With the launch of the new Library Service Development Plan 2020-2025 Cork County Council Library and Arts Service has laid out its progressive and inclusive strategic plan for the next five years.
Cork Education and Training Board and Cork County Council host virtual presentation to mark ‘outstanding’ winners’ performances in first-ever Méihuā Cup
Cork County Council is now inviting applications from community groups for the Healthy Ireland Community Mental Health Fund Small Grant Scheme 2021. The €30k fund will offer grants for 15 projects in Cork County, with a maximum spend of €2,000 each.
As restrictions lift and attentions turn towards staycations, Cork County Council has launched a unique, ‘one-stop-shop’ tourism app, featuring over 850 places to see and things to do throughout County Cork.
In line with the gradual easing of Covid 19 restrictions, Cork County Council can confirm the following updates in relation to Cork County Council’s Library Service and Council owned or managed museums, tourism facilities, outdoor facilities and swimming pools.
Cork County Council has announced its inaugural County Cork Heritage Grant Scheme. The new scheme was developed to acknowledge and support heritage groups and individuals in undertaking activities that support the actions and objectives of the County Cork Heritage Plan. Supported by the Heritage Council, the scheme is now open for project proposals, with funding of up to €1,000 per project available.
Cork County Council is seeking Expressions of Interest from community, business, and development groups countywide for the Town and Village Renewal Scheme 2021. Minister for Rural and Community Development Heather Humphreys TD announced the fund earlier this week, intended to support the regeneration of town and village centres, with particular focus this year on addressing issues of vacancy, dereliction, remote working, and town centre living.
A new initiative from Cork County Council Library & Arts Service is seeking expressions of interest from adult members of the LGBTQIA+ community to join its first online LGBTQIA+ Book Club.
Cork County Council is inviting applications for its Creative Ireland County Cork Open Call Grants Scheme 2021. The scheme supports not-for-profit groups and organisations in creating community-centred, developmental, artistic and cultural projects, events and initiatives which positively impact their community.
Firefighting operations have finished for the evening due to the rising tide and poor light. The fire is substantially extinguished and will be further assessed again tomorrow.
Two units of Cork County Council's Fire Service are currently in attendance at the scene of a fire on board the shipwrecked MV Alta near Ballycotton, Co. Cork.
Fire Crews are currently monitoring the fire ensuring there is no danger to the public.
There are no reports of any casualties and Fire Crews will continue the monitor situation in this difficult to access location.
An Garda Síochána and the Irish Coastguard are also in attendance and the public are asked to avoid the area while the Emergency Services deal with this incident.