The Arts Office operates as the Arts and Events section within the Corporate, Community & Cultural Affairs Directorate. It is the primary point of coordination of the City Council’s arts development remit as provided for under the Arts Act 2003.
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29 April 2026
Cork City Council Announces Parking Deal to Support its First Friday's Initiative
Cork City Council has announced a new city centre parking offer to support its next ‘First Friday's’ event this bank holiday weekend.
24 April 2026
Cork City Council to appoints ‘Autism-Friendly City Officer’ to drive ambitious inclusion plan
Cork City Council has today announced that it plans to appoint a dedicated Autism-Friendly City Officer to position Cork as one of Ireland’s leading autism-inclusive cities.
24 April 2026
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23 April 2026
Cork City’s Two New Bridges Officially Named
Cork City Council’s Elected Members voted on Monday April 13 to officially name Cork's two new city centre bridges, following a call out to the public late last year to suggest suitable names.
23 April 2026
KinShip 2026 EcoLab Programme Launched
Cork City Council hosted the launch of the 2026 KinShip EcoLab programme on Saturday 18 April in the Council Chambers at City Hall.