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County Cork Town’s Embark on Pollinator Plans
Environment
18 May 2021

County Cork Town’s Embark on Pollinator Plans

Following the successful development of a Pollinator Plan for Midleton, Cork County Council has commenced the roll out of Pollinator Plans for the towns of Carrigaline, Kinsale, Bantry, Macroom, Kanturk and Fermoy, with community workshops hosted by ecologist Tony Nagle.
Mayor at Mallow Castle
Tourism
10 May 2021

‘Explore Cork’ Tourism App (Bilingual)

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.
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Council
07 May 2021

Inaugural County Cork Heritage Grant Scheme Opens to Applications

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.
Aerial view of Bantry, County Cork.
Planning and Development
06 May 2021

Interest and Ideas sought for County Cork Town and Village Renewal Scheme 2021

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.
Gallery showing an exhibition from Blackwater Valley Makers, wood carvings, ceramics.
Arts and Culture
30 Apr 2021

Cork County Council announces the Creative Ireland County Cork Grant Scheme 2021

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.
Mayor, Chair of OPC and Chief Executive in Library Building
Council
28 Apr 2021

Cork County Council Seeks Stories from Older People on Climate Change

When it comes to discussing climate change, older people may have one advantage: they have watched it happen and have experienced its impacts. A collaborative project between Cork County Council’s Climate Action Unit, Cork County Age Friendly Programme and Cork County Older Peoples Council is inviting the older population in Cork County to share their climate stories. 
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Emergency Services
28 Apr 2021

Transboundary Environmental Public Consultation

In accordance with the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe Convention on Environmental Impact Assessment in a Transboundary Context (the Espoo Convention) and Convention on Access to Information, Public Participation in Decision-making and Access to Justice in Environmental Matters (the Aarhus Convention), the Minister for Housing,