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In response to a disturbing increase in road fatalities nationally in 2023, Cork County Council, in collaboration with An Garda Siochana and Cork GAA, has launched a poster-based road safety campaign. The campaign aims to appeal to road users to exercise caution and promote shared responsibility on the roads.

If you are considering applying for the Community Climate Action Programme (CCAP) and have questions about the CCAP and your project, Cork County Council is hosting one-to-one project clinics in eight locations to provide direct support and guidance to prospective applicants. 

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.

In a collective effort to address and mitigate the impact of food waste within the tourism sector, Visit Cork, in collaboration with Cork County Council and Cork City Council, proudly announces the launch of the "Waste Not, Want Not" conference. The conference responds to the alarming statistic that more than one-quarter of the global food production is wasted, contributing significantly to climate change, with food loss and waste responsible for 8-10% of greenhouse gas emissions.

Cork County Council’s Library Head Quarter Gallery is excited to present ‘The Books We Haven’t Read’ a solo exhibition by Elize de Beer. The exhibition, which includes a series of screenprints, a large-scale paper tapestry and artist’s books, presents the idea that there is more power to the books we have not yet read than the ones we have. 

The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Frank O’Flynn, has proudly launched the eagerly awaited publication, ‘The Natural Heritage of County Cork’, which takes readers on a captivating journey through the rich tapestry of the county’s natural heritage wonders.