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Dhein Comhairle Contae Chorcaí ceiliúradh de 125 bliain ar an bhfód le lá comórtha ag tosnú le Cruinniú Speisialta den Chomhairle inar díríodh ar mhacallaí na staire agus an leabhar miontuairiscí ó 1899 ar taispeáint go bródúil.

Cork County Council marked its milestone 125th anniversary with a day of commemoration starting with a Special Meeting of Council where the echoes of history were highlighted as the 1899-minute book was proudly displayed. 

As a mark of respect for our esteemed colleague, the late Councillor Gerard Murphy, the Newmarket Office will remain closed on Friday, April 19th and will reopen on Monday April 22nd. 
 

It is with great sadness that we make this statement on the passing of Councillor Gerard Murphy RIP.  Cllr Murphy was one of the longest serving public representatives in Cork County Council and a lifelong community activist, most notably in his hometown of Newmarket.

Cork County Council’s Severe Weather Assessment Team convened today following the issuing of a Met Éireann Status Orange Wind Warning for Cork.  The warning is in effect from 7.00am to 5.00pm Saturday April 6th.  Storm Kathleen is expected to bring gale force southerly winds, with some severe and damaging gusts. 

Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Frank O’Flynn led a trade and tourism delegation to Chicago as part of the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations to mark 25 years of the Cork County Cook County Sistership agreement and highlight the opportunities around the Working Holiday Authorisation Programme.

A Met Éireann Status Orange Rain warning for Cork will come into effect tomorrow Wednesday the 13th of March from 12:00 noon and will remain in effect until 12:00 noon on Thursday the 14th of March.

Cork County Council will host a series of events to mark this year’s International Women’s Day (IWD) which takes place on Friday the 8th of March. Libraries throughout the county will host special events celebrating and supporting women, as well as book and information displays in branches.

The County Mayor's Charity Gala will take place at the Radisson Blu Little Island on Friday April 19th raising vital funds for two deserving causes chosen personally by Mayor O’Flynn, Blackwater Search and Recovery Unit and Cope Foundation’s locations in Fermoy and Mitchelstown.  The event also marks the Mayor’s successful term of office.