BANDON KINSALE MD MINUTES 26TH MARCH 2024

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Kevin Morey, Divisional Manager, Cork County Council; Moira Morrell, Chief Executive of Cork County Council; Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Joe Carroll; Odran Madden, Managing Director, Coffey Construction Ltd signing the contract for the construction phase of the Ringaskiddy Active Travel and Urban Realm scheme.
Roads and Transportation
10 Dec 2024

Contract Signed for Ringaskiddy Active Travel and Urban Realm Scheme

Cork County Council has signed a contract with Coffey Construction Ltd for the construction phase of the Ringaskiddy Active Travel and Urban Realm scheme. The project will significantly improve sustainable transport options in a safe, segregated and landscaped environment. 

Cork County Council’s Cobh Library has acquired a rare and historically significant Ordnance Survey of Ireland map of the Lower Harbour of Cork, generously donated by Diarmuid Kilcullen the grandson of Cobh barrister Francis J Healy. Pictured at the event (L/R): Breda McCarthy, Julie O’Donnell (Cork County Library & Arts Service), Diarmuid Kilcullen, Cllr. Sinéad Sheppard (Deputising for the Mayor of the County of Cork), Toddy Stafford (President, Cobh and Harbour Chamber) and Elizabeth Forrest.
Libraries
09 Dec 2024

Cobh Library Receives Historic Map of Cork Harbour

Cork County Council’s Cobh Library has acquired a rare and historically significant Ordnance Survey of Ireland map of the Lower Harbour of Cork, generously donated by Diarmuid Kilcullen the grandson of Cobh barrister Francis J Healy.  The map, which is based on the Ordnance Survey of 1897, showcases Cobh town, the surrounding areas and Haulbowline Island. The map offers a unique glimpse into the strategic importance of the Lower Harbour over a century ago.

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Public Notices

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Municipal Districts Operations & Rural Development
06 Dec 2024

Dursey Island Cable Car Closure Notice Storm Darragh

Due to the weather warnings associated with Storm Darragh, Dursey Cable Car will be shut to the public today Friday 6th, tomorrow Saturday 7th, and will reopen at 09:30 Sunday 8th December.  

Islanders will be accommodated as weather warnings and local wind speeds allow.

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Roads and Transportation
06 Dec 2024

Temporary Closing of Public Roads

Pursuant to Section 75 of the Roads Act 1993, and Article 12 of the Roads Regulations 1994, notice is hereby given that Cork County Council proposes to temporarily close the following road.

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Roads and Transportation
06 Dec 2024

Temporary Closing of Public Roads

Pursuant to Section 75 of the Roads Act 1993, and Article 12 of the Roads Regulations 1994, notice is hereby given that Cork County Council proposes to temporarily close the following road.

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Events

'Made By Hands' Exhibition Opening. Saturday 23rd November, 2:00PM. LHQ Gallery, County Library Building, Carrigrohane Road T12 K335
Arts and Culture
22 Nov 2024

'Made By Hands' Exhibition at LHQ

Cork County Council opened a group exhibition titled Made by Hands on Saturday 23 November featuring the work of 51 artists, makers, and designers. The exhibition will run until the 20th of December 2024.

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Municipal Districts Operations & Rural Development
25 Nov 2024

Christmas Events in Cork County 2024

Towns and villages across the county are inviting people to experience the best of what County Cork has to offer while supporting local businesses, jobs and communities. Cork County Council is delighted to support a host of community groups and organisations in bringing festive light and cheer to their towns and village.

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Visitor

Visit

Nestled in the South West of Ireland between Ireland’s Ancient East and the Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands, Cork is Ireland’s largest county. Known as ‘Ireland’s Maritime Haven’, Cork has over 1,000km of coastline and the world’s second largest natural harbour. It has many internationally renowned visitor attractions such as Mizen Head Footbridge, Spike Island, The Jameson Experience, Fota Wildlife Park, Charles Fort and Doneraile Estate to name but a few. There are 8 islands in West Cork, 7 of which are inhabited and each with their own unique culture and history.

Explore Cork
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Resident

Live, Work

Cork County Council provides a broad range of diverse services to approximately 400,000 citizens. Some services are well publicised, for example: Housing, Roads, Planning, and Environment, but there are a range of other quality services that we provide to our communities, such as Libraries, Fire Service, Community Funding, LEADER, and Arts and Heritage.

Services for Residents
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Business

Invest

The role of the Local Authority is to promote Cork County as an attractive location for business to locate, grow and expand, for people to invest, and for employers and employees to work and live. Cork County Council works to support business and the creation of employment, in co-operation with enterprise support agencies, entrepreneurs, community groups, and other stakeholders.

Services for Business
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Council

Your County 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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