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9 September 2020
Cork City Council seeks 'parklet partners' for 10 new city parklets
Following the success of the parklet on Douglas Street and as part of the ‘Reimagining Cork’ programme, Cork City Council is seeking to provide up to 10 more parklets in the city centre and wider city.
7 September 2020
Lord Mayor Welcomes third Purple Flag Award for Cork City Centre
Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. Joe Kavanagh, has welcomed the news that Cork City has been officially awarded the prestigious Purple Flag for 2020.
4 September 2020
Cork City Council seeks new firefighters
Cork City Council has launched a new recruitment drive for full time firefighters, asking new recruits to “Be the Difference” for the city they will serve.
1 September 2020
Cork City Council & FAI's Soccer on the Green series comes to a close
As children prepare to return to school, Cork City Council’s hugely successful series Soccer on the Green has drawn to a close.
26 August 2020
New artwork on Grand Parade celebrates Cork's post punk scene
New artwork on Grand Parade pays homage to Corks vibrant post punk music scene 40 years ago, and heralds the anniversary of an album recorded in Cork in the summer of 1980.
17 August 2020
Cork City Council announces new orienteering initiative in Shandon
Cork City Council announced a new initiative today that casts a close eye on Shandon. A permanent urban orienteering route is being developed which will wind its way through streets, alleys and parks to spotlight the buildings of this Architectural Conservation Area (ACA)
12 August 2020
Cork City Council Statement
Cork City Council statement on the application for judicial review of Morrison's Island Public Realm & Flood Defence Scheme
5 August 2020
Update on Morrison's Island Public Realm & Flood Defence project
Cork City Council’s long-held vision to revive and regenerate the Morrison’s Island quays in Cork City Centre is about to get under way. In a statement today, the City Council confirmed the detailed design is now being finalised, and it is intended to have a Works Contractor starting on site early next year.
29 July 2020
"Re-imagining Cork City" programme unveiled today
Substantial investment in existing cycling infrastructure and "people friendly" streets form part of the "Re-imagining Cork City" programme.
22 July 2020
Lord Mayor Reopens Elizabeth Fort Tourist Attraction
Lord Mayor of Cork Cllr Joe Kavanagh has officially re-opened Elizabeth Fort tourist attraction. One of Cork City’s top free attractions has reopened to the public and is looking forward to welcoming visitors back to enjoy its spectacular views and fascinating history!