
What is Your County Council?
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 €338m and services a population of 332,255 people, or 117,742 households. Current staff numbers total 2,000 WTE approximately.
The County Council has a designated membership of 55 Councillors who are elected to the Council every five years. The primary purpose of the Elected Members is to develop and implement policy for the range of services delivered. In conducting its business, the Council meets twice a month as a full Council and is split into three Divisional Committees; North, South, and West, each of whom meets monthly.
There is a range of additional working committees to deal with specific business areas and the Council is supported in its policy-making role by eight Strategic Policy Committees (SPCs) made up of members of the Council and external representative bodies. The work of the SPCs is coordinated by the Corporate Policy Group.
Joint Policing Committees
Joint Policing Committees (JPCs) aim to develop greater consultation and co-operation on policing and crime issues between An Garda Síochána, Local Authorities, Elected Members, and the community and voluntary sectors.
There is a JPC in every Local Authority area.
Click the following link for more information on the Cork County Joint Policing Committee.
Additional information can be found on the Department of Justice and Equality's website.
What does Your Council do?
The Council delivers a broad and diverse range of services, including:
- Roads
- Motor Taxation
- Housing
- Planning
- Environmental Services
- Economic Development
- Tourism
- Community Development
- Arts & Heritage
- Fire Services
- Library Services.
Frontline services are delivered across eight Municipal Districts, and are designed to benefit businesses, residents, and visitors alike.
Where is Your Council located?
Cork County Council is headquartered at County Hall, Carrigrohane Road, Cork, and is supported by a network of Divisional Offices, Municipal Districts, and Area Offices around the county.
Select a highlighted area in the map below to view the Municipal District and their associated Elected Members.
Click the following link to view Cork County Council Municipal Districts and their associated Elected Members in a new window.
Municipal Districts were created as part of the Local Government Reform Act 2014, and there are eight in County Cork.
The Municipal Districts elect a Cathaoirleach & Leas Cathaoirleach annually, adopt standing orders to regulate the conduct of meetings, adopt schedules of Municipal District works, have authority to perform reserved functions, monitor the implementation of programmes of work, receive deputations, meet agencies and other bodies, raise, discuss, and decide on local matters relevant to the Municipal District.
Services provided by the 8 Municipal Districts in County Cork include the following:
- Parking Control
- Management of Public Cemeteries
- Derelict Sites & Dangerous Structures
- Amenity Grants
- Community Contracts
- Capital Grants
- Management of Beaches
- Licencing of Caravan & Camping Parks
- Abandoned Cars
- Parks and Open Spaces.
- Management of Playgrounds
The Senior Management Team of Cork County Council is made up of the Chief Executive, Divisional Managers, Directors of Services and Head of Functions.
The Chief Executive and other Management Team members are responsible for the day to day running of the organisation and in particular implementing the policy decisions of the elected Council.
Each Elected Member of the Council, the Chief Executive and Members of Senior Management Team are designated Public Officials under the Regulation of Lobbying Act 2015.
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Name Tim Lucey |
Name Valerie O'Sullivan |
Name James Fogarty |
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Title Chief Executive |
Title Divisional Manager South Cork |
Title Divisional Manager North Cork |
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Name Clodagh Henehan |
Name Patricia Liddy |
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Name Sharon Corcoran |
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Title Director of Services |
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Location County Hall
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Directorate Corporate Services |
Directorate Economic Development, Enterprise & Tourism |
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Phone (021) 428 5283 |
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Name Louis Duffy |
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Name Niall Healy |
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Title Head of Function |
Title Director of Services |
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Directorate Personnel |
Directorate Environment |
Directorate Municipal Districts Operations & Rural Development |
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Phone (021) 4285758 |
Phone (021) 4285376 |
Phone (021) 4285035 |
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Name Michael William Lynch |
Name Loraine Lynch |
Name Padraig Barrett |
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Title Director of Services |
Title Head of Function |
Title Director of Services |
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Directorate Planning |
Directorate Finance |
Directorate Roads & Transportation |
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Phone (021) 4285804 |
Phone (021) 4285658 |
Phone (021) 4285232 |
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Name Maurice Manning |
Name Jacqueline Hunt |
Name Orla Deasy |
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Title Director of Services |
Title Head of Function |
Title County Solicitor |
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Directorate Housing |
Directorate ICT & Change Management |
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Phone (021) 4285739 |
Phone (021) 4285407 |
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Name Kevin Morey |
Name Mark Collins |
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Title County Engineer |
Title County Architect |
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Directorate Water Services, Coastal Management & Flood Projects |
Directorate Municipal Districts Operations & Rural Development |
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Municipal District: Carrigaline
Municipal District Officer: Noelle Desmond
Chairperson: Cllr. Aidan Lombard
Location of Municipal District Office: Floor 5, County Hall, Carrigrohane Road, Cork
Eircode: T12 R2NC
Contact Number: (021) 4276891
E-Mail Address: carrigalinemd@corkcoco.ie
Main Towns
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Carrigaline, Crosshaven, City South Environs, Passage West/Glenbrook/Monkstown, Ringaskiddy |
Villages |
Ballynora, Minane Bridge, Ballinhassig, Ballygarvan, Halfway |
Other Locations |
Fivemile Bridge, Curraghbinny and Farmers Cross, Goggins Hill, Myrtleville, Roberts Cove, Waterfall |
Historical & Archaeological |
Fort Camden Meagher Crosshaven, Kilmurry Graveyard, Passage West |
Outdoor Fitness Equipment |
Crosshaven Outdoor Fitness |
Playgrounds |
Carrigaline
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Skate Parks
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Carrigaline |
Multi Functional/ |
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Walkways |
Crosshaven Greenway |

Municipal District: Macroom
Municipal District Officer: Marie O'Leary
Chairperson: Cllr. Martin Coughlan
Location of Municipal District Office: Town Hall, The Square, Macroom
Eircode: P12 YX48
Contact Number: (026) 41545
E-mail Address: macroommd@corkcoco.ie
Towns |
Macroom, Millstreet
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Key Villages |
Ballingeary – Béal Átha an Ghaorthaidh, Ballymakeera / Ballyvourney, Baile Mhíc íre / Baile Bhuirne, Coachford, Kilummey / Ovens
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Villages |
Aherla, Aghabullogue, Cloughduv, Clondrohid, Crookstown, Crossbarry, Dripsey, Inchigeelagh, Kilnamartyra – Cill na Martra, Kilmurry, Model Village (Dripsey), Rylane/Seiscne, Stuake/Donoughmore, Farnanes, Kilmichael, Coppeen, Tarelton |
Village Nuclei |
Ballinagree, Bealnamorrive, Berrings, Canovee, Carrigadrohid/Killinardrish, Carriganimma, Coolea – Cuil Aodha, Courtbrack, Farnivane, Firmount, Fornaught, Lissarda, Lower Dripsey, Matehy, New Tipperary, Reananerree – Ré na nDoirí, Rusheen, Toons Bridge, Tooms, Upper Dripsey, Johnstown, Togher, Caherbarnagh, Ballydaly, Aubane, Cloughoula
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Other Locations |
Béal na Bláth, Farran/Farran Lower, Gougane Barra, Gurranes, Inniscarra, Srelane Cross,
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Historical & Archaeological Places to Visit |
Kilcrea Franciscan Abbey, Ovens |
Outdoor Fitness Equipment |
Macroom Castle Demesne |
Playgrounds |
Ballingeary |
Walkways |
Beara Breifni Way |

Municipal District: Cobh
Municipal District Officer: Paraig Lynch
Chairperson: Cllr Sinéad Sheppard
Location of Municipal District Office: Carrig House, Cobh
Eircode: P24 CH02
Contact Number: (021) 4811307
E-mail Address: cobhmd@corkcoco.ie
Main Settlements |
Cobh, Carrigtwohill, Little Island and the proposed new town of Monard |
Villages |
Carrignavar, Whitechurch, Knockraha |
Village Nuclei |
Ballymore/Walterstown, Caherlag, Rathduff, Templemichael, Marino Point, Belvelly, Carrigaloe, Fota Island, Haulbowline Island, Spike Island |
Other Locations |
Killlard, Whites Cross, Bottlehill, Rathcooney, Clogheen |
Historical & Archaeological Places to Visit |
Fort Mitchel Spike island, Cobh, Barryscourt Castle Carrigtwohill, Clonmel Church and Graveyard Cobh,
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Outdoor Fitness Equipment |
Carrigtwohill Millennium Park |

Municipal District: East Cork
Municipal District Officer: Joe McCarthy
Chairperson: Cllr Michael Hegarty
Location of Municipal District Offices: Youghal and Midleton
Contact Number: (021) 4634580 (Midleton) and (024) 92926 (Youghal)
E-mail Address: eastcorkmd@corkcoco.ie

Towns
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Midleton and Youghal |
Key Villages
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Castlemartyr, Cloyne, Killeagh, Whitegate and Aghada |
Villages |
Ballycotton, Ballymacoda, Churchtown South, Dungourney, Ladysbridge, Mogeely, Saleen, Shanagarry/Garryvoe |
Village Nuclei
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Clonmult, Ballincurrig, Ballymackibbot, Ballinrostig, Ballintotis, Gortaroo (Gortroe), Leamlara, Lisgoold, Mount Uniacke |
Other Locations
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Barnabrow/Ballymaloe, Carriganass, Garryvoe Upper, Gyleen, Knockadoon, Redbarn, Roche's Point, Trabolgan, Inch |
Historical & Archaeological |
Kilcedan Church, Castlemartyr
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Playgrounds |
Cloyne |

Municipal District: Bandon-Kinsale
Municipal District Officer: Enda O'Halloran
Chairperson: Cllr. Kevin Murphy
Location of Municipal District Office: Municipal Hall, St John’s Hill, Kinsale, Co. Cork
Eircode: P17VF60
Contact Number: (021) 4772154 (Kinsale) and (023) 8841181 (Bandon)
E-mail Address: bandonkinsalemd@corkcoco.ie
Towns
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Bandon, Kinsale |
Key Villages
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Ballinspittle, Belgooly, Inishannon, Riverstick |
Villages
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Ballinadee, Kilbrittain, Old Chapel |
Village Nuclei |
Aghyohill, Ballyfeard, Ballyheada, Crossmahon, Dunderrow, Gaggan, Garrettstown/Garrrylucas, Nohoval,Tinkers Cross |
Other Locations
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Ballymartle, Barrells Cross, Brownsmill, Jagoe’s Mill, Kilcolman, Killeady, Kilmacsimon Quay, Oysterhaven, Sandycove, Tracton |
Historical & Archaeological Places to Visit |
Charles fort, Kinsale |
Outdoor Fitness Equipment |
Ballinspittle |

Municipal District: Fermoy
Municipal District Officer: Pauline Moriarty
Chairperson: Cllr Kay Dawson
Location of Municipal District Office: Cork County Council, Town Hall, Fermoy, Co Cork
Eircode: P61 AW63
Contact Number: (025) 31155
E-mail Address: fermoymd@corkcoco.ie
Towns
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Fermoy, Mitchelstown |
Key Villages
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Doneraile, Kilworth, Glanworth, Rathcormack, Castlelyons/Bridebridge, Castletownroche, Ballyhooly, Conna, Kildorrery |
Villages
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Killavullen, Bartlemy, Ballynoe, Clondulane, Ballindangan, Glennahulla, Shanballymore, Coolagown, Curraglass |
Village Nuclei
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Aghern, Grange, Ballygiblin, Araglin, Curraghalla, Kildinan (The Pound), Knockanevin, Rockmills |
Historical & Archaeological Places to Visit |
Bridgetown Augustinian Abbey, Castletownroche
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Outdoor Fitness Equipment |
Ballyhooly |

Municipal District: Kanturk-Mallow
Municipal District Officer: Liz Donovan
Chairperson: Cllr Pat Hayes
Location of Municipal District Office: Mallow
Contact Number: (022) 21123
E-mail Address: kanturkmallow.md@corkcoco.ie
Towns
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Buttevant, Charleville, Kanturk, Mallow, Newmarket |
Key Villages
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Ballydesmond, Banteer, Boherbue, Dromina, Knocknagree, Milford, Newtownshandrum |
Villages
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Ballydaly, Ballyclogh, Ballyhea, Bweeng, Burnfort, Castlemagner, Churchtown, Cecilstown, Cullen, Dromahane, Derrinagree, Freemount, Glantane, Grenagh, Kilcorney, Kiskeam, Kilbrin, Liscarroll, Lismire, Lombardstown, Lyre, Meelin, New Twopothouse, Rathcoole, Rockchapel, Tullylease |
Village Nuclei
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Ballyhass, Cloghboola, Curraraigue, Dromagh/Dromtariff, Gortroe, Knockaclarig, Laharn Cross Roads, Lisgriffin, Mourneabbey (Athnaleenta), Nad, Old Twopothouse, Taur |
Other Locations
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Dromalour, Sally’s Cross, Rathduff |
Historical & Archaeological Places to Visit |
Ballybeg Augustinian Abbey |
Outdoor Fitness Equipment |
Ballyclough |

Municipal Districts: West Cork
Municipal District Officer: Justin England
Chairperson: Cllr Danny Collins
Location of Municipal District Office: Town Hall, 7 Kent Street, Clonakilty
Eircode: P85 HX67
Contact Number: (023) 8833380
E-mail Address: westcorkmd@corkcoco.ie
Towns
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Bantry, Castletownbere, Clonakilty, Dunmanway, Schull and Skibbereen |
Key Villages
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Baltimore, Ballineen/ Enniskeane, Ballydehob, Courtmacsherry, Drimoleague, Durrus, Glengarriff, Leap, Rosscarbery, Timoleague, Union Hall |
West Cork Island Communities |
Bere Island, Dursey Island, Heir Island, Long Island, Oilean Chleire, Sherkin Island, Whiddy Island |
Villages
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Allihies, Ardgroom, Castletownshend, Crookhaven, Drinagh, Eyeries, Glandore, Goleen, Kealkill, Kilcrohane, Shannonvale, Ahakista, Ardfield, Ballinascarthy, Ballingurteen, Ballylickey, Ballynacarriga, Butlerstown, Cappeen, Castletownkenneigh, Clogagh, Kilmichael, Lissavard, Rathbarry (Castlefreke), Reenascreena, Ring, Rossmore, Teerelton |
Village Nuclei
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Adrigole, Caheragh, Church Cross, Connonagh, Coomhola, Drombeg, Dromore, Johnstown, Kilcoe, Lislevane, Lowertown, Lyre, Pearson's Bridge, Rathmore, Rossmackowen/Waterfall, Togher, Toormore, Urhan |
Other Locations
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Tragumna, Inchydoney, Barleycove, Darkwood, Lisbealad, Owenahincha, Darrara Rural Model Village, Poundlick, Ardnegeehy Beg, Ballinglanna |
Historical & Archaeological |
Drombeg stone circle, Glandore |
Outdoor Fitness Equipment |
Ballydehob |