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7 September 2026
Lord Mayor raises Brazilian flag above Cork City Hall to mark Brazil's Independence Day
The Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Damian Boylan, raised the Brazilian flag above Cork City Hall today Monday, 7 September to mark Brazil's 204th Independence Day, and to celebrate the vibrant Brazilian community that has made Cork its home.
3 September 2026
Lord Mayor Launches Cork City Council’s Irish Language Plan 2026-2029
GAA legend Seán Óg Ó hAilpín has urged people to consider tuning in to sports commentary ‘as Gaeilge’ as a fun way to engage with the Irish language.
2 September 2026
Cork City Business Gets Chance to Shine at Ploughing 2026
A small business from Cork City – Second Street Bakeshop - will get the chance to exhibit and sell their products to almost 300,000 people at the National Ploughing Championships in Screggan, Co. Offaly this month as part of the Local Enterprise Village.
1 September 2026
Final First Fridays Event to end Successful Summer Season to a Close
Cork City's popular First Fridays programme will bring its successful summer season to a close this Friday, with a packed programme of family-friendly events, cultural experiences and live entertainment across the city centre.
26 August 2026
One Night For All: Culture Night Cork City - Friday, 18 September
Culture Night returns on Friday, 18 September, inviting people to come together for a night of free cultural discovery, creativity and connection.
24 August 2026
Cork on a Fork festival goes down a treat
Cork on a Fork Fest has wrapped up its biggest year yet, with sell-out events and new venues all combining to attract large crowds to its more than 150 events, almost half of which were free.
20 August 2026
Cork becomes the first city in the world outside the US to exhibit the original Rainbow flag
Cork has become the first city in the world outside the United States of America to host the original Gilbert Baker Rainbow Flag - the global symbol of LGBTI+ pride, visibility, inclusion and equality.
18 August 2026
Ireland's First Permanent LGBT Museum Exhibition to Open in Cork
Cork Public Museum is delighted to announce the opening of its latest exhibition We Were Always Here – Cork LGBT History.
12 August 2026
Walking and Cycling Boost for Glanmire with Opening of New Greenway
Deputy Lord Mayor of Cork Cllr. Gary O’Brien and local elected members of the Northeast Ward accompanied Chief Executive of Cork City Council, Valerie O’Sullivan on a walk of the new Glanmire Greenway, which opened to the public today.
11 August 2026
Cork on a Fork is back this week - Festival by Numbers
This week, Cork City will turn into one big food festival with 5 days of food flavour and fun, more than 150 events, including 80 free experiences, demonstrations and workshops, three spectacular long-table dinners and over 40 unique dining events at Cork on a Fork Fest.