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Photo of Cork County Council's New Creative Producer in Residence Amna Walayat.
Arts and Culture
26 May 2021

Cork County Council announces Creative Producer in Residence

Cork County Council is delighted to announce the appointment of Amna Walayat as its inaugural Creative Producer in Residence. The new residency aims to enable a professional artist to creatively connect with communities in Cork County through co-created research, discussions, events, activities and virtual gatherings.
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Roads and Transportation
25 May 2021

Collision Analysis Confirms Major Safety Issues on N20 Cork to Limerick Road

Figures released by the N/M20 Project office show that the proportion of fatal collisions to all personal injury collisions on the N20 is four times higher than the national average. In addition, the rate of personal injury collisions on the N20 is substantially higher than average, meaning drivers are more likely to be involved in a personal injury collision on the N20 than on other national roads in the country.
Image of girl and boy running with blue flag on beach. Cork County beaches have been awarded a total of 23 flags by An Taisce at the National Awards for 2021.
Environment
25 May 2021

A Record 23 Flags Awarded Cork County Beaches

Cork County beaches have been awarded a total of 23 flags by An Taisce at the National Awards for 2021. In all, 10 Blue Flags and 13 Green Coast Flags were won, for beaches that achieve consistently excellent water quality as well as meeting beach infrastructure standards. In addition, Kinsale Marina and Royal Cork Yacht Club Marina retained their Blue Flag Status, while Inchydoney East beach has achieved its first Blue Flag this year, joining Inchydoney West beach which has held its flag continuously since 1993. 
County Cork Town’s Embark on Pollinator Plans
Environment
18 May 2021

County Cork Town’s Embark on Pollinator Plans

Following the successful development of a Pollinator Plan for Midleton, Cork County Council has commenced the roll out of Pollinator Plans for the towns of Carrigaline, Kinsale, Bantry, Macroom, Kanturk and Fermoy, with community workshops hosted by ecologist Tony Nagle.
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Council
12 May 2021

Healthy Ireland Community Mental Health Fund Scheme 2021

Cork County Council is now inviting applications from community groups for the Healthy Ireland Community Mental Health Fund Small Grant Scheme 2021. The €30k fund will offer grants for 15 projects in Cork County, with a maximum spend of €2,000 each.
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Tourism
10 May 2021

‘Explore Cork’ Tourism App (Bilingual)

As restrictions lift and attentions turn towards staycations, Cork County Council has launched a unique, ‘one-stop-shop’ tourism app, featuring over 850 places to see and things to do throughout County Cork.
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Council
07 May 2021

Inaugural County Cork Heritage Grant Scheme Opens to Applications

Cork County Council has announced its inaugural County Cork Heritage Grant Scheme. The new scheme was developed to acknowledge and support heritage groups and individuals in undertaking activities that support the actions and objectives of the County Cork Heritage Plan. Supported by the Heritage Council, the scheme is now open for project proposals, with funding of up to €1,000 per project available.