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The first Safe School Zone for County Cork has been officially launched at Scoil Phádraig Naofa in Bandon by Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Gillian Coughlan and Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Hildegarde Naughton TD. The new features, including eye-catching traffic calming measures, are designed to encourage an increase in the number of pupils walking, cycling and scooting to school. Pictured are 4th class students Zain Abdul Qayoomc, Elliot Bolster, Kai Butt, Jack Tobin and
Council
11 Feb 2022

MAYOR AND MINISTER LAUNCH FIRST ‘SAFE SCHOOL ZONE’

The first Safe School Zone for County Cork has been officially launched at Scoil Phádraig Naofa in Bandon by Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Gillian Coughlan and Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Hildegarde Naughton TD.
Pictured at the launch of the newly refurbished playground in Macroom are Mayor of the County of Cork Cllr. Gillian Coughlan with local schoolboys Dylan and Eoghan Kelly and Councillors Gobnait Moynihan, Eileen Lynch and Ted Lucey.
Council
09 Feb 2022

Upgraded Playground Officially Opened in Macroom

The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Gillian Coughlan has officially opened the newly refurbished Macroom Playground after the 25-year-old facility underwent a significant makeover.
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Council
07 Feb 2022

Statement from Cork County Council on Dursey Cable Car

A recent structural review of the infrastructure of the Dursey Cable car has highlighted some essential works that must be carried out in the short term. These works are deemed essential for the cable car to continue in service. 
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Council
04 Feb 2022

Funding Available for Community Groups in County Cork

Cork County Council is encouraging community & voluntary groups affected by the pandemic to apply for support to help keep their facilities open. A total of €312,000 is available to share between clubs and groups in County Cork under the Community Activities Fund for 2022.
At the launch of the Age Friendly Calendar which took place at Cork County Hall, were the Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Gillian Coughlan with (clockwise from left), Paraig Lynch, Age Friendly Programme Manager, Cork County Council; Mary Creedon, Programme Co-ordinator; Liz Maddox, chair of the Older People's Council (OPC) and Liz Downes, vice-chair of the Older People's Council (OPC).
Council
01 Feb 2022

OLDER PEOPLE’S COUNCIL LAUNCHES DRIVE FOR MEMBERS IN COUNTY CORK

New members are being encouraged to join the Cork County Older People’s Council which provides a way for older adults to take a more active role in their communities and have their voices heard. The Council is free to join and is open to all County Cork residents, aged 50 years upwards.
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Council
01 Feb 2022

Plans for Béal na mBláth unveiled to mark centenary of the death of Michael Collins

Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Gillian Coughlan, is delighted to announce that a significant project for Béal na mBláth will be completed in advance of the national event to commemorate the centenary of the death of Michael Collins in August 2022.  The project is supported by the Department of the Taoiseach, Department of Defence and Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media as part of the centenary programme of commemorations.