The Mayor of the County of Cork

♻️ We are extremely proud to support the voluntary 'Cork GAA Community Clean Up Day' alongside Cork City Council, Cork GAA, Cork Camogie and Cork Ladies Football.

🤝 The event, part of Cork GAA's Sustainability Vision, will see volunteers of all ages from GAA clubs across the city and county collect and dispose of large volumes of waste while driving community engagement, youth involvement and a positive impact on the local environment.

🗓️ 21st of September from 10:00am to 2:00pm

➡️ Read more on our website: https://www.corkcoco.ie/en/news/cork-gaa-clubs-organise-major-voluntary-clean-up-initiative-in-partnership-with-cork-county-council

🏛️ The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Joe Carroll is urging people to discover the history, heritage and culture of County Cork as part of National Heritage Week, which takes place from the 17th to 25th of August.

🗺️ This Heritage Week will see over 150 events take place across 40 locations in County Cork, including council supported events taking place across our library network.

➡️ For a sample of some of the events taking place and to learn more about Heritage Week, visit our website: https://www.corkcoco.ie/en/news/history-to-the-fore-for-national-heritage-week-in-county-cork

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🔴⚪ Cork County Hall will light up in the red and white of Cork Camogie this weekend in support of the Intermediate and Senior teams in All-Ireland Final action. 🔴⚪

🏆 The Intermediate final starts at 3:00pm on Sunday, followed by throw-in in the Senior final at 5:15pm. We wish both teams the best of luck.



Cork GAA

👏 The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Joe Carroll has announced that he will host a Civic Reception for Cork’s Olympians at Cork County Hall when they return from Paris.

🥇 Cork County Council has approached the Olympic Federation of Ireland and plans to hold the special event at a time that suits the athletes’ busy schedules.

Team Ireland

The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Joe Carroll attended The 70th Cork City Sports event at MTU Athletics Stadium on Tuesday 9th of July. Cork County Council sponsored the Women's High Jump and 800m Men Race. Well done to all the athletes involved.

🎉 Skibbereen Town Centre First Regeneration Plan is the first of its kind for the Council following the designation of Skibbereen as a ‘pathfinder town’.

🤝 Working with the community, including residents, businesses, visitors, local groups and schools, our initial survey resulted in 930 submissions on how to make Skibbereen a better place to work, live and visit.

👏 The final plan highlights 35 projects and objectives that the Skibbereen community has identified as critical to the sustainable development of the town to enhance the quality of life for residents of Skibbereen.

👀 View the Skibbereen Town Centre First Regeneration Plan here: https://www.corkcoco.ie/en/resident/municipal-districts/town-centre-first-town-regeneration-office



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Councillor Joe Carroll is the new Mayor of the County of Cork following a vote by members of Cork County Council.

Nominated by Councillor Seamus McGrath and seconded by Councillor Alan Coleman, Mayor Carroll will be the first Mayor for the newly elected Council.

A Fianna Fáil member representing the West Cork Municipal District, he was first elected to Cork County Council in 2004, Mayor Carroll brings a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of the county's needs and aspirations.

The Chinese Ambassador He Xiangdong hosts the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Ireland.
As Mayor of the County of Cork I celebratde the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Ireland. today

Great activity and Incredible work at Harpers Island Wetlands, New Harper’s Island workbook for schools launched and BT Biological & Ecological Sciences Award winners for Harper's Island Projct acknowledged.
As Mayor of the County of Cork I was delighted to launch the Harper’s Island Workbook, a special publication written and designed by renowned local author and educator Jim Wilson encouraging the interest of young children in the beauty of nature and wildlife. This gives our children the opportunity to enrich their lives with knowledge of birds and biodiversity. Funding provided by Cobh Municipal District will provide local primary schools, in Glounthaune, Carrigtwohill, and Cobh, with copies of the workbook. I was delighted to welcomed representatives from both Gaelscoil Uí Drisceoil, Dunkettle and Glounthaune National School who received physical copies of the workbook on behalf of their schools today. The activity book will be available on Harper’s Island Website to download, so I encourage all ages to look as I am sure we all have lots to learn about the different species that inhabit these wonderful wetlands.
Furthermore, I welcomed Éadaoin and Ciarán Farrell, two local secondary school pupils entered a project linked to Harpers Island and won the Biological & Ecological Sciences – Intermediate Group Category in this year’s Young Scientist Awards
Harpers Island Wetlands is a site in Glounthaune which is one of the most important areas of Cork Harbour for wetland birds, supporting internationally important numbers of some species that use wetland habitat on and surrounding the island. Cork County Council is proud to own the habitat which provides a refuge to so many wildlife species and provides people with the opportunity to watch and learn about wildlife from a state-of-the-art establishment. Looking around the site it is evident that the vigilance and ongoing hard work involved in maintaining Harper's Islands Wetlands is paying dividends. Well done and thanks to the groups involved in the management of this wonderful initiative. Harper Island Steering Group is made up of Cork County Council, Birdwatch Ireland, Glounthaune Community Association, Glounthaune Tidy Towns and Glounthaune Men’s Shed.
Well worth a visit!