Enjoy a tour of the 126 year old Metropole Hotel and learn about the famous guests who stayed in the hotel.
Guided tours will take place at 11am & 1pm.
Booking essential on Metropole Hotel Guided Tour
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- Lord Mayor Launches Cork City Council’s Irish Language Plan 2026-2029
- Cork City Business Gets Chance to Shine at Ploughing 2026
- Final First Fridays Event to end Successful Summer Season to a Close
- One Night For All: Culture Night Cork City - Friday, 18 September
- Cork on a Fork festival goes down a treat
- Cork becomes the first city in the world outside the US to exhibit the original Rainbow flag
- Ireland's First Permanent LGBT Museum Exhibition to Open in Cork
- Walking and Cycling Boost for Glanmire with Opening of New Greenway
- Cork on a Fork is back this week - Festival by Numbers
- Cork Heritage Open Day turns 21 and marks the start of National Heritage Week in Cork
- Cork City Council Announces First Fridays Event line-up for August
- Lord Mayor of Cork Welcomes EU Fisheries Ministers to City Hall for Key Meeting
- Cork City Council Announces New Charging Structure for Tramore Valley Park Civic Amenity Site
- City Centre Projects Continue as we Green St Patrick’s Street
- Cork City-led Cultureways Project Awarded €750,000 from the Creative Ireland Climate Action Fund
- City Hall to Host its First Event as part of EU Presidency Cultural Programme
- City Honours Those who made the Ultimate Sacrifice
- Greening of Pana
- Update on Public Realm Projects
- Cork City Council Invites Applications to €50,000 Local Environmental Action Fund
- July’s First Fridays Line-Up Includes a Butter Disco with Darina Allen
- Lord Mayor Welcomes European Commission President and Taoiseach to City Hall as Cork hosts College of Commissioners
- Lord Mayor Raises Irish and EU Flags above City Hall as Ireland’s Assumes the EU Presidency
- Lord Mayor Marks Completion of Blarney and Tower Town and Village Renewal Scheme Projects
- Judges Hail Teamwork and Positivity as Ballincollig Represents Ireland in International Communities in Bloom Event
- Lord Mayor welcomes Communities in Bloom judges
- Soak Up the Sunshine with Free Jazz in the Heart of Cork City Today
- Welcome Signs out as Ballincollig Prepares to Welcome Communities in Bloom Judges
- Former US President Joe Biden Congratulates New Lord Mayor of Cork
- Cllr. Damian Boylan Elected as the New Lord Mayor of Cork
- Applications Open for the Cork San Francisco Innovation Exchange 2027
- Lord Mayor’s Charity Ball Raises around €30,000 for Cork Charities
- City Fire Brigade Bringing Safety and Fun to Summer Show
- Moths and Pollinators – Cork City Council Have You Covered with Two Workshops
- The Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. Fergal Dennehy, Marks the Delivery of 109 New Homes across two Schemes in Cork City
- Cork City Business Set for National Enterprise Awards Final
- Cork Summer Show is on This Weekend – Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 June
- Lord Mayor Honours Inspirational Cork Figures with Civic, Culture, Community, and Voluntary Awards
- Blooming Ballincollig Prepares to Represent Ireland in Prestigious International Competition
- St Patrick’s Street Bus Service Updates
- Cork City Council Signs 11 Local Green Deals
- Lord Mayor announces recipients of 2026 Civic and Culture Awards
- Taste of Success as Cork on a Fork Named Europe’s Top Food Festival
- Ireland’s National Day of Free Creativity for Children and Young People Returns to Cork this Weekend
- Lord Mayor Hosts ‘Girls in Green’ ahead of World Cup Qualifier in Cork on Friday
- Lord Mayor Plants Tree in US Birthplace to Honour Cork’s Forgotten Hunger Strike Hero
- Funding of Nearly €1m Awarded to Cork City Community Groups for Climate Action
- Cork Turns Yellow and Winners of the 2026 Analog Devices Cork City Marathon
- Greening Pilot Scheme Unveiled for Cork’s St Patrick’s Street
- For Spectators, and Commuters: All You Need to Know
- For The Runners: All You Need to Know
- Thousands to Take Part in Biggest Ever Analog Devices Cork City Marathon this Weekend
- Upcoming Festivals and Events
- Library Staff First to Become JAM Friendly as Cork City Council Rolls out Accessibility and Inclusion Training
- 28 Cork City Schools Awarded Green Flags for Environmental Action
- Lord Mayor Unveils Restored Sculpture with Strong Family Link to its Original Cork 800 Commission
- Lord Mayor welcomes President Connolly to City Hall on her first official visit to Cork
- Cork Rocks for Rory 2026
- Public Survey - Cork and Cork County Indoor Swimming
- Capwell Community Celebrates 100 Years with Special Street Party
- Cork City to Come Alive on June 6th for Cruinniú na nÓg, with Free Creative Events Across the City for Children and Young People
- Analog Devices Cork City Marathon 2026 Award Winners Announced
- Cork City Council buys Historic Counting House for new Public Library
- Cork City Council Celebrates Another Milestone in Affordable Housing Delivery: 350th Purchaser Receives Keys to their new home.
- Lord Mayor Joins Cork’s first Mela Festival to Celebrate Global Cultures
- Curtain Comes Down on 21st Lifelong Learning Festival
- Council Choir hits the Right Notes with Choral Festival Win
- Cork City Council Announces Parking Deal to Support its First Friday's Initiative
- Cork City Council to appoints ‘Autism-Friendly City Officer’ to drive ambitious inclusion plan
- Cork City’s Two New Bridges Officially Named
- KinShip 2026 EcoLab Programme Launched
- New Campaign to Encourage More Dog Owners to Clean Up After Their Pets
- City Council Marks 40th Anniversary of Chornobyl Tragedy with Sculpture Unveiling
- Cabinet Decision clears Cork City Council to take key step in Process Designed to Deliver Events Centre for the City
- Cork City Council Publishes Proposed Variation of City Development Plan to Rezone 270 Hectares for Residential Purposes
- Cork City Council awarded prestigious Engineering Ireland employer accreditation
- Lord Mayor’s Charity Ball 2026 Announced
- Cork City Council Circular Economy/Waste Prevention Grant Scheme 2026 Launched
- See Cork city in a new light after dark as First Friday’s initiative launched
- City Hall hosts launch of new €66,000 fund to power new wave of regional filmmaking
- Cork City Announces Africa Day 2026 Celebrations
- Cork City Hosts First-Ever Community Safety Day at City Hall
- Learning for all as Cork Unveiled Packed Programme for 21st Lifelong Learning Festival
- Cork City Council Celebrates Completion of Landmark Shandon Restoration as Church’s Original 300-year-old Doors are Installed
- Fraudulent Parking Fine Notices
- Cork Community Paint Grant Scheme 2026 Launched
- Good Friday Family Fun Day at the Old Cork Waterworks Experience
- Open Streets Returns as Family Fun Takes Over Maylor Street This Saturday
- Cork City Council Announces €544,800 in Arts Funding
- 60,000 people enjoy Cork’s largest ever St Patrick’s Day Parade
- UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer visits City Hall
- Cork St Patrick’s Festival Five Day Celebration begins this Friday March 13th with record 3600 participants in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade
- Cork City Council Shows its Support for Daffodil Day Campaign
- Cork City Council gave away 5,000 Native Trees Away for free as part of National Tree Week 2026.
- Cork Docklands to be Exemplar in Shaping Climate-Ready Cities
- Lord Mayor backs Dan as he prepares to represent Ireland at World Cup Gymnastics
- Irish Guide Dogs Announced as Grand Marshal of Cork St. Patrick’s Day Parade
- Let the Bells Ring out as Famous Shandon Clock Ticks Again
- Launch of the 2026 Lord Mayor’s Civic, Community & Voluntary Awards
- LEO Cork City focus on Leadership, Exporting and Support Structures during Local Enterprise Week 2026
- Civic Reception acknowledges 45 years of Apple Operations in Cork
- Cork City Businesses Meet Buyers at Showcase 2026
- National and Local Leaders Gather in Cork to Align Digital Innovation with Climate and Infrastructure Delivery
- Lord Mayor welcomes Palestinian Mayor and Nablus delegation on historic visit to Cork
- Cork City Council Secures €2m grant from the European Investment Bank to accelerate retrofitting
- Plaque unveiled in Cork to remember Blarney Street’s hero of the American Revolution, Stephen Moylan
- Customer Care Team Information Update
- Cork City Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) Enhancement Programme 2026
- Lord Mayor of Cork Hosts Civic Reception Honouring St. Finbarr's GAA Milestones and Championship Teams
- Cork City Council opens €200,000 Fund to Help Revitalise the City’s Main Retail Street
- New Garden Room to Nurture Community Health and Wellbeing on Cork’s Northside
- Launch of Lady Mayoress' International Women’s Day Event at Cork City Hall
- Cork City Council Opens its 2026 Local Heritage and Biodiversity Grants Schemes
- LEO Cork City's Craft & Design Businesses Set for Showcase 2026
- Cork City Council Invites Communities to Apply for Funding from €260,000 Development Grants Scheme
- Cork City Council Hails Landmark Day for Social Housing Delivery
- Funding for Blarney, Kerrypike, Upper Glanmire and Tower secured under TVRS, 2025
- Community Monuments Fund 2026 Announced
- Help Name Cork's Two Newest Bridges
- Cork City Council Celebrates Milestone in Affordable Housing Delivery: 300th Purchaser Receives Keys in time for Christmas
- Santa Brings Festive Cheer to 450 Children at Cork Foyer
- Marina Park Update: Atlantic Pond Reopens!
- Cork City Council Launches €200,000 Fund for St Patrick’s Street as it Adopts New City Centre Plan
- Cork City Severe Weather and Flood Warning Storm Bram, 8 - 9 December 2025
- BTACI Celebrates 30 Years of Creativity and Volunteerism with Lifelines Exhibition
- Lord Mayor Invites Mayors from Across Europe to Attend a Major Summit in Cork Next Year on Climate and Health
- Cork City Council wins Chambers Ireland Excellence in Local Government Award
- Discover Cork Public Museum
- Cork City Council Launches Creative Communities Grant Scheme 2026
- Launch of New Planning System
- Clean Sweep for Cork City as Sleek New Power-Washer hits the Streets
- Update: Avian Flu Precautions at the Lough
- Lord Mayor Officially Opens Redeveloped Bishop Lucey Park and New Pedestrian & Cycle Bridge
- Rain Won’t Dampen Cork’s Christmas Parade
- Cork City Council to Invest €362.2m in Service Delivery Next Year as 2026 Budget Approved
- Cork City Council, CBA, and Gardaí Partner on New City Centre Warden Pilot Scheme
- Cork City Council Advises Precautions for Expected High Tide Events
- Mahon Street Renewal Scheme
- Cork City Council want your feedback on a new Urban Framework Plan for North Blackpool / Kilbarry
- Cork City Shines at the All-Island Pride of Place Awards 2025
- From Wind to Free Hot Water: Pioneering Cork Energy Project Wins a National Age Friendly Award
- Rain Gardens and Cork City’s First Learn-to-Bike Park put Community on the Right Climate Track
- Lady Mayoress’ Coffee Morning to take place on Thursday October 30 at Cork City Hall
- Cork Public Museum Celebrates 80-Year Legacy of Cultural Preservation
- Connecting Communities Through Creativity: Cork’s First Community Arts Networking Day Set to Launch
- New National Resources Launched to Create More Compassionate Workplaces for People who Experience Pregnancy Loss
- John Spillane named as Cork City Age Friendly Ambassador
- Residential Zoning Consultation
- Marina Park Update - Elevated Tree Walkway
- A Recap of Culture Night 2025
- Beneath Our Feet: Art & Archaeology Exhibition
- Make Way Day Returns to Highlight Obstacles for People with Disabilities
- Cork City Council Issues Bird Flu Confirmation and Advisory for The Lough Bird Sanctuary
- Children Across Cork Called on to ‘Deck the Bus Shelters’ this Christmas.
- Cork City Council awarded €7m for Shandon under THRIVE
- Cork City Business to feature at National Ploughing Championships 2025
- National Women's Enterprise Day Event Announced for Cork & Kerry
- Cloth Nappy Incentive Scheme reopens for Cork families in 2025
- Analog Devices announced as new title sponsor for Cork City Marathon
- Cork City Council Launches Innovative Digital Tool for City Wide Neighbourhoods
- Lehenaghmore Road Improvement Scheme Starts Construction
- North West City Park – we want your views!
- Cork City Council Projects Shortlisted for Excellence in Local Government Awards
- Culture Night Cork City 2025: How Will You Culture Night?
- Beats, Treats and Feet hit two Cork Streets!
- Long Lost Archive of Daniel MacCarthy Glas Launched in Cork
- Cork Heritage Open Day Celebrates its 20th Anniversary in Style
- Works to start this month on Lehenaghmore Road Improvement Scheme
- The Railyard Apartments and Creamfields Schemes Set to Deliver Over 800 New Homes
- Marina Park Summer Update
- Cork City Council and HSE Southwest Launch Free Sunscreen Dispensers in City Parks
- Carraig Dún, Killeens, Affordable Housing Scheme Now Live
- All roads lead to the Rebels’ Fanzone!
- City’s Arts Community Contributions Celebrated at City Hall
- Tickets Now Available for Rebels Fanzone at Supervalu Páirc Uí Chaoimh
- Public Consultation for the Mary Street, Douglas Street & White Street Public Realm Enhancement Scheme Now Live
- Applications Open for Local Enterprise Showcase 2026
- Councillor Fergal Dennehy Elected as the new Lord Mayor of Cork
- Community activities heat up for Non-Fire Night 2025
- Minister of State, Jerry Buttimer T.D. Announces the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht (DRCDG) Local Enhancement Programme (LEP) Grants 2025 in Cork City
- Cork City Council launches Mary Street, Douglas Street & White Street Public Realm Enhancement Scheme Planning Consultation
- KinShip Grows Roots: Cork’s EcoLab Launches Free Community-Led Programme for 2025
- Cork's Local Enterprise Offices to Showcase 50 Local Businesses at Cork Summer Show 2025
- Glenbride, Kilnap, Old Mallow Road Affordable Scheme Announced
- Transformative plans for city’s North Docks launched
- The first event of the CorkCity “Open Streets” series of events will kick off this weekend in Cork City
- Final Countdown to Cork City Marathon 2025
- Drop in session on Vacancy and Dereliction in Glanmire
- Programme of Events Launched for Cork Carnival of Science
- European Maritime Day and ‘European Maritime Days to Play’ bringing a €2 million uplift to Cork’s hospitality and tourism sector
- Cork City is Recognised by the EU for its Climate Action Plans
- Cork will rock like never before for Rory Gallagher's 30th anniversary
- DROP-IN SESSIONS ON VACANCY AND DERELICTION
- LGBTI+ Awareness Week 2025 explores the theme, ‘Trans Allyship in Action’.
- Cork City Council Launches Corporate Plan Public Survey
- Cork City Council launches 2025 Anti-Dog Fouling Awareness Campaign
- Lord Mayor of Cork Honours the Contribution of the Community and Voluntary Sector and Awards John Spillane with the Culture Award 2025
- European Commission presents award to Cork City for its climate action leadership
- Taoiseach and Lord Mayor 'Turn the Sod' on 95 Homes and Officially Open another 18
- Second Time Around - Lord Mayor's Ball 2025
- Free Family Friendly Maritime Event to be Held This Month to Mark Cork Hosting Europe’s Premier Maritime Conference
- Consultation on Cork Docklands Framework Plan Launched
- Cork to host major European conference next month
- Parliament Bridge Repair to Start Next Week
- Lord Mayor of Cork officially opens 97 new homes and turns the sod on a further 12
- Book of Condolence opened for Pope Francis in the Cathedral of St Mary & St Anne
- Community Safety Fund 2025 Open for Applications
- Shortlisted Organisations for the Lord Mayor’s Community and Voluntary Awards 2025 Announced`
- Public Consultation for CCTV Cameras in Public Areas of Cork City
- Pilot Project Provides free Hot Water to older Cork Residents
- UNESCO Learning City Award recognizes Cork for Outstanding Achievements in Lifelong Learning
- Cork City Council Launches Shandon Integrated Urban Strategy
- Taoiseach Micheál Martin officially opens Marina Promenade
- Less Than a Week Left to Apply for Affordable Homes in Lehenaghmore
- Marina Park Update – Playground Preview
- Cork’s 20th Lifelong Learning Festival Launched
- The Last General Absolution of the Munsters at Rue de Bois can be viewed until 22 May.
- Cork City Council’s new LED lighting network resulting in 30% energy reduction.
- Lord Mayor of Cork Opened 30 New Social Housing Apartments and Turned the Sod on Another 133 Homes
- St Patrick's Day 2025 Bus Diversions for Cork City
- Lord Mayor of Cork Honours Career of Martin A. Harvey with Civic Reception at Cork City Hall
- Launch of the 2025 Lord Mayor's Community & Voluntary Awards
- Cork Public Museum to Undergo 80th Birthday Facelift
- The Voice of Youth ─ Young Social Innovators’ Speak Out Tour travelled to Cork this week
- Circular Economy/Waste Prevention Grant Scheme 2025 launched
- Tree-thousand saplings handed out at Cork City Council National Tree Week Giveaway.
- Community Paint Grant Scheme 2025 Launched
- Community Climate Action is firmly planted.
- Call for Nominations of Candidates to Cork City Older People’s Council
- Registrations Now Open for European Maritime Day 2025
- The Lord Mayor of Cork leads a delegation to the San Francisco Bay Area
- Cork City Council's 2025 Sports Capital Grants Scheme Announced
- Night Time Economy and Creative Workshops to feature in this year's Local Enterprise Week
- Urban Regeneration and Development Fund - Project Update
- Kinship Ecolab recognised in Europe as a Good Practice
- Cork City Council launches public consultation on Cork Northern Distributor Multi-Modal Road Emerging Preferred Route
- The Kabin Studio Announced as Grand Marshal of Cork St. Patrick’s Day Parade
- "Meet the Engineers" Family Fun Day 2025
- Over €600,000 in funding has been announced for communities across the city under the Community Recognition Fund
- Major New bus interchange is Proposed for Black Ash Park and Ride
- Success of The Kabin Crew Honoured with a Civic Reception at City Hall
- The Blues go green at St. Finbarr's!
- Lord Mayor Presents Cheques to Beneficiaries of 2024 Gala Christmas Concert
- Fraudulent Parking Fine Notice Alert
- Climate Action Goes Local
- New Speed Limits on Rural Roads
- Uisce Éireann continue working to resolve overflow at Atlantic Pond
- Land Development Agency and Cork City Council announce plans for 140 affordable homes
- Afternoon Update on Storm Éowyn's impact on Cork City
- Cork Camogie Stars Honoured in City Hall
- Red and Orange Wind Weather warnings and Yellow Rain warning issued for Cork.
- Beamish & Crawford Quarter Project works progressing on South Main Street
- Cork Docklands to City Centre Road Network Improvement Scheme
- Ways to Stay Healthy in Cork City
- Cork's Best Craft & Design Businesses set for Showcase 2025
- Cork City Council invites residents to play a part in Clean Air Night
- Status Orange - Temperature and Ice Warning Cork.
- Lord Mayor of Cork presented with new 2025 Lord Mayoral car, a Ford Capri Premium (Electric)
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- Public Notices overview
- Bathing Waters Public Notice 2026
- N/M20 Cork to Limerick - Project Update June 2025
- Lehenaghmore Roads Improvement CPO
- N/M20 Cork to Limerick Project Update
- STREET PERFORMER BYE LAWS 2024
- Ballyvolane Strategic Transport Corridor CPO
- Cork City Casual Trading Bye-Laws 2023, made under The Casual Trading Act, 1995 as amended and all other enabling statutory powers
- Compulsory Acquisition of Land – Passage Railway Greenway Improvement Scheme Phase II – Mahon to Passage West
- Tailte Éireann established
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- Thousands Discover the Magic of Science as Cork Carnival of Science Transforms Fitzgerald Park
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News
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Proposed Cork City Development Plan 2022-2028
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Draft Plan Documents
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Phase 3 – Proposed Material Alterations to the Draft Development 2022-2028
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- Chief Executive's Report on Material Alterations
- Part 1: Proposed Material Alterations to Volume 1 and Volume 3 of the Draft Cork City Development Plan 2022-2028
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Phase 2 - Draft Development Plan 2022-2028
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Cork City Development Plan
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Cork Rocks for Rory
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Rory Gallagher 'Stompin Ground' Walking Trail
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- Introduction to Rory Gallagher's Stompin' Ground Cork City Walking Trail
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