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Emergency Services

28 Dec 2023

Update From Cork County Council on Storm Gerrit

Cork County Council can confirm that there have been no significant impacts across the county arising from the adverse weather brought about by Storm Gerrit overnight.

Emergency Services

27 Dec 2023

Met Eireann has issued a Status Orange Rainfall Warning for West Cork with Very Heavy Rain Forecasted

Met Eireann has issued a Status Orange Rainfall Warning for West Cork with very heavy rain forecasted.

Planning and Development

22 Dec 2023

Cork County Council Welcomes High Court Order to an East Cork Developer to Deconstruct Unauthorised Development and Reinstate Land

Cork County Council appreciates the High Courts decisive action in response to complaints about an unauthorised development in East Cork, as the newly established Planning and Environment Court orders the developer to deconstruct the unauthorised structures and reinstate the land within 100 days, reinforcing the court’s commitment to addressing such matters promptly

Seven people including the Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Frank O'Flynn holding props and a sign at the launch of Cork County Council's Local Festival Fund.

Arts and Culture

20 Dec 2023

Cork County Council Launches ‘Local Festival Fund’ Grant for 2024

Cork County Council is inviting applications for funding under the Cork County Local Festival Fund 2024, a competitive grant scheme supporting the development of festivals that drive domestic tourism and help to improve the visitor experience.

. Pictured at the launch of the Cloth Nappy Initiative at CUMH are expectant mothers and staff members Midwife Roisin O’Connor and Dr Cathy Rowland, SpR with Dr Cathy Burke, Consultant Gynaecologist / Obstetrician, Cork University Maternity Hospital.

Environment

20 Dec 2023

Families in Cork Receive Free Cloth Nappy Starter Kits to Tackle the Environmental Impact of Disposable Nappies

Cork County Council has joined with Munster local authorities to launch The Cloth Nappy Incentive Scheme, an initiative to tackle the environmental impact of disposable nappies.

Water Services, Coastal and Flood Projects

19 Dec 2023

Mayor O’Flynn and Minister O’Donovan welcome the first stage of development of the Ballinhassig Village Flood Relief Scheme

The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Frank O’Flynn welcomes the appointment of Malachy Walsh and Partners marking the first stage of the development of a Flood Relief Scheme which will protect eight residential properties located close to Ballinhassig Village.

Housing

19 Dec 2023

Mayor Visits Five Social and Affordable Housing Developments in North Cork

The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Frank O’ Flynn has visited five Social and Affordable Housing Developments in North Cork that will provide 78 new homes in the area.

Council, Governance and Administration

18 Dec 2023

Cork County Council Publishes 2023 Gender Pay Gap Report

Cork County Council has today published its Gender Pay Gap Report, highlighting the percentage difference between what men and women are paid on average in the organisation, irrespective of roles or levels.

5 paintings which make up part of the 'Echoes of a Harbour' exhibition in Cobh.

Arts and Culture

15 Dec 2023

Cork County Council Unveils New Pop-up Exhibition in Cobh

Cork County Council is delighted to support Cobh-based visual artist Eamonn Leahy’s newly opened pop-up exhibition of works inspired by the waterways, landforms and rich heritage of Cork Harbour. With the support of funding received through the Council’s Creative Start Up Scheme, Eamonn has transformed a former bakery on East Beach, Cobh into an exciting exhibition space just in time for the festive season.

Council, Governance and Administration

14 Dec 2023

Cork County Council Christmas Opening Hours 2023

Cork County Council’s offices are closed on the 25th, 26th and 27th of December and the 1st of January.

Offices will be open as normal on the 28th and 29th of December and from Tuesday the 2nd of January.

West Cork’s leading businesses have been recognised at Cork County Council’s ‘Best in Cork’ Divisional Awards at the Celtic Ross Hotel, Rosscarbery.

Business and Economy

14 Dec 2023

Leading Food Businesses Shine At Cork County Council’s Enterprise Awards In West Cork

A company that produces gluten-free cakes, a leading chain of artisan pizzerias and a new business that helps secondary students improve their exam results have been named as the best businesses in West Cork. Cork County Council hosted the third and final Best in Cork divisional awards at a special event in the Celtic Ross Hotel in Rosscarbery.

Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Frank O'Flynn, Elected Members, Cork County Council Staff, Munster Rugby players, coaching staff and directors posing with the URC trophy at Cork County Hall.

Council, Governance and Administration

12 Dec 2023

United Rugby Championship Winners Munster Honoured at Cork County Hall

Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Frank O’Flynn welcomed the Munster Rugby team to a civic reception at Cork County Hall yesterday to celebrate their triumphant victory in the United Rugby Championship over the reigning champions The Stormers.