The Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Kieran McCarthy, accompanied by Ann Doherty, Chief Executive of Cork City Council, officiated at formal opening ceremonies today, May 23, 2024, to mark the delivery of 62 new homes across 4 development schemes in Cork City. The itinerary commenced at Haig House, Boreenmanna Road, where 27 new homes…
Cork-based Minister for Finance, Michael McGrath T.D., accompanied by the Lord Mayor of Cork, Councillor Kieran McCarthy, and Chief Executive of Cork City Council, Ann Doherty, today turned the sod on commencement of construction of 45 affordable homes at Glenmore Heights, Lehenaghmore. The affordable housing scheme, being constructed by OBR Construction in partnership with Cork…
Cork Business Association (CBA) is launching a comprehensive 5-year strategic plan, charting a course for impactful initiatives across Cork City. To provide businesses in Cork with an in-depth understanding of this strategic vision, an evening briefing has been scheduled at The Imperial Hotel on Thursday, January 25th, starting at 6 pm. Members and all interested…
Minister for Education Norma Foley TD and Minister of State with responsibility for Special Education and Inclusion Josepha Madigan TD have confirmed that the new special school in Rochestown which was recently announced will operate under the patronage of Cork Education and Training Board (Cork ETB). This new special school will provide for the needs…
Communities are invited to take collective action to reduce energy costs and carbon emissions. Cork is one of five European cities chosen for this pilot programme of one-stop-shops. The Cork City Council’s Home Energy Upgrade Office is a stop-shop in Cork and has staff on hand to give people advice and support on all aspects…
The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Gillian Coughlan has visited a number of Ukrainian refugees who now call Bandon their home. The Mayor spoke to the families who shared their experiences with her. In a show of solidarity, the Mayor presided over a flag raising ceremony at the local Cork County Council Office…
More than 25,000 people attended the highly anticipated Cork Carnival of Science last weekend in Fitzgerald Park. The festival was opened by Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Deputy Lord Mayor Cllr. Damien Boylan was given a guided tour and got hands-on experience at Ireland’s largest outdoor STEM engagement event. Over the weekend, the public had the…
The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Gillian Coughlan recently visited 2 community groups who have been showcasing how they have benefited from Cork County Council’s Community Development Initiative grant. In December 2021, €700,00 was allocated under Phase 2 of this grant from a total fund of €3.5 million which was established by Cork…
An Evening with Reggie is the debut live production from Cork’s most beautifully spoken man, Reggie from the Blackrock Road. The Everyman is delighted to present the play’s world premiere in Spring 2022. Previews will take place on Thursday, 31 March and Friday, 1 April before opening night on Saturday, 2 April with 11 performances running until…
The Good Room in association with Cork City Council have today announced a brand new series of open air, live music and entertainment events set to take place in Cork City in the run up to Christmas as part of the local authority’s festive celebrations. Following the success of the inaugural ‘Magic…