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The Gum Litter Taskforce (GLT) took to the streets of Fermoy today as a part of its Summer Roadshow.

Cork County Council and the dedicated volunteers of Camden Fort Meagher had a very productive meeting on August 14th, during which they shared updates regarding the ongoing advancements at the fort. The volunteers and Council staff are collaborating to ensure a successful reopening of the fort in the future. 

From concert bands and orchestras, to forty foot dragon puppets and cabaret, this year’s Culture Night in county Cork is set to have over 200 free events on Friday 22nd of September.

As part of the national Town Centre First Policy initiative, Skibbereen in West Cork has been identified as a ‘pathfinder’ town and funding has been granted to Cork County Council for the development of a regeneration plan.

Cork County Council has announced a call for Expressions of Interest for projects under this year’s Town and Village Renewal Scheme.

This year’s theme invites you to explore the traditions and practices, knowledge and skills passed down through generations.  National Heritage Week 2023 in County Cork will see over 130 events right throughout the county, surpassing the number of events held in the county during 2022.   

Skibbereen town has been identified as a ‘pathfinder’ town under the Government’s Town Centre First Policy initiative with funding granted to Cork County Council for the development of a regeneration plan for the town.  

After a hugely successful exhibition in August last year, the National Archives brings the Michael Collins Diaries 1918-1922 back to Michael Collins House Museum, Clonakilty for the month of August 2023.

Cork County Council is appealing to people to stay safe this August Bank Holiday weekend on Amber Thursday 2023. Amber Thursday is a collaboration between safety bodies and local authorities to help promote road, water and fire safety over the busy bank holiday weekend. The colour amber was chosen as it signifies a hazard or a warning. 

Cork County Council has announced the opening of the successful To The Letter exhibition by Dolores Lyne in Macroom Town Hall at 3pm on Saturday, August 5th. 

Cork County Council wish to advise that the next section of the N22 Baile Bhuirne Macroom Road Scheme is due to open on Friday August 11th.  This is an 8km section of Type 2 Dual Carriageway between Carrigaphooca to the west of Macroom and Tonn Láin to the east of Baile Mhic Íre.