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Emergency Services
09 Jan 2021

Update from Cork County Council on Fire Incident in Ringaskiddy (Bilingual)

Cork County Council can confirm that an incident was reported in the R and H Hall Grain Store at 8.40am this morning.  Crews arrived on site at 9.00AM with tenders from Carrigaline, Cobh and Crosshaven together with an aerial appliance from Midleton and a Command Vehicle from Bandon.  There were no injuries reported as a result of this incident. The Port of Cork suspended all shipping operations in Ringaskiddy, however shipping is expected to resume in the morning.
Changes to Cork County Council Services under Level 5. Cork County Council. County Hall.
Council
08 Jan 2021

Changes to Cork County Council Services under Level 5

With the introduction of additional public health guidelines to minimise the spread of Covid 19, Cork County Council will continue to provide essential services and deal with emergencies, however public offices will be accessible on an appointment basis only.
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Community
07 Jan 2021

Cork County Council Announces €1.8 million Fund for Community and Voluntary Groups (Bilingual)

Following a challenging year for the community and voluntary sector, Cork County Council is delighted to announce funding to the value of over €1.8million to support local communities in 2021. The Council’s Community Fund Scheme provides financial support to a range of groups and organisations right across the county and will open for applications on Monday, January 11th.
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Libraries
23 Dec 2020

Cork County Council Library during Level 5 restrictions

The majority of Cork County Council’s services continue as essential services in Phase 5, effective from December 24th. The Council is asking Cork County residents to note the following for the duration of level 5 restrictions.
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Libraries
21 Dec 2020

“Catch and Release” and other short stories has arrived!

Cork County Council Library & Arts Service has announced the publication of its annual anthology of short stories “From the Well”. This staple of the Cork literary scene, now in its sixteenth iteration, is arriving on bookshelves just in time for the festive period.
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Council
18 Dec 2020

Get Involved in Local Politics - Diversity in Local Government

Highlighting the critical role diversity and inclusion have to play in local government, Cork County Council are calling on women, people of all backgrounds and minority groups throughout the County to consider stepping into the ring to encourage, support and facilitate greater representation in local politics, further reflecting the diversity that exists in our society.
Heavy Construction Machinery; Road Foundations
Roads and Transportation
17 Dec 2020

History made in Macroom with record roads achievement

Seven precast concrete bridge beams, the longest ever for Ireland and the UK, measuring 49.9 metres in length, were placed over the River Laney as part of the N22 Baile Bhuirne to Macroom Road Development on the 15th and 16th of December.