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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.
Mayor, Divisional Manager and Director of Housing holding a house shaped prop
Housing
07 Jun 2022

Affordable Housing Survey | Suirbhé ar Thithíocht Inacmhainne

Cork County Council is requesting prospective affordable housing applicants to complete a short survey with the collated results informing the delivery of future schemes and eligibility requirements. First time buyers and other applicants who feel they may be eligible to buy or rent an affordable home are invited to complete the survey.
Mayor Coughlan with Ring Rowers, holding oars upright in the air.
Community
31 May 2022

Community Groups reaping benefits of grant funding

The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Gillian Coughlan recently visited 2 community groups who have been showcasing how they have benefited from Cork County Council’s Community Development Initiative grant.
Mayor with Councillors, Community reps and council staff behind green flags and a blue flag on the ground.
Environment
31 May 2022

A Record 26 Flags Awarded Cork County Beaches

Cork County beaches have been awarded a total of 26 flags by An Taisce at the National Awards for 2022. In all, 11 Blue Flags and 15 Green Coast Flags were won, for beaches that achieve consistently excellent water quality as well as meeting beach infrastructure standards. 
A lady wearing a black top covering her ears with her hands looking at a child in the foreground
Arts and Culture
26 May 2022

There’s Drama in the Air for Creative Elders

Cork County Council are inviting people from County Cork over the age of 55 to join writer Katie Holly to create a radio drama as part of a Creativity in Older Age project. Katie will support participants in producing the radio drama via workshops in County Library Headquarters on Carrigrohane Road every 2-3 weeks on Fridays from 2 to 4pm. Participants will develop, write and produce a series of episodes for radio while developing new skills and meeting likeminded people who share a love of storytelling. No previous writing experience is necessary.