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High Waves
Water Services, Coastal and Flood Projects
09 Feb 2024

Met Eireann High Tide Warning

Met Eireann have issued a High Tide Advisory covering the period from Friday morning to Monday evening with coastal levels HIGH for southern coasts on Saturday.  A period of supermoon spring tides, expected to be one of the highest during 2024, are the primary driver for the elevated and high coastal levels over the weekend. 

Two people cycling on a designated cycle route.
Roads and Transportation
08 Feb 2024

Cork County Council Active Travel Grants 2024 allocation €21.39m

The National Transport Authority (NTA) has allocated funds to Ireland’s local authorities with a view to spending on walking and cycling infrastructure in 2024. The recently announced allocation of €21.39m has been warmly welcomed by the Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Frank O’Flynn.

Let's Clear the Air poster. A pidgeon standing on a roof. Text: Choosing low smoke fuel is better for all of us. Burning smoky fuels releases invisible toxins that damage our health. It increases air pollution, which can trigger asthma and lead to serious illness. So make sure you only use low smoke fuels. And remember to clean and maintain chimneys and heating appliances at least once a year. Find out more at gov.ie/CleanAir
Environment
06 Feb 2024

Cork County Council Reminds Householders to Consider Air Quality and Use Only Approved Fuels

Solid fuel use is one of the biggest sources of air pollution in our homes and communities. With roughly 1 in 10 householders in County Cork burning solid fuel as their main source of heating, Cork County Council is reminding householders that only approved fuels should be used when necessary to heat their homes and to always check the labelling on all solid fuel that they buy. 

A barn owl chick.
Environment
31 Jan 2024

County Cork Barn Owl Population on the Up After Decades of Decline

BirdWatch Ireland in partnership with Cork County Council and the National Parks and Wildlife Service have completed a survey of Barn Owls in the county, the results of which show that the fortunes of this iconic farmland bird appear to be changing, as Barn Owls were recorded in numbers not seen in the county in the past 50 years. 

Ballydehob Viaduct.
Roads and Transportation
31 Jan 2024

Public Consultation Now Open for Greenway Projects in Cork County

Cork County Council is inviting members of the public to have their say on early-stage plans for two new greenway projects in Cork County.  Public consultations for both the Skibbereen sections of the West Cork Greenway and the Cork to Kinsale Greenway are now open for submissions.

Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Frank O'Flynn with the 'Best in Cork' Awards trophy.
Business
23 Jan 2024

Finalists Revealed for Inaugural Best in Cork Awards

Green energy businesses, social enterprises, multinational companies, visitor centres, food producers and service providers are in the running to be named the Mayor of the County of Cork’s Best Overall Business.

Orange weather warning image of a fallen tree
Emergency Services
20 Jan 2024

Met Éireann Status Orange - Wind Warning - Storm Isha

A Met Éireann Status Orange Wind Warning for Cork (and much of the rest of the country) will come into effect at 5pm on Sunday evening 21st January and will remain in effect until 2am Monday morning 22nd January.  A Status Yellow Wind Warning will also be in effect for Ireland from 11am on Sunday morningto 4am on Monday morning.