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Macroom, the hometown of Ireland’s Eurovision Song Contest singer Bambie Thug, is transforming into a vibrant hub of celebration as it gears up to host a street party for the final.  This event, proudly supported by Cork County Council and local community groups, promises an unforgettable evening filled with music and excitement.  

18 new social homes, delivered by Clúid Housing as part of the landmark regeneration of the former Mercy Convent and school have been officially opened in Bantry, Co. Cork. 

Cork County Council is inviting members of the public to have their say on early-stage plans for the West Cork Greenway – Bandon Sections. This section of Greenway would service the Crossbarry, Bandon, Clonakilty and Timoleague hinterlands.  

Beidh leabhar nua á fhoilsiú ag Comhairle Contae Chorcaí i mbliana a thaispeánfaidh stair oidhreachta miondíola iontach an chontae.

A new book is set to be published by Cork County Council this year highlighting the county’s incredible history of retail heritage.

Cork County Council has welcomed the first cruise ship of the 2024 season to its harbours. The expedition cruise ship, Seabourn Venture, made its inaugural call to Schull on Tuesday, May 7th, the vessel’s first of two visits to Cork County Council’s harbours this week. 

Launching a countywide programme for Bike Week Cork 2024, Cork County Council is encouraging everyone to get on their bike and discover the joys of cycling. The week-long celebration of cycling runs from Saturday the 11th to Sunday the 19th of May and will feature over 300 events across County Cork.

Cork County Council has been recognised at the RDS Forestry Awards for managing woodlands in a sustainable way that is beneficial to the local environment. Mallow Castle Demesne and Town Park received the Community Woodland Award during a two-day summit on biodiversity and sustainability in Dublin.

Cork County Council’s Library and Arts Services is marking Bealtaine this Month with an extensive range of creative activities to commemorate the festival that celebrates arts and creativity as we age. 

Cork County Council has announced the completion of a €1.2M upgrade project at Fermoy Swimming Pool to significantly improve the energy performance of the facility, ensuring its continued service to the community for many years to come.

Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth are now open for Applications for the Community Integration Fund 2024

Michael Collins House Museum has received a new artefact for its collection in the form of an umbrella previously owned by Michael Collins. The umbrella was left behind following one of his visits to Devlin’s Pub on Parnell Street, Dublin and has since been safeguarded by the Devlin family.