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Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Frank O’Flynn, Chief Executive of Cork County Council Valerie O’Sullivan and Niall Healy, Director of Service - Municipal Districts Operations & Rural Development at the official opening of several new developments in Mallow.
Municipal Districts Operations & Rural Development
13 Oct 2023

Reviving Mallow's Recreational Charm: Unveiling the New Castle Playground, Skate Park, Public Realm and Town Park Pathways

The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Frank O’Flynn and Chief Executive of Cork County Council Valerie O’Sullivan have officially opened exciting new developments which are transforming Mallow into a hub of recreation and leisure, all made possible through government funding initiatives and Council co-financing.

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Arts and Culture
10 Oct 2023

Small Things Like These

Cork County Council Arts Office’s LHQ Gallery are accepting submissions for an open call winter show. The group exhibition is titled Small Things Like These after Claire Keegan’s novel of the same name. 

Pictured are Front (L-R) Seamus De Faoite, Senior Executive Officer, Cork County Council, Mayor of the County of Cork Cllr. Frank O'Flynn, Rupert Aitken, Blueprint Homes Ltd., Roger Pearson, St. Michaels Centre Chairperson, Chief Executive of Cork County Council Tim Lucey and Maurice Manning, Director of Services, Cork County Council Back: Ronan Connelly Avanti Architects and Project Manager, Jerry Mehigan, Board Member of Bandon Geriatric and Community Council.
Housing
04 Oct 2023

New Homes at St. Michaels Residential and Community Project in Bandon

A contract has been signed by Bandon Geriatric and Community Council (BGCC) with Blueprint Homes Ltd. for the construction of six residential units for older people at Weir Street, Bandon.  The project is funded by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage under the Capital Assistance scheme (CAS), which is administered by Cork County Council. 

The EPA and Cork County Council’s Library and Arts Service have launched a library loan scheme of digital radon monitors and is calling on householders in County Cork to take the first step to protect themselves and their families from radon, a cancer-causing radioactive gas. Many areas in County Cork are at high risk - with one in five homes in those areas likely to have high levels of radon. The launch took place at Mitchelstown Library and was attended by the Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Frank O'F
Libraries
04 Oct 2023

EPA Urges People in County Cork to Check Their Homes for Cancer-Causing Radon

oday, at the National Radon Forum, the EPA and Cork County Council’s Library and Arts Service launched a library loan scheme of digital radon monitors and is calling on householders in County Cork to take the first step to protect themselves and their families from radon, a cancer-causing radioactive gas.   Many areas in County Cork are at high risk - with one in five homes in those areas likely to have high levels of radon.

Two women posing in cardboard cutouts promoting Sam and Sue books.
Business
03 Oct 2023

North Cork Business Makes Hay at Ploughing 2023

Cork County Council’s Local Enterprise Office Cork North and West were delighted to select North Cork business, Health & Safety Publications Ltd to exhibit at the National Ploughing Championships as part of the Local Enterprise Village. 

Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Frank O'Flynn launching the 'Best in Cork' Awards.
Business
03 Oct 2023

Deadline fast Approaching for ‘BEST IN CORK’ Awards

Businesses in County Cork are being encouraged to apply for Cork County Council’s ‘Best in Cork’ Awards ahead of the deadline later this month. It’s the first year of the awards which aim to honour the businesses who go above and beyond for their customers, teams and communities and entries have been received from right across the county.  

A child reading a book
Resident
02 Oct 2023

Childrens Book Festival 2023

The annual Childrens Book Festival kicks off on Tuesday 3rd October and runs through to the midterm break, with authors and illustrators visiting 25 libraries and primary schools across Cork County.