os cionn 30 imeacht cruthaitheach a reáchtáil ar fud an chontae ar an Satharn, an 15 Meitheamh. Tá clár na bliana seo uathúil mar gheall gurb iad leanaí Chorcaí féin agus iadsan is mó beagnach a chuir an clár i dtoll a chéile. 

Cork County Council’s Library and Arts Service has announced the 2024 Cruinniú na nÓg programme, with over 30 creative events planned across the county on Saturday the 15th of June. This year’s programme is unique in that it was almost entirely programmed by the children of Cork themselves.

Cork County Council is working towards the completion of two social and affordable housing developments that will deliver 151 new homes in the county. 

Cork County Council has officially opened two new exciting recreational developments in West Cork. Bantry Peace Park is now home to a new inclusive playground suitable for all ages. The Blue Pool Trails Glengarriff underwent extensive improvement works including accessible paths and new seating and viewing areas.   

Cork County Council has confirmed that five community groups will represent County Cork at the 2024 IPB Pride of Place Awards, in association with Co-operation Ireland. Now in its 22nd consecutive year, the competition acknowledges the work undertaken every day by communities all over the island of Ireland. 

Cork County Council’s Local Community Development Committees (LCDC’s) for North, South and West Cork have announced their combined list of projects that will be awarded funding from the LCDC Local Enhancement Programme and Women’s Group Fund 2024.  

Marking the commencement of the public engagement phase of the Town Centre First Regeneration Plan for Kanturk, Cork County Council is inviting members of the public to attend an information evening on Thursday the 30th of May at Temperance Hall, Strand Street, Kanturk.

Cork County Council has awarded €44,600 in grant funding under the Council’s Heritage Grant Scheme. A total of 26 projects and initiatives across all eight of the county’s Municipal Districts will benefit from this year’s funding. 

The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Frank O’Flynn says the high numbers of Blue and Green Flags for Cork County beaches is a testament to coastal community groups and Cork County Council working together.