The fund aims to build resilience in monuments, enabling them to withstand the effects of climate change

The initiative in Macroom will see native trees and hedgerows planted on school grounds, which will help to improve biodiversity while engaging students in positive, hands-on climate action.

The public toilet block had been out of action for a considerable length of time, and a lack of bus shelters has now become a matter of urgency

Once the schools reach capacity, they will have 2,000 pupils. This is likely to occur quickly as the population in the area is growing rapidly, however there is no access to playing pitches in the locallity.

Cork county councillor says the local authority should install covert cameras at known dumping blackspots to catch the culprits.

One complaint about full black refuse bags on the left side of the N20 heading towards Mallow said that they had been there for at least two weeks.

The new houses at Pulleen in Kanturk, constructed by Vella Homes, will be available for first-time buyers who do not already own a home, and Fresh Start applicants.

The roadshows will aim to provide community groups with information on relevant government grants schemes.

The Commission upheld an appeal against the decision of Cork County Council to approve the application by West Cork Distillers for retention permission for the change of use of a farm building to the bonded warehouses at Ballinreenlanig, Nohoval, Co Cork.

The 2026 Community Monuments Fund will enable conservation works to be carried out on archaeological monuments deemed to be significant and in need of support.

A spokesperson for the council said: “It should be noted that the figure for 2024 is high due to the settlement/payment of two large claims, one from 2011, for approximately €8.9m, and one from 2012, for approximately €2.5m.”

A local TD said that the plan will help more people to own their own home at an affordable price, in their own community.

It brings the total Cork city commencements in 2025 to 941, including 335 scheme units, 582 apartment units, and 24 one off units, with just one month left of the year.

Since 2020, councils are entitled to impose a derelict sites levy of up to seven per cent, and unpaid fines accrue interest at a rate of 1.25 per cent per month.

Mr Carroll made the comments at the recent meeting of Cork County Council’s Western Committee, where a report on road infrastructure was presented to councillors.

One of the best parts of my job as Mayor of the County of Cork is getting to meet people and hear their stories.

This is in contrast to the 92 people who applied to Cork County Council’s homeless services that were rejected in 2019.

Mr Sexton said the road in question was subsiding “to the left and right” and warned that “someone is going to be injured or hurt” if the issue was not addressed.

Ms Cronin said that road markings at the junction had almost completely worn away, leading to confusion for motorists — particularly those who are not familiar with the area.

ESB Networks said crews and contractors are assessing the damage cause by Storm Bran and working to restore supply in 'challenging conditions'. 

In a motion proposed at the recent meeting of Cork County Council’s West Cork municipal district, Fine Gael councillor Brendan McCarthy asked: “That the council investigate the provision of a footpath on the entrance to Baltimore village, on the R595 from Skibbereen, as the road here is, and has always been, extremely dangerous for pedestrians walking into and out of the village from their homes.

The project, which is due to start this month, will replace some of the the water main supply in Stuake, Donoughmore.

"We want to make our towns and villages the best that they can be, with something for everyone. That means providing for people’s needs, while striving to constantly improve the existing infrastructure."

Each vehicle can accommodate eight crew members, has an integrated body, an 1,800l water tank, and comes fitted with a main pump capable of pumping 3000 litres per minute.

The issue was raised by a local councillor ho said that the most recent flooding hit Bantry on November 4 — the seventh flood to hit the West Cork town in five years.

The initiative, in collaboration with the Creative Ireland Programme, invites children and young people to submit their most imaginative creative wishes, with the opportunity to see those wishes brought to life.

The Social Democrats’ Ann Bambury raised the issue at a recent meeting of Cork County Council’s western division, following the presentation of a report on coastal and marine projects.

Council engineer Catherine Murphy said: “The development of an early-flood-warning system for Bantry is challenging, due to the nature of the catchment, which is steeply sloping and prone to rapid onset of flooding."

The Cork City garda division looks set to be allocated 36 new garda recruits in this morning’s attestation ceremony at the Garda Training College in Templemore, Mr Martin said.

By delivering a month of free-to-attend public climate action events, Cork County Council will promote and encourage the public to take positive local climate action.

The draft budget drew criticism from some members for allocating a lower total amount of funding than the 2025 budget.

The event will see 74 works from 68 Cork-based artists presented in Cork County Council’s LHQ Gallery in the County Library.

The council’s Age Friendly Programme received two nominations for the awards which showcase age-friendly initiatives from around the country that contribute to making Ireland a great place to grow old.

Timoleague native and Fine Gael councillor for the Bandon-Kinsale local electoral area, John Michael Foley, said the sinkhole is “not ideal”.

The new nationwide initiative is designed to help individuals build essential life skills and is free to access for everyone.

Two men lost their lives in the accident near Glengarriff Nature Reserve in August 2020

The majority of the horses seized have been rehomed, and none of them have been euthanised. 

A formal civic petition, signed to date by 440 people across Midleton, Carrigtwohill, and Cloyne, was submitted to Cork County Council under section 127 of the Local Government Act 2001.

The social-housing construction status report shows there were 1,084 homes at various stages of design and procurement in Cork city at the end of Q1 of 2025, with a further 1,203 hones in Cork county. 

Cork city had the most expensive fire service in Ireland for the second year in a row, with a per capita cost of €105.68, up from €93.44 in 2023, and ahead of Dublin City at €100.22, while the lowest cost was Meath at €34.78. Cork city’s fire service was also the fastest responding to both fires and other emergencies for the second year in a row.

Cork County Council provides a fire and rescue service from 20 fire stations, which are located throughout the county. The four projects, if approved, would replace fire stations currently operating at these sites.

The issue was raised in a motion by Social Democrats councillor Isobel Towse at a recent meeting of Cork County Council’s West Cork Municipal District.

The position is an opportunity to support LGBTQIA+ writers and artists through workshops, mentorship, and publication opportunities. 

Coincillor Joe Carroll said Skibbereen’s central Fairfield car park is so poorly lit it is left in darkness in the early mornings and at nighttime during the winter,

Cork County Council lost 19,162.3 days, or 3.27% days, to sick leave, while Cork City Council lost 15,585.31 days, or 3.52%.

Cork city saw no fines issued at all in the years 2020 and 2021, while just 12 were issued in 2022, 22 in 2023, and 46 in 2024.

Breastfeeding Friendly in County Cork is an initiative aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of mothers, babies, and their families.

The National Oversight and Audit Commission (NOAC) report for 2024 also revealed that both the city and county councils paid out high levels of public liability claims.

On the issue of the local road infrastructure, An Coimisiún Pleanála said that the development would not unduly increase traffic volumes in the area.

The works, produced by Fiona Hayes, who is an emerging artist based in West Cork, will be displayed at the foyer of Cork County Hall from October 9-25.