Press Releases

17 May 2019 

Mary Elmes Bridge to be installed this weekend

Cork’s newest bridge, the 165 tonne Mary Elmes Bridge, will be installed in Cork city centre this weekend.

17 May 2019 

Breathtaking tightrope performance for SeaFest 2019

Tightrope artist Chris Bullzini is set to put on an awe-inspiring performance during SeaFest, walking a 120 metre tightrope across the River Lee.

16 May 2019 

Public can vote on how funds are allocated in new project

Cork City Public Participation Network (PPN) has launched a grant scheme for its members where the public will have the final say on how funds are allocated.

16 May 2019 

Symbolic signing of all-island Learning City Charter

Lord Mayor of Cork, Councillor Mick Finn joined counterparts from Limerick, Dublin and Derry on 13 May to jointly sign a Learning City charter

15 May 2019 

Launch of the 9th LGBTI Awareness Week

Lord Mayor Cllr. Mick Finn launches LGBTI+ Awareness Week 'Allies for Inclusion' in Cork City Hall

24 April 2019 

Mary Elmes Bridge to be installed in the city centre next month

The 165 tonne Mary Elmes Bridge, will be transported by barge from the Cobh shipping yard where it was assembled to its city centre location next month.

11 April 2019 

Cork councils embark on public awareness campaign for boundary extension

Cork City Council and Cork Co. Council have launched an awareness campaign aimed at citizens living in the parts of the county due to transfer to the city next...

4 April 2019 

Seafest sets sail for Cork in June

SeaFest and Cork Harbour Festival are coming together for Ireland’s biggest maritime celebration, which will take place in Cork this June.

25 March 2019 

Step up to the Irish Examiner Cork City Marathon

On your marks, get set, REGISTER! Both pro and budding runners, walkers and everyone in between are encouraged to register their entry for the 2019 Irish Exami...

25 March 2019 

All-Ireland Pollinator Plan Conference Heads to Cork

Local Authority staff, Councillors, Planners, Engineers, Landscape Architects, Sustainability, Parks and Gardens staff from all over the island have been invit...