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Welcome to Your Council

Cork County Council's roles and responsibilities have expanded in recent years, and while we still provide traditional services such as Roads, Planning, and Housing, we are also supporting the core pillars of modern society, such as Community Development, Business Support, and Tourism.

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Budget

Annual Budget of €518m in 2025 which is an increase on 2024 (€458m).

Scale

Second largest Local Authority in the Republic of Ireland and the largest based on geographic area size.

Population

Services a population of 360,152 people.

Staff Numbers

Current staff numbers total 2,000 WTE approximately.

News

Aerial View of Midleton to Youghal Greenway.
Roads and Transportation
17 Dec 2024

Full Midleton Youghal Greenway to Open to Cyclists and Walkers

Cork County Council has announced that the second and final phase of the Midleton Youghal Greenway will open to the public on Thursday, the 19th of December. The new section which extends from Mogeely through Killeagh to Youghal will be open from midday. 

Kevin Morey, Divisional Manager, Cork County Council; Moira Morrell, Chief Executive of Cork County Council;  Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Joe Carroll; Odran Madden, Managing Director, Coffey Construction Ltd signing the contract for the construction phase of the Ringaskiddy Active Travel and Urban Realm scheme.
Roads and Transportation
10 Dec 2024

Contract Signed for Ringaskiddy Active Travel and Urban Realm Scheme

Cork County Council has signed a contract with Coffey Construction Ltd for the construction phase of the Ringaskiddy Active Travel and Urban Realm scheme. The project will significantly improve sustainable transport options in a safe, segregated and landscaped environment. 

Cork County Council’s Cobh Library has acquired a rare and historically significant Ordnance Survey of Ireland map of the Lower Harbour of Cork, generously donated by Diarmuid Kilcullen the grandson of Cobh barrister Francis J Healy. Pictured at the event (L/R): Breda McCarthy, Julie O’Donnell (Cork County Library & Arts Service), Diarmuid Kilcullen, Cllr. Sinéad Sheppard (Deputising for the Mayor of the County of Cork), Toddy Stafford (President, Cobh and Harbour Chamber) and Elizabeth Forrest.
Libraries
09 Dec 2024

Cobh Library Receives Historic Map of Cork Harbour

Cork County Council’s Cobh Library has acquired a rare and historically significant Ordnance Survey of Ireland map of the Lower Harbour of Cork, generously donated by Diarmuid Kilcullen the grandson of Cobh barrister Francis J Healy.  The map, which is based on the Ordnance Survey of 1897, showcases Cobh town, the surrounding areas and Haulbowline Island. The map offers a unique glimpse into the strategic importance of the Lower Harbour over a century ago.

Public Notices

Events

'Made By Hands' Exhibition Opening. Saturday 23rd November, 2:00PM. LHQ Gallery, County Library Building, Carrigrohane Road T12 K335
Arts and Culture
22 Nov 2024

'Made By Hands' Exhibition at LHQ

Cork County Council opened a group exhibition titled Made by Hands on Saturday 23 November featuring the work of 51 artists, makers, and designers. The exhibition will run until the 20th of December 2024.

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Municipal Districts Operations & Rural Development
25 Nov 2024

Christmas Events in Cork County 2024

Towns and villages across the county are inviting people to experience the best of what County Cork has to offer while supporting local businesses, jobs and communities. Cork County Council is delighted to support a host of community groups and organisations in bringing festive light and cheer to their towns and village.

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Welcome from the Chief Executive

I am delighted to welcome you to the new Cork County Council website. I hope that you will find it easy to use and informative.

Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Joe Carroll.

Welcome from the Mayor of the County of Cork

It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Cork County Council’s website. I believe that you will find its contents, links and online services to be of great interest and value.

County Cork Map

How your Council Works

Cork County Council is the second largest Local Authority in the Republic of Ireland and the largest based on geographic area size. The Council has an annual revenue budget of €518m and services a population of 332,255 people, or 117,742 households. Current staff numbers total 2,000 WTE approximately.

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Elected Members, Meetings Agendas and Minutes

There are 55 Elected Members, representing the 10 electoral areas, corresponding to the 8 Municipal Districts.

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Strategic Plans & Policies

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How can I Vote?

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Data Protection and Freedom of Information

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Accessibility, Maps and Publications