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Cork County Council seeks applications for a Heritage Specialist. The Heritage Specialist will work 
In Cork county to promote and engage people in local history, heritage, research, and so on.

Ballydehob's music venue Levis's and the Duncairn Arts Centre in Belfast are set to collaborate with their artistic and wider communities to establish a cross border artist's network titled ‘The Ties that Bind’.

Cork County Council invites applications for the position of Writer in Residence for a ten month period, December 2023 – August 2024.

The annual Childrens Book Festival kicks off on Tuesday 3rd October and runs through to the midterm break, with authors and illustrators visiting 25 libraries and primary schools across Cork County.

Cork County came alive with the vibrant colours of culture and creativity in celebration of this year's Culture Night on Friday 22nd September. Arts organisations, community groups and enthusiastic members of the public came together to enjoy a staggering 251 inclusive and diverse cultural events throughout the county.

Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Frank O’Flynn has unveiled a commemorative plaque in memory of Kanturk native Sean P. Keating, a dedicated volunteer in the Irish Republican Army during the War of Independence who went on to play a pivotal role in American politics before returning to his hometown.

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. 

The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Frank O’Flynn has announced the launch of a grant scheme aimed at providing financial support to groups and organisations involved in Irish language projects.

Cork County Council joins artist James L Hayes in inviting the public to experience his latest exhibition ‘The Score’, a captivating exploration of the traditional Irish sport of road bowling. This unique contemporary art showcase, presented in collaboration with members and players from Ból Chumann na hÉireann, The Irish Road Bowling Association, will open its doors to the public at 7pm on Saturday, July 8th in Macroom Town Hall.

To coincide with Cork Pride, Cork County Council Library and Arts Service has announced a three-person exhibition by artists Conor O’Brien, Oskar Szewczuk and Samir Mahmood, each representing the marginalised non heteronormative body in their work. 

Cork County Council has joined up with artists Carmel Creaner and Anne Kiely together with residents of Eastát Garrán Feá in Clonakilty to launch a largescale outdoor game for residents of all ages to enjoy.