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Cork City Council Housing Directorate invites expressions of interest from economic operators to participate in a Competitive Dialogue procurement process for the delivery of the Cork City Council Housing Programme 2025-27. 📢 Cork City Council invites proposals from candidates which can deliver social, affordable, or mixed tenure schemes. To include new build construction, conversion of existing buildings, a scheme which forms part of a larger development, or proposals to deliver exemplar “living over the shop” developments. 🛠 Housing Design and construction standards must at a minimum meet the requirements of all relevant statutory planning and building control requirements. 🏡 The ‘Request to Participate in Competitive Dialogue’ Descriptive Document and Suitability Assessment Questionnaire are available from the eTenders website www.etenders.gov.ie by searching for Resource ID ‘5250495’, or Tender Title ‘Cork City Council Housing Programme 2025-27’. 💻 Submissions should be made via the eTenders Tender Box. Submissions to be received not later than 5pm on 9th of May 2025. 📅

‘Shandon Integrated Urban Strategy Launched’ Cork City Council and our community partners are delighted to have officially launched the Shandon Integrated Urban Strategy, an action based roadmap for the for the sustainable and heritage led regeneration of the Shandon area. This strategy is part of ‘THRIVE - Town Centre First Heritage Revival Scheme’ which aims to support local authorities and citizens in reimagining town centres and transforming publicly owned vacant or derelict heritage buildings through renovation, renewal and adaptive reuse. 🇮🇪 🇪🇺 #EUinmyregion Southern Regional Assembly New European Bauhaus

Investment flows in both directions between the US and Ireland. In 2023, 500 Irish companies had operations in the United States, employing 98,000 people at 2,269 locations across all 50 states. In 2022, Ireland was the seventh-largest overseas investor in California, ahead of China, with 480 establishments supporting an estimated 25,464 jobs and $3 billion in wages. Meanwhile, San Francisco Bay Area investment into Ireland between 2017 and 2022 was worth $30.6 billion, and more than 10,000 people in Cork are employed by Bay Area headquartered companies like Apple’s European headquarters in Hollyhill. In today's Irish Examiner the Mayor of San Francisco,  Daniel Lurie discusses the incredible relationship between Ireland and San Francisco. Micheál Smith Read the article, here: https://lnkd.in/eR62Jgxk

Have you regisgtered for European Maritime Day (EMD) 2025 which will we see the major players in Europe’s maritime sector converge on Cork for three days?🌍 Cork City Council and the Government of Ireland are delighted to be hosting EMD in the city from May 21-23. 📅 EMD is the annual event where maritime professionals, the Irish government, European commission representatives and innovators gather to network, discuss and outline joint action on maritime affairs and the sustainable blue economy. It is also a space where ‘Ocean Leaders Meet’. 🦈 EMD provides an engaging and interactive experience to catch up on the latest issues, both opportunities and challenges, impacting the blue economy and marine environment and to discuss ways of progressing. EMD features inspirational speakers, thematic sessions, stakeholder workshops, exhibition and lots of networking opportunities. ⭐ Registration, to attend any of the planned sessions, will remain open until May 10. Anyone interested can register at bit.ly/4gTS3XG 🔗 Separately, there is significant interest in taking stands at the EMD exhibition. Successful applicants will be selected after the closing date. 🐟 Further information can be found at https://bit.ly/4gTS3XG or by direct link https://bit.ly/41jH7gf 🔗 European Commission Government of Ireland Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications Bord Iascaigh Mhara - Ireland's Seafood Development Agency

Today the Marina Promenade was officially opened by Taoiseach Micheál Martin T.D. 🎉 The project, funded by the National Transport Authority (NTA), has created a very popular Leeside recreational route for walkers, runners and cyclists of all ages. 🚲 Construction of the new Marina Promenade began in late 2023 and finished in late 2024, delivering a 5.5-metre-wide pedestrian and cycle corridor complemented by adjoining plazas, connections to Marina Park and other features. The 1.8km long new amenity space extends from Centre Park Road to Blackrock Village and features age-friendly seating, riverside viewing balconies, enhanced landscaping, environmentally sensitive public and feature lighting and other features. 😎 The historic stone walls along the promenade were cleaned and restored, while the formal tree planting was carefully preserved. An array of new planting now lines the walkway, with approximately 60,000 bulbs and 34 newly planted trees now coming into bloom. 🌍

🎉 Cork's Lifelong Learning Fest is back! 🎉 🎓 Starting today until April 9, the festival is asking you to Investigate, Participate & Celebrate, by taking part in workshops or classes, watching demonstrations or by trying out new skills. ℹ️ All events are free & accessible to everyone. 🖱️ To find an event for you, visit:

🏡45 new affordable homes🏡 Cork City Council, in partnership with OBR Developments Ltd, is launching affordable housing at Glenmore Heights, Lehenaghmore. The homes are available for sale from circa 20% below open market values to those who qualify for the Affordable Housing Scheme. This scheme consists of: ➡️24 three-bed semi-detached homes ➡️11 three-bed mid-terrace homes ➡️2 two-bed end-of-terrace homes ➡️8 two-bed mid-terrace homes 📅 Applications Open: 12 noon, Tuesday, April 15 - Midnight, Tuesday, May 6. 🖱️ To learn more about the scheme, visit: https://lnkd.in/ekmJ27Qz . . . . #housing #newhomes #cork #affordablehousing #housingforall #newproject #housingnews

⚠️ Still Places Available ⚠️ Start Your Own Business – Evening Course Thinking about starting your own business? This six-part online course, starting April 2nd, will equip you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to bring your business idea to life. Whether you're in the early stages or have recently started trading, this programme covers everything from business planning and finance to marketing and sales. Dates: April 2, 9, 23, 30 & May 7, 14 Time: 18:30 – 21:30 (Wednesdays) Venue: Online Gain practical insights into legal structures, taxation, market research, and more – and take the next step towards entrepreneurial success! 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/e5tUi92i #StartYourOwnBusiness #Entrepreneurship #BusinessPlanning #LEOCorkCity #BusinessSuccess Bojana Vilhelm Ivan McCutcheon Helen Murphy Martina Casey Dr Niall O'Keeffe Cork City Council - Comhairle Cathrach Chorcaí Ballincollig Business Association Glanmire Chamber of Commerce IGNITE UCC

📣 March Roundup 📣 ℹ️ March was an incredible month for the city, with the streets coming alive in celebration, key announcements in housing, giveaways and much more. 🖱️ Swipe to learn more! . . . #housing #infrastructure #cork #treeegiveaway

Have you regisgtered for European Maritime Day (EMD) 2025 which will we see the major players in Europe’s maritime sector converge on Cork for three days?🌍 Cork City Council and the Government of Ireland are delighted to be hosting EMD in the city from May 21-23. 📅 EMD is the annual event where maritime professionals, the Irish government, European commission representatives and innovators gather to network, discuss and outline joint action on maritime affairs and the sustainable blue economy. It is also a space where ‘Ocean Leaders Meet’. 🦈 EMD provides an engaging and interactive experience to catch up on the latest issues, both opportunities and challenges, impacting the blue economy and marine environment and to discuss ways of progressing. EMD features inspirational speakers, thematic sessions, stakeholder workshops, exhibition and lots of networking opportunities.  ⭐ Registration, to attend any of the planned sessions, will remain open until May 10. Anyone interested can register at bit.ly/4gTS3XG 🔗 Separately, there is significant interest in taking stands at the EMD exhibition. Successful applicants will be selected after the closing date. 🐟 Further information can be found at https://bit.ly/4gTS3XG or by direct link https://bit.ly/41jH7gf 🔗 European Commission Government of Ireland Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications Bord Iascaigh Mhara - Ireland's Seafood Development Agency