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Libraries

15 Feb 2021

Ireland Reads Campaign to get Cork County Reading

Cork County Council Library & Arts Service have teamed up with libraries nationwide, publishers, booksellers, authors and others for the ‘Ireland Reads’ campaign, part of the government’s Keep Well initiative.

Council

12 Feb 2021

Frontline Workers ask Everyone to Show Support

Frontline workers across the region have extended a message of thanks to the people of Cork and Kerry for their continued support during the COVID 19 pandemic and ask that everyone Show Love by Staying Apart this Valentine’s Day.

Council

12 Feb 2021

Unsettled Weather Forecasted for the Weekend

Met Eireann has issued a Status Yellow Wind warning with strong southeasterly winds expected tonight averaging speeds of 50 to 60 km/h and gusts of up to 90 km/h.  This warning is valid from 21.00 Friday 12th to 09:00 Saturday 13th February.

Council

12 Feb 2021

Statement from Mayor Linehan Foley in relation to Bessborough Mother and Baby Home

As many will be aware, I am the child of a mother and baby home.  I was born in Bessborough Mother and Baby Home.  This is a fact I never shied away from.  I have come to know my birth mother and consider myself to be very fortunate. But I know there are many who have not been so fortunate.

Council

10 Feb 2021

Reminder on the Importance of Dog Control this Lambing Season

Cork County Council joins the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, TD in highlighting the responsibilities of dog owners and the vulnerability of sheep to dog attacks, particularly during the current lambing season.

Libraries

09 Feb 2021

From the Well 2021 Short Story Competition open for submissions

Cork County Council Library and Arts Service has launched it’s annual From the Well short story competition for 2021. The highly regarded literary competition is now in its 17th year and is open to registered library members who are over 18.

Council

08 Feb 2021

Cork County Council Prepares for Cold Weather Ahead

A Met Éireann Weather Advisory is currently in place for Ireland with temperatures forecasted in low single figures by day and sharp or severe frosts and icy patches at night, resulting in possible hazardous conditions on roads and paths.

Council

05 Feb 2021

Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme Measure 2 Announced

Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD has announced funding under Measure 2 of the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme, with Cork County Council successful in securing funding of €346,205 for two projects.

Business and Economy

03 Feb 2021

Cork County Represented at National Enterprise Awards 2021

County Cork business Complete Calibrations Ltd has been announced as a finalist for this year’s National Enterprise Awards.  An initiative of the Local Enterprise Offices, the awards take place virtually on February 11th and will celebrate small enterprises, recognising excellence in exporting, sustainability and innovation, with eight regional awards and an overall National Enterprise Awards winner.

Libraries

27 Jan 2021

Cork County Council Launch Spring Series of Online Writing Workshops

Cork County Council’s Library & Arts Service is delivering a new series of free online writing workshops for Spring 2021, designed to support creative writing throughout the county. Six online courses begin in mid-February, catering to a variety of ages and styles including adults, teens, songwriters, crime-writers, fiction and non-fiction. These workshops will continue the success of online workshops and collectives hosted by the Council throughout 2020, to foster creativity in the community for Cork County residents.

Roads and Transportation

25 Jan 2021

‘Heads Up’ Pedestrian Safety Reminder

‘Heads Up’ a new pedestrian safety awareness campaign from Cork County Council is promoting safe practices for road users across Cork County.

Community

25 Jan 2021

Cork County Nominations invited for Mayor’s Community Awards 2021

The annual Mayor’s Community Awards for Cork County will take place on Wednesday, March 24th and this year will move to an online celebration to mark the outstanding contributions made by individuals and community and voluntary groups across the county.