The Arts Office operates as the Arts and Events section within the Corporate, Community & Cultural Affairs Directorate. It is the primary point of coordination of the City Council’s arts development remit as provided for under the Arts Act 2003.
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16 June 2026
The Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. Fergal Dennehy, Marks the Delivery of 109 New Homes across two Schemes in Cork City
The Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Fergal Dennehy, wished the owners well in their new homes as he marked the official opening of 109 new homes in two local authority housing schemes on Tuesday.
16 June 2026
Cork City Business Set for National Enterprise Awards Final
A Cork City business is set to compete with the country’s best small businesses as one of the Finalists for the National Enterprise Awards taking place this week.
15 June 2026
Cork Summer Show is on This Weekend – Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 June
Cork’s Local Enterprise Offices to showcase 50 local businesses at Cork Summer Show
12 June 2026
Lord Mayor Honours Inspirational Cork Figures with Civic, Culture, Community, and Voluntary Awards
Cork City’s vibrant community spirit was honoured at the 2026 Lord Mayor’s Civic, Culture, Community and Voluntary Awards on Wednesday night as outstanding contributions across the arts, climate action, social inclusion, sport and community development were recognised.
12 June 2026
Blooming Ballincollig Prepares to Represent Ireland in Prestigious International Competition
Ireland’s tidy town winner, Ballincollig in Cork City, is set to bloom as it prepares to represent the country in the prestigious Communities in Bloom (CiB) International Challenge later this month.