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Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Frank O'Flynn with students from Coláiste Fionnchua announcing our second collaboration with social enterprise, Education for Sustainability, bringing an 8-week Climate Literacy Course to eight additional schools in the county.
Environment
04 Dec 2023

Climate Literacy Course a hot topic in Cork County Schools

Cork County Council is excited to announce its second collaboration with social enterprise ‘Education for Sustainability’ bringing an eight-week climate literacy course to eight additional schools in the county. 

Residential Zoned Land Tax Final Map Home
Planning and Development
01 Dec 2023

Residential Zoned Land Tax Final Map

The Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT) is a tax aimed at activating serviced and residentially zoned land for housing. Local authorities are responsible for identifying the land that is subject to RZLT.

From The Well Short Story Competition graphic.
Libraries
01 Dec 2023

'From The Well' Short Story Competition 2024

Cork County Council Library and Arts Service is accepting submissions to the From the Well Short Story competition 2024. The competition invites entries from writers aged 18 and over who are registered members of any library. From the Well is a long standing short story anthology published annually by Cork County Council’s Library and Arts Service.

Victoria Kennefick headshot.
Arts and Culture
01 Dec 2023

Victoria Kennefick announced as Cork County Council Writer in Residence

Cork County Council are excited to announce the appointment of award-winning poet, Victoria Kennefick to the position of writer in residence for a ten-month period beginning this December. The writer in residence collaborates with communities in the county, improving access to literature and creative writing workshops.

Matthew Collins, The Sibly Food Company; Cllr. Deirdre O'Brien; Gerry Kelleher, NMK Renewables; Cllr. Frank O'Flynn, Mayor of the County of Cork; Cllr. Liam Madden; Cllr. Gearoid Murphy and Keviin Morey, Divisional Manager, Cork North; Front, from left: Michael Horgan, Horgan's Delicatessen Supplies; Enrika Moore, Viska Systems, Best Small Business Award; Martin Hanley, CPH, Best Medium Business award; Dr. Angie Nagle, Best Start-up BusiBusiness award and Maura Horgan, Horgan's DelicatDelicatessen Supplies
Business and Economy
29 Nov 2023

SUSTAINABILITY TO THE FORE AT CORK COUNTY COUNCIL’S ENTERPRISE AWARDS IN NORTH CORK

A Mallow company that repurposes decommissioned wind turbine blades into greenway bridges and outdoor furniture has been recognised as one of the best businesses in North Cork. BladeBridge was named Best Start-up at the Best in Cork for Cork County Council’s first of three divisional awards at a special event at Springfort Hall Hotel, Mallow.  

A group of people standing opposite each other on a long table taking part in a Speed Networking event.
Business and Economy
29 Nov 2023

North Cork Business Community Connect at Speed Networking Event in Fermoy

The business community of North Cork recently gathered for an innovative networking event in Fermoy Community Youth Centre. The Event was organised by Cork County Council’s Local Enterprise Office Cork North & West in association with the NRG Business Support Group.  

Cork County Council staff accepting the KPMG Public Space Planning Award.
Planning and Development
28 Nov 2023

Cork County Council Receives KPMG Property Excellence Award 2023 for Cobh Town Centre Urban Design Plan

Cork County Council is delighted to announce that it has been honoured with the prestigious Public Space Planning Award 2023 at the KPMG Property Industry Excellence Awards 2023 for its Cobh Town Centre Urban Design Plan. The Council’s exemplary work in the heart of the town Centre has been recognised for its innovative, people-centered design that prioritises accessibility, inclusiveness, and overall well-being. 

A group of people holding a book
Council, Governance and Administration
27 Nov 2023

Cork County Council Unveils Balanced Budget Of €458.3 Million

Cork County Council has approved its Budget for 2024 totalling over €458 million.  This is the first balanced budget Council has adopted in several years and ensures services are maintained and even increased despite continuing high inflation (7.8% for 2022 and 5.1% to October year on year).