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Cork County Council has announced the opening of the County Cork Commemorations Grant Scheme and the County Cork Heritage Grant Scheme for 2023. These schemes seek to recognise the heritage of the county, the numerous groups who actively engage with their local heritage, and those dedicated to commemorating the centenary of the War of Independence and Civil War.

Cork County Council is urging motorists to take extreme care on the roads as snowfall and ice is forecasted for the county during the current cold spell. 

Cork County Council has taken delivery of two electric compact sweepers, marking a significant step forward in the Council's commitment to promoting and implementing sustainable practices. This is the first time any Local Authority in Ireland has taken delivery of such machines, which will be used to maintain the expanding network of pedestrian and cycle routes being constructed in the county. 

Elected members of Cork County Council and Waterford City and County Council were briefed today on the Emerging Preferred Route (EPR) for the Dungarvan-Mallow Greenway, with a view to a public consultation taking place from June.

Cork County Council’s Library and Arts Service will host a series of events to mark this year’s International Women’s Day (IWD)which takes place on Wednesday, 8th March. 

Cork County Council has hosted a special civic reception to honour Carrigaline Tidy Towns Committee on their gold medal success in the National Tidy Towns Competition 2022 and their ongoing commitment to Carrigaline town.

 There was an air of spring in Atkins Garden World as The Mayor of the County of Cork Cllr. Danny Collins and the deputy Lord Mayor of Cork Cllr. Damian Boylan joined together to launch the Cork Schools Garden Competition 2023

Tá sraith imeachtaí saor in aisce fógartha ag Comhairle Contae Chorcaí chun Seachtain na Gaeilge 2023 a cheiliúradh. Ritheann Seachtain na Gaeilge ón 1 go dtí an 17 Márta.

Cork County Council has launched its new 5-year Creative Ireland Culture and Creativity Strategy 2023-2027.  The Creative Ireland programme aims to create pathways to a wide range of creative and cultural possibilities, connecting individuals and communities and encouraging people of all ages to discover their personal creative potential. 

The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Danny Collins is delighted to welcome ‘Roaming’, a group exhibition to Library Headquarters (LHQ) Gallery, Cork County Hall.