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Council
13 Jan 2022

Message of Sympathy from Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Gillian Coughlan

“On behalf of the people of Cork County I wish to extend my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Ashling Murphy.  I am truly shocked by such an act of violence and can only imagine the sense of loss that is currently being experienced across the community in Tullamore and County Offaly.  My thoughts are with everyone who knew and loved Ashling.  As a fellow teacher and on a personal level I would like to offer my condolences to everyone who has been impacted by this tragedy. Comhbhrón ó chroí.”
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Council
13 Jan 2022

Water Refill Stations to be Installed at 15 Schools in County Cork

A Cork County Council initiative is hoping to see thousands of plastic bottles removed from schools each week. Contactless water refill stations will be installed at 15 schools as part of efforts to reduce single-use plastic waste, allowing students and teachers to fill their reusable bottles with filtered water. It is part of a Cork County Council competition that was first launched in 2020. Ten primary and five secondary schools have been announced as the latest winners bringing the total number of successful schools to 31. The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr.
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Council
13 Jan 2022

Call for Writer or Poet to Create Children’s Book for The Rainbow Library

Cork County Council is working with Pop Up Projects to support a writer in creating greater inclusivity, with a children’s book featuring LGBTQIA+ identities and experiences. The book will form part of The Rainbow Library, an Ireland and UK initiative, which aims to have underrepresented characters and stories included in children’s books. The project is supported by Creative Ireland.
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Council
12 Jan 2022

Significant Funding Awarded for Town Regeneration Projects in County Cork

Cork County Council has been granted almost €2 million in funding for rural regeneration projects in Fermoy and Macroom. The money will be used to rejuvenate the town centres, combat dereliction and drive economic growth. The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has announced €21.5 million for 27 projects across the country under the Rural Regeneration Development Fund (RRDF). Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr.
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Council, Governance and Administration
23 Dec 2021

A Christmas Message From The Mayor of The County of Cork

As Mayor of the County of Cork, I would like to wish each and every one of you a happy, safe and peaceful Christmas. 2021 was another exceptionally challenging year however, the immense resilience and strength demonstrated by the people of Cork was inspiring.
Mayor and Carrigaline Reps in Crosshaven
Community
22 Dec 2021

New Tourist Kiosk, Garden and Sculpture Unveiled in Crosshaven

The Mayor of the County of Cork has cut the ribbon on three new developments in Crosshaven. Cllr. Gillian Coughlan officially opened the tourist kiosk, the redeveloped Point Garden and unveiled a new sculpture at a special event on Tuesday, December 21st. 
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Environment
14 Dec 2021

Think ‘ABC’ to Help Cork Breathe Easier This Winter

Cork County Council is appealing to people to help reduce air pollution this winter when heating their homes. With colder weather taking hold, the Council says air quality is something we should all keep in mind.
Skibbereen Town Centre
Council
13 Dec 2021

Major Funds Announced to Map Out Future Plans for Skibbereen

Cork County Council has been awarded €100,000 in funding to create a masterplan for the town of Skibbereen as part of plans to enhance the quality of life for residents, visitors and businesses. Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, confirmed Skibbereen as one of 26 towns across the country to receive such funding which will be used to deliver Ireland's first ever Town Centre First Plans as part of the Government’s drive to reimagine and revitalise rural Ireland. 
Cork County Council’s Library and Arts Service has joined the JAM Card initiative, a system that allows people with learning difficulties and communication barriers to ask for a minute of patience when they need it. Pictured(L/R): Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Gillian Coughlan, Ber Hickey (Cork County Council, Library and Arts Service), Emer O’Brien (County Librarian), Bernie Wallace (Cork County Council, Library and Arts Service) and Chief Executive of Cork County Council, Tim Lucey.
Libraries
13 Dec 2021

Cork County Library and Arts Service Launches New Exciting Initiative

Cork County Council’s Library and Arts Service is now associated with the JAM Card initiative, a system that allows people with learning difficulties and communication barriers to ask for a minute of patience when they need it. Developed by the NOW Group, it is a discreet way of allowing people with any type of communication difficulty to ask for Just A Minute of patience as they go about their daily lives.
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Leisure and Recreation
09 Dec 2021

County Cork Trails and Walkways Receive Funding Boost

Walking and equestrian trails will see significant investment across County Cork with three projects in the west, north and east of the county set to receive funding as part of the national Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme. A fourth project to explore design solutions to improve access to Blue Flag beaches in West Cork has also been successful.