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Four Reenactors charge into battle - Norman Style.
Community
11 Jan 2024

Youghal Medieval Festival – A Great Benefit to Youghal

A recent report commissioned by The Youghal Medieval Festival Committee and undertaken by Real Insights has revealed that Youghal Medieval Festival provides an economic spin-off to the value of €863,000 to the town of Youghal.

Michelle Green, Cork County Council; Katherine Fitzpatrick, Visit Cork Sustainability Lead; Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Frank O'Flynn; Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Kieran McCarthy; Lorraine Leahy, Cork City Council, at the new Fota Wildlife Park Education Centre, venue for the upcoming 'Waste Not, Want Not' conference on 31st January.
Environment
11 Jan 2024

Visit Cork and Local Authorities Launch “Waste Not, Want Not” Conference to Tackle Food Waste in Tourism Sector

In a collective effort to address and mitigate the impact of food waste within the tourism sector, Visit Cork, in collaboration with Cork County Council and Cork City Council, proudly announces the launch of the "Waste Not, Want Not" conference. The conference responds to the alarming statistic that more than one-quarter of the global food production is wasted, contributing significantly to climate change, with food loss and waste responsible for 8-10% of greenhouse gas emissions.

Rylane Playground
Community
10 Jan 2024

Cork County Council Announces €1.8m Community Fund Scheme

Cork County Council has announced funding to the value of over €1.8million to support local communities in 2024. This is the Council’s tenth year providing the Community Fund Scheme which has assisted in delivering a host of valuable community initiatives right across Cork County every year. 

Two people painting
Arts and Culture
09 Jan 2024

Cork County Council Announces Funding Opportunities for Creative Community Projects

Cork County Council’s Creative Communities Programme Fund 2024 is now open for applications which focus on new and ambitious projects that establish cultural and creative activities with communities across Cork County. This year, for the first time, the fund will be available for projects of one, two, or three year duration.

Elize De Beer portrait.
Arts and Culture
04 Jan 2024

Cork County Council’s LHQ Gallery Presents ‘The Books We Haven’t Read’

Cork County Council’s Library Head Quarter Gallery is excited to present ‘The Books We Haven’t Read’ a solo exhibition by Elize de Beer. The exhibition, which includes a series of screenprints, a large-scale paper tapestry and artist’s books, presents the idea that there is more power to the books we have not yet read than the ones we have. 

Eight people, including the Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Frank O'Flynn at the launch of 'The Natural Heritage of County Cork'.
Heritage and Conservation
03 Jan 2024

New Addition to Heritage of County Cork Collection

The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Frank O’Flynn, has proudly launched the eagerly awaited publication, ‘The Natural Heritage of County Cork’, which takes readers on a captivating journey through the rich tapestry of the county’s natural heritage wonders.

A fallen tree
Emergency Services
28 Dec 2023

Update From Cork County Council on Storm Gerrit

Cork County Council can confirm that there have been no significant impacts across the county arising from the adverse weather brought about by Storm Gerrit overnight.

A crest and text
Planning and Development
22 Dec 2023

Cork County Council Welcomes High Court Order to an East Cork Developer to Deconstruct Unauthorised Development and Reinstate Land

Cork County Council appreciates the High Courts decisive action in response to complaints about an unauthorised development in East Cork, as the newly established Planning and Environment Court orders the developer to deconstruct the unauthorised structures and reinstate the land within 100 days, reinforcing the court’s commitment to addressing such matters promptly