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Council
08 Feb 2021

Cork County Council Prepares for Cold Weather Ahead

A Met Éireann Weather Advisory is currently in place for Ireland with temperatures forecasted in low single figures by day and sharp or severe frosts and icy patches at night, resulting in possible hazardous conditions on roads and paths.
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Council
05 Feb 2021

Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme Measure 2 Announced

Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD has announced funding under Measure 2 of the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme, with Cork County Council successful in securing funding of €346,205 for two projects.
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Business and Economy
03 Feb 2021

Cork County Represented at National Enterprise Awards 2021

County Cork business Complete Calibrations Ltd has been announced as a finalist for this year’s National Enterprise Awards.  An initiative of the Local Enterprise Offices, the awards take place virtually on February 11th and will celebrate small enterprises, recognising excellence in exporting, sustainability and innovation, with eight regional awards and an overall National Enterprise Awards winner.
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Libraries
27 Jan 2021

Cork County Council Launch Spring Series of Online Writing Workshops

Cork County Council’s Library & Arts Service is delivering a new series of free online writing workshops for Spring 2021, designed to support creative writing throughout the county. Six online courses begin in mid-February, catering to a variety of ages and styles including adults, teens, songwriters, crime-writers, fiction and non-fiction. These workshops will continue the success of online workshops and collectives hosted by the Council throughout 2020, to foster creativity in the community for Cork County residents.
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Roads and Transportation
25 Jan 2021

‘Heads Up’ Pedestrian Safety Reminder

‘Heads Up’ a new pedestrian safety awareness campaign from Cork County Council is promoting safe practices for road users across Cork County.
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Community
25 Jan 2021

Cork County Nominations invited for Mayor’s Community Awards 2021

The annual Mayor’s Community Awards for Cork County will take place on Wednesday, March 24th and this year will move to an online celebration to mark the outstanding contributions made by individuals and community and voluntary groups across the county.
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Community
19 Jan 2021

Being Winter Ready - Salt Bins for Residents Associations & Community Groups

As part of Cork County Council’s Winter Service Plan, a limited number of salt bins are being made available to Residents Associations and Community Groups on a shared funding basis. Under this initiative, the Council will make bins and salt available at a subsidized rate to aid Community Groups and residents in dealing with icy road and footpath conditions in areas that are not covered by the Council’s Road Treatment Routes.