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Welcome to Your Council

Cork County Council's roles and responsibilities have expanded in recent years, and while we still provide traditional services such as Roads, Planning, and Housing, we are also supporting the core pillars of modern society, such as Community Development, Business Support, and Tourism.

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Budget

Annual Budget of €518m in 2025 which is an increase on 2024 (€458m).

Scale

Second largest Local Authority in the Republic of Ireland and the largest based on geographic area size.

Population

Services a population of 360,152 people.

Staff Numbers

Current staff numbers total 2,000 WTE approximately.

News

Pictured at the M28 Cork to Ringaskiddy Motorway contract signing seated left to right are: Taoiseach Micheál Martin; Moira Murrell, Chief Executive of Cork County Council; Alasdair Henderson, Executive Director, BAM Ireland; and Cllr Martin Coughlan, Deputy Mayor of the County of Cork. Standing are Geraldine Fitzpatrick, Transport Infrastructure Ireland; Minister for Transport, Darragh O'Brien; Padraig Barrett, Director of Service, Cork County Council and Minister of State, Jerry Buttimer.
Roads and Transportation
22 May 2025

Contracts Signed for M28 Cork to Ringaskiddy Motorway

Cork County Council has signed the contract for the construction of the M28 Cork to Ringaskiddy Motorway, marking a key milestone in the delivery of the nationally significant infrastructure project.

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Public Notices

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Events

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Libraries
01 May 2025

Bealtaine Festival 2025

Bealtaine is the national celebration of arts and creativity as we age, which takes place each May. Cork County Council has launched its Bealtaine programme, featuring a selection of free events in libraries across the county. This programme is supported by the Arts Council and Creative Ireland.

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Arts and Culture
26 May 2025

Stranger than Fiction: Online Non-fiction Events Series - Eimear Ryan

On Monday 26th May, Cork based writer Eimear Ryan will discuss her book, The Grass Ceiling: on being a woman in sport. Eimear’s book explores women’s experiences in the sporting world. It digs deep into the confluence of gender and sport, and all the questions it throws up about identity, status, competition and self-expression. 

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Libraries
06 Jun 2025

Healthy Ireland at Your Library June 2025

From better balance to men’s nutrition, this month’s range of Healthy Ireland events in library branches across the county are sure to help you feel fab!

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Welcome from the Chief Executive

I am delighted to welcome you to the new Cork County Council website. I hope that you will find it easy to use and informative.

A Welcome from the Chief Executive of Cork County Council
Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Joe Carroll.

Welcome from the Mayor of the County of Cork

It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Cork County Council’s website. I believe that you will find its contents, links and online services to be of great interest and value.

A Welcome from the Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Joe Carroll

The Mayor of the County of Cork

Mayor's Diary

Cork County Council Montana Trade, Tourism and Education Delegation 2025

Cork County Council Montana Trade, Tourism and Education Delegation 2025

Invite the Mayor of the County of Cork to an Event

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Books of Condolence

Books of Condolence

Ukraine

Offer a Home, Offer Hope for Ukraine

Cork County Council's Response to the Situation in Ukraine

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How your Council Works

Cork County Council is the second largest Local Authority in the Republic of Ireland and the largest based on geographic area size. The Council has an annual revenue budget of €518m and services a population of 332,255 people, or 117,742 households. Current staff numbers total 2,000 WTE approximately.

How your Council Works
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Elected Members, Meetings Agendas and Minutes

There are 55 Elected Members, representing the 10 electoral areas, corresponding to the 8 Municipal Districts.

Elected Members, Meetings Agendas and Minutes
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Strategic Plans & Policies

Strategic Plans and Policies
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How can I Vote?

How can I Vote?
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Data Protection and Freedom of Information

Data Protection and Freedom of Information
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Accessibility, Maps and Publications

Accessibility, Maps and Publications
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Careers

Choose a Career at Cork County Council