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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Latest News
23 September 2026
Second Street Bakeshop Shines at Ploughing 2026
A small Cork City business, Second Street Bakeshop, got the opportunity to showcase its products to almost a quarter of a million people at last week’s National Ploughing Championships.
21 September 2026
Cork City Achieves Purple Flag Status for Eleventh Consecutive Year
Cork City has received the Purple Flag accreditation, a recognition of its commitment to creating a dynamic, secure, and vibrant evening and night time economy for the 11th year in a row.
17 September 2026
Lord Mayor Hosts Civic Reception to Celebrate 250 Years of the Presentation Sisters in Cork
The Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Damian Boylan, hosted a Civic Reception at Cork City Hall to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Presentation Sisters, honouring a remarkable legacy of education, compassion, and service that began in Cork and has since touched lives around the world.
16 September 2026
Help Shape Two Wonder Wander Walking Trails For Cork City
North Main Street and Oliver Plunkett Street have been selected as the locations for two new walking trails. The Wonder Wander Trail Network was first launched in 2024 to celebrate the distinct architecture, character and stories of Ireland’s Architectural Conservation Areas.
15 September 2026
Public Survey – The New Cork City Central Library
Cork City Council has acquired the historic Counting House building complex on South Main Street, as part of the wider regeneration of the Grand Parade Quarter, to become the new home of Cork City Central Library, the main library of the Cork City Council library network and a new landmark cultural facility in the heart of Cork City centre.