Press Releases

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.

26 September 2019
Cork City Council votes not to vary Local Adjustment Factor of LPT
Cork City Council has tonight voted not to vary the Local Adjustment Factor of the Local Property Tax for 2020.

25 September 2019
Cork City & County Archives receive major donation from Fawsitt family
The family of Diarmaid (Jeremiah) L. Fawsitt (b1884 - d1967) have generously donated his personal archive to Cork City and County Archives Service.

19 September 2019
New images released of Lower Lee Flood Relief Scheme
The Office of Public Works (OPW) and Cork City Council have published further detail and images of the Lower Lee Flood Relief Scheme (LLFRS).

11 September 2019
'Welcome to our New City' Blarney family fun day this weekend
We're getting ready for our Blarney ‘Welcome to our new city’ family fun day, which will take place in The Square, Blarney from 10am-2pm this Sat, Sept. 14th.

9 September 2019
Cork City Council meeting goes paperless
For the first time ever tonight, Cork City Council’s monthly meetings will be paperless as all council documentation is to be presented in electronic format only.

9 September 2019
Cork City to host meeting of European Intensify project partners
Cork City Council will host the second study visit of the Interreg Europe Intensify on Wednesday the 11th and 12th of September 2019 in Nano Nagle Place.

3 September 2019
Lord Mayor begins centenary visits to schools in an expanded Cork City
Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr John Sheehan begins the traditional school visits today with visits to schools in Ballyphehane, Togher and the city centre this week.

30 August 2019
Open call for civil society reps to join City Council committees
Cork City PPN is seeking expressions of interest from those wishing to serve as reps on Cork City Council’s Strategic Policy and Joint Policing Committees.

26 August 2019
Five Cork City Centre shops included in Retail Ireland’s Top100 Stores
Five Cork city centre stores have been selected in Retail Excellence Ireland’s top 100 stores, from almost 700 entries.