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A barn owl chick.
Environment
31 Jan 2024

County Cork Barn Owl Population on the Up After Decades of Decline

BirdWatch Ireland in partnership with Cork County Council and the National Parks and Wildlife Service have completed a survey of Barn Owls in the county, the results of which show that the fortunes of this iconic farmland bird appear to be changing, as Barn Owls were recorded in numbers not seen in the county in the past 50 years. 

Ballydehob Viaduct.
Roads and Transportation
31 Jan 2024

Public Consultation Now Open for Greenway Projects in Cork County

Cork County Council is inviting members of the public to have their say on early-stage plans for two new greenway projects in Cork County.  Public consultations for both the Skibbereen sections of the West Cork Greenway and the Cork to Kinsale Greenway are now open for submissions.

Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Frank O'Flynn with the 'Best in Cork' Awards trophy.
Business
23 Jan 2024

Finalists Revealed for Inaugural Best in Cork Awards

Green energy businesses, social enterprises, multinational companies, visitor centres, food producers and service providers are in the running to be named the Mayor of the County of Cork’s Best Overall Business.

Orange weather warning image of a fallen tree
Emergency Services
20 Jan 2024

Met Éireann Status Orange - Wind Warning - Storm Isha

A Met Éireann Status Orange Wind Warning for Cork (and much of the rest of the country) will come into effect at 5pm on Sunday evening 21st January and will remain in effect until 2am Monday morning 22nd January.  A Status Yellow Wind Warning will also be in effect for Ireland from 11am on Sunday morningto 4am on Monday morning.

Cork County Council and Uillinn: West Cork Arts Centre are delighted to announce a partnership residency for artists Patsy Tyrrell and Fiona Boniwell. Pictured is artist Fiona Boniwell.
Arts and Culture
19 Jan 2024

Cork County Council and Uillinn: West Cork Arts Centre Announce Partnership Artist Residency for 2024

Cork County Council and Uillinn: West Cork Arts Centre are delighted to announce a partnership residency for artists Patsy Tyrrell & Fiona Boniwell. Taking place in April and May 2024, this partnered residency supports artists seeking opportunities to research and develop their practice, and engage with Uillinn, local and diverse communities and the public. The award includes a studio space for 4 weeks at Uillinn and a stipend of €2,500 each. Both residencies are funded by the Cork County Council Arts Service.

Valerie O’Sullivan, Chief Executive Cork County Council; Kerry Cullen, Senior Business Psychologist SEVEN Psychology; Mags Donovan, Cork County Council; Dr. Clíodhna McKenzie, Lecturer School of Management and Marketing UCC; Susana Marambio, President of Network Ireland Cork; Nicola Radley, Director of Services Cork County Council; Dr. Mary E. Collins, Senior Executive Development Specialist RCSI Institute of Leadership and Cllr Eileen Lynch, Chair Cork County Council’s Womens Caucus.
Council, Governance and Administration
15 Jan 2024

Cork County Council’s Womens Caucus Hosts Special Workshop for Women in Local Government

A special workshop designed to recruit, represent and retain women in local government was recently held in Cork County Hall.  Featuring several notable speakers, Cork County Council’s Women’s Caucus hope the event will not only support the retention of women currently in Council but will also serve to represent and recruit women into local government.  

Four Reenactors charge into battle - Norman Style.
Community
11 Jan 2024

Youghal Medieval Festival – A Great Benefit to Youghal

A recent report commissioned by The Youghal Medieval Festival Committee and undertaken by Real Insights has revealed that Youghal Medieval Festival provides an economic spin-off to the value of €863,000 to the town of Youghal.