Press Releases

24 April 2020 

'Socially distant' 104th birthday celebrations for Mary McGrath

The Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress, family, friends and neighbours of Mary McGrath celebrated her 104th birthday outside her home off Barrack Street.

21 April 2020 

Cork City Hall illuminates for frontline staff

Cork City Council will tonight (21 April) light Cork City Hall in blue to thank healthcare and frontline services workers.

20 April 2020 

Social Distancing Park Rangers now operating in Cork City's parks

Approx 100 of our outdoor and indoor staff are now part of a Park Ranger Social Distancing Team, operating across 25 large City Council parks and walkways.

17 April 2020 

Interactive map of Cork City community support services launched

Cork City Council has launched an online map detailing support services available for people who need them in our city communities, during COVID-19.

9 April 2020 

Cork City's Friendly Call sees a 27% increase in demand

Cork’s Friendly Call service, where volunteers make a daily call to people living alone, has seen a 27% hike in phone calls since COVID-19 restrictions began.

7 April 2020 

300 Calls Made to Cork City Council's New Community Helpline

Cork City Council’s Community Response Forum (CRF) helpline, aimed at supporting vulnerable residents, took over 307 calls since it first began operation over...

19 March 2020 

SeaFest 2020 cancelled

SeaFest, Ireland's National Marine Festival, which was due to take place in May 15-17 2020 in Cork, has been cancelled due to public health concerns.

16 March 2020 

Cork City Marathon 2020 postponed

In light of the country’s move to delay stage of Covid-19 management, the Cork City Marathon has been postponed.

11 March 2020 

Statement: Update on closure of Washington St

Washington St is closed to traffic this morning after the partial collapse of a building at the corner of Washington Street and South Main St.

10 March 2020 

Statement: Cork Docklands to City Centre Road Network Improvement Scheme

Cork City Council is today advising the High Court that it consents to the setting aside of the Part 8 planning approval for the Docklands to City Centre Road ...