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Arts and Culture
09 Dec 2020

Fastnet Film Festival Short Film Programme

Cork County Council and the Fastnet Film Festival have come together this festive season offering 16 Cork themed family-friendly short films for festive viewing as part of the Council’s ‘A Real Cork Christmas’ campaign.
Monkstown Christmas Tree
Arts and Culture
08 Dec 2020

A Christmas Gift for Towns & Villages across the County

Cork County Council have been working hard to support local and bring a little extra festive cheer in towns and villages around the County. As part of the Council’s ‘A Real Cork Christmas’, residents and visitors to Monkstown have been treated to a spectacular Christmas tree, to raise spirits and light up the village.
Kilcoe Strand (From Peninsula), William Crozier, Carborundum Print, 2011.
Arts and Culture
08 Dec 2020

Darkness and Light: Landscapes from the Cork County Council art collection

Cork County Council’s Library and Arts Service is opening its final exhibition of 2020, Darkness and Light: Landscapes from the Cork County Council art collection. This exhibition features fourteen paintings, drawing and prints by eight artists and will run until 9th January 2021 in the Library Headquarters (LHQ) Gallery on Carrigrohane Road.
Mayor Linehan Foley Cutting Ribbon for walkway
Leisure and Recreation
07 Dec 2020

Midleton’s Pontoon Walkway Reopens

Midleton’s Pontoon walkway has officially been reopened, marking the completion of the first phase of Cork County Council’s plans for the development of a pedestrian and cycle route from Ballinacurra to Midleton.
Mayor Linehan Foley in a Christmas Decorated Youghal
Arts and Culture
04 Dec 2020

A festive first for Youghal

Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Mary Linehan Foley has organised a very special Christmas market in her hometown of Youghal this year. In a first for the town, the Christmas market will run on Saturday 12th December and Saturday 19th December in Barry’s Lane, Market Square from 11AM to 4PM.
Mallow Town Hall Decorated for Christmas
Arts and Culture
03 Dec 2020

Mallow Makes Christmas Magic This Year

From Wood to Wool crafts, from Painting to Pendants, Mallow’s festive Arts and Crafts Markets are going to be a fantastic addition to the town this December.
In support of the Government’s “Keep Well” campaign, Cork County Council has collaborated with Cork Sports Partnership to highlight the “Keep Cork Active Booklet”, which offers a wide variety of tips and advice for everyone on how to “Keep Active” at home. Pictured are the Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Mary Linehan Foley, Maurice O Sullivan, Sport & Marketing Manager, Cork Sports Partnership and Claire Hurley, Programmes Manager, Cork Sports Partnership.
Leisure and Recreation
02 Dec 2020

Keep Well in Cork County

In support of the Government’s “Keep Well” campaign, Cork County Council has collaborated with Cork Sports Partnership to highlight the “Keep Cork Active Booklet”, which offers a wide variety of tips and advice for everyone on how to “Keep Active” at home.
Kanturk Mallow Councillors at launch in Charleville
Resident
02 Dec 2020

Charleville embarks on Age Friendly Plans

As part of Cork County Council’s expansion of Age Friendly Initiatives, Charleville Age Friendly Town Committee has now launched its journey towards Age Friendly Status.
War of Independence West Cork Trail
Heritage and Conservation
02 Dec 2020

Cork County Council Launch West Cork War of Independence Trail

Cork County Council’s Michael Collins House has launched an all new heritage guide; ‘The War of Independence West Cork Trail'. The guide, which is available in print and online, details the key West Cork sites associated with the Irish War of Independence.