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Council Executives and Mayor atand before 7 numbered cards outlining plan
Council
22 Apr 2021

Publication of the Draft County Development Plan 2021

Cork County Council has today published the Draft Cork County Development Plan, 2021.  The Draft Plan has been prepared having regard to the ambitious population and employment targets set out in the National Planning Framework(NPF), the Southern Region Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy (RSES) and Government Policy and when finalised in April 2022 will be the first of three County Development Plans, that when taken together will set a clear pathway for County Cork to achieve its ambitious Project Ireland 2040 targets as set out in the NPF and RSES.
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Council
21 Apr 2021

Fermoy Weir Remediation and Fish Bypass Channel

Cork County Council engaged TJ O’Connor & Associates in September 2019 to provide consultancy services for the Fermoy Weir Remediation and Fish Bypass Channel Project. Following a detailed review of over 100 submissions through a non-statutory public consultation with members of the public and local stakeholders, the main concerns, issues and a preferred option have been identified.
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Arts and Culture
21 Apr 2021

Cork County Council Announces County Cork Commemorations Grant Scheme 2021

Cork County Council has launched the County Cork Commemorations Grant Scheme for 2021, with support from the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media. This year’s scheme recognises the importance of the War of Independence and Civil War and will support the enthusiasm that exists within the county to commemorate the centenary of this defining period of Irish history.
County Cork businesses can now apply to Cork County Council for grants of up to €4,000 under the “Outdoor Seating & Accessories for Tourism & Hospitality Businesses” Fáilte Ireland scheme, which will support the cost of equipment to provide additional outdoor seating and facilitate businesses to increase their outdoor dining capacity for the summer of 2021. Pictured is Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Mary Linehan Foley enjoying a cup of coffee outside Priory Coffee Co. in Fermoy in July 2020. Also includ
Business and Economy
15 Apr 2021

 County Cork Businesses invited to apply for Outdoor Dining Scheme

Cork County Council is inviting applications from tourism and hospitality businesses across the county, under the new Outdoor Dining Enhancement Investment Scheme. The €17million nationwide scheme from Fáilte Ireland for outdoor dining aims to support the tourism and hospitality sector and help businesses to flexibly meet consumer demand.
South Cork Students set for National Entrepreneurship Final. Covid Kickers project.
Business and Economy
14 Apr 2021

South Cork Students set for National Entrepreneurship Final

Cork County Council’s Local Enterprise Office South Cork has announced that teenage entrepreneurs from Coláiste Muire Crosshaven and Millstreet Community School will represent South Cork at this year’s Student Enterprise Programme National Final on Friday, 14th May.
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Arts and Culture
13 Apr 2021

Cork County Council Announces Funding of €136,000 for Arts Organisations and Artists (Bilingual)

81 Artists and Arts Organisations are set to receive funding totalling €136,000 from Cork County Council Arts Grants Scheme 2021. Following a very difficult year for the Arts Sector, the Council hopes that the funding provided in this year’s Arts Grants Scheme will help to revitalise arts in the county and pave the way for a return to cultural spaces and events later this year, in line with public health guidelines Welcoming the announcement, the Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr.