Press Releases

10 January 2020 

Competition to re-design Bishop Lucey Park launched

The RIAI, in conjunction with Cork City Council, has launched an architectural and landscape design competition for the redevelopment of Bishop Lucey Park.

7 January 2020 

Cork City Council welcomes publication of latest IBAL report

Cork City Council has welcomed the publication of the latest IBAL report.

31 December 2019 

Cork City Council takes over rates in new city areas from January 1st

From Jan 1st 2020, Cork City Council becomes the rating authority for businesses operating in the expanded city. 2020 rates will be paid to Cork City Council.

30 December 2019 

Cork 2020 Commemorations Fund announced for citywide organisations

Communities and organisations across Cork City will be invited to avail of the Cork 2020 Commemorations Fund to support local commemorative events.

18 October 2019 

New Cork City Council Strategic Policy Committees meet at City Hall

Cork City Council’s new Strategic Policy Committees (SPCs) met yesterday for the first time for an information session ahead of their first official meetings.

11 October 2019 

Cork City Council wins two awards for social housing initiatives

Cork City Council has won two awards in the Irish Social Housing Awards for its 'right-sizing' initiative and for work with Clúid on the Leeside Apartments.

4 October 2019 

Cork is selected as a leading city in health and wellbeing by UNESCO

Cork has been selected by UNESCO as one of the lead cities in a global network focussing on health and wellbeing in cities.

3 October 2019 

Cork City Joint Policing Committee meeting Monday 7th Oct 2019

The next meeting of the Cork City Joint Policing Committee will be held on Monday 7th October 2019 at 2 p.m. in Cork City Hall.

2 October 2019 

City Council Severe Weather Assessment Team monitoring Storm Lorenzo

Met Éireann has issued an orange wind warning for Cork as strong south westerly winds are expected from Thursday 3 Oct at 6 p.m. to Friday 4 Oct at 3 a.m.   

27 September 2019 

Mary Elmes Bridge officially opened by Lord Mayor

The Mary Elmes bridge, a pedestrian and cycle bridge linking Merchants Quay and St Patrick’s Bridge, was officially opened by the Lord Mayor of Cork today.