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Welcome to Your Council

Cork County Council's roles and responsibilities have expanded in recent years, and while we still provide traditional services such as Roads, Planning, and Housing, we are also supporting the core pillars of modern society, such as Community Development, Business Support, and Tourism.

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Budget

Annual Budget of €458m in 2024 which is an increase on 2023 (€403m).

Scale

Second largest Local Authority in the Republic of Ireland and the largest based on geographic area size.

Population

Services a population of 332,255 people or 117,742 households.

Staff Numbers

Current staff numbers total 2,000 WTE approximately.

News

Councillor Gerard Murphy
Council, Governance and Administration
16 Apr 2024

Statement from Cork County Council on passing of Cllr Gerard Murphy RIP

It is with great sadness that we make this statement on the passing of Councillor Gerard Murphy RIP.  Cllr Murphy was one of the longest serving public representatives in Cork County Council and a lifelong community activist, most notably in his hometown of Newmarket.

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Public Notices

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Council
18 Apr 2024

Newmarket Office Closure, Friday April 19th

As a mark of respect for our esteemed colleague, the late Councillor Gerard Murphy, the Newmarket Office will remain closed on Friday, April 19th and will reopen on Monday April 22nd. 
 

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Roads and Transportation
17 Apr 2024

Temporary Closing of Public Roads

Pursuant to Section 75 of the Roads Act 1993, & Article 12 of the Roads Regulations 1994, notice is hereby given that Cork County Council proposes to temporarily close the following road.

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Roads and Transportation
17 Apr 2024

Temporary Closing of Public Roads

Pursuant to Section 75 of the Roads Act 1993, & Article 12 of the Roads Regulations 1994, notice is hereby given that Cork County Council proposes to temporarily close the following road.

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Roads and Transportation
12 Apr 2024

Road Works Speed Limit Order

M8 mainline carriageway between Junction 18 Glanmire, Co. Cork and M8 Toll Plaza at Watergrasshill, Co. Cork in both directions. Also included is the interchange and associated slip roads at Junction 17, Watergrasshill, Co.Cork.

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Events

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Arts and Culture
28 Mar 2024

‘In My Time’ Exhibition

Cork County Council’s Library and Arts Service has announced ‘In My Time’, an exhibition of sculptural works by Denis O’Connor will open at Library Headquarters Gallery on the 28th of March.

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Cork County Council Local Enterprise Offices
19 Apr 2024

Let's Talk Business Youghal

Youghal’s Mall Arts Centre will play host to a free business seminar for start-up and existing business owners on Friday 19th April 2024 from 10 am – 12.30pm. 

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Council, Governance and Administration
19 Apr 2024

County Mayor’s Charity Gala

The County Mayor's Charity Gala will take place at the Radisson Blu Little Island on Friday April 19th raising vital funds for two deserving causes chosen personally by Mayor O’Flynn, Blackwater Search and Recovery Unit and Cope Foundation’s locations in Fermoy and Mitchelstown.  The event also marks the Mayor’s successful term of office.

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Chief Executive of Cork County Council Valerie O'Sullivan, Portrait Image of a Woman

Welcome from the Chief Executive

I am delighted to welcome you to the new Cork County Council website. I hope that you will find it easy to use and informative.

A Welcome from the Chief Executive of Cork County Council
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Welcome from the Mayor of the County of Cork

It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Cork County Council’s website. I believe that you will find its contents, links and online services to be of great interest and value.

A Welcome from the Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Frank O'Flynn

The Mayor of the County of Cork

Mayor's Diary

Cork County Council Government, Trade and Tourism Delegation

Invite the Mayor of the County of Cork to an Event

Please Read the Instructions to Event Organisers Carefully

Books of Condolence

Books of Condolence

Ukraine

Offer a Home, Offer Hope for Ukraine

Cork County Council's Response to the Situation in Ukraine

County Cork Map

How your Council Works

Cork County Council is the second largest Local Authority in the Republic of Ireland and the largest based on geographic area size. The Council has an annual revenue budget of €372m and services a population of 332,255 people, or 117,742 households. Current staff numbers total 2,000 WTE approximately.

How your Council Works
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Elected Members, Meetings Agendas and Minutes

There are 55 Elected Members, representing the 10 electoral areas, corresponding to the 8 Municipal Districts.

Elected Members, Meetings Agendas and Minutes
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Strategic Plans & Policies

Strategic Plans and Policies
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How can I Vote?

How can I Vote?
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Data Protection and Freedom of Information

Data Protection and Freedom of Information
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Accessibility, Maps and Publications

Accessibility, Maps and Publications
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Careers

Choose a Career at Cork County Council