The Mayor of the County of Cork

24/06/2026

18/06/2026

Honoured to have attended the Lord Mayor's Black Tie Charity Ball 2026. A wonderful night that supported the incredible work of these worthy charities, Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind, St. Luke’s
Home, Cork Life Centre and Horizons Cork.

A huge thank you to the Lord Mayor Cllr. Fergal Dennehy for hosting such a memorable event, and to everyone who contributed to making it a great success.

18/06/2026

As Mayor of the County of Cork, it is a pleasure to welcome Lord Mayor Councillor Fergal Dennehy to the County Hall for the 2026 Cork School Garden Awards. I want to congratulate the students, teachers, SNA’s, office staff, caretakers and parents, for taking part in this year’s edition of the competition and keeping this longstanding tradition alive

17/06/2026

As Mayor of the County of Cork, it is my great pleasure to host the Caucus: Women For Election, Training, Empower & Lead in the County Hall.

I would like to sincerely thank our facilitators, Orlaith Carmody and Margaret Ward, for sharing their expertise with us.

16/06/2026

Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Mary Linehan Foley, met with Mary Crilly, founding member and CEO of the Sexual Violence Centre Cork, to discuss the vital work the centre continues to do in supporting survivors across our city and county.

For over 40 years, the Sexual Violence Centre has provided free, confidential counselling and support services to those affected by sexual violence. Their dedicated team offers a lifeline to survivors and plays a crucial role in advocacy and education throughout our community.

11/06/2026

As Mayor, I would like to advise the community of an upcoming housing scheme near Woodview in Youghal. The development is still at an early stage and will consist of 7 Age Friendly housing units.

As part of the overall development of the site, Cork County Council is proposing to make part of the land available for a Family Resource Centre, subject to securing the necessary capital funding through Tusla. Discussions have already commenced with the Family Resource Initiative in this regard.

I look forward to seeing this project progress and the positive impact it will have for the community in Youghal.

11/06/2026

Huge congratulations to Darina Clancy and the team behind Na Lumiére GaelachaLumière Gaelacha which won the prestigious Spirit of the Festival award at the Celtic Media Festival. This remarkable documentary tells the story of the Horgan Brothers of Youghal, pioneers of photography and early cinema who helped put the town on the map in Irish film history. Cork County Council is proud to have supported this project, which so beautifully celebrates our heritage and storytelling.

03/06/2026

Delighted to welcome Her Excellency the French Ambassador to Ireland Céline Place to the stunning Midleton Distillery last month for a truly memorable visit. The warmth of French-Irish relations was matched only by the warmth of Midleton hospitality!

03/06/2026

I had the absolute pleasure of attending the Youghal for All Moby Dick Festival at the weekend. A wonderful celebration of our unique connection to cinematic history!

It was an honour to meet with Helen Heaphy Grainge, Chair of the Festival Committee, whose tireless work has made this event such a success. The passion and community spirit on display reminded me why Youghal holds such a special place in Cork's cultural landscape.

03/06/2026

What a wonderful day in Youghal as we celebrated a truly remarkable milestone, Mrs Phil Curran turning 100 years young!

It was my absolute privilege to visit Mrs Curran to mark this special occasion. A century of life, memories, and contributions to our community, what an inspiration.

Happy 100th birthday, Mrs Curran! Here's to many more happy days surrounded by your loved ones. 🎉