The Lady Mayoress of Cork, Karen Brennan, announced the upcoming “International Women’s Day Event”, which will take place on Friday, 27 February 2026 at 10.00am to 1.00pm in the Millennium Hall, City Hall, Cork.

Two Cork City Council grants aimed at supporting local heritage and biodiversity are now open for applications. The grants acknowledge and support the tremendous work that is carried out by local heritage groups and organisations across the city to protect, enhance and promote heritage and biodiversity.

Some of LEO Cork City’s best up and coming craft and design businesses will be part of over 100 LEO businesses across Ireland who will get a chance to meet with buyers from all over the world.

Cork City Council is inviting applications for its €260,000 Community Development Grant programme 2026 which will help fund grassroots projects that make a real difference. 

Today (January 12) is a landmark day for housing delivery in Cork city with the sod turned on two transformative social housing projects that will deliver more than 800 new social or affordable homes.