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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 €518m in 2025 which is an increase on 2024 (€458m).

Scale

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

Population

Services a population of 360,152 people.

Staff Numbers

Current staff numbers total 2,000 WTE approximately.

News

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Arts and Culture
18 Dec 2024

New exhibition ‘Timelines Growth and Catastrophe’ at LHQ Gallery

A new exhibition ‘Timelines Growth and Catastrophe’ will open at LHQ Gallery on the 10th of January. ‘Timelines Growth and Catastrophe’ is a collaborative of eight contemporary artist weavers; Tish Canniffe, Pascale De Coninck, Heather Underwood, along with Muriel Beckett, Frances Crowe, Lorna Donlon, Terry Dunne, and Catherine Ryan. 

Aerial View of Midleton to Youghal Greenway.
Roads and Transportation
17 Dec 2024

Full Midleton Youghal Greenway to Open to Cyclists and Walkers

Cork County Council has announced that the second and final phase of the Midleton Youghal Greenway will open to the public on Thursday, the 19th of December. The new section which extends from Mogeely through Killeagh to Youghal will be open from midday. 

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Public Notices

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Council, Governance and Administration
18 Dec 2024

Christmas Opening Hours - Libraries

‘My Open Library ‘will be available in Fermoy and Bandon branches over Christmas for MOL members (excluding December 27th). Please note, hours may be subject to change, members of the public are advised to contact the respective library.


 


 

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Council, Governance and Administration
18 Dec 2024

Christmas Opening Hours - Motor Tax Office

Cork County Council’s Motor Tax Office and our dedicated Customer Contact Centre phone service 021-4544566 will be closed on 24th, 25th, 26th and 27th of December and 1st of January.

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Council, Governance and Administration
18 Dec 2024

Christmas Opening Hours - Housing

Cork County Council’s offices are closed on the 24th, 25th, 26th and 27th of December and the 1st of January.


 

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Events

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Municipal Districts Operations & Rural Development
25 Nov 2024

Christmas Events in Cork County 2024

Towns and villages across the county are inviting people to experience the best of what County Cork has to offer while supporting local businesses, jobs and communities. Cork County Council is delighted to support a host of community groups and organisations in bringing festive light and cheer to their towns and village.

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Arts and Culture
10 Jan 2025

'Timelines Growth and Catastrophe’ Exhibition

A new exhibition ‘Timelines Growth and Catastrophe’ will open at LHQ Gallery on the 10th of January. ‘Timelines Growth and Catastrophe’ is a collaborative of eight contemporary artist weavers; Tish Canniffe, Pascale De Coninck, Heather Underwood, along with Muriel Beckett, Frances Crowe, Lorna Donlon, Terry Dunne, and Catherine Ryan.

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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
Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Joe Carroll.

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. Joe Carroll

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 €518m 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