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Cork GAA, one of the largest sporting organisations in Ireland, is proud to announce a significant voluntary clean up initiative spearheaded by its clubs and their dedicated members. 

Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys and Minister of State, Joe O’Brien have announced a further €50 million in funding under the Community Recognition Fund 2024. Cork County Council will receive an allocation of €2,014,691 under the fund.

Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Joe Carroll joined the Cork City Sports Committee to host the launch of the 70th Cork City Sports International Athletics Meet 2024. One of the premier events on Ireland’s athletics calendar, Cork City Sports will take place at Munster Technological University Stadium, Bishopstown on Tuesday the 9th of July.  

Tá Scéim Deontais Imeachtaí agus Tionscnaimh Ghaeilge 2024 seolta ag Comhairle Contae Chorcaí. Seo an dara bliain den scéim seo, a seoladh ar dtús in 2023, nuair a d’éirigh le 11 fhaighteoir ó gach cearn den chontae maoiniú a fháil.

Cork County Council has launched its Irish Language Events and Initiatives Grant Scheme for 2024. This is the second year of this scheme, which was initially launched in 2023, when 11 recipients from all parts of the county were successful in receiving funding.

Cork County Council has been granted more than €2 million in funding to revitalise the town centres of Skibbereen and Clonakilty.

Representatives from a range of local community and business groups attended an information evening to mark the first steps towards a Town Centre Regeneration Plan for Kanturk. The inaugural event offered over 40 community stakeholders in attendance the opportunity to meet with staff from Cork County Council’s Town Regeneration Office and to find out how to get involved.

Cork County Council is excited to announce the return of a community-led initiative to promote tourism and celebrate the vibrant music culture of West Cork. 

The countdown to summer is on, and Cork is buzzing with preparations for one of its greatest traditions, the Cork Summer Show. The Mayor of County Cork, Cllr Frank O’Flynn was guest of honour at the official launch of a preview of this year’s event, which took place at the historic Camden Fort Meager in Crosshaven.

Tá clár Chruinniú na nÓg 2024 fógartha ag Leabharlann agus Seirbhís Ealaíon Chomhairle Contae Chorcaí, ina bhfuil sé beartaithe os cionn 30 imeacht cruthaitheach a reáchtáil ar fud an chontae ar an Satharn, an 15 Meitheamh. Tá clár na bliana seo uathúil mar gheall gurb iad leanaí Chorcaí féin agus iadsan is mó beagnach a chuir an clár i dtoll a chéile. 

Cork County Council’s Library and Arts Service has announced the 2024 Cruinniú na nÓg programme, with over 30 creative events planned across the county on Saturday the 15th of June. This year’s programme is unique in that it was almost entirely programmed by the children of Cork themselves.