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12 May 2026
Cork City Council buys Historic Counting House for new Public Library
Cork City Council has bought the historic Counting House complex on South Main Street which is set to be reborn as the new Cork City Public Library.
8 May 2026
Cork City Council Celebrates Another Milestone in Affordable Housing Delivery: 350th Purchaser Receives Keys to their new home.
Cork City Council has presented the keys to the buyer of its 350th affordable home – another significant milestone in housing delivery in the city.
5 May 2026
Lord Mayor Joins Cork’s first Mela Festival to Celebrate Global Cultures
The Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Fergal Dennehy, joined the party in Fitzgerald’s Park on Sunday for the first ever Cork Mela Festival celebrating the city’s cultural diversity.
5 May 2026
Curtain Comes Down on 21st Lifelong Learning Festival
The curtain has come down on the 21st Lifelong Learning Festival, marking the end of another vibrant and inspiring celebration of education and curiosity in Cork city.
5 May 2026
Council Choir hits the Right Notes with Choral Festival Win
Congratulations to the City Hall Singers who won Workplace Choir of the Year at the Cork International Choral Festival at the weekend.
29 April 2026
Cork City Council Announces Parking Deal to Support its First Friday's Initiative
Cork City Council has announced a new city centre parking offer to support its next ‘First Friday's’ event this bank holiday weekend.
24 April 2026
Cork City Council to appoints ‘Autism-Friendly City Officer’ to drive ambitious inclusion plan
Cork City Council has today announced that it plans to appoint a dedicated Autism-Friendly City Officer to position Cork as one of Ireland’s leading autism-inclusive cities.
24 April 2026
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23 April 2026
Cork City’s Two New Bridges Officially Named
Cork City Council’s Elected Members voted on Monday April 13 to officially name Cork's two new city centre bridges, following a call out to the public late last year to suggest suitable names.
23 April 2026
KinShip 2026 EcoLab Programme Launched
Cork City Council hosted the launch of the 2026 KinShip EcoLab programme on Saturday 18 April in the Council Chambers at City Hall.