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Municipal Districts Operations & Rural Development
30 Jun 2022

Hold Hands to Save Lives this Summer

While it might not feel like beach weather, Cork County Council’s Beach Lifeguards have started their full-time summer schedule and are encouraging parents and guardians to adopt their new motto, “Holding Hands Saves Lives”.

Cllr Ben Dalton O'Sullivan; Cllr Michael Paul Murtagh; Carol Conway, Carrigaline Municipal District Officer; Mayor of The County of Cork, Cllr Gillian Coughlan; Cllr Jack White; Cllr Marcia D'Alton; and Cllr Séamus McGrath, pictured at the announcement that the new Carrigaline Western Relief Road will be named by the local community. Children attending schools in Carrigaline together with members of the public are invited to submit their proposed name, which should recognise the links to Carrigaline's past
Roads and Transportation
21 Jun 2022

Competition to Name the New Carrigaline Western Relief Road

The new Carrigaline Western Relief Road will be named by the local community, following a proposal by the Elected Members of Carrigaline Municipal District. Children attending schools in Carrigaline together with members of the public are invited to submit their proposed name, which should recognise the links to Carrigaline’s past while also considering the towns future.
The Mayor of the County of Cork Gillian Coughlan stood on the new Mallow Boardwalk for the opening ceremony
Council
21 Jun 2022

New Boardwalk Over River Blackwater Opens In Mallow

A new boardwalk, designed to provide a safe way for pedestrians to cross the River Blackwater, has been officially opened in Mallow. The ribbon on the 130-metre-long walkway, Cllr. Dan Joe Fitzgerald Boardwalk was cut by the Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Gillian Coughlan, Mary Fitzgerald and the Chief Executive of Cork County Council, Tim Lucey on Monday, June 20th 2022.
Pictured at the launch of the Cork County Council Special Music Event Scheme in Kinsale that shall see free music events in the Bandon Kinsale municipal districts and West Cork throughout the summer were members of Comhaltas Lily Mae Jones, Daniel Power and Áine Ní Chearnaigh with Mayor of the County of Cork Gillian Coughlan and Councillor John O'Sullivan Chair of the Bandon/Kinsale Municipal District
Arts and Culture
20 Jun 2022

Music Scheme Returns to West Cork Towns This Summer

Cork County Council’s Special Music Event Scheme returns to West Cork this month with free musical entertainment in Bandon, Kinsale, Skibbereen, Clonakilty and Dunmanway. This community-driven initiative aims to promote tourism in West Cork and is a collaborative project between the Council, businesses and the community.
Mayor with Tidy Towns reps and litter warden next to bin with ad. Child sits in fron with litter picker.
Municipal Districts Operations & Rural Development
15 Jun 2022

Help Keep Cork County Clean this Summer

The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Gillian Coughlan is asking people to “be sound” and leave no trace when enjoying the outdoors this summer. Cork County Council has launched an anti-litter campaign to encourage people to dispose of their rubbish responsibly and help keep Cork County clean. 
kids in a library with a librarian, reading.
Libraries
14 Jun 2022

Summer Stars Reading 2022 in Cork County Council Library

Cork County Council Library and Arts Services has launched the Summer Stars Reading Programme 2022 on and is inviting children throughout the County to take part by getting a reading card from their local library.
Mayor with Robert Harkin and a Director of Service from Cork County Council standing at a hay bale.
Business and Economy
13 Jun 2022

Get Set for the return of the Cork Summer Show 

Cork’s biggest two-day festival of food, farming and fun will return to the Cork Showgrounds this weekend. Upwards of 50,000 visitors are expected to make their way to the two-day Cork Summer Show which takes place on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th June after a two-year absence due to the pandemic
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Roads and Transportation
10 Jun 2022

Submissions Invited on Carrigaline’s Transportation Public Realm Enhancement Plan

Cork County Council has today commenced the Part 8 process for Phase 1A of the Carrigaline Transportation Public Realm Enhancement Plan (TPREP).   The project will see a multi-million-euro investment in the town of Carrigaline and will be transformative in terms of re-invigorating and rejuvenating the core of the town.
Map of affected road.
Municipal Districts Operations & Rural Development
08 Jun 2022

Temporary Speed Limit: Baile Mhic Íre, Macroom

Cork County Council will be imposing a (50km/h) temporary speed limit for the duration of the works at Baile Mhic Íre, Macroom commencing (Tuesday 07.06.22 – Tuesday 06.06.23) or such earlier date as may be determined by Cork County Council.  A Temporary Road Works Speed Limit of 50km/h will apply at the below Road Location:
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Municipal Districts Operations & Rural Development
08 Jun 2022

Community Input Sought for Town and Village Scheme 2022

Cork County Council is seeking Expressions of Interest from countywide community, business, and development groups for the Town and Village Renewal Scheme 2022. Recently announced by Minister for Rural and Community Development Heather Humphreys TD, this year’s scheme will place particular emphasis on projects which support bringing vacant or derelict buildings and sites back into use as multi-purpose community spaces.