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Presentation of Certificates to those who completed the LEO Cork North & West Women in Business Management Development Programme
Business and Economy
22 Nov 2023

Empowering Women in Business in North and West Cork

As part of Cork County Council’s Local Enterprise Office Cork North and West continued focus on supporting women in business, a training programme for women was recently held in Springfort Hall Hotel. 

Cork County Council Presents ’Small Things Like These’, a group exhibition including almost 100 small works by 85 artists.
Arts and Culture
21 Nov 2023

Cork County Council Presents ’Small Things Like These’

Cork County Council’s LHQ Gallery is excited to present a group exhibition titled ‘Small Things Like These’ aptly named after a novel by Claire Keegan, which is set in the mid 80s and looks at the weeks leading up to Christmas capturing the busyness of the season, the family traditions, and the complicit silences of a town.

Cork County Council were announced as the winner of the overall award for ‘Council Community Engagement’. Pictured (L-R) Cllr Paul Hayes, Tom Dowling, Chair of Pride of Place, Jill Armstrong Deputy Lieutenant of the County of Armagh, Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Frank O’Flynn, John Horgan Chair IBP, Aileen Walsh, Cork County Council, Niall Healy, Director of Service, Cork County Council.
Community
15 Nov 2023

Cork County Council Celebrate Success at this Year’s Pride of Place Awards

People from all corners of Ireland gathered in Armagh City Hotel on Friday last for this year’s highly anticipated Pride of Place awards.  Now in its 21st Year, the prestigious awards honour the remarkable contributions of individuals and community groups dedicated to improving their local communities.

The Cork and Kerry Inter-Agency Emergency Management Region South including An Garda Síochána, the Health Service Executive, Cork County Council, Cork City Council and South/Southwest Hospital Group are calling on the public to ‘Be Winter Ready’ this year. Included are Cllr. Frank O'Flynn, Mayor of the County of Cork and Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. Kieran McCarthy.
Roads and Transportation
15 Nov 2023

Be ‘Winter Ready’ This Year

The Cork and Kerry Inter-Agency Major Emergency Management Region South is asking everyone to be ‘winter ready’ this year.

Pictured at the contract signing for the Baile Bhuirne to Macroom Active Travel project with the Mayor of County Cork, Cllr. Frank O'Flynn is Michael Lynch A/Divisional Manager South Cork, Cork County Council and Beren De Hora, Director, Fehily Timoney & Co along with (back row l to r) Cllr. Michael Looney, Cllr. Gobnait Moynihan, Cllr. Eileen Lynch and Cllr. Ted Lucey.
Roads and Transportation
14 Nov 2023

N22 Bypass Makes Way for Baile Bhuirne to Macroom Active Travel Project

Following the recent completion of the N22 Macroom to Baile Bhuirne bypass, Cork County Council has announced a further boost for the communities of Macroom, Baile Mhic Íre, Baile Bhuirne and surrounds. Fehily Timoney and Company have been appointed as technical advisors to oversee the design of the Baile Bhuirne to Macroom Active Travel project for the development of active travel facilities along the old N22 route.

Poster of Events for Midleton Official Christmas Lights Turn On. 12:30pm to 3:00pm Santa's Grotto at The Courtyard Sage. 12:00pm to 8:00pm Christmas Fair at The Fair Green. 2:00pm, 2:45pm, 3:30pm and 4:15pm Pirate Pete Magic Show at Midleton Park Hotel. Tickets online or at the door. To reserve, email midletonchristmaslights@gmail.com
Community
13 Nov 2023

Midleton Kickstarts Christmas in County Cork

The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Frank O'Flynn, is encouraging people to show their support for the town of Midleton following the recent devastating floods with a series of events planned in the build up to Christmas. The Christmas lights will be turned on during a day-long programme of events on Sunday, November 19th welcoming the festive season in County Cork.

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

Final Call Issued for 'Best in Cork' Awards

Cork County Council is reminding businesses to apply for ‘Best in Cork’ Awards ahead of the deadline at 5pm this Sunday. It’s the first year of the awards which aim to honour businesses and tourism providers who go above and beyond for their customers, teams and communities.