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Members of the public are being invited to have their say on the emerging options for the Flood Relief Scheme for Bantry town and surrounding areas. A series of flood mitigation options have been developed following extensive investigations.  

Cork County Council is proud to announce a new art exhibition will arrive at LHQ Gallery next month. ‘Feedback’ is an exhibition of work by Backwater Artists Group and will be on display from June 6th to July 26th. 

69 schools from Cork County have been awarded Green Flags as part of An Taisce’s Green Schools Programme. The primary and secondary schools were celebrated for their achievements under themes of litter and waste, biodiversity, energy, global citizenship and the marine environment amongst others. 

The Macroom Library and Briery Gap Theatre project has reached a significant milestone as Cumnor Construction officially hands the keys back to owners Cork County Council. 

Tá conradh sínithe ag Comhairle Contae Chorcaí le J.D. Buckley Construction Ltd. chun 16 aonad tithíochta sóisialta a fhorbairt ag An Sléibhín Thoir, Maigh Chromtha, Co. Chorcaí. 

Cork County Council has signed a contract with J.D. Buckley Construction Ltd. for the development of 16 social housing units at Sleaveen East, Macroom, Co. Cork. The new homes will consist of a mix of four 2-bedroom townhouses, ten 1-bedroom apartments and two 2-bedroom apartments. The total cost of the scheme is expected to be in the region of €3.3m ex VAT. 

Tá sé fógartha ag Comhairle Contae Chorcaí go leanfar ar aghaidh leis an togra pobail nuálaíoch chun deiseanna cruthaitheacha a neartú d’áitritheoirí ar oileáin Iarthar Chorcaí. 

Cork County Council has announced the continuation of an innovative community project to strengthen creative opportunities for the residents on West Cork’s islands. 

Cork County Council is delighted to announce the launch of a new book on the history of Bantry Library to coincide with the building’s 50th anniversary. Bantry Library first opened to the public in 1974 and is of considerable historical significance from a town and architectural perspective. 

Cork County Council’s Library and Arts Service is getting ready to celebrate Africa Day, an annual worldwide celebration of the people, culture and heritage of African countries on Saturday the 25th of May 2024.

Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Frank O’Flynn welcomed groups and individuals to a special civic reception at Cork County Hall to celebrate their sporting prowess, their contribution to society and the communities they represent. 

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.