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Town and Village Renewal Scheme Text Bos listing towns Castletownbere, Cobh, Kiskeam & Mitchelstown
Council
02 Mar 2022

€893,001 Announced for Town and Village Renewal in Cork County

Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has announced €893,001 in funding to support Cork County Council in the delivery of four projects under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme.  The funding will support the development of town centre Remote Working Hubs at Cobh and Mitchelstown Libraries, including Hot Desks, Offices and Meeting Facilities. In the village of Kiskeam, the Council will work in conjunction with An Post to revitalise a currently vacant property adjoining the post office into a hot desking facility for remote workers.
5 members of Cork County Council pictured in front of the New Bandon Library cutting a red ribbon to mark the opening
Council
22 Feb 2022

New State of the Art Bandon Library Officially Opened

The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Gillian Coughlan has officially opened the new state-of-the-art Bandon Library. Situated in the heart of Bandon town, the purpose-built facility is home to two 3D printers and is set to open 365 days a year. 
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Council
20 Feb 2022

Status Yellow - Met Éireann Weather Warning

Storm Franklin will cause very strong winds with severe and damaging gusts. These winds combined with very high seas will lead to wave overtopping along Atlantic coasts, which may result in coastal flooding.
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Council
18 Feb 2022

Impact of Storm Eunice across Cork County 7.30AM Feb 18 2022

Cork County is currently under a Met Éireann Status Red – Wind Warning for Cork which is valid until 8.00am, a Status Orange Wind Warning until 11.00am with a Status Yellow Wind and Rain warning in effect until 6.00pm today, and also a current snow and ice yellow warning in place until 10.00am tomorrow Saturday 19/02/2022.
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Council
17 Feb 2022

Cork County Council preparations in advance of Storm Eunice

Met Éireann has issued a Status Red – wind warning for Cork which is valid from 3.00 am to 8.00 am on Friday.  A status Orange Warning will then come into effect until 11.00 am with a Status Yellow warning in effect until 3.00 pm on Friday. 
Darragh McLoughlin with Justin Grounds at UIllinn West Cork Arts Centre, 2021 photo credit Justine Foster
Council
17 Feb 2022

Funding Approved for 105 Artists and Arts Organisations for 2022

Cork County Council has announced the allocation of over €140,000 in funding through its 2022 Arts Grants Scheme. Following a second difficult year for the county’s arts sector, the funding provided to 105 artists and arts organisations in this year’s scheme will help to further revitalise the county’s arts sector.
Josephine O’Driscoll, Wild Atlantic Way Manager, Fáilte Ireland, Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Gillian Coughlan, Wayne Ruxton and Pat Shackleton, Youghal Medieval Festival, Rose Carroll, Cork County Council and Chief Executive of Cork County Council, Tim Lucey at the launch of the 2022 Local Festival Fund.  A total of €65,000 is available through this fund, ranging from €500 up to a maximum of €6,000 per festival. Find out more at www.corkcoco.ie
Council
15 Feb 2022

Funding Available for Festival Organisers in County Cork

Cork County Council has announced the Local Festival Fund for 2022 is now open for applications. A total of €65,000 is available through this year’s fund and applicants can apply for amounts ranging from €500 up to a maximum of €6,000 per festival.
The first Safe School Zone for County Cork has been officially launched at Scoil Phádraig Naofa in Bandon by Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Gillian Coughlan and Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Hildegarde Naughton TD. The new features, including eye-catching traffic calming measures, are designed to encourage an increase in the number of pupils walking, cycling and scooting to school. Pictured are 4th class students Zain Abdul Qayoomc, Elliot Bolster, Kai Butt, Jack Tobin and
Council
11 Feb 2022

MAYOR AND MINISTER LAUNCH FIRST ‘SAFE SCHOOL ZONE’

The first Safe School Zone for County Cork has been officially launched at Scoil Phádraig Naofa in Bandon by Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Gillian Coughlan and Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Hildegarde Naughton TD.
Pictured at the launch of the newly refurbished playground in Macroom are Mayor of the County of Cork Cllr. Gillian Coughlan with local schoolboys Dylan and Eoghan Kelly and Councillors Gobnait Moynihan, Eileen Lynch and Ted Lucey.
Council
09 Feb 2022

Upgraded Playground Officially Opened in Macroom

The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Gillian Coughlan has officially opened the newly refurbished Macroom Playground after the 25-year-old facility underwent a significant makeover.