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Emergency Services
16 Oct 2023

Status Orange Rainfall Warning for Cork 

A Met Éireann Status Orange Rain warning for Cork will come into effect tomorrow morning (Tuesday) at 6am and will remain in effect until 6.00pm Wednesday morning. Spells of heavy rain with blustery east to southeast winds at times may lead to localised flooding, poor visibility, difficult driving conditions and possible wave overtopping at high tide. 

The ‘All in A Day’s Work’ campaign was formally launched by Neale Richmond, T.D Minister of State for Business, Employment and Retail and combines three business support programmes, including Lean for Business, Green for Business, and Digital for Business. Pictured at the local launch are: Jamie Cuthbert, Business Advisor, Local Enterprise Office Cork North & West.
Business and Economy
13 Oct 2023

“All in a Day’s Work Campaign” Launched to Assist Small Businesses in Cork County

Cork County Council’s Local Enterprise Offices have announced a new campaign aimed at helping small businesses to save, time, money and energy. The ‘All in a Day’s Work’ campaign was formally launched by Neale Richmond, T.D Minister of State for Business, Employment and Retail and combines three business support programmes, including Lean for Business, Green for Business, and Digital for Business. 

Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Frank O’Flynn, Chief Executive of Cork County Council Valerie O’Sullivan and Niall Healy, Director of Service - Municipal Districts Operations & Rural Development at the official opening of several new developments in Mallow.
Municipal Districts Operations & Rural Development
13 Oct 2023

Reviving Mallow's Recreational Charm: Unveiling the New Castle Playground, Skate Park, Public Realm and Town Park Pathways

The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Frank O’Flynn and Chief Executive of Cork County Council Valerie O’Sullivan have officially opened exciting new developments which are transforming Mallow into a hub of recreation and leisure, all made possible through government funding initiatives and Council co-financing.

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Arts and Culture
10 Oct 2023

Small Things Like These

Cork County Council Arts Office’s LHQ Gallery are accepting submissions for an open call winter show. The group exhibition is titled Small Things Like These after Claire Keegan’s novel of the same name. 

Pictured are Front (L-R) Seamus De Faoite, Senior Executive Officer, Cork County Council, Mayor of the County of Cork Cllr. Frank O'Flynn, Rupert Aitken, Blueprint Homes Ltd., Roger Pearson, St. Michaels Centre Chairperson, Chief Executive of Cork County Council Tim Lucey and Maurice Manning, Director of Services, Cork County Council Back: Ronan Connelly Avanti Architects and Project Manager, Jerry Mehigan, Board Member of Bandon Geriatric and Community Council.
Housing
04 Oct 2023

New Homes at St. Michaels Residential and Community Project in Bandon

A contract has been signed by Bandon Geriatric and Community Council (BGCC) with Blueprint Homes Ltd. for the construction of six residential units for older people at Weir Street, Bandon.  The project is funded by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage under the Capital Assistance scheme (CAS), which is administered by Cork County Council.