Cork County Hall will light up in red this evening in support of two worthy causes. June 14th marks Cavernoma Awareness Day and World Blood Donor Day. A cavernoma is a cluster of abnormal blood vessels, most commonly found in the brain and/or spinal cord. These vessels have thin, fragile walls, which can sometimes leak or bleed, causing neurological symptoms. Symptoms can include: · Haemorrhage, stroke, seizures, headaches · Tremors, weakness, numbness · Speech and vision problems · Fatigue, memory and concentration difficulties · Partial or full paralysis Approximately 8,500 people in Ireland have a cavernoma, with around 2,000 experiencing symptoms. Learn more at bit.ly/4uuEvJ2 This year’s 'World Blood Donor Day' campaign, “One Drop of Humanity. Give Blood - Save Lives.”, places humanity at the heart of every blood donation. Each donation is a powerful expression of solidarity, compassion and collective responsibility. Thank you to all of the amazing blood and platelet donors. Learn more at bit.ly/446VuGg

🗣️Stephen Brandes in conversation with Mark Waldron 🎨In ‘The Skiapod of Ballymaccus’ Stephen Brandes re-imagines the scarcely credible event of the skiapods, in a body of newly made work that includes drawings, painting and a collection of hand-built figurines, set into a construction of timber and found materials. This exhibition is the outcome of the inaugural LHQ Impact Award which supports established artists to develop new work for exhibition at the LHQ Gallery. 💬Stephen will be in conversation with Curator of Collections & Special Projects Crawford Art Gallery, Michael Waldron at: 📍LHQ Gallery 📅Saturday, 20th of June at 12noon. LHQ Gallery is open Monday to Friday 9am-5.30pm, except for public holidays. Book Now: bit.ly/4eA0Zn3

🚧 Carrigaline Playground Temporary Closure Cork County Council, in partnership with the Carrigaline Playground Committee and SECAD, is pleased to announce that renovation works on Carrigaline Playground in Carrigaline Community Park will commence on 15 June 2026, marking the beginning of an exciting upgrade that will deliver a modern, enhanced play space for the local community. The playground will be closed for approximately four weeks. We appreciate your patience during this short-term disruption while works are carried out. ➡️ Read more on our website: bit.ly/4vOn0V9

🚦 Road Closure - R586 Ilen Bridge, Knockane, Drimoleague from Monday 22nd to Saturday 27th June 2026 to facilitate Installation of a cattle underpass. 📱 Get free SMS and email alerts for your area from Co. Cork Alerts: mapalerts.corkcoco.ie/en/ale…

🗣️Public Consultation on County Development Plan Opens - Have Your Say Cork County Council has opened a Public Consultation on the Proposed Modification of Proposed Variation No. 1 to the Cork County Development Plan 2022–2028. 📅Consultation open from 12 June to 4pm, 10 July 2026 Residents, businesses and community groups are encouraged to review the proposals and make a submission. 📄Documents and submissions portal are available on our website: bit.ly/4vLCTLX #Haveyoursay #CorkCountyCouncil #PublicConsultation #CorkFuturePlanning

🚦 Road Closure - R587 Demense, Derreens and Derrylahan, Dunmanway from Thursday 9th to Thursday 30th July 2026 to facilitate Road Restoration Improvement Works 📱 Get free SMS and email alerts for your area from Co. Cork Alerts: mapalerts.corkcoco.ie/en/ale…

🚦 Road Closure - L2484 Diamond Hill and L2474 Glen Road, Monkstown from Monday 27th July to Friday 30th October 2026 to facilitate new storm , sewer mains. 📱 Get free SMS and email alerts for your area from Co. Cork Alerts: mapalerts.corkcoco.ie/en/ale…

CORK COUNTY COUNCIL REQUIRES 🚸 Relief School Warden – East Cork. · St. John The Baptist NS, Midleton · Bun Scoil Mhuire, Youghal · Killeagh NS, Youghal · St Colmans NS, Cloyne · Scoil Iosagain NS, Upper Aghada · Gaelscoil Chorain NS, Youghal Closing date 2pm on 19/06/2026 ➡️Further details are available at bit.ly/4rxK0pe #LocalGovJobs, #IrishJobFairy, #CorkJobs⠀ TÁ COMHAIRLE CONTAE CHORCAÍ AG LORG 🚸 Maor Scoile Faoiseamh – Corcaigh Thoir. · St. John The Baptist NS, Midleton · Bun Scoil Mhuire, Youghal · Killeagh NS, Youghal · St Colmans NS, Cloyne · Scoil Iosagain NS, Upper Aghada · Gaelscoil Chorain NS, Youghal Iarratais roimh 2.00 iarnóin ar 19/06/2026 ➡️Tuilleadh eolais ar bit.ly/4rxK0pe

🚦 Road Closure - L3234 Bandon Road, Kinsale from Thursday 2nd to Friday 3rd July 2026 to facilitate a water connection to a new development. 📱 Get free SMS and email alerts for your area from Co. Cork Alerts: mapalerts.corkcoco.ie/en/ale…

Work has begun on a new three-year Community Safety Plan for County Cork. The Cork County Local Community Safety Partnership recently met at County Hall, bringing together representatives from local government, An Garda Síochána, the HSE, community groups and key sectors across the county. A new subgroup has been established to lead the development of the plan, with a public consultation process set to launch in the coming months—giving communities a vital opportunity to shape local safety priorities. Together, we’re working to build safer, stronger communities across Cork. ➡️ Read more on our website: bit.ly/4vF3Dxo

🚦 Road Closure - R880 Pearse St, L4039Rossa St , Connolly St Clonakilty on Saturday 4th July 2026 (7am-8pm) to facilitate the holding of Clonakilty Old Time Fair. 📱 Get free SMS and email alerts for your area from Co. Cork Alerts: mapalerts.corkcoco.ie/en/ale…

🚦 Road Closure - L5380 Lyradane, Grenagh on Saturday 11th July 2026 (6am to 8pm) to facilitate Service Park for Rally at Lyradane Wood 📱 Get free SMS and email alerts for your area from Co. Cork Alerts: mapalerts.corkcoco.ie/en/ale…

Did you know that Cork County Council can assist you with researching your family history? Hear from Marie D'Arcy, one of our Senior Library Assistants in the Local Studies Library. Our Local Studies Library has created a very helpful guide on the subject called "Walking in the Footsteps of Your Ancestors". Download the guide here: corkcoco.ie/en/resident/libr… Alternatively, you can make an appointment, and our team will be more than happy to assist you. Please contact localstudieslibrary@corkcoco.ie or phone 021 4285640. @corkcolibrary

Extended Deadline!! CORK COUNTY COUNCIL REQUIRES · Executive Librarian (Grade 6) ⌛ Closing 2pm on 25/06/2026 ➡️ Further details are available at bit.ly/4rxK0pe #LocalGovJobs, #IrishJobFairy, #CorkJobs Spriocdháta Sínte!! TÁ COMHAIRLE CONTAE CHORCAÍ AG LORG · Leabharlannaí Feidhmiúcháin (Grád 6) ⌛ Iarratais roimh 2.00 iarnóin ar 25/06/26 ➡️ Tuilleadh eolais ar bit.ly/4rxK0pe

Delighted to announce University & Business Speakers for Asia Ireland Financial Services & Investment Partnership Summit 19 June in MTU. Register on lnkd.in/dkWeBhzB @extendedcampus @Maggie_Cusack @Corkcoco @CorkChamber @ComplianceInst @BusinessCork @Declanjahughes1

Young people from Cork, Lurgan and Portadown came together at County Hall last Saturday, June 6th for a cross‑border Comhairle na nÓg showcase as part of Cruinniú na nÓg 2026. Through theatre and music, over 50 participants presented original performances exploring identity, culture and shared experiences—celebrating creativity, collaboration and youth voice across the island. The Cork County Comhairle na nÓg Shared Island Cruinniú na nÓg Project 2026 is a cross‑border, youth‑led creative initiative connecting young people from Cork County, Lurgan, and Portadown through the YMCA network. #CruinniúnanÓg #ComhairlenaNog #SharedIsland

🏊‍♂️West Cork Leisure Centre - Dunmanway: Hydrotherapy Pool Closure We would like to inform all customers that the Hydrotherapy Pool at West Cork Leisure Centre, Dunmanway is currently closed due to essential repair works. These works are required to ensure the continued safety, comfort, and quality of the facility for all users. We understand this may cause inconvenience, and we sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding while these necessary improvements are carried out. We will share updates as soon as more information becomes available regarding reopening.

Tabhair do Thuairim - Scéim Feabhsúcháin Coisithe ó Bhaile Bhuirne go Baile Mhic Íre 🚶‍♂️ Táimid ag tabhairt cuireadh don phobal bualadh le foireann an tionscadail agus a dtuairimí a thabhairt ar scéim mholta chun sábháilteacht coisithe agus inrochtaineacht a fheabhsú idir Baile Bhuirne agus Baile Mhic Íre. Tá sé mar aidhm ag an tionscadal: ✔️ Feabhas a chur ar shábháilteacht do choisithe a bhíonn ag taisteal idir an dá shráidbhaile agus laistigh díobh ✔️ Bearta maolaithe tráchta a thabhairt isteach, lena n-áirítear crios luasteorann 30km/u ✔️ Trasrianta coisithe nua a sholáthar ✔️ Bearta “Bealaí Sábháilte chun na Scoile” a sheachadadh in aice le Scoil Abán Naofa 🗣️ Ócáid Fhaisnéise Pobail 📅 Déardaoin, 11 Meitheamh 2026 ⏰ 3:00in – 7:30in 📍 Ionad Cultúrtha an Dochtúir Ó Loingsigh, Baile Bhuirne Cabhróidh d’aiseolas le dearadh na scéime tábhachtaí seo a mhúnlú. 🚶‍♀️ Have Your Say - Baile Bhúirne to Baile Mhic Íre Pedestrian Improvement Scheme 🚶‍♂️ We are inviting the public to meet the project team and share their views on a proposed scheme to enhance pedestrian safety and accessibility between Baile Bhúirne and Baile Mhic Íre. The project aims to: ✔️ Improve safety for pedestrians travelling between and within both villages ✔️ Introduce traffic calming measures, including a 30km/h speed limit zone ✔️ Provide new pedestrian crossings ✔️ Deliver “Safe Routes to School” measures near Scoil Abán Naofa 🗣️ Community Information Event 📅 Thursday, 11 June 2026 ⏰ 3:00pm – 7:30pm 📍 Ionad Cultúrtha an Dochtúir Ó Loingsigh, Baile Bhúirne Your feedback will help shape the design of this important scheme.

🎶We are pleased to welcome the return of the Summer Performances across West Cork, a community-led initiative to promote tourism and celebrate the vibrant music culture of West Cork. 💰The Special Music Event Scheme, provides funding to voluntary music groups to organise and perform music events in their local towns. 🎻Featuring traditional, concert, silver and brass bands, the programme includes 20 free performances across Clonakilty, Kinsale, Skibbereen, Bandon and Dunmanway throughout the summer. ➡️A full list of performances is available on our website: bit.ly/49MTKp4

📣We have launched an online survey to help determine the level of demand for affordable housing across the county. The information collected will help the Council plan future affordable housing schemes and decide eligibility requirements. ✍️The survey is aimed at first time buyers and other people who believe they may be eligible to buy an affordable home. Participants are asked to provide details such as income levels, family size, disability status and other relevant information. 🏠The data gathered will be used by Cork County Council to build a clearer picture of affordable housing need and to support informed decision-making on the scale, design and location of future developments. ➡️ Further information and link to the survey are available on our website: bit.ly/4wZBxic