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Council
07 Feb 2022

Statement from Cork County Council on Dursey Cable Car

A recent structural review of the infrastructure of the Dursey Cable car has highlighted some essential works that must be carried out in the short term. These works are deemed essential for the cable car to continue in service. 
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Council
04 Feb 2022

Funding Available for Community Groups in County Cork

Cork County Council is encouraging community & voluntary groups affected by the pandemic to apply for support to help keep their facilities open. A total of €312,000 is available to share between clubs and groups in County Cork under the Community Activities Fund for 2022.
At the launch of the Age Friendly Calendar which took place at Cork County Hall, were the Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Gillian Coughlan with (clockwise from left), Paraig Lynch, Age Friendly Programme Manager, Cork County Council; Mary Creedon, Programme Co-ordinator; Liz Maddox, chair of the Older People's Council (OPC) and Liz Downes, vice-chair of the Older People's Council (OPC).
Council
01 Feb 2022

OLDER PEOPLE’S COUNCIL LAUNCHES DRIVE FOR MEMBERS IN COUNTY CORK

New members are being encouraged to join the Cork County Older People’s Council which provides a way for older adults to take a more active role in their communities and have their voices heard. The Council is free to join and is open to all County Cork residents, aged 50 years upwards.
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Council
01 Feb 2022

Plans for Béal na mBláth unveiled to mark centenary of the death of Michael Collins

Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Gillian Coughlan, is delighted to announce that a significant project for Béal na mBláth will be completed in advance of the national event to commemorate the centenary of the death of Michael Collins in August 2022.  The project is supported by the Department of the Taoiseach, Department of Defence and Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media as part of the centenary programme of commemorations.
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Council
18 Jan 2022

Comhairle Contae Chorcaí chun Tacú le Dráma do Pháistí i nGaeilge

Tá glaoigh amach eisithe ag Comhairle Contae Chorcaí do dhrámadóirí agus d'amharclannóirí ar spéis leo dráma nua a chruthú trí Ghaeilge don lucht féachana óg. Tá sé mar aidhm ealaíontóir a choimisiúnú le dráma Gaeilge a dhéanamh a bheidh inrochtana agus siamsúil do pháistí suas go 12 bliana d’aois. Déanfar é a thaibhiú i leabharlanna áitiúla agus in áiteanna eile ar fud an chontae.
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Council
17 Jan 2022

Views Sought on Cork County Development Plan

The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Gillian Coughlan is encouraging individuals and groups to have their say on the future development of the county with the publication of the Proposed Amendments to the Draft County Development Plan. This is the last opportunity for the people of County Cork to make submissions on the plan which comes into effect in June.
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Council
14 Jan 2022

Book of Condolence in Memory of Ashling Murphy

The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Gillian Coughlan has opened an online book of condolence for the people of Cork County to express their sympathies to the family and friends of Ashling Murphy.  The book can be signed online at Book of Condolence Ashling Murphy.