News

Libraries

27 Jan 2021

Cork County Council Launch Spring Series of Online Writing Workshops

Cork County Council’s Library & Arts Service is delivering a new series of free online writing workshops for Spring 2021, designed to support creative writing throughout the county. Six online courses begin in mid-February, catering to a variety of ages and styles including adults, teens, songwriters, crime-writers, fiction and non-fiction. These workshops will continue the success of online workshops and collectives hosted by the Council throughout 2020, to foster creativity in the community for Cork County residents.

Roads and Transportation

25 Jan 2021

‘Heads Up’ Pedestrian Safety Reminder

‘Heads Up’ a new pedestrian safety awareness campaign from Cork County Council is promoting safe practices for road users across Cork County.

Community

25 Jan 2021

Cork County Nominations invited for Mayor’s Community Awards 2021

The annual Mayor’s Community Awards for Cork County will take place on Wednesday, March 24th and this year will move to an online celebration to mark the outstanding contributions made by individuals and community and voluntary groups across the county.

Arts and Culture

20 Jan 2021

Cork County Council delivering ‘Virtual Festival’ training to Event Organisers

Festivals and event organisers throughout Cork County are set to benefit from Cork County Council’s dedicated ‘Virtual Festival’ training programme.

Community

19 Jan 2021

Being Winter Ready - Salt Bins for Residents Associations & Community Groups

As part of Cork County Council’s Winter Service Plan, a limited number of salt bins are being made available to Residents Associations and Community Groups on a shared funding basis. Under this initiative, the Council will make bins and salt available at a subsidized rate to aid Community Groups and residents in dealing with icy road and footpath conditions in areas that are not covered by the Council’s Road Treatment Routes.

Council

19 Jan 2021

Cork County Awarded Highest Funding Nationally in €3.2m Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme

Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys T.D., has announced almost €3.2 million in funding for 173 projects across Ireland under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme. A total of €250,636.20 is ringfenced for County Cork of which €138,000 has been awarded to Cork County Council for a range of projects.

Council

18 Jan 2021

Launch of €65,000 Covid 19 Emergency Fund for Cork County

Cork County Council is inviting applications from community and voluntary groups for funding under the Covid19 Emergency Fund.

Council

18 Jan 2021

Launch of €65,000 Covid 19 Emergency Fund for Cork County

Cork County Council is inviting applications from community and voluntary groups for funding under the Covid 19 Emergency Fund.

Roads and Transportation

15 Jan 2021

Roadside Memorials Policy Adopted (Bilingual)

Cork County Council’s recently adopted Roadside Memorial Policy outlines what is to be allowed on public roads under the control of the Council.

Leisure and Recreation

14 Jan 2021

Ringaskiddy Residents welcome opening of Haulbowline Amenity Park

Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Mary Linehan Foley, is delighted to confirm that Haulbowline Island Amenity Park in Ringaskiddy will be open to the public from Friday January 15th 2021.

Council

11 Jan 2021

6 Cork County Projects to benefit from Town & Village Renewal Scheme Funding (Bilingual)

The Department of Rural and Community Development has announced successful projects to receive funding under the 2020 Town and Village Renewal Scheme. Cork County Council is delighted to have been awarded €683,690 under the scheme, which will support the delivery of six projects across the county.

Resident

10 Jan 2021

Update from Cork County Council Fire in Ringaskiddy 10/01/2021 7.00PM (Bilingual)

Cork County Council can confirm that crews from Crosshaven and Carrigaline were joined by crews from Midleton and Cobh Fire Station today.