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Environment
14 Dec 2021

Think ‘ABC’ to Help Cork Breathe Easier This Winter

Cork County Council is appealing to people to help reduce air pollution this winter when heating their homes. With colder weather taking hold, the Council says air quality is something we should all keep in mind.
Skibbereen Town Centre
Council
13 Dec 2021

Major Funds Announced to Map Out Future Plans for Skibbereen

Cork County Council has been awarded €100,000 in funding to create a masterplan for the town of Skibbereen as part of plans to enhance the quality of life for residents, visitors and businesses. Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, confirmed Skibbereen as one of 26 towns across the country to receive such funding which will be used to deliver Ireland's first ever Town Centre First Plans as part of the Government’s drive to reimagine and revitalise rural Ireland. 
Cork County Council’s Library and Arts Service has joined the JAM Card initiative, a system that allows people with learning difficulties and communication barriers to ask for a minute of patience when they need it. Pictured(L/R): Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Gillian Coughlan, Ber Hickey (Cork County Council, Library and Arts Service), Emer O’Brien (County Librarian), Bernie Wallace (Cork County Council, Library and Arts Service) and Chief Executive of Cork County Council, Tim Lucey.
Libraries
13 Dec 2021

Cork County Library and Arts Service Launches New Exciting Initiative

Cork County Council’s Library and Arts Service is now associated with the JAM Card initiative, a system that allows people with learning difficulties and communication barriers to ask for a minute of patience when they need it. Developed by the NOW Group, it is a discreet way of allowing people with any type of communication difficulty to ask for Just A Minute of patience as they go about their daily lives.
Beara Bridle Way Signage
Leisure and Recreation
09 Dec 2021

County Cork Trails and Walkways Receive Funding Boost

Walking and equestrian trails will see significant investment across County Cork with three projects in the west, north and east of the county set to receive funding as part of the national Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme. A fourth project to explore design solutions to improve access to Blue Flag beaches in West Cork has also been successful. 
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Emergency Services
07 Dec 2021

Cork County Council Storm Barra Update 4.00PM

A Met Éireann Red Wind Warning for Storm Barra remains in place until 21.00 tonight with a Met Eireann Orange Wind Warning in effect until 06.00 Wednesday December 8th and a Yellow Wind and Rain Warning in effect until 18.00 Wednesday December 8th.
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Emergency Services
07 Dec 2021

Storm Barra – update from Cork County Council

A Met Éireann Red Wind Warning remains in place until 9.00pm tonight as Storm Barra travels across the country bringing severe and damaging wind gusts with a wind gust of 156km/h recorded at Fastnet Lighthouse and 113 km/h recorded at 6am on Sherkin Island.
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Emergency Services
07 Dec 2021

Red Wind Warning in effect across Cork County – Storm Barra

Cork County remains under a Met Éireann Red Wind Warning until 9.00pm tonight as Storm Barra travels across the country with severe and damaging wind gusts in excess of 130km/h expected. Dangerous conditions are also being experienced at sea with marine warnings in place along all Irish coasts, including a Red Marine Warning for southwestern sea areas. A Yellow Rain Warning is also in effect with the strong winds accompanied by heavy rain.
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Emergency Services
06 Dec 2021

Met Eireann Status Red - Wind Warning Storm Barra

Met Éireann has issued a Red Wind Warning for County Cork from 6.00am to 9.00pm tomorrow Tuesday 7th December, as Storm Barra is expected to bring severe and damaging wind gusts in excess of 130km/h.  Dangerous conditions are also expected at sea with marine warnings in place along all Irish coasts, including a Red Marine Warning for southwestern sea areas.
Mayor holding Pollinator Plan foamex logo
Environment
06 Dec 2021

Cork County Council Signs Up to All Ireland Pollinator Plan

Cork County Council has officially signed up to the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan as it continues its efforts to make the county a place where pollinators can survive and thrive. The plan is an ambitious five-year roadmap, coordinated by the National Biodiversity Data Centre, which aims to make farmland, public and private land pollinator friendly.
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Heritage and Conservation
06 Dec 2021

Cork County Council Launches Historical Documentary

A video documentary, highlighting the importance of the role people in County Cork played in the hearings given on hardships endured during the War of Independence has been launched as part of Cork County Council’s Commemorations Programme. The documentary, titled, ‘Evidence on Conditions in Ireland Commemorative Documentary – The County Cork Connection’ features interviews with the Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Gillian Coughlan; Dr.