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Heritage and Conservation
21 Jun 2021

New interactive Voices of St Mary’s visitor experience unveiled at St Marys’ Collegiate Church -Youghal

One of Ireland’s oldest churches to remain in continuous use, St Mary’s Collegiate Church in Youghal, has a great many stories to tell. Now an exciting new immersive visitor experience in the church, ‘Voices of St. Mary’s’, uses a variety of interpretative media to invite visitors to engage with and explore the meaning and significance of this important national monument in East Cork.
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Roads and Transportation
18 Jun 2021

Cork County appeal for people to park legally

Cork County Council, An Garda Síochána and the HSE are appealing for motorists to park legally and responsibly when visiting public beaches and amenity areas.
‘Saga’ Anchor unveiled by County Mayor
Heritage and Conservation
17 Jun 2021

‘Saga’ Anchor unveiled by County Mayor

Mayor of the County of Cork Cllr. Mary Linehan Foley has unveiled the latest addition to Cork County’s maritime heritage attractions, a 126-year-old anchor from the Swedish ship ‘Saga’ at Ballybrannigan Beach.
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Arts and Culture
16 Jun 2021

Cork County Culture Night 2021 Seeking Proposals

Culture Night Cork County 2021 will celebrate the creativity and resilience of the Rebel County in a programme of events that aims to bring culture, art and joy back to public spaces across the county. Cork County Council are inviting artists, performers and cultural groups to submit proposals to take part in a full evening of cultural activity from 4pm to midnight on Friday 17th September.
Mayor and Tidy Towns Chair on Bench beside river
Heritage and Conservation
16 Jun 2021

Heritage Trail for twin villages of Ballineen & Enniskeane

The Mayor of the County of Cork Cllr. Mary Linehan Foley paid a visit to the twin West Cork villages of Ballineen and Enniskeane recently to launch the new Heritage Trail, created by the Ballineen and Enniskeane Tidy Towns Association, taking in several sites on the Trail and the much-admired Biodiversity and Sensory Riverside Garden during the visit.
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Heritage and Conservation
15 Jun 2021

Cork County Council announces inaugural Historian in Residence

Cork County Council have begun the inaugural Historian in Residence programme with the appointment of Tony Harpur. The new residency, funded by Creative Ireland, will enable history specialists to creatively connect with communities in Cork County through co-created research, discussions, events, activities and virtual gatherings.
Mayor and Chief Executive in County Hall
Community
14 Jun 2021

Cork Economic and Community Data Monitor Goes Live

Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Mary Linehan Foley has launched the Cork Economic and Community Data Monitor. This platform, which offers a variety of data on Cork County, will be of interest and use to researchers and students, businesses and employers, local community organisations, elected representatives and the citizens of County Cork.
Mayor and Age Friendly Chair at Bantry General Hospital
Council
11 Jun 2021

Cork County Age Friendly Programme Supports Digital Connectivity

Cork County Council, through its Age Friendly Programme, has partnered with the HSE to provide digital supports for older people in residential care homes, enabling them to link with family and loved ones. The rollout has commenced with a first call to Bantry who joined the Age Friendly County Programme in 2020.