'I'm proud to fly the flag for the county' |
Christmas marks the halfway point of my tenure as the Mayor of the County of Cork, and the season of goodwill gives me a chance to look back at everything that Cork County Council has achieved over the last six months.
This year, the festivities are extra special, as I am wearing the chain of office for the second time, after first taking on the role in 2020, at the height of the covid-19 pandemic, when the world was at a standstill.
Five years later, Cork is bursting with life with events and festivals running from the darkest nights of January to the brightest days of summer.
The Rebel County has been transformed during the intervening period, through the work done by the dedicated staff at Cork County Council, and I want to thank every single person for doing their part.
As Mayor, I see what goes into making Cork a great place to live and work.
My tenure even started with something that will leave a lasting legacy for generations to come, as we launched the 2025 Streetscape Enhancement Scheme.
This programme offered tenants or owners of occupied buildings in key locations financial assistance to improve the appearance of these buildings under the scheme, with priority being given to occupied commercial premises.
This scheme was one of many offered by Cork County Council throughout the........