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Latest News
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.
11 June 2026
St Patrick’s Street Bus Service Updates
From next Monday, June 15, 2026, two bus stops outside Brown Thomas on St Patrick’s St will be temporarily suspended, with the affected bus services stopping instead at existing bus shelter just a short walk away.
9 June 2026
Cork City Council Signs 11 Local Green Deals
Cork City Council has formalised 11 new Local Green Deals (LGDs), strengthening partnerships with organisations across the city to accelerate climate action at a local level.
5 June 2026
Lord Mayor announces recipients of 2026 Civic and Culture Awards
The Lord Mayor has announced the recipients of his Civic and Culture Awards, ahead of the Lord Mayor's Civic, Community and Voluntary Awards Ceremony, taking place in Cork City Hall on Wednesday, June 10th.
4 June 2026
Taste of Success as Cork on a Fork Named Europe’s Top Food Festival
Cork on a Fork has been named the number one food festival in Europe by influential travel website Big 7 Travel.