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23 June 2026
Welcome Signs out as Ballincollig Prepares to Welcome Communities in Bloom Judges
The welcome signs are out for the judges of the 32nd edition of the international Communities in Bloom (CiB) competition who are due to arrive in Cork on Thursday to judge Ireland’s representative in the competition – Ballincollig, the country’s 2024 National Tidy Towns winner.
22 June 2026
Former US President Joe Biden Congratulates New Lord Mayor of Cork
In the personal note to Lord Mayor, Cllr. Damian Boylan, Mr Biden, the 46th President of the United States, praised the role of city mayors and expressed confidence in the new Lord Mayor’s ability to serve the people of Cork.
19 June 2026
Cllr. Damian Boylan Elected as the New Lord Mayor of Cork
Cllr Damian Boylan has been elected the new Lord Mayor of Cork at the Annual Meeting of Cork City Council this evening (Friday 19June).
18 June 2026
Applications Open for the Cork San Francisco Innovation Exchange 2027
Two Cork City Businesses to Secure Places on International Innovation Programme Worth Up to €10,000 Each.
18 June 2026
Lord Mayor’s Charity Ball Raises around €30,000 for Cork Charities
The Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Fergal Dennehy, has thanked everyone who supported the Lord Mayor’s Charity Ball 2026, which has raised around €30,000 for four incredible charities.
17 June 2026
City Fire Brigade Bringing Safety and Fun to Summer Show
Cork City Fire Brigade will be out in force at this year’s Cork Summer Show, bringing a lively, family-friendly display that mixes hands-on fun with important fire safety advice. Visitors can call in to meet their local firefighters and explore a dedicated Community Fire Safety Vehicle, along with a wide range of operational equipment.
17 June 2026
Moths and Pollinators – Cork City Council Have You Covered with Two Workshops
Cork City Council and the Cork Biodiversity Hub are coming together with the National Biodiversity Data Centre, the Irish Bee Conservation Project, the National Parks and Wildlife Service and The Heritage Council to run two public workshops on our native moths and pollinators.
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