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Group of people standing next to a tapestry at Timelines art exhibition
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. 

Kevin Morey, Divisional Manager, Cork County Council; Moira Morrell, Chief Executive of Cork County Council; Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Joe Carroll; Odran Madden, Managing Director, Coffey Construction Ltd signing the contract for the construction phase of the Ringaskiddy Active Travel and Urban Realm scheme.
Roads and Transportation
10 Dec 2024

Contract Signed for Ringaskiddy Active Travel and Urban Realm Scheme

Cork County Council has signed a contract with Coffey Construction Ltd for the construction phase of the Ringaskiddy Active Travel and Urban Realm scheme. The project will significantly improve sustainable transport options in a safe, segregated and landscaped environment. 

Cork County Council’s Cobh Library has acquired a rare and historically significant Ordnance Survey of Ireland map of the Lower Harbour of Cork, generously donated by Diarmuid Kilcullen the grandson of Cobh barrister Francis J Healy. Pictured at the event (L/R): Breda McCarthy, Julie O’Donnell (Cork County Library & Arts Service), Diarmuid Kilcullen, Cllr. Sinéad Sheppard (Deputising for the Mayor of the County of Cork), Toddy Stafford (President, Cobh and Harbour Chamber) and Elizabeth Forrest.
Libraries
09 Dec 2024

Cobh Library Receives Historic Map of Cork Harbour

Cork County Council’s Cobh Library has acquired a rare and historically significant Ordnance Survey of Ireland map of the Lower Harbour of Cork, generously donated by Diarmuid Kilcullen the grandson of Cobh barrister Francis J Healy.  The map, which is based on the Ordnance Survey of 1897, showcases Cobh town, the surrounding areas and Haulbowline Island. The map offers a unique glimpse into the strategic importance of the Lower Harbour over a century ago.

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Emergency Services
07 Dec 2024

Cork County Council Storm Darragh Update

A Status Yellow Wind warning remains in place for Cork until 3.00pm this afternoon. Storm Darragh has brought very strong and gusty winds overnight and this morning. Cork County Council crews were out throughout the night and additional crews were mobilised this morning. The Council received more than 100 reports of fallen trees and debris. North and East Cork were particularly impacted however reports were received from across the county. 

A Orange weather warning signifying hazardous weather conditions forecasted
Emergency Services
06 Dec 2024

Cork County Council Update Ahead of Status Orange Wind Warning

Cork County Council’s Severe Weather Assessment Team convened this morning ahead of a Met Éireann Status Orange Wind warning for Cork. The warning comes into effect at 8:00pm tonight (Friday, 6th December) and will remain in place until 10.00am tomorrow morning. A Status Yellow Wind Warning will be in place for Cork from 3.00pm this afternoon to 3.00pm on tomorrow afternoon. 

Four people standing against a teal backdrop with logos and text.
Business and Economy
05 Dec 2024

Cork County Local Enterprise Offices Mark 10 Years of Empowering Local Businesses

Cork County Council’s Local Enterprise Offices (LEO) have celebrated a decade of empowering local business growth and innovation.  Since 2014, Cork County LEOs in Cork North & West and South Cork have provided more than €13.1 million in financial support to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the region, generating 7,775 new jobs.