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Council
26 Apr 2021

Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Mary Linehan Foley urges people to continue to adhere to Public Health Advice when enjoying outdoor amenities

While people are traveling for leisure, both to enjoy the natural amenities and recent good weather across our beautiful county, I am asking everyone to continue to comply with social distancing and public health guidance. In fact, we need to not only continue, but strengthen our resolve against Covid-19 in the coming weeks, to avoid undoing all that we’ve achieved through hard work and sacrifice. Large numbers assembling at beauty spots and group gatherings put everyone at risk and could impact our prospects for enjoying a real summer and welcome the opening of our valued county businesses. We’re all looking forward to supporting the recovery of our local economies while enjoying the best of the summer season but to do so we have to remain committed to suppressing this virus. The strength and prosperity of any community lies in the compassion and empathy of its members. With this in mind, I ask you all to stay alert and mindful of the safety of others, and to keep up our guard against Covid-19 to help ensure an enjoyable summer for all.
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Emergency Services
26 Apr 2021

Social media campaign to help combat dog litter

Cork County Council has joined Local Authorities in Clare, Limerick and Tipperary on a new social media campaign to combat dog litter.  This campaign will take place from Wednesday 28th April to Monday 3rd May, to coincide with the May Bank Holiday where more people than ever will be expected to be out walking their dogs.
Heavy Goods Vehicles resurfacing roads
Roads and Transportation
26 Apr 2021

Council Awards Cork County Road Resurfacing Contract 2021

Cork County Council has recently appointed Lagan Asphalt Ltd., for the Cork County Road Resurfacing Contract 2021.  Valued at €1,600,000, this is the first in a number of road resurfacing contracts that Cork County Council will procure this year.
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Council
22 Apr 2021

Publication of the Draft County Development Plan 2021

Cork County Council has today published the Draft Cork County Development Plan, 2021.  The Draft Plan has been prepared having regard to the ambitious population and employment targets set out in the National Planning Framework(NPF), the Southern Region Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy (RSES) and Government Policy and when finalised in April 2022 will be the first of three County Development Plans, that when taken together will set a clear pathway for County Cork to achieve its ambitious Project Ireland 2040 targets as set out in the NPF and RSES.
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Council
21 Apr 2021

Fermoy Weir Remediation and Fish Bypass Channel

Cork County Council engaged TJ O’Connor & Associates in September 2019 to provide consultancy services for the Fermoy Weir Remediation and Fish Bypass Channel Project. Following a detailed review of over 100 submissions through a non-statutory public consultation with members of the public and local stakeholders, the main concerns, issues and a preferred option have been identified.
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Arts and Culture
21 Apr 2021

Cork County Council Announces County Cork Commemorations Grant Scheme 2021

Cork County Council has launched the County Cork Commemorations Grant Scheme for 2021, with support from the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media. This year’s scheme recognises the importance of the War of Independence and Civil War and will support the enthusiasm that exists within the county to commemorate the centenary of this defining period of Irish history.
County Cork businesses can now apply to Cork County Council for grants of up to €4,000 under the “Outdoor Seating & Accessories for Tourism & Hospitality Businesses” Fáilte Ireland scheme, which will support the cost of equipment to provide additional outdoor seating and facilitate businesses to increase their outdoor dining capacity for the summer of 2021. Pictured is Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Mary Linehan Foley enjoying a cup of coffee outside Priory Coffee Co. in Fermoy in July 2020. Also includ
Business and Economy
15 Apr 2021

 County Cork Businesses invited to apply for Outdoor Dining Scheme

Cork County Council is inviting applications from tourism and hospitality businesses across the county, under the new Outdoor Dining Enhancement Investment Scheme. The €17million nationwide scheme from Fáilte Ireland for outdoor dining aims to support the tourism and hospitality sector and help businesses to flexibly meet consumer demand.
South Cork Students set for National Entrepreneurship Final. Covid Kickers project.
Business and Economy
14 Apr 2021

South Cork Students set for National Entrepreneurship Final

Cork County Council’s Local Enterprise Office South Cork has announced that teenage entrepreneurs from Coláiste Muire Crosshaven and Millstreet Community School will represent South Cork at this year’s Student Enterprise Programme National Final on Friday, 14th May.
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Arts and Culture
13 Apr 2021

Cork County Council Announces Funding of €136,000 for Arts Organisations and Artists (Bilingual)

81 Artists and Arts Organisations are set to receive funding totalling €136,000 from Cork County Council Arts Grants Scheme 2021. Following a very difficult year for the Arts Sector, the Council hopes that the funding provided in this year’s Arts Grants Scheme will help to revitalise arts in the county and pave the way for a return to cultural spaces and events later this year, in line with public health guidelines Welcoming the announcement, the Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr.