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Comhshaol

06 Dec 2021

Cork County Council Signs Up to All Ireland Pollinator Plan

Cork County Council has officially signed up to the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan as it continues its efforts to make the county a place where pollinators can survive and thrive. The plan is an ambitious five-year roadmap, coordinated by the National Biodiversity Data Centre, which aims to make farmland, public and private land pollinator friendly.

Heritage and Conservation

06 Dec 2021

Cork County Council Launches Historical Documentary

A video documentary, highlighting the importance of the role people in County Cork played in the hearings given on hardships endured during the War of Independence has been launched as part of Cork County Council’s Commemorations Programme. The documentary, titled, ‘Evidence on Conditions in Ireland Commemorative Documentary – The County Cork Connection’ features interviews with the Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Gillian Coughlan; Dr.

Emergency Services

06 Dec 2021

Met Éireann Status Orange - Wind Warning Storm Barra

From early Tuesday morning, throughout the day and for much of Wednesday, an Atlantic depression named Storm Barra will bring very strong winds and spells of heavy rain across Ireland. Winds will be strongest in western and southern coastal counties with severe or damaging gusts possible. Heavy rain will bring localised flooding. There will also be high waves at sea and a significant possibility of coastal flooding on south and west coasts.

Libraries

03 Dec 2021

New Mobile Library Trucks Hit the Road for Cork Readers

Cork County Council’s Library and Arts Service has added three new mobile libraries to its fleet serving book lovers across the county. The state-of-the-art trucks are replacing older vehicles in North, East and South Cork thanks to a €592,000 investment from the Council and will follow the replacement of the Mobile Library truck serving West Cork in 2017.

Arts and Culture

02 Dec 2021

Work to Begin on Theatre and Library in Macroom

The refurbishment of the Briery Gap Theatre and Macroom Library in County Cork is set to begin this month with Cork County Council planning to deliver a new theatre and library in the heart of the town centre.

Heritage and Conservation

30 Nov 2021

HERITAGE FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR MONUMENTS IN COUNTY CORK

The owners and custodians of archaeological monuments in County Cork are being invited to apply for funding to safeguard these structures into the future. Nationally, €5 million is available under the Community Monuments Fund 2022, which is a threefold increase since it was established two years ago.

Arts and Culture

30 Nov 2021

Live Performances and Lights make for A Real Cork Christmas

Cork County Council launch festive initiatives to support businesses and communities

Heritage and Conservation

26 Nov 2021

100 Year Old Letters Between Michael Collins And Kitty Kiernan Turned Into Fascinating Podcast

You cannot see this video content because you have chosen not to accept marketing-cookies. If you wish to view the video content please click the following link and allow marketing-cookies: Accept marketing-cookies.   A new podcast featuring the letters passed between Michael Collins and Kitty Kiernan has been created by the Michael Collins House Museum, Clonakilty to mark the centenary of the signing of the Anglo Irish Treaty.

Heritage and Conservation

24 Nov 2021

Funding Available for Heritage Conservation Projects in County Cork

Cork County Council is inviting the owners and custodians of historic and protected structures to apply for funding to safeguard, maintain and enhance their properties. The Council’s Conservation Office is administrating two grant schemes on behalf of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.

Council

22 Nov 2021

Cork County Council approved 2022 Annual Budget of €372m

Cork County Council has today approved an Annual Budget for 2022 of €372 million, an increase of €24 million on the budget for 2021.   In contending with the worst global pandemic in a century, the Council has pledged to continue its approach of supporting citizens and communities, while ensuring the highest levels of service delivery.

Roads and Transportation

22 Nov 2021

Cork County Council Wins Prestigous European Road Safety Award

A virtual reality initiative, developed by Cork County Council, which simulates what it is like to be a passenger in a fatal crash has won a major European award. The Council’s virtual reality ‘Your Life - Your Choice’ education programme has received gold at the Excellence in Road Safety Awards 2021 in Brussels.

Arts and Culture

19 Nov 2021

Cork County Council Supporting the Arts

Cork County Council’s 2022 funding opportunities in the Arts have been announced, including details of the Arts Grants Scheme through which applications for financial support can be made for a wide range of arts events and activities.