Late last month I reported on the prosed new playground that was earmarked for Blackrock Village. Read details here At this weeks council meeting the City Manager updated Councillors on the progress of the Blackrock Village Renewal Scheme. The first phase of which will comprise the provision of a children’s playground and small park with plaza [...]
In the past two years, the City Council has been the lead agency in organizing alternative family friendly events on Bonfire Night. Following on the success of previous events, another Summer Fun Nights Programme has now been finalised . Following on the success of the last two years Bonfire Night Events Projects on June 23rd, [...]
Last Monday week, Cork City Councillors met with a delegation from the GAA County Board to discuss their proposed plans for Pairc Ui Chaoimh. The GAA wish to redevelop and upgrade Pairc Ui Chaoimh to a 50,000 seater stadium and the development of a Centre of
Ocean to City race, takes place this Saturday, June 12th. An exciting & spectacular Rowing Festival both on & off the water. The race starts in Crosshaven finishes in style at Lapps The race is 15 nautical miles. It begins in Crosshaven, then out to the mouth of Cork Harbour, Roches Point, (boats that are [...]
Following a recent question I submitted to the City Manager on the renewal of Blackrock Village, I am delighted to be able to tell you that the Manager is quickly progressing plans for a park and playground in Blackrock Village. In his letter to me Joe Gavin, City Manager stated that the
At a recent meeting of the Docklands Policy Committee, a number of documents were made available, giving an update on the progress of the docklands development. The Docklands Progress Report, prepared by the Docklands Director of Services, gave updates on a whole range of
At last weeks council meeting, I tabled a question to the City Manager on the possible routes that can be explored by Cork City Council in order to develop the Gus Healy Pool in Douglas. Since I joined Cork City Council, it is an issue that arises continuously. The Government recently confirmed that there will be no new [...]
This week I had an opportunity to pay a visit to the 4th class students and their teacher Miss Lyons, in Ballintemple National School. At the moment the school is aiming to receive a “Green Flag” as part of the National Green Schools Programme. There are seven steps that need to be completed in order to [...]
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