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Resident

18 Aug 2021

New All Terrain Beach Wheelchair Arrives in Youghal

A new all-terrain wheelchair to help people living with a disability enjoy the blue-flag Redbarn Beach in Youghal has been put into service. The wheelchair is the first one of its kind in East Cork and is the result of a partnership between Cork County Council, the Disability Federation of Ireland, Cork Sports Partnership, The Irish Wheelchair Association and the Quality Hotel & Leisure Centre Redbarn.

Libraries

13 Aug 2021

Cork’s One County, One Book for Teens and Young Adults

Cork County Council Library and Arts Service has announced the inaugural ‘One County, One Book 2021’ read for teens and young Adults. The chosen book is All Our Hidden Gifts by Cork born author, Caroline O’Donoghue. The Council’s ‘One County, One Book’ initiative is designed to promote homegrown literature, with prominent placement in its branches, and to promote literacy as part of its community outreach programmes to young people.

Heritage and Conservation

12 Aug 2021

Youghal Medieval Festival Returns Virtually

Mayor of the County of Cork Cllr. Gillian Coughlan welcomes news of the return of Youghal Medieval Festival in a new online format. The festival, which won Chambers Ireland Festival of the year in 2018 drawing over 8,000 visitors, will run in an online format this year from August 14th to the 22nd and will include music, songs and stories.

Business and Economy

11 Aug 2021

Pedestrianisation Trial to Begin in Mallow Following Feedback from Local Businesses

Thomas Davis Street in Mallow is set to be pedestrianised every Saturday afternoon for six weeks as part of a new pilot project. Under the scheme, vehicular access will be restricted at set times and the street will be made available to pedestrians and for on-street dining during that time.

Community

09 Aug 2021

€750,000 made available for Community Groups in County Cork

Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Gillian Coughlan is encouraging local community groups to apply for up to €25,000 in funding to improve and enhance their facilities.

Roads and Transportation

06 Aug 2021

Motor Tax to re-open by appointment on 9th August

The Cork Motor Tax Office will re-open to the public by appointment only on 9th August 2021. Appointments will be available between the hours of 9.15am-3.45pm.

Council, Governance and Administration

05 Aug 2021

​​​​​​​Cork County Council opens its public counters across the county

Cork County Council will reopen its offices on Monday, August 9th where members of the public will be able to visit the majority of public counters without an appointment. The Motor Tax Office will operate on an appointment-only basis. A vast range of services, over 120, are available online at www.YourCouncil.ie and Cork County Council continues to ask people to avail of this option in the first instance.

Arts and Culture

03 Aug 2021

Cork County goes Pop with a Summer of Outdoor Performances on offer

Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Gillian Coughlan has officially launched ‘Cork Co Co Pops’, a series of more than 120 live outdoor performances taking place across the county throughout August and September. With a variety of offerings, from theatre to trad, spoken word to rock, classical and opera, ‘Cork Co Co Pops’ really has something for everyone. 

Environment

29 Jul 2021

Fire, Road and Water Safety highlighted in ‘Amber Thursday’

Cork County Council is appealing to everyone to stay safe over the August Bank Holiday weekend as it marks the first-ever ‘Amber Thursday’. The colour amber was chosen as it signifies a hazard or a warning. Amber Thursday is a collaboration between safety bodies, fire services and local authorities to help promote fire, road and water safety over the busy bank holiday weekend.

Heritage and Conservation

28 Jul 2021

Spotlight on Spike Island with future plans highlighted during Ministerial Visit

Spike Island Cork recently played host to Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan TD who visited the historic island which has been making waves in Ireland’s heritage and tourism circles.  Minister Noonan thanked Cork County Council for the fascinating visit to Cork’s own Alcatraz - noting in particular the three-storey barracks, which retains much of its original form, together with the remains of some important features and materials.

Libraries

27 Jul 2021

Kinsale Town set to welcome new multi-million euro library

Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Gillian Coughlan, and Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, jointly marked the official commencement of works on Kinsale’s new state of the art library facility. The event, which took place in Kinsale on Sunday 25th July, marks the commencement of extensive refurbishment works which will see the town centre heritage building being re-purposed as a new library.

Environment

26 Jul 2021

Cork County Council signs up to the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan

Cork County Council has today formally signed up to the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan (AIPP). Getting on board with this ambitious five-year roadmap to help bees and nature is further evidence of the Council’s commitment to playing a leading role in making its land more pollinator friendly.