Cork City Council - Comhairle Cathrach Chorcaí

🎨 Creative Communities Grant Scheme 2025 Launched! Community groups ,schools, youth clubs, neighbourhood groups, and other social, cultural, or environmental communities are invited to apply to support their creative projects that foster artistic expression, strengthen community connections, and create lasting social benefits. There are two funding streams: ➡️ Level 1: €1,500 - €3,000, ideal for smaller-scale projects or pilot initiatives. ➡️Level 2: Up to €6,000, suitable for larger, more ambitious projects with significant scope and impact. 💻 An information webinar will be held on Wednesday, 4th December at 11:00 AM on Microsoft Team. Register via: https://buff.ly/4fG0oyi 🔗To access the application form, visit: https://buff.ly/4eQP3dq ℹ️ Deadline:12th February 2025.

📰 Make sure to pick up a copy of The Echo today or check out Echolive.ie, see below, to read more about what is happening on Leeside this #Christmas. #Cork is fast becoming a destination city for a festive break, and we are proud of the offering we have across our city. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/ec2TFmU2 . . . . #Corkmas #Shoplocal

Well done to everyone in #Blarney who worked with us on enhancing Clogheenmilcon Fen Bog to create an ecological visitor attraction. 👏🏼 Absolutely chuffed to win in the Sustainable Environment and Biodiversity category 🌍 #ELGawards24 Chambers Ireland

📃 Cork City Council has approved the long-anticipated Night-Time Economy Strategy, a plan designed to transform the city into a thriving 24-hour destination. With a focus on improving the city’s offerings from 6pm - 6am, the strategy aims to boost tourism, enhance local business opportunities, and create a safe, dynamic environment for both residents and visitors alike. ℹ️ The broad strategy includes a variety of key initiatives designed to increase safety, improve city animation, and create a vibrant night-time culture. To access the strategy document, visit: https://lnkd.in/ej-pjQe4

Parade Information🎄 🎅 Led by Santa, the parade will featuring dancers, stiltwalkers, large-scale street spectacular pieces and bands and more! The Corkmas Parade will begin on North Main St at 6.30pm, travelling via Washington St. and Grand Parade to Patrick's St., after which *some* elements will proceed to McCurtain St., finishing at The Everyman theatre. ⚠️ Patrons with accessibility needs or their carers can email queries to corkchristmascelebration@corkcity.ie 🔗 To learn more about the incredible performers, visit: https://buff.ly/4fHVUa8 . . . . #Corkmas #Christmas #Cork

🗣️ Have your say on the Emmett Place Enhancement Project! 📆 The public consultation on plans to enhance Emmett Place is open until January 10th. ℹ️ The project aims to improve the existing public realm, improve accessibility, extend the pedestrianisation of Emmett Place and create a flexible, people-centred civic space, suitable for temporary events whilst maintaining as much of the existing fabric as possible. 🔗 To have your say, visit: https://buff.ly/38tZHrM . . . . #publicrealm #infrastrucuture #newproject #construction #Corkproject #newdevelopment

🎁The official countdown to #christmas in #cork is on! 🎄Overnight, 16 of our incredible parks and operations colleagues have erected 9 - 35ft Christmas trees across the city with the testing of the lights also taking place. We cannot wait for the #corkmas Christmas Parade next Friday, Nov 15, to officially launch Christmas in Cork. Details on the parade will be shared in the coming days. RedFM Cork's 96fm & C103 Cork Business Association Cork Chamber

🎅 #Santa is coming to town! 🎄 Booking is now open for the Santa Experience at Emmett Place. 🎅The main man will arrive on Saturday, November 23.🎅 Times: Friday: 4 pm to 8 pm - Saturday: 11 am to 8 pm - Sunday: 11 am to 7:30 pm 🔗To book,visit:https://buff.ly/48wTJUA . . . . #Corkmas #ChristmasinCork

National Geographic named our #city among the Top 25 destinations to visit. #Cork is undergoing unprecedented investment and continues to go from strength to strength. A city of #culture, a leader in #food, and a city boasting a world class #hospitality offering, #Corkcity is the city to not only #visit, but a city to #live, #work and #invest in.

📣 2024 Cork Lifelong Learning Awards Nominations Extended! 📣 These awards are based on the idea that lifelong learning has the power to transform lives, recognising individuals who have made significant progress in their personal growth, professional development, or contributions to their communities through learning. With a wide range of categories, you can nominate learners of all ages and backgrounds. Whether it’s a toddler learning through play, a school championing creativity or sustainability, or an active retiree mastering new skills – we want to hear their story! 🔗Visit: https://buff.ly/3BQT7wL to nominate someone you know. 📅 Nomination Deadline: October 25 at 5:00 PM.