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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.

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. 

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.

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

Cork County Council is inviting applications for funding under the Cork County Local Festival Fund 2024, a competitive grant scheme supporting the development of festivals that drive domestic tourism and help to improve the visitor experience.

Cork County Council has joined with Munster local authorities to launch The Cloth Nappy Incentive Scheme, an initiative to tackle the environmental impact of disposable nappies. 

The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Frank O’Flynn welcomes the appointment of Malachy Walsh and Partners marking the first stage of the development of a Flood Relief Scheme which will protect eight residential properties located close to Ballinhassig Village.

The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Frank O’ Flynn has visited five Social and Affordable Housing Developments in North Cork that will provide 78 new homes in the area.

Cork County Council is delighted to support Cobh-based visual artist Eamonn Leahy’s newly opened pop-up exhibition of works inspired by the waterways, landforms and rich heritage of Cork Harbour. With the support of funding received through the Council’s Creative Start Up Scheme, Eamonn has transformed a former bakery on East Beach, Cobh into an exciting exhibition space just in time for the festive season.