Press Releases

18 May 2020 

Increased pedestrianisation and new cycling facilities proposed

Further pedestrianisation of city centre streets & additional cycling facilities are among proposals to facilitate the reopening of Cork City.

15 May 2020 

Cork City LGBTI+ Awareness Week with a difference kicks off on Sunday

This Sunday, May 17,  Cork City will mark International Day Against Homophobia, Biophobia and Transphobia  ( IDAHOBIT Day) by organising LGBTI+ Awareness Week.

15 May 2020 

Popular riverside amenity The Marina pedestrianised from today

As part of plans to deal with COVID-19 conditions, Cork City Council will pedestrianise one of the City’s most popular amenities, the Marina, from Fri May 15.

6 May 2020 

Mayfield’s Community Response Forum making a difference for locals

Community spirit on Cork’s Northside is alive and well as Mayfield’s community groups pull together under the CRF to help vulnerable locals. 

1 May 2020 

How the Community Response Forum is making a difference in Mahon

Young and old are being supported through Covid-19 by the Cork City Community Response Forum (CRF)  in Mahon.

28 April 2020 

Community Response Forum makes a difference in Ballyphehane

Community spirit alive in Ballyphehane as community and voluntary groups work within the Cork City CRF to match local needs during Covid-19 with local services...

24 April 2020 

'Socially distant' 104th birthday celebrations for Mary McGrath

The Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress, family, friends and neighbours of Mary McGrath celebrated her 104th birthday outside her home off Barrack Street.

21 April 2020 

Cork City Hall illuminates for frontline staff

Cork City Council will tonight (21 April) light Cork City Hall in blue to thank healthcare and frontline services workers.

20 April 2020 

Social Distancing Park Rangers now operating in Cork City's parks

Approx 100 of our outdoor and indoor staff are now part of a Park Ranger Social Distancing Team, operating across 25 large City Council parks and walkways.

17 April 2020 

Interactive map of Cork City community support services launched

Cork City Council has launched an online map detailing support services available for people who need them in our city communities, during COVID-19.