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The Mayor of the county of cork with the previous mayor and mairead lucey unveiling a commemorative peice with the artists
Arts and Culture
28 Sep 2021

‘Meitheal’ Commemorates Community Response to Covid 19

Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Gillian Coughlan was joined by former Mayor Cllr. Ian Doyle, who held the office at the onset of Covid 19, to unveil a commemorative sculpture, ‘Meitheal’, which recognises the solidarity and support demonstrated by communities across the county. ‘Meitheal’ also symbolises the range of cooperation between voluntary organisations, local businesses and groups, and statutory bodies highlighted through Cork County Council’s Community Support Programme.
A picture of a lady digging a hole on her farm with trees in the background
Arts and Culture
08 Sep 2021

“Tomorrow is Sunday” Exhibition at Macroom Town Hall

Tomorrow is Sunday, a photography exhibition by visual artist Miriam O’Connor has opened at Macroom Town Hall. The exhibition unpacks daily life on a County Cork farm and is part of Cork County Council’s Library and Arts Service annual programme in association with Macroom Area Visual Arts (MAVA).
Minimalist landscape painting of pylons in bush ridden hills
Arts and Culture
31 Aug 2021

Ghosts of Babylon at Library Headquarters

Cork County Council’s Library Headquarters (LHQ) Gallery is set to host an exciting new exhibition this September with Ghosts of Babylon by West Cork based visual artist Pascal Ungerer. The exhibition brings together Ungerer’s recent landscape paintings and will run from the 6th to the 28th September.
Carrigaline reps at bandstand
Arts and Culture
30 Aug 2021

First Event Held at Carrigaline’s New Bandstand

A flute quartet has become the first music group to perform in the new bandstand at Carrigaline Community Park. The amenity was officially opened on Sunday, 29th August by Councillor Marcia D’Alton, Chair of Carrigaline Municipal District.
Mick Flannery performing on stage with his guitar to a crowd
Arts and Culture
03 Aug 2021

Cork County goes Pop with a Summer of Outdoor Performances on offer

Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Gillian Coughlan has officially launched ‘Cork Co Co Pops’, a series of more than 120 live outdoor performances taking place across the county throughout August and September. With a variety of offerings, from theatre to trad, spoken word to rock, classical and opera, ‘Cork Co Co Pops’ really has something for everyone. 
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Arts and Culture
21 Jul 2021

Live Theatre returns to West Cork for Fit-Up Festival

An important milestone is being marked in West Cork this week with the return of live performing arts events. The West Cork Fit-Up Theatre Festival got underway on Tuesday and will run until Sunday, August 1st. Nine one-actor plays will be shown during the 12-day festival.
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Arts and Culture
19 Jul 2021

It’s No Big Deal: A Talk on Gender Identity and Sexuality

As part of Cork Pride Festival 2021, Cork County Council’s Library and Arts Service will host an online talk by Jack Fitzgerald of Gender Rebels Cork on Saturday, 24th July. The talk entitled “It’s No Big Deal: A Talk on Gender Identity and Sexuality” may be of interest to parents, family and friends of trans or transitioning young people.
Mural outside tunnel
Arts and Culture
22 Jun 2021

Monkstown Mural an Imaginative Reminder of Times Past

Work has been completed on a transformative mural at the ‘Cut-and-Cover’ Tunnel in Monkstown, with the iconic tunnel upgraded with colour and imagery, in an homage to the towns rail, industrial and maritime heritage.