Selection of Kieran’s Press Quotes & Pieces

13 February 2024, “Lord Mayor Kieran McCarthy said this was the first such plan produced for the city. It is unique in combining actions to reduce, or mitigate, greenhouse gas emissions, and to adapt to the climate changes that are already inevitable due to past emissions”, Lord Mayor backs climate action plan for Cork city following council vote, Lord Mayor backs climate action plan for Cork city following council vote (echolive.ie)

26 January 2024, “Despite a turbulent start to the year which saw several long-standing companies permanently close their doors, Cork is “open for business” and must remain so to ensure a sustainable future. That is according to Lord Mayor Cllr Kieran McCarthy, who, speaking at the launch of the Cork Business Association’s (CBA) 5-Year Strategic Framework, warned against sending out a collective narrative”, Cork remains ‘open for business’ despite wave of recent closures, Cork remains ‘open for business’ despite wave of recent closures (irishexaminer.com)

22 January 2024, “Born in 1977, Kieran McCarthy grew up in Ballinlough, Cork city. He studied at University College Cork, completing a PhD in Geography on the River Lee Valley. He has written 30 books about Cork, its hinterland and Irish history. In 2009, he was elected to Cork City Council. In 2023, he became Lord Mayor of Cork. He’s also a founder of the Cork City Musical Society”,  Culture That Made Me: Cork lord mayor Kieran McCarthy on John Denver and musical theatre,  Culture That Made Me: Cork lord mayor Kieran McCarthy on John Denver and musical theatre  (irishexaminer.com)

20 January 2024, “It is not just the name of the place at stake but what the name means and how it echoes within the heart of Cork’s character and memory”, says Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Kieran McCarthy, Páirc Uí Chaoimh and why a sense of place matters in Cork, Kieran McCarthy: Páirc Uí Chaoimh and why a sense of place matters in Cork (irishexaminer.com)

10 January 2024, “Mr McCarthy said he was thankful to Henry Ford & Son Ltd for continuing the tradition for supplying the Lord Mayoral car for the year. “History and innovation and two core elements, which are important to the essence of Cork,” said Mr McCarthy. He said that since taking up the office last June, he has spoken at more than 870 events– more than 35 a week- across the city”, “The provision of an electric car has very much assisted me in the carrying out of my duties. It is also important for my office to support innovation in sustainability,” said Mr McCarthy, Lord Mayor of Cork takes delivery of new 2024 fully electric Lord Mayoral car, Lord Mayor of Cork takes delivery of new 2024 fully electric Lord Mayoral car (echolive.ie)

23 December 2023, “Speaking at the awards ceremony, Mr McCarthy, paid tribute to the winners for the great work they do within their respective communities. “The four award winners represent an amazing variety of physical activity opportunities for the people of Cork,”said Mr McCarthy. “As Cork City continues to grow, we must ensure that we provide the right opportunities to those that find safe harbour here. The work that each of you do ensures we can instil that sense of community to all that call Cork home”, Quartet of Cork groups honoured for going ‘above and beyond’ for their communities, Quartet of Cork groups honoured for going ‘above and beyond’ for their communities (echolive.ie)

21 December 2023, “As a chronicler of Cork’s history, there is one thing researching Cork, but there is another when one becomes part of its story board, and one gets to wear the 236-year old Mayoralty chain every day and become Cork’s ambassador”, The Lord Mayor of Cork’s Christmas message, The Lord Mayor of Cork’s Christmas message (echolive.ie)

12 December 2023, “The Lord Mayor of Cork Cllr Kieran McCarthy recently hosted a reception at Cork City Hall to celebrate the remarkable success of Cork boxers’ six adult national titles. Three elite and three senior titles in the same year was the greatest haul achieved since the establishment of the Cork County Boxing Board in 1914”, Lord Mayor pays tribute to Cork’s All-Ireland elite boxing champions Lord Mayor pays tribute to Cork’s All-Ireland elite boxing champions (echolive.ie)

10 December 2023, “Stories have the power to impress, and to make one question, wonder, dream, remember, be disturbed, explore, and forget; a series of emotions. In a historic city, such as Cork, there are many stories and many emotions”, Lord Mayor’s Column: Revamped Cork City quarter has stories to tell, Lord Mayor’s Column: Revamped Cork City quarter has stories to tell (echolive.ie)

1 December 2023, “Cork City Council was delighted to partner with Cork Chamber of Commerce on the engagement with Invest Shanghai on the first in-person visit to our twinned city of Shanghai since the pandemic. The impact of our city’s international outreach is massively amplified through our co-operation with valued partners like Cork Chamber, and the Agreement between the two organisations bodes very well for the future of business connections between Cork and Shanghai”, New opportunities open in the Shanghai market, New opportunities open in the Shanghai market – The Avondhu Newspaper (avondhupress.ie)

22 November 2023, “The Lord Mayor and Ms Lee visited the Lee Fields – which is part of the marathon route – to mark the launch of the 2024 marathon”, On your marks: Early bird registration opens for Cork City Marathon 2024, On your marks: Early bird registration opens for Cork City Marathon 2024 (echolive.ie)

15 November 2023, “Lord Mayor of Cork Cllr Kieran McCarthy sings Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’ with clients of the Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland at Mahon Point shopping centre in Cork at the launch of Ireland’s first dementia-inclusive shopping centre”, Lord Mayor sings Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’ with clients of the Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland, Watch: Lord Mayor sings Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’ with clients of the Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland (irishexaminer.com)

 11 November 2023, “The year marks the final chapter of the national Decade of Centenaries commemorative programme. A wealth of material has already been produced, scores of events have taken place, and a proud legacy is being created for future generations”, Lord Mayor’s column: Decade of Centenaries events draw to a close, Lord Mayor’s column: Decade of Centenaries events draw to a close  (echolive.ie)

10 November 2023, Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Kieran McCarthy, said: “The pedestrianisation of the Marina during Covid brought home to young and old what a haven for activity and leisure this historic amenity is.  The integration of the Promenade with Marina Park and the City Centre-Passage West Greenway will be of further benefit to the communities of Blackrock, the Docklands and wider city”, Construction work set to commence on new Marina Promenade project, Construction work set to commence on new Marina Promenade project (echolive.ie)

10 November 2023, “The 68th Cork International Film Festival got under way at the city’s Opera House on Thursday with an event that featured major industry figures, a magnificent opening film, and a singing lord mayor. Cllr Kieran McCarthy, a Lord Mayor with a longterm involvement in Cork’s musical theatre scene, drew rapturous applause when he diverted from his speech to sing a rousing rendition of ‘Smile’, from Charlie Chaplin’s Modern Times film”, Cork Film Festival off to flying start with  surreal offering at Opera House, Cork Film Festival off to flying start with  surreal offering at Opera House (irishexaminer.com)

9 November 2023, “Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Kieran McCarthy, said: “Christmas in Cork always brings a strong sense of nostalgia and a time for family or friends. Come into town, meet up and catch up with old friend. My call this year to Corkonians is to re-discover town, shop local and enjoy the experience of being out and about on the streets”, Get ready for city centre to light up with Corkmas, Get ready for city centre to light up with Corkmas (echolive.ie)

9 November 2023, “Officially opening the Festival, Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. Kieran McCarthy said: “This year Cork International Film Festival continues to take its viewers on a viewing journey of some of the world’s greatest films, newest releases and art house masterpieces. The Festival creates an enormous heartfelt and soul-filled experience by bringing people together – it captures people’s imagination and emotions of viewing a great film”, Cork International Film Festival screens first of 200 films at opening gala, Cork International Film Festival screens first of 200 films at opening gala (echolive.ie)

6 November 2023, “First to get his hands on a cherished copy in City Hall was Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Kieran McCarthy – a keen local historian and frequent contributor to the magazine. He said: “Christmas just isn’t Christmas in Cork without the Holly Bough”, First sign of Christmas! The Holly Bough is out, First sign of Christmas! The Holly Bough is out (echolive.ie)

1 November 2023, “A visit to the Chinese cities of Shanghai and Wuxi by a Cork City Council delegation, led by Lord Mayor Kieran McCarthy, is aiming to re-ignite partnerships that had been established before the covid pandemic”, Lord Mayor leads council delegation on China trip, Lord Mayor leads council delegation on China trip (echolive.ie)

31 October 2023, “The procession began with scary Halloween characters including a roller skating witch and cartwheeling skeletons; as well as The Lord Mayor of Cork City, Cllr Kieran McCarthy, who interacted with the crowds gathered, Dragon of Shandon returns to streets of Cork, Watch: Dragon of Shandon returns to streets of Cork (echolive.ie)

27 October 2023, “Lord Mayor Councillor Kieran McCarthy officially kicked off the festive season in the Council Chamber of Cork City Hall this week. He launched the 61st Lord Mayor’s Gala Christmas Concert, which will take place on Saturday December 2 in Cork City Hall”, Lord Mayor among the performers for Gala Christmas Concert, Lord Mayor among the performers for Gala Christmas Concert (echolive.ie)

23 October 2023, “Reaching the end of a 117-school visit programme has left me humbled, emotional, and exhausted from a rollercoaster of meeting so many young people on mass but also full of great memories for years to come. To meet the bones of over 35,000 dynamic young people or Cork’s up and coming generation, complete with teachers and principals of city schools, is one of the largest projects on democracy development each Lord Mayor takes on every year, Cork’s Lord Mayor: ‘I met more than 35,000 dynamic young people’, WATCH: Cork’s Lord Mayor: ‘I met more than 35,000 dynamic young people’ (echolive.ie)

20 October 2023, “Speaking at the launch, Cllr. McCarthy said that national allotments and community gardens are “sanctuaries” for both mental health and biodiversity. “It is important that Cork remains at the forefront of this community movement. Indeed, there is an onus on all local authorities all over Ireland to provide more of these essential community spaces,” he said, Cork launch of inaugural National Allotments and Community Gardens Week, Cork launch of inaugural National Allotments and Community Gardens Week | Independent.ie

6 October 2023, “Lord Mayor Cllr. Kieran McCarthy is urging communities to ‘band together,’ saying it’s the only solution for Cork’s housing crisis, record levels of homelessness and rising threats to social inclusion. We sat down with Cllr. McCarthy to chat all things Leeside following the launch of ‘The A-Z of Curious County Cork’ – the Mayor’s 30th book on the history of the Rebel County”, We need to look after each other’ – Lord Mayor calls for Cork unity as he celebrates 30th book launch, ‘We need to look after each other’ – Lord Mayor calls for Cork unity as he celebrates 30th book launch – Cork Beo

28 September 2023, “The Lord Mayor said that Hydro Farm Allotments should showcase their allotments. He added that Cork City Council was keen to develop new community allotments in the city and said they will look to mirror the success of the allotments in Tower, Lord Mayor tours Hydro Farm Allotments in Tower, https://www.echolive.ie/corknews/arid-41236012.html?fbclid=IwAR1cYiwIDWWWtohaGjmeGl7cNuDJdIYNLQ9y9qITrFn3oWxv-8EmKtbbId4_aem_AYPIOXhKUQYC-sw-w9hBvLNeLxzC6r1PDNskqtfoHbgs_VKClOxXOD_C4wuxGjBOKFk

28 September 2023, “Gaelscoil Mhachan school principal Íde Ní Dhubháin said it was a very successful event. “The Lord Mayor raised the green flag. We had our Green Schools Committee and the Mahon Tidy Towns Committee in attendance. The local community guard Conor Egan was also there. “The Lord Mayor chatted with the students about the history of the city. The students also got the opportunity to ask him a few questions. It was a lovely event and a very successful day,” she said, Cork Gaelscoil hoists yet another Green Flag with Lord Mayor doing the honours,  Cork Gaelscoil hoists yet another Green Flag with Lord Mayor doing the honours  (echolive.ie)

23 September 2023, “Speaking to RTÉ News, Lord Mayor of Cork Councillor Kieran McCarthy said he was in favour of the trial. “It hasn’t been done for over 20 years and it’s great to bring it back,” he said. “Cork City Council has a huge focus on climate change. In the last five years we have closed off 17 or 18 streets and pedestrianised them and there’s an on-going discussion with traders on how we continue that journey, First car-free day held in Cork city centre in over 20 years, https://www.rte.ie/news/regional/2023/0923/1406953-first-car-free-day-in-cork-city-centre-in-over-20-years/?utm_source=Civi+CRM+linked+mailing+list&utm_campaign=236aa205e4-DN_IRE+25%2F09%2F23&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_4f14bd9e99-236aa205e4-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D

19 September 2023, “Established in 1819 the Cork Chamber of Commerce has consistently led a mission to be the leading business organisation in the Cork region, Cork Chamber, championing Cork for 200 years, Cork Chamber, championing Cork for 200 years (irishexaminer.com)

17 September 2023, “The Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Kieran McCarthy praised the Echo mini marathon participants for ‘building’ stronger communities.  Building stronger communities brings more opportunities to talk, share, and support each other”, Some of the best pics and videos from The Echo Mini-Marathon, Some of the best pics and videos from The Echo Mini-Marathon (echolive.ie)

12 September 2023, “While launching the festival, Lord Mayor of Cork Cllr Kieran McCarthy spoke of how the event had been a constant through the ups and downs of Cork’s economy through the decades since the 1970s”, Cork Folk Festival launched by city’s Lord Mayor, Cork Folk Festival launched by city’s lord mayor  (irishexaminer.com)

4 September 2023, “The Lord Mayor is looking for anyone with GAA jerseys that honour famous Irish revolutionary figures and events to lend them to a special exhibition that will be on display later this month. The ‘Decade of Centenaries’ looks back on all the milestone events in Irish history that took place between 1916-1923 and this exhibition looks to honour them in a way that celebrates the culture that they helped keep alive”, Call out for Cork GAA clubs with jerseys honouring Irish patriots for special exhibition, Call out for Cork GAA clubs with jerseys honouring Irish patriots for special exhibition – Cork Beo

23 August 2023, “Describing his guest, Dave Hogan as “a Cork legend”, Mr McCarthy said that when he was growing up in the 1980s and 1990s, the Echo Boys were “everywhere” in the city. “They were an important source of news, and I know Cork people like to know what’s going on in the city, and when you heard that shout, ‘Echo’, you’d know that news was nearby, the safety even of someone collecting that news,” Mr McCarthy said, Echo Boy meets Cork’s newest Lord Mayor in what is fast becoming annual tradition, Echo Boy meets Cork’s newest Lord Mayor in what is fast becoming annual tradition (echolive.ie)

14 August 2023, “Welcoming members of the Irish-Pakistani community in Cork to City Hall, Lord Mayor McCarthy said both communities share a colonial history. He said it is very important that the city celebrates the various identities within it because they make up “the rich pool that is the overall identity of the city – a city which is highly ambitious, full of community life and full of neighbourhoods”, Irish-Pakistani community celebrate 76th independence day in Cork, Irish-Pakistani community celebrate independence day (rte.ie)

8 August 2023, “Cork Heritage Open Day is a great occasion for everyone – especially for local historians, says Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Kieran McCarthy”, A time to celebrate Cork’s glorious history, A time to celebrate Cork’s glorious history (echolive.ie)

8 August 2023, “I strongly encourage locals and visitors to Cork alike to walk the route and witness the appeal and mystery of the 30 (and counting) sites for themselves. The trail is still very much a work in progress and it is anticipated that up to 50 sites could feature along the route,” the Lord Mayor added, Lord Mayor launches City Revolution Trail, Lord Mayor launches City Revolution Trail (echolive.ie)

6 August 2023, “The Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Kieran McCarthy, noting that this was the 30th anniversary of Ireland decriminalising homosexuality, said he had two messages for Cork Pride. “Firstly, love who you want to love. Secondly, be who you want to be”, Cork Pride Pictures: ‘Love who you want to love. Be who you want to be’, Cork Pride Pictures: ‘Love who you want to love. Be who you want to be’ (echolive.ie)

2 August 2023, “The Lord Mayor of Cork has expressed concern over a rise in homeless numbers and has called for greater incentives for smaller landlords to bolster the rental market while more housing projects come on stream”, Lord Mayor calls for incentives for small landlords to bolster rental market, Lord Mayor calls for incentives for small landlords to bolster rental market (echolive.ie)

2 August 2023, “Speaking about the homecoming, the Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr McCarthy said that Mr Mulcahy was most deserving of a reception in his native Cork as, through his work with Project Children, he had over four decades made a significant contribution to reconciliation on the island of Ireland”, Ex NYPD detective earns top Cork accolade for his Project Children work, Ex NYPD detective earns top Cork accolade for his Project Children work | Independent.ie

2 August 2023, Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Kieran McCarthy, said he is delighted to see that the second sculpture focuses on light and architecture in the city. The new sculpture will stop passers-by engaging them to look up and around and to appreciate and rediscover the rich history, stories, architecture and geography the city centre possesses”, Second unique piece unveiled on city street as part of Cork’s new sculpture trail, Second unique piece unveiled on city street as part of Cork’s new sculpture trail (irishexaminer.com)

23 July 2023, “Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Kieran McCarthy, said: “The installation of new outdoor gyms in across our city is a great way to provide a space for the people of Cork to keep active and healthy”, Outdoor gyms at 11 locations across Cork city proving very popular, Outdoor gyms at 11 locations across Cork city proving ‘very popular’ (echolive.ie)

11 July 2023, “It is a process that my colleagues and I will continue to use, knowing that it provides the public an opportunity to be involved in shaping the culture and history of the city. This new amenity will provide much-needed connectivity for the residents of Grange and Frankfield, enhancing the active travel offering in the city”, Cork’s newest bridge has been officially named by the Cork public, Cork’s newest bridge has been officially named by the Cork public – Yay Cork

8 July 2023, “Cork’s new Lord Mayor has confirmed he’ll be continuing his walking city tours of the city on top of all of his new duties”, Cork’s new Lord Mayor gives free history tours of the city, Cork’s new Lord Mayor gives free history tours of the city – Cork Beo

7 July 2023, “Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Kieran McCarthy welcomed the O’Duffy Cup back to the Rebel County and expressed the county’s pride in the team.  “We are so, so, so proud of your efforts yesterday and I know there has been a drought and very much a lot of hurt in the last few years, it’s been a long five years but to Amy O’Connor and her team, you have been absolutely brilliant, you have inspired so many people,” he said, Sea of red gathers in Cork to welcome home All Ireland Camogie Champions,  PICS: Sea of red gathers in Cork to welcome home All Ireland Camogie Champions (echolive.ie)

29 June 2023, “I have made my comments to the council’s management team on the English Market and have asked them to present a strategy for the market at the Council’s finance committee”, Call for new traders at English Market (echolive.ie)

25 June 2023, “Lord Mayor McCarthy noted: It is really great to see the City Council take ownership of this really historic and very important graveyard in Cork’s and in Ireland’s history”, Lord Mayor welcomes news on All Saints Graveyard, Carr’s Hill, Lord Mayor welcomes news on All Saints Graveyard, Carr’s Hill (echolive.ie)

25 June 2023, “Opening with a reference to how young British architect William Burgess had recorded his delight in 1863 in securing the design for a new St Finbarre’s Cathedral by noting in his diary “Got Cork”, Cllr McCarthy said he too was similarly thrilled to have “Got Cork” by being elected lord mayor, New Lord Mayor of Cork Kieran McCarthy invokes the spirit of his predecessors, New Lord Mayor of Cork Kieran McCarthy invokes the spirit of his predecessors – The Irish Times

23 June 2023, “A continued focus on reducing homelessness, driving the sustainability agenda and ensuring citizens’ voices are heard are some of the key priorities for the newly elected Lord Mayor of Cork”, ‘It’s not lost on me what this chain means’: Councillor Kieran McCarthy elected as Lord Mayor of Cork, ‘It’s not lost on me what this chain means’: Councillor Kieran McCarthy elected as Lord Mayor of Cork (echolive.ie)

23 June 2023, “Historian, newspaper columnist and walking tour guide councillor Kieran McCarthy becomes Lord Mayor”,  New lord mayor of Cork Kieran McCarthy fulfils childhood dream, New lord mayor of Cork Kieran McCarthy fulfils childhood dream (irishexaminer.com)

21 June 2023, “Independent councillor Kieran McCarthy welcomed the takeover of ownership of the cemetery by Cork City Council, describing it as a historic and important graveyard in Cork and Ireland’s history. “This sacred, sad, and hallowed ground needs to be cherished, respected, given dignity”. Famine graveyard in Cork could become national visitor destination (echolive.ie)

8 May 2023, “The council will continue to engage with the representatives, to establish a restoration timeframe.  Mr Reidy was responding to a question submitted by Independent councillor, Kieran McCarthy, who sought an update on the matter”, Plan submitted to Cork City Council on works to repair section of crumbling quay wall, Plan submitted to Cork City Council on works to repair section of crumbling quay wall (echolive.ie)

19 April 2023, “Mr McCarthy said it has not been defined whether local traffic will have access during the morning hours during the school run. “There a lot of drop offs right across Douglas Road and Ballinlough every morning. We’re trying to get the message out that people need to be aware of these plans and people need to say whether they are for or against”, BusConnects consultation for Douglas Road to take place as bus gates proposed, BusConnects consultation for Douglas Road to take place as bus gates proposed (echolive.ie)

13 April 2023, “Statistics show that 80% of landlords attain less than €20,000 per year, and that in the last five years, 43,000 landlords left the market. Smaller landlords should not be chased out of the market”, Independent councillor Kieran McCarthy said, War of words as eviction ban motion defeated at Cork City Council, War of words as eviction ban motion defeated at Cork City Council (echolive.ie)

6 April 2023, “Speaking about the success of the 30-unit ‘rightsize’ housing development on Skehard Road, Independent Councillor Kieran McCarthy said the scheme has created age-friendly homes for older people in particular”, Cork politicians welcome ‘necessary’ rightsized homes scheme expansion, Cork politicians welcome ‘necessary’ rightsized homes scheme expansion (echolive.ie)

2 February 2023, Speaking to the €1.6m to be invested in the Marina Promenade, Cllr McCarthy said funding would be transformative for the amenity; “If you go down the Marina at this moment in time it’s full of concrete potholes. If you are disabled you will be able to go down it with ease, or if you were an older person and you were struggling across the concrete, it’s going to be easier”, €4.5m allocated for N40 bridge as part of €57m for Cork’s active travel projects, ‘Fantastic news’: €4.5m allocated for N40 bridge as part of €57m for Cork’s active travel projects (echolive.ie)

22 December 2022, “Speaking to The Echo following the latest update, Mr McCarthy said he hoped that the correspondence sent to the site owners to date would be enough to prompt repair works to be carried out. However, he expressed disappointment at the apparent lack of action by the landowners so far”, City council engage with landowners on damaged quay wall, City council engage with landowners on damaged quay wall (echolive.ie)

2 December 2022, “According to Cllr Kieran McCarthy: “Citizen voices were heard. It is a great day for democracy and for the protection of the local environment and biodiversity, Ecosystems like Ballybrack Woods take time to develop, Peter Dowdall: ‘Ecosystems like Ballybrack Woods take time to develop’ (irishexaminer.com)

 24 November 2022, Independent councillor Kieran McCarthy who had also been vocal in his opposition to the bridge proposal welcomed the NTA’s decision. “Citizen voices were heard. It is a great day for democracy and for the protection of the local environment and biodiversity,” he said, ‘Citizen voices were heard’: NTA scraps proposal for bridge over popular Cork woods, ‘Citizen voices were heard’: NTA scraps proposal for bridge over popular Cork woods (echolive.ie)

30 September 2022, “Independent councillor Kieran McCarthy said: ‘The tree line on Boreenmanna Rd in particular is incredible. It’s quite beautiful at autumn time and it would be an environmental travesty if those trees were actually cut down’ “, Road-widening plans prompt ribbon protest on Boreenmanna Road, Road-widening plans prompt ribbon protest on Boreenmanna Road (echolive.ie)

13 September 2022, “Independent councillor Kieran McCarthy described some of the public consultation [on Bus Connects] as tokenism, but his call for a vote of no-confidence in the process was ruled out of order”, Contentious Cork Bus Connects plan reducing people to tears, councillors claim, Contentious Cork Bus Connects plan reducing people to tears, councillors claim (irishexaminer.com)

13 September 2022, “Independent councillor Kieran McCarthy, who noted that the city has had Michael Collins bridge since 1984, and a Seamus Murphy bust of Collins in Fitzgerald’s Park, which was donated by Dr Con Murphy, asked for clarification on the scale of investment and the dimensions of the proposed statue”, Councillors back plan to erect statue of Michael Collins in Cork, Councillors back plan to erect statue of Michael Collins in Cork (irishexaminer.com)

5 September 2022, “It’s one of the most heavily used amenities in the south side of the city so I know during Covid it helped a lot of people get through the lockdowns so in the last two years there has been an enormous focus put on Blackrock and the various walkways”, Cork harbour area and beach deemed litter black spots in new survey, Cork harbour area and beach deemed litter black spots in new survey (echolive.ie)

1 September 2022, “I would worry that the damage here could extend to the bridge. I’m not sure they can step away from this. The foundation of the city’s debtors’ jail is here. And in the context of the archeological and architectural heritage of this area, I want a full health and safety audit of the quays in this area” said Cllr Kieran McCarthy, Council says landowner is responsible for fixing hole in Cork City quay wall, Council says landowner is responsible for fixing hole in Cork City quay wall (irishexaminer.com)

21 August 2022, “Sometimes in the history of Cork, we tend to silo-ise that history, we talk about the Burning of Cork, the deaths of Tomás Mac Curtain and Terence MacSwiney, which were really important, there’s also the Civil War aspect and the fallout of that, but someone had to pick up the pieces, and we don’t always talk about the people who picked up the pieces,” Cllr McCarthy said, A history-making time for our city’: New exhibition launched in city museum,  ‘A history-making time for our city’: New exhibition launched in city museum (echolive.ie)

10 August 2022, “I get the question what do I do job-wise a lot – and I usually say “trying to look after Cork”, said Cllr McCarthy, Ready to take part in Cork Heritage Open Day, Ready to take part in Cork Heritage Open Day (echolive.ie)

3 August 2022, “Independent councillor Kieran McCarthy, deputising for Lord Mayor Deirdre Forde, launched the event and got the show off to a surprising start with a soaring rendition of ‘Oh What a Beautiful Morning’ from Oklahoma“, Cork ‘makes some noise’ for the welcome return of live show, Cork ‘makes some noise’ for the welcome return of live show (echolive.ie)

2 August 2022, “Independent councillor and historian Kieran McCarthy who, in a submission on the plans had said he would welcome if the design of the new buildings could reflect the history of the area as much as possible, lauded the updated design proposals submitted following the request for further information”, Developers behind Cork’s South Docklands plan want to build 1,300 new homes on adjoining site, Developers behind Cork’s South Docklands plan want to build 1,300 new homes on adjoining site (echolive.ie)

1 August 2022, “In a submission on the plans, Independent councillor and historian Kieran McCarthy had said he would “love if the design of the proposed ‘Silo’ buildings – would reflect as much of the R&H Hall buildings as possible”, A new era for Cork, ‘A new era for Cork’: Major docklands development gets the green light from planners (echolive.ie)

20 July 2022, “Speaking to The Echo, Independent Councillor Kieran McCarthy said: “Housing is always welcome, but the plan is to put in over 400 units onto a site on Jacob’s Island, which already has very poor access and significant traffic challenges”, Concerns about ‘traffic challenges’ at proposed development site in Cork city, Concerns about ‘traffic challenges’ at proposed development site in Cork city (echolive.ie)

19 July 2022, “Cllr Kieran McCarthy noted that the €600m BusConnects plan for Cork is ‘turning from a partnership into battleship”, €600m BusConnects plan for Cork ‘turning from a partnership into battleship’ (irishexaminer.com)

15 July 2022, “Local Councillor Kieran McCarthy thanked everyone who “pushed for the works to be completed”. “It’s been a long few months of lobbying by everyone”, Section of popular Cork greenway reopens after 15-month revamp, Section of popular Cork greenway reopens after 15-month revamp (irishexaminer.com)

12 July 2022, “The fear has been put into residents by this. Communications with the relevant authorities has been shocking and consultations have been put in place for July when most people are gone on their summer holidays”, Cllr Kieran McCarthy said, Bus Connects Corridors will ‘demolish’ scarce woodland area, says locals, Bus Connects Corridors will ‘demolish’ scarce woodland area, says locals – Cork Beo

11 May 2022, “Regular visitors to Marina Walk and the Atlantic Pond will have recently noticed delays to the reopening of the nearby Old Railway Line (Passage) Greenway. The issue came up during a Cork City Council meeting on Monday when Independent Cllr Kieran McCarthy asked for an update on its progress and queried why there have been delays in its completion, Old railway line delays explained, Old railway line delays explained | Cork Independent

23 April 2022, “Speaking in relation to the success of the trending video which has clocked up close to two million views on YouTube, Mr McCarthy said it has been wonderful to see the increased international recognition for one of Cork’s loved heritage pieces”, Nostalgia: Almost 100 years later Cork’s Shakey Bridge hasn’t lost its charm, Nostalgia: Almost 100 years later Cork’s Shakey Bridge hasn’t lost its charm (echolive.ie)

19 April 2022, “Several of us, engineers, local councillors, local media, promoted the story of the bridge until we got funding for the repairs, and now someone with this huge international social media presence has recognised that. The fact that it’s had over one million views in just 24-hours is incredible, said Cllr McCarthy”, Cork’s Shakey Bridge goes viral as 1.2m watch video shot by YouTube star Tom Scott, Cork’s Shakey Bridge goes viral as 1.2m watch video shot by YouTube star Tom Scott (irishexaminer.com)

19 April 2022, “The video, entitled ‘The Bridge that must Legally Wobble’, features stunning drone footage of the beloved bridge in addition to comments from local historian and Independent Cork city councillor, Kieran McCarthy”, WATCH: Cork’s Shakey Bridge goes viral thanks to YouTuber,  WATCH: Cork’s Shakey Bridge goes viral thanks to YouTuber (echolive.ie)

1 April 2022, “These will be the first public tours I’ve done in two years, so I’m really looking forward to it. They are two very different parts of the city with a lot of interesting history”, said Kieran,  So much choice at Cork Lifelong Learning Festival, So much choice at Cork Lifelong Learning Festival (echolive.ie)

1 April 2022, “In February, Independent Councillor Kieran McCarthy warned that damaged quay wall by the South Gate Bridge would need to be repaired urgently ahead of any construction work on the events centre, City Hall engineers attend site of quay wall damage in Cork”, City Hall engineers attend site of quay wall damage in Cork, City Hall engineers attend site of quay wall damage in Cork (echolive.ie)

1 April 2022, “Historian, Cllr Kieran McCarthy, said several sections of quayside will not benefit from OPW investment, and a full audit is required. ‘The quays on the southern channel in this historic area have been neglected for centuries and no one has dealt with the issue properly’, he said”, Action called for after quay wall partially collapses in Cork City centre, Action called for after quay wall partially collapses in Cork City centre (irishexaminer.com)

31 March 2022, “Kieran McCarthy described himself first and foremost as ‘your typical proud Corkonian’, adding: “Over the last twenty years there’s been a growing interest in the city, in its history, in promoting the city. “I was lucky enough in primary school to have had a teacher who taught us local history, and to have good history teachers in secondary school as well. That’s where my interest comes from”, Cork’s a hard-working city but it can also be quite hard on itself, Michael Moynihan: Cork’s a hard-working city but it can also be quite hard on itself (irishexaminer.com)

27 March 2022, “It is an uphill battle to try and bring the concept of sustainability to Douglas especially in the shopping centre areas. Personally, I find such areas devoid of proper or decent public realm space; the public realm is completely hindered by the prominence of car space”, Douglas-based Cllr McCarthy noted, ‘It makes a mockery’: Disappointment in Douglas over overturning of Lidl decision, ‘It makes a mockery’: Disappointment in Douglas over overturning of Lidl decision (echolive.ie)

28 March 2022, “Historian Cllr Kieran McCarthy asked why the building is still lying idle so long after the city helped facilitate and co-fund the basic repairs and renovations with UCC”, House where father of modern computing lived ‘on UCC’s priority list’ for restoration, House where father of modern computing lived ‘on UCC’s priority list’ for restoration (irishexaminer.com)

24 March 2022, “I have called on the council’s planning department to intercede and on UCC to find a use for the building before we are fully back to square one with a derelict site,” Cllr Kieran McCarthy continued, Concern over stalled progress in bringing historic Cork building back into use, Concern over stalled progress in bringing historic Cork building back into use (echolive.ie)

26 February 2022, “Independent councillor Kieran McCarthy said that, while any measure to tackle vacancies in Cork is welcome, the new regulations could open up a ‘can of worms’. “Many of these pubs are historic structures within villages and towns. My concern would be that someone could now just come along and create some modern monstrosity and not need planning permission”, Pubs to homes plan: Residential potential for disused pubs in Cork, Pubs to homes plan: Residential potential for disused pubs in Cork (echolive.ie)

26 February 2022, “Independent Cork city councillor Kieran McCarthy has said he will be using his position on the European Committee of the Regions (COR) to lobby the European Commission and Parliament to issue humanitarian aid to Ukrainian people”, City Hall lights up in support of Ukraine,  City Hall lights up in support of Ukraine (echolive.ie)

22 February 2022, “Independent councillor Kieran McCarthy said the decision was like “losing a friend” and he called on An Post to extend the closing time and engage with the local community”, Like losing a friend: Calls for An Post to delay closure of city post office, ‘Like losing a friend’: Calls for An Post to delay closure of city post office (echolive.ie)

7 February 2022, “CPO is done after everything else fails, the council is in the business of collaboration, it really is a last resort but it is to the benefit of the street. The street needs an injection of public and private investment, there has been too much stagnation on the street, the street’s public realm needs rejuvenation, it’s clogged with cars, traffic and parking. Hopefully, this redevelopment will have a positive knock-on effect on the essence of the street”, Welcome for Council’s ‘big win’ on North Main Street; four properties to be acquired, Welcome for Council’s ‘big win’ on North Main Street; four properties to be acquired (echolive.ie)

10 January 2022, “It is important to acknowledge how far the site has come – from the the old landfill site to what is now Tramore Valley Park and ultimately an investment by Cork City Council with financial partners of over e.40m at this stage. Phase two such as a pedestrian bridge crossing from Grange, is another important addition that is scheduled to come to fruition this year, and this will connect to communities in the heart of Grange and all the way back into Donnybrook”, Cllr McCarthy: Half Moon Lane access to Tramore Valley Park of huge value, Cllr McCarthy: Half Moon Lane access to Tramore Valley Park of huge value (echolive.ie)

9 January 2022, “Mr McCarthy said anything that helps tackle the issue of dereliction is welcome and a step in the right direction, but the ‘red tape’ issue of tackling dereliction needed to be addressed. “Dereliction is a deep rooted problem, and it will take a lot of effort [to] pull up those roots and I would plead with the Minister to work with Cork City Council [on the issue]”, Call for dereliction ‘red tape’ to be addressed ahead of introduction of new grant, Call for dereliction ‘red tape’ to be addressed ahead of introduction of new grant 

7 January 2022, Skeletal remains were found under a former pub in Cork city. Dr Kieran McCarthy, historian and local councillor, spoke to Baz about the discovery and gave some context as to where the skeletons may have come from. Kieran has plenty of amazing resources on Cork on his website corkheritage.ie. The Barrack St Six – Dr Kieran McCarthy | The Ryan Tubridy Show – RTÉ Radio 1 (rte.ie)

6 January 2022, “The skeletal remains of six people found at the site of a former pub in Cork city in early October have all the makings of a “medieval mystery”, according to local historian, Kieran McCarthy”, Six skeletal remains found at site of former Cork pub ‘a medieval mystery’, Six skeletal remains found at site of former Cork pub ‘a medieval mystery’ (irishtimes.com)

29 December 2021, “Good design, good architecture can make or break a sense of place in a neighbourhood. Queen’s Old Castle Shopping Centre was the site of one of the towers – called King’s Castle- which controlled the medieval Watergate and medieval dock- this tower is shown in the city’s coat of arms. In essence, this is where the trade of our port city began over 700 years ago. Adaptation of the site may also be required if the foundations of the tower are discovered or even other prominent archaeological features” Cllr McCarthy said, Mixed reaction to proposals for Queen’s Old Castle redevelopment, Mixed reaction to proposals for Queen’s Old Castle redevelopment (echolive.ie)

11 December 2021, ” Marina Park is a modern offering on the site, which will attract citizens from across the city and region. The park or project represents an estimated €10m investment into the area, of which around €5m came from EU Urban Sustainable Funds — part of the EU’s structural funds and “a crucial source of funding for cities”, Cllr McCarthy said, New park in Cork city to open to the public from Monday, New park in Cork city to open to the public from Monday (echolive.ie)

27 November 2021, “In his website about Cork city entitled Cork Heritage, Independent cork city councillor and historian Kieran McCarthy states that Odlums operated their flour mills venture at the docklands from 1965. It followed a long history of milling in Cork,  Looking back at the historic Odlums Mills in Cork, Looking back at the historic Odlums Mills in Cork (echolive.ie)

25 November 2021, “The proposal is to be generally welcomed. This area of South Docks has been derelict for many years and crying out for a new use”, said Cllr McCarthy, No glass box on our docks!, No glass box on our docks! | Cork Independent

24 November 2021, Independent councillor Kieran McCarthy said the area proposed for development had been derelict for some time and that the proposals are to be warmly welcomed. He said he believed the redevelopment of the Odlum’s Building could be “a very special part of this corner of South Docks”. South Docks development a ‘further exciting phase’ in Cork’s development, South Docks development a ‘further exciting phase’ in Cork’s development (echolive.ie)

15 November 2021, “Independent councillor Kieran McCarthy said that despite the cuts, ‘there is still much work being pursued as presented in the budget book, as well as many opportunities being mined down into. Covid has thrown us into a worrying time about finances, but it has clearly showed the resilience of this organisation as well’, Councillors approve ‘extremely challenging’ budget, https://www.echolive.ie/corknews/arid-40745214.html

29 October 2021, “Cork city councillor and local historian Kieran McCarthy has called on the council to enhance their signage in city cemeteries to help locate burial plots. The Independent councillor put forward a motion in which he stated that although many of the city’s cemeteries are well maintained, in some of the older cemeteries it is difficult to locate faded inscribed numerical markers”, Councillor calls for signage in city cemeteries to be enhanced, Councillor calls for signage in city cemeteries to be enhanced (echolive.ie)

23 October 2021, “Will the discovery on the site of the former Nancy Spain’s pub on Barrack Street give us an insight into Cork’s murky past? Or is it something less sinister? Kieran McCarthy reports”, What lies beneath – Digging up Cork’s past, Kieran McCarthy: What lies beneath – Digging up Cork’s past (irishexaminer.com)

22 October 2021, “I would have concerns that they should have gone through the process with these revised plans,” Cllr Kieran McCarthy said, ‘I think it’s probably the wrong call’: Decision to submit revised plans for redevelopment of Páirc Uí Chaoimh criticised, ‘I think it’s probably the wrong call’: Decision to submit revised plans for redevelopment of Páirc Uí Chaoimh criticised (echolive.ie)

7 October 2021, “Cllr McCarthy explained that Cork City Council Council is also continuing to work with the multitude of landowners on the renewal part of Avenue De Rennes. “What has been revealed is a complex network of over a dozen owners of property in a small area,” he said, He said a substantial packet of investment, probably from central government may be needed to help renew the area, “Welcome for news that vacant building in Mahon will be demolished and redeveloped”, Welcome for news that vacant building in Mahon will be demolished and redeveloped (echolive.ie)

1 October 2021, ” Earlier this year, when plans for the redevelopment of the site emerged, Independent Councillor Kieran McCarthy said it was “really positive” for Mahon and had been “a long time coming”, Former Cork bar to be demolished and redeveloped,
Former Cork bar to be demolished and redeveloped (echolive.ie)

15 September 2021, “The park looks more or less ready to open. It looks well and will add immensely to The Marina district. It’s been a long two years with construction work stopping and starting due to Covid-19. The project is a €10m investment into the area, of which nearly €5m came from EU Urban Sustainable Funds, which are part of the EU’s structural funds and are a crucial source of funding for cities”, Cllr McCarthy said, Opening of Cork’s new Marina Park delayed, Opening of Cork’s new Marina Park delayed (echolive.ie)

14 September 2021, “Historian and Independent Councillor Kieran McCarthy said it was great to see the regeneration project gathering momentum”, Historic Shandon building set to be leased for 25 years for €1 per annum, Historic Shandon building set to be leased for 25 years for €1 per annum (echolive.ie)

2 September 2021, “Beaumont Drive is a very busy avenue, especially when local school traffic hits in the morning and afternoon. Working with local residents is crucial to ensure a flow of traffic,” said Cllr McCarthy, Traffic management plan ‘crucial’ during works in Cork suburb, Traffic management plan ‘crucial’ during works in Cork suburb (echolive.ie)

27 August 2021, “In his submission, Mr McCarthy said while he supports the museum and cafe elements, he has serious ecological concerns about the construction of a car park next to the Atlantic Pond. He said the car parking issue linked to stadium events has never been fully resolved, and a proper transport plan to and from the stadium is needed”, Cork councillors have ‘serious concerns’ about Páirc car park revamp,
Cork councillors have ‘serious concerns’ about Páirc car park revamp (irishexaminer.com)

22 August 2021, “Kieran McCarthy, who is also a historian, has written a number of books on the history of the city and is a vocal advocate in the maintaining of Cork city centre’s character.  ‘We need funding from Government to target the problem, to fund Compulsory Purchase Orders on it’, From falling masonry to risk of collapse: 103 buildings on Cork’s ‘dangerous structures’ list, From falling masonry to risk of collapse: 103 buildings on Cork’s ‘dangerous structures’ list (thejournal.ie)

22 August 2021, “Local historian and Cork City Independent councillor, Kieran McCarthy, has presented to the library copies of his new book, Irish International Trading Corporation (Cork), Celebrating 100 Years, which details the company’s growth from 1920 to the present day”, Rich history of iconic Cork company to be preserved at library,
https://www.echolive.ie/corknews/arid-40364363.html?fbclid=IwAR2FFgC9n4f3EcHBmzjlb7Ts5dNpLRIch7fhdT3Z6KmGuua-IBceGL65kHs

10 August 2021, “With so many layers of history in Cork, there is much to see on any walk around Cork City and its respective neighbourhoods. I’m very excited about this new audio trail, which provides insights into the histories of Cork city centre’s bridges, their place in Cork and insights into some of their surrounding local histories”, New trails launched to help you explore Cork’s heritage, Local historian Cllr Kieran McCarthy noted, Three new trails launched to help you explore Cork’s heritage – Cork Beo

30 July 2021, “If a bin is full, then the onus is on you to bring your litter home. I wouldn’t accept any excuse, but there are still people who feel it’s other people’s job to pick up their litter”, said Cllr Kieran McCarthy, Cork beauty spots named as among most heavily littered, ,
Cork beauty spots named as among most heavily littered (echolive.ie)

19 July 2021, “This is great news; apart from a possible judicial review by the developer, the legal planning processes have now been gone through- it is clear that the potential of babies buried beneath parts of the grounds has seriously hindered future development; More and more the process is leading to the need for State intervention on the future of Bessborough and other Mother and Baby Home sites”, Independent Cork city councillor and historian Kieran McCarthy also welcomed ABP’s decision, Developers unsuccessful in their appeal of refusal for apartments at Bessborough site, Developers unsuccessful in their appeal of refusal for apartments at Bessborough site (echolive.ie)

10 July 2021, “Independent Kieran McCarthy have asked that Cork City Council, in partnership with the parish of Shandon and Diocese of Cork, mark the 300th anniversary of the construction of the church, recognising its impact on the citizens of Cork city and its unique landmark for Cork citizens and beyond”, Calls for anniversary of Cork city landmark to be celebrated, Calls for anniversary of Cork city landmark to be celebrated (echolive.ie)

8 July 2021, “Local Councillor Kieran McCarthy said sites such as the Atlantic Pond must be protected from all forms of chemicals. ‘It is good news in the long run to see new measures being put in place to protect waterways such as the Atlantic Pond’, Procedural oversight’ blamed for Cork beauty spot being sprayed with weedkiller,https://www.echolive.ie/corknews/arid-40332203.html

30 June 2021, “This year, in Cork, we are looking back to 100 years ago, to 1920 and 1921 and the War of Independence. When you look at a lot of the witness statements from the War of Independence, they talk a lot about places in Cork. There is a real sense of the importance of place, which is also something we are trying to capture in this book”, said Kieran. Cork City Reflections: New book merges old postcards with modern images,
Cork City Reflections: New book merges old postcards with modern images (irishexaminer.com)

18 June 2021, “Independent councillor Kieran McCarthy said the engineering problems blighting the Penrose Quay streetscape must be addressed once and for all. ‘I ask this question every year to keep it on the agenda, and I think this is my 13th time asking,” he said. “And the latest answer seems to be just kicking the can further down the road. It’s just not good enough”, Councillor blasts decade-long presence of hoarding on Cork quay, Councillor blasts decade-long presence of hoarding on Cork quay (irishexaminer.com)

30 May 2021, “Mr McCarthy said it is a “really disappointing” decision and “there must be accountability for all involved.” On Twitter, he wrote: “There was no need for The Sextant to be knocked until plans were tied down fully”, A terrible precedent for the city’s historic buildings’ — plan to scrap apartments for offices criticised, ‘A terrible precedent for the city’s historic buildings’ — plan to scrap apartments for offices criticised (irishexaminer.com)

27 May 2021, Councillor Kieran McCarthy echoed that point: “I would like that the paperwork that’s sent out to the public on this once it’s sanctioned here this evening will allude to the fact that this is about the MacSwiney family and not just the individual”, Cork has its own unique history when it comes to naming places,Michael Moynihan: Cork has its own unique history when it comes to naming places

25 May 2021, “The abandoned substation has massive scope for transformation now that Cllr. Kieran McCarthy is urging the city council and ESB to turn it into a new entertainment venue for Leesiders. Originally built in 1931 in the art deco style favoured by ESB at the time, the substation was last used by Triskel Arts ten years ago”, Endless possibilities for this gem of a building on Caroline Street to be transformed as council consider new proposal, Derelict Art-deco substation could become amazing Cork city music and arts space – Cork Beo

29 April 2021, “Among a raft of Engineers Ireland online events was a presentation on the history and refurbishment of Cork’s Daly’s Bridge, aka the Shakey Bridge, between the Mardyke and Sunday’s Well. A one hour, 38 minute account featuring historian Kieran McCarthy and Michael Minehane, RPS Consulting Engineers, is available on YouTube”,
A live online discussion hosted by Engineers Ireland on the bridge’s history and refurbishment attracted a record attendance, Full of suspense: reengineering the shake into Cork’s Shakey Bridge sparked global interest,
Full of suspense: reengineering the shake into Cork’s Shakey Bridge sparked global interest (irishexaminer.com)

22 April 2021, “Independent councillor Kieran McCarthy said the green light for the development is another example of An Bord Pleanála bypassing local councillors’ concerns and the concerns on the ground”, More than 1,000 residential units set for Live at the Marquee site, Pictures: More than 1,000 residential units set for Live at the Marquee site (echolive.ie)

12 April 2021, “Speaking at the full council meeting, Independent councillor and historian Kieran McCarthy said it would be important that the public is informed about this distinction; ‘I would like that the paperwork that’s sent out to the public on this once it’s sanctioned here this evening will allude to the fact that this is about the MacSwiney family and not just the individual’, Councillors vote to rename city street to honour Cork family,
Councillors vote to rename city street to honour Cork family (echolive.ie)

20 March 2021, Historian and Independent councillor Kieran McCarthy described the former Lord Mayor as a true ‘colossus in Cork history’. ‘His story is peppered with several aspects – amongst those that shine out are his love of his family, city, country, language, comradeship and hope – all mixed with pure tragedy’, Marking MacCurtain’s murder 101 years on, Marking MacCurtain’s murder 101 years on (echolive.ie)

16 March 2021, ” Independent Cllr Kieran McCarthy noted: “I think the community and education heritage grants and the publication grants scheme are fantastic and I hope they will be maintained in the next heritage plan, as do I hope the focus on the city’s archaeology story and biodiversity story will remain and grow even stronger in their delivery, Public invited to have their say on new Cork City Heritage and Biodiversity Plan, Public invited to have their say on new Cork City Heritage and Biodiversity Plan (echolive.ie)

13 March 2021, “Pictures in The Echo archives underscore the joy of previous St Patrick’s Day parades in Cork, which historian and Independent councillor Kieran McCarthy said may have commenced in 1872, albeit with a different focus”, Nostalgia: St Patrick’s Day in Cork through the decades, Nostalgia: St Patrick’s Day in Cork through the decades (echolive.ie)

9 March 2021, “In a reply to a question posed by Independent councillor Kieran McCarthy at Monday evening’s full council meeting, Mr Joyce revealed that Cork City Council was not successful in securing funding last year from central government to proceed with the second phase of repair works”. Atlantic Pond repair works on hold due to funding delay,
Atlantic Pond repair works on hold due to funding delay (echolive.ie)

4 March 2021, “Independent councillor Kieran McCarthy, who is spearheading the call for the archway to be moved, has reiterated his call to the council to come forward with a plan to bring the historic archway out of its hidden corner and into the public realm”, Call for historic Cork archway that led to offices of creators of Tanora to be relocated,
Call for historic Cork archway that led to offices of creators of Tanora to be relocated (echolive.ie)

3 March 2021, “The air-quality plan is an essential part of the council’s Climate Adaptation Plan and one which I, and other councillors, have been calling for. Great credit is due to the council’s executive scientist department for gathering together best-practice insights with the help of UCC experts”, said Cllr Kieran McCarthy. Public to have say on strategy after air quality ‘dropped seriously’ in Cork this week, People are unable to log onto basic Zoom calls’: Cork councillor bemoans quality of broadband (echolive.ie)

3 March 2021, “The roll-out of the National Broadband Plan is most welcome but the plan is just in year two of seven at the moment and its communication with local people needs to be improved immensely. I have had constituents who are so frustrated by the lack of communication of when their neighbourhood is due to be upgraded said Cllr Kieran McCarthy”, People are unable to log onto basic Zoom calls: Cork councillor bemoans quality of broadband, ‘People are unable to log onto basic Zoom calls’: Cork councillor bemoans quality of broadband (echolive.ie)

3 March 2021, “Such equipment are age friendly and accessible elements that have proven very popular during the last year.  They are suitable for all ages. The Parks section of Cork City Council has committed to maintain the amenities installed,” said Cllr McCarthy, Outdoor gym to be built at popular Cork walkway, Outdoor gym to be built at popular Cork walkway (echolive.ie)

19 February 2021, “Great credit is due to officials in City Hall of the Infrastructure section; there is great momentum at the moment between drafting plans, gaining the input of the public, amending plans where needs be, and presenting them to the National Transport Authority for funding. There is a deep affection for the old railway line walk and in these Covid times is used regularly by locals”, said Cllr Kieran McCarthy, Extensive improvements in the pipeline for Passage Greenway, Extensive improvements in the pipeline for Passage Greenway (echolive.ie)

17 February 2021, “Speaking to The Echo, Independent councillor Kieran McCarthy, who has been vocal for many years about the need to develop the site, welcomed the news as “a really positive day for Mahon”, Vacant building in Mahon could be set for a new lease of life, Vacant building in Mahon could be set for a new lease of life (echolive.ie)

10 February 2021, “Speaking to CorkBeo, Cllr Kieran McCarthy said the museum could see rolling exhibitions and the public could help out by lending out old medals, pictures, and trophies to be showcased there”, Plan for Cork sports museum to ‘showcase and celebrate’ county’s rich culture, Plan for Cork sports museum to ‘showcase and celebrate’ county’s rich culture – Cork Beo

9 February 2021, “In a response to a question posed by Independent councillor Kieran McCarthy ahead of Monday evening’s full council meeting, Cork City Council’s Director of Housing Tadhg Keating outlined the investment in homeless services last year”, Estimated €9m to be given to homeless services in Cork city this year, Estimated €9m to be given to homeless services in Cork city this year

26 January 2021, “Independent Cork City councillor Kieran McCarthy said a member of the public contacted him in December last year, with concerns that the iconic sign at the Fingerpost roundabout in Douglas had collapsed slightly on the mound it stands on”, Work undertaken to stabilise iconic sign at busy Cork roundabout,
Work undertaken to stabilise iconic sign at busy Cork roundabout (echolive.ie)

22 January 2021, “Local Cork City Councillor Kieran McCarthy was disappointed with the recent acts of vandalism; “I am disappointed. It is a pity. I have earmarked various commissions in recent months throughout the city, but this one seems to have particularly annoyed somebody who lives in the local area. There is no reference to Covid, it is actually a thank you message to the workers across the road”, Mural paying tribute to Cork hospital staff vandalised, Mural paying tribute to Cork hospital staff vandalised (echolive.ie)

16 January 2021, “Cork City Councillor and local historian Kieran McCarthy notes that the railway also served other purposes. Supporters of the railway line also aimed to provide improved transport for locals with livestock and farm produce between the farming area north-west of Cork and the city and for coal and minerals in the reverse direction”, Nostalgia: Looking back at Cork transport down through the years,
Nostalgia: Looking back at Cork transport down through the years (echolive.ie)

13 January 2021, “In a response to a question posed by Independent councillor Kieran McCarthy, it was confirmed that Cork City Council is in the process of appointing a contractor and that it is anticipated that repair works for Parliament Bridge will be completed by mid to late February”, Repair works to be carried out at busy Cork bridge following partial collapse, Repair works to be carried out at busy Cork bridge following partial collapse (echolive.ie)

13 January 2021, “Cllr Kieran McCarthy who has a keen interest in history and archaeology gave a brief history of the buildings in that area of the city. ‘It is the site of an old fort called Cat Fort from the 1690s. Cat Fort was an additional barracks to Elizabeth Fort which was created around 1698. It is said that it began its life as some sort of ditch on a waterless moat on that side of Elizabeth Fort”, Councillors to seek answers on collapsed Cork city wall, Councillors to seek answers on collapsed Cork city wall (echolive.ie)

12 January 2021, “It’s very positive that we managed to maintain funding in these very difficult times and there are many challenges for arts bodies in the city, but clearly Cork City Council will work with people going forward and we’ll get through this together,” Cllr McCarthy said, Almost €290k to be allocated to arts groups in Cork City, Almost €290k to be allocated to arts groups in Cork city (echolive.ie)

12 January 2021, “Independent councillor, Kieran McCarthy, worked to develop the motion after it was debated at the city’s Climate Action Committee”, Cork can be ‘a genuine leader’ in climate action, Green Party: Cork can be ‘a genuine leader’ in climate action (echolive.ie)

8 January 2021, “Independent Cork city councillor Kieran McCarthy also welcomed the plans. ‘There is so much empty property within the city centre especially over the shops that would make great accommodation space plus also offer great prospects of urban renewal’, Cork City Council gives green light to apartment plans for Patrick Street,
Cork City Council gives green light to apartment plans for Patrick Street (echolive.ie)

28 December 2020, “Councillors and TDs, including Kieran McCarthy as well as the Cork Survivors and Supporters Alliance, have raised significant concerns about the proposal for almost 250 apartments on lands which previously formed part of Mother and Baby Home lands”, Some Housing Plans Welcome in Cork, Some housing plans welcome in Cork, others not (echolive.ie)

28 December 2020, ” Independent Councillor Kieran McCarthy said he had a number of concerns about the project including a lack of green space and public realm, over-density, and potential traffic congestion”, Mixed Reaction to Plans for Former Ford Site at Docklands, Mixed reaction to plans for former Ford site at docklands (echolive.ie)

19 December 2020, “Opened in 1927, the Shakey Bridge was constructed by the London-based David Rowell & Company of Westminster in London to a specification of Stephen W. Farrington, the then Cork City Engineer”, Nostalgia: Picked out of a ‘bridge catalogue’ the Shakey Bridge went on to become a Cork landmark, Nostalgia: Picked out of a ‘bridge catalogue’ the Shakey Bridge went on to become a Cork landmark (echolive.ie)

17 December 2020, “We got a sneak-peak into the new-and-improved bridge earlier this week, and chatted to Cllr Kieran McCarthy about the work that went into the historic and culturally significant structure”, WATCH: First glimpse at the new-and-improved Shakey Bridge, WATCH: First glimpse at the new-and-improved Shakey Bridge – Cork Beo

17 December 2020, “Historian and independent Cllr Kieran McCarthy, who campaigned for years for the investment in the project, said he thinks people will be pleased. “I think people will be very happy that it still shakes. I would invite people to come down to test it out. Don’t come in large numbers but do come down to see the refurb job”,   Cork’s ‘Shakey Bridge’ to reopen on Saturday with its shake intact,
Cork’s ‘Shakey Bridge’ to reopen on Saturday with its shake intact (irishexaminer.com)

17 December 2020, Cllr McCarthy, who described the bridge as being “infused in the city’s DNA”, explained that it got its nickname “due to the fact that a large number of people used the bridge to go to GAA matches in the Mardyke. Consequently, the bridge would shake with the masses of people walking across it”, Cork’s ‘Shakey Bridge’ reopens after €1.7m refurbishment, Cork’s ‘Shakey Bridge’ reopens after €1.7m refurbishment

17 December 2020, “Local historian and Independent councillor Kieran McCarthy was amongst the first people to test out the newly restored bridge”, Iconic Cork bridge is formally reopened but has it retained its signature shake?, Iconic Cork bridge is formally reopened but has it retained its signature shake? (echolive.ie)

15 December 2020, “Independent Cllr Kieran McCarthy says the reopening this weekend will mark the end of what has been a decade of lobbying for the refurbishment funds”, Cork’s iconic ‘Shakey Bridge’ to reopen but will it still shake?, Cork’s iconic ‘Shakey Bridge’ to reopen but will it still shake? (irishexaminer.com)

15 December 2020, “Councillor McCarthy noted the importance of the historic Shakey Bridge for the people of Cork”; “The great thing about the bridge is it means so much to a lot of people. It is historic”, Shakey Bridge to reopen this weekend, Shakey Bridge to reopen this weekend (echolive.ie)

15 December 2020, “Cork historian, Councillor Kieran McCarthy says the bridge ranks as one of the city’s most iconic landmarks and tourist attractions”, Cork’s ‘Shakey Bridge’ to reopen following €1.7m revamp, Cork’s ‘Shakey Bridge’ to reopen following €1.7m revamp (rte.ie)

15 December 2020, “Led by Cllr Kieran McCarthy, Independent, this project encourages students to celebrate, highlight, debate and create fresh approaches to our cultural heritage. This year’s theme is ‘Living Through History’ which is particularly appropriate given the unprecedented times in which we find ourselves. Cork school ‘living through history’ and learning about their cultural heritage, Cork school ‘living through history’ and learning about their cultural heritage – Cork Beo

14 December 2020, “The Councillor and historian has long been a champion of the suspension pedestrian bridge, one of the last of its kind in operation in the country”,
Cork’s ‘Shakey Bridge’ set to reopen this weekend following €1.7m restoration,
Cork’s ‘Shakey Bridge’ set to reopen this weekend following €1.7m restoration – Cork Beo

14 December 2020, “Following a question posed by Independent councillor Kieran McCarthy, who requested an update on the progress of the reopening of the library”, Reopening date of Douglas Library revealed; refurbished library to offer new services, https://www.echolive.ie/corknews/arid-40190784.html

5 December 2020, “This week coming marks 100 years since the Burning of Cork. The Black and Tans destroyed homes, dozens of businesses and buildings. To take a look at this a bit more we’re joined by a local Cork historian Cllr Kieran McCarthy”, The Burning of Cork, 1920, The Business (rte.ie)

1 December 2020, “Cllr McCarthy said that at present, this is a part time post where the officer is in charge of cycling along with a number of other responsibilities. I do think we need someone to encourage education and awareness if we do want that cultural change to get people on their bicycles,” he said. Councillor calls for a dedicated, full-time cycling officer within Cork City Council,Councillor calls for a dedicated, full-time cycling officer within Cork City Council (echolive.ie)

25 November 2020, “Permanently pedestrianising one of Cork’s best-loved amenities has been cemented by ‘overwhelming public support’ and signals a sea change in the urge people have for increased green and liveable city areas. That is according to independent Cork city councillor, Kieran McCarthy”. ‘Overwhelming’ support for permanent car ban at Cork’s Marina, ‘Overwhelming’ support for permanent car ban at Cork’s Marina (irishexaminer.com)

25 November 2020, “Cllr McCarthy added: It’s probably nearly 100 years since there was any kind of investment in the Marina, looking at the history of the area, and it certainly seemed to disappear as a destination in the city 50 years ago so putting the spotlight back on the Marina has been a long time coming, Marina plans ‘long time coming’,
Cork Independent – Marina plans ‘long time coming’

19 November 2020, “In the past year there are some really great examples of conversions of old buildings into tasteful apartments – such as on the South Terrace, George’s Quay, and Langford Row.  There is a very real need for accommodation within the city centre,” Cllr Kieran McCarthy said. Proposal for mixed-use development at iconic Cork building could ‘breathe new life into the area”. https://www.echolive.ie/corknews/Proposal-for-mixed-use-development-at-iconic-Cork-building-could-breathe-new-life-into-the-area-32d526d8-e01f-42dd-8056-51ba388d876a-ds?fbclid=IwAR1CNyW5uVLTIZx6buYXfZwKRTXp3QoE3YLrA43LvmglcPWNLzGMQbLdA2o

11 November 2020, “Historian and Independent Cllr Kieran McCarthy was the first to object to the motion saying that he could not support erecting three statues of men and not honour any women. He said the involvement women played was being “completely forgotten about” and mentioned Cumann na mBan, Male statues on Pana rejected,
Cork Independent – Male statues on Pana rejected

10 November 2020, “The motion was met with some resistance. Independent councillor Kieran McCarthy told the meeting he couldn’t support it. I just couldn’t support four male statues on Pana,” he said. I just think that the female context is completely forgotten from that time, the Cumann na mBan and all these other elements. There are busts of Mac Curtain, MacSwiney and Collins around the city, and there are places and streets named after them, he added”. Plan for statues of revolutionary figures in Cork vetoed for not including any women, https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster/arid-40079303.html

9 November 2020, Independent councillor Kieran McCarthy said it was welcome that the report “reflected upon the enthusiasm expressed in submissions and the issues raised by the submissions”. “Funding now needs to be secured for this Part 8 to progress past this report,” he continued, City Hall gives green light for new pedestrian access to Cork’s Tramore Valley Park, https://www.echolive.ie/corknews/City-Hall-gives-green-light-for-new-pedestrian-access-to-Corks-Tramore-Valley-Park-6b782f19-928d-4872-8f1b-e25cc230fa64-ds

31 October 2020, “Cllr McCarthy said that he was calling for more building inspectors to be brought in to assess buildings in the city, and said that a root- and-branch analysis of the buildings on South Main Street and North Main Street was needed to prevent further incidents”, City’s dereliction crisis: Call for action after surge of damaged building, incidents,https://www.echolive.ie/corknews/Citys-dereliction-crisis-Call-for-action-after-surge-of-damaged-building-incidents-f755e620-dc02-4ece-b751-340aac38ace4-ds

30 October 2020, “Independent councillor and historian Kieran McCarthy said it was the end of an era for the club and that “great credit is due to those that kept it alive and at the heart of community life for so many decades”. The end of an era’: Fr O’Leary Memorial Boys Club in Shandon closes its doors for the last time,https://www.echolive.ie/corknews/The-end-of-an-era-Fr-OLeary-Memorial-Boys-Club-in-Shandon-closes-its-doors-for-the-last-time-a97b6eef-bded-4f0d-a9ad-01cac143a568-ds

29 October 2020, “Independent Cork city councillor Kieran McCarthy has called for a historic arch in Cork city to be removed from its hidden corner and given more public prominence”, Calls for historic archway in Cork city to be given more public prominence, https://www.echolive.ie/corknews/Calls-for-historic-archway-in-Cork-city-to-be-given-more-public-prominence-2bdbdb6f-5c8e-4fbd-9ed7-c17ddb9df561-ds

28 October 2020, “Many have emphasised to me the importance of this historic tree-lined avenue to public health and recreational use. However, I have also received correspondence from those who wish to tweak some of the parts of the pedestrianisation proposals. It is important that everyone gets their voice heard on the future of the Marina,” Cllr McCarthy said, Final few days for public to have their say on the permanent pedestrianisation of the Marina, https://www.echolive.ie/corknews/Final-few-days-for-public-to-have-their-say-on-the-permanent-pedestrianisation-of-the-Marina-6d933ca1-15f3-4b64-b1f2-142482fd3445-ds

25 October 2020, “At 5.40am on Monday, October 25 1920, day 74 of Terence’s hunger strike, he passed away”, MacSwiney’s body was sent straight to Cork despite protests from Lord Mayor’s family, https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/spotlight/arid-40070420.html

20 October 2020, “I don’t think Mr Crawford Junior realised the extent of what was going to happen at the end of the tree’s life. The next generation will in years to come enjoy the baby tree that is now growing next to and feeding off the adult tree. ” Cllr McCarthy said, Locals have a piece of the monkey puzzle tree forever as 200 blocks handed out, https://www.echolive.ie/corknews/Locals-have-a-piece-of-the-monkey-puzzle-tree-forever-as-200-blocks-handed-out–d8354e74-f9e3-4165-a6b4-d2c3f2539c07-ds?fbclid=IwAR2otw31KgwgUvbMU87HNvDpL0cn81xpo2gM7a9IdyiI41f7-Pqrl7SBkDE

17 October 2020, “As development moves into the Docklands, we don’t want to see other buildings of character like it disappear,” historian and city councillor, Kieran McCarthy, said at the time of the Sexant demolition”; “We need to have a bigger conversation about the city’s Docklands, about retaining heritage”. City must keep its maritime heritage within Tivoli project, https://www.echolive.ie/corknews/Opinion-City-must-keep-its-maritime-heritage-within-Tivoli-project-409687fc-2596-4acc-9e47-95122a15ad7c-ds

17 October 2020, “One-hundred-and-eighty pieces of the tree, which stood over Mahon for 175 years, are being collected by locals after it was chopped up and handed out. Cllr Kieran McCarthy posted pics of the wood as people came along to collect bits to take home”, Famous monkey puzzle tree chopped up and shared among locals in Cork, https://www.corkbeo.ie/news/local-news/famous-monkey-puzzle-tree-chopped-19122462

17 October 2020, “After the iconic Monkey Puzzle Tree in Mahon was blown down, Cork city councillor Kieran McCarthy, UCC’s Dr Eoin Lettice, O’Callaghan Properties and St Michael’s Credit Union joined together to ensure locals with fond memories of the tree could take part of it home”, Cork residents snap up pieces of iconic monkey puzzle tree, https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster/arid-40066755.html?fbclid=IwAR10JaNQzs_WdaOmwS8N3QKWSaERlqUQoxK70RBw4Ikqc1QIRDpl1aShjFI

17 October 2020, “Speaking at Monday night’s council meeting, Independent councillor Kieran McCarthy said he had done some research looking back into the early past of the street”, Nostalgia: A look back at one of Cork’s best loved streets, https://www.echolive.ie/corknews/Nostalgia-A-look-back-at-one-of-Corks-best-loved-streets-c8d51ccd-a768-435d-86e7-35c948c16ae2-ds?fbclid=IwAR2zXJuHUNUVdjdtmuVzcvv-DmESEtUdVndi8ZANPtDDYqp11B6CQ12Rad4

15 October 2020, “Kieran McCarthy, Independent Cork City Councillor and Local Historian discusses plans for the tallest building in Ireland to be built in Cork City, and what it means for the redevelopment of the country’s second city”, Plans for Ireland’s Tallest Building Receive Permission, Morning Ireland, RTE Radio 1, https://www.rte.ie/radio/radioplayer/html5/#/radio1/21850843

13 October 2020, “Great credit is due to the traders on MacCurtain Street who during the past number of years have lobbied hard to create a living and dynamic quarter of town, and not just lobby but also implement actions”, Cork’s MacCurtain Street to be revamped by City Hall plans,  
https://www.echolive.ie/corknews/Corks-MacCurtain-Street-to-be-revamped-by-City-Hall-plans–164aafb8-51e2-4789-9340-f646dae81157-ds?fbclid=IwAR2CGa3Y_gHEAoPPlCjTym0l4OLsPXjc8z3GnvdnOufwEWkY_MQ9ls2h1RY

12 October 2020, “In a question posed by Independent councillor Kieran McCarthy who requested a progress report on the Marina Park, Cork City Council’s Director of Services David Joyce said the contactor is making “excellent progress” despite a seven-week period of being off site from the end of March until mid-May due to Government guidelines”, First phase of Marina Park Project on track for 2021 completion date,   https://www.echolive.ie/corknews/First-phase-of-Marina-Park-Project-on-track-for-2021-completion-date-7608fcc9-0216-4a01-97b9-7b8871a6e796-ds

26 September 2020, “The future around Brexit remains unclear for Irish exporters. This week hauliers in the UK learned of potential two day delays at a de facto border in Kent. We could probably learn a thing or two from the 100 year old history of the Irish International Trading Corporation, based in Cork. Kieran McCarthy has been looking at their history”, The Story of Irish International Trading Corporation (Cork), RTE Radio 1,
https://www.rte.ie/radio/radioplayer/html5/#/radio1/21840558

24 September 2020, “Independent councillor Kieran McCarthy said many residents in the south-east of the city have asked to be able to comment on the Marina’s pedestrianisation“, Cork’s Marina and other city centre streets could be permanently closed to cars,
https://www.echolive.ie/corknews/Corks-Marina-and-other-city-centre-streets-could-be-closed-to-cars-on-a-permanent-basis-9d935838-760c-4e35-a86b-855bd27643e9-ds

18 September 2020, “For councillor McCarthy, his efforts in lobbying for the refurbishment of the historic bridge will not be completed until it is open for public access. From speaking to people in the area, the much-loved Shakey Bridge has been missed”, Petition set up to reopen Cork’s Shakey Bridge,
https://www.echolive.ie/corknews/Petition-set-up-to-reopen-Corks-Shakey-Bridge-27fd9b51-2ca9-424d-b435-593dacec5a62-ds?fbclid=IwAR3W5dK_gbyDsVxOPusSryMcylQ5CBKxokePAq-ul6bO4cHPDERhXNmVnU0

15 September 2020, “Historian and Cllr Kieran McCarthy quizzed city officials on the status of the restoration of the near century-old pedestrian bridge as the city council’s public meetings resumed on Monday following the summer break”, December reopening for Cork’s landmark Shakey Bridge,
https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster/arid-40049126.html

14 September 2020, “The cost of the works is estimated to be between €30,000 and €50,000 and Cork City Council has applied to central government for emergency funding, Independent councillor Kieran McCarthy told The Echo last week”.  Flooding issue at Cork’s Atlantic Pond to be resolved later this week,
https://www.echolive.ie/corknews/Flooding-issue-at-Corks-Atlantic-Pond-to-be-resolved-later-this-week-fa093268-52e5-4b4a-8a75-4bb0376447e0-ds?fbclid=IwAR0gOPfGIhQDRXTC1FpI6PcaBtnlzxYMlzk60WqGzc7ghCpbx2m01xpiaas

14 September 2020, “It’s clear what Cork engineers built in the 1840s has lasted for near 180 years without any issue. There is enormous value in such an amenity. It is important now that finance is found to secure the use of the Atlantic Pond amenity for future decades,” Cllr McCarthy said, Atlantic Pond repairs to be completed this week,
https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster/arid-40048598.html?fbclid=IwAR36tCpEZKLJmVOHIDt0Oa8V-aC0CKK7sArRoZciRAzjf5l3SP0ZRuIoRWY

14 September 2020, “In response to queries raised by Independent councillor Kieran McCarthy, Cork City Council’s Director of Infrastructure Development, Gerry O’Beirne moved to reassure the councillors that the outstanding works and reopening of the Shakey Bridge is “a priority for the City Council”, Timeline for reopening of landmark city bridge revealed,
https://www.echolive.ie/corknews/Timeline-for-reopening-of-landmark-city-bridge-revealed-193b4b4e-f599-4774-9745-81dd08dd2628-ds

12 September 2020, “Mr McCarthy lauded the Atlantic Pond as “one of the city’s greatest engineering projects of early nineteenth-century Cork”- its story is one of innovation and forward-thinking’, Nostalgia: The Atlantic Pond’s history is a story of ‘innovation and forward-thinking’,
https://www.echolive.ie/corknews/Nostalgia-The-Atlantic-Ponds-history-is-a-story-of-innovation-and-forward-thinking-d90310d6-8b88-4a1f-8a32-65a59baaa355-ds

10 September 2020, “Independent councillor Kieran McCarthy said the flooding around the Atlantic Pond is a huge source of concern for users of the amenity. “The Atlantic Pond is as busy as The Lough in terms of frequent visitors and also is a site of high biodiversity value. I spoke with the City Council engineer on site in the last few mornings”, Fixing of Atlantic Pond tide gate may cost €50k,https://www.echolive.ie/corknews/Fixing-of-Atlantic-Pond-tide-gate-may-cost-50k-dc4d51cd-36ac-4b54-b74e-1bf273d01d1a-ds

7 September 2020, “In these times of Covid, more than ever our trees and our recreational spaces are crucial to maintain and develop,” Cllr McCarthy continued. Cllr McCarthy said he is awaiting a response to his calls to replant the 18 trees in a nearby suitable location”, Iconic trees along Cork’s Centre Park Road to be felled,
https://www.echolive.ie/corknews/Iconic-trees-along-Corks-Centre-Park-Road-to-be-felled-8334fcb0-99bf-4063-ba44-af9f7dd5ecfc-ds

4 September 2020, “Councillor Kieran McCarthy told Cork Beo he is submitting his own queries to the Sports, Recreation & Parks department of Cork City Council about the current status of the trees”…. “My aim is to have eighteen trees planted wherever they can be to replace the ones which will be removed”, he said, Much-loved Cork avenue to lose eighteen trees over fears for public safety, https://www.corkbeo.ie/news/local-news/much-loved-cork-avenue-lose-18880674

2 September 2020, “It’s great to see the history of Douglas textile industries getting a focus through the Per Cent Art Scheme. They provided much employment in centuries gone by and created the unique sense of place that Douglas has. Douglas Library has always championed the local history of the area and getting the opportunity to work with artists is an added bonus for library staff, noted Cllr Kieran McCarthy”, Artists invited to submit proposals for a project to mark the reopening of Douglas Library,
https://www.echolive.ie/corknews/Artists-invited-to-submit-proposals-for-a-project-to-mark-the-reopening-of-Douglas-Library-c05ad0e0-27dd-4e1d-a617-83f514758eb6-ds

29 August 2020, “It’s always a sad day to see an old building in Cork being taken down to make way for progress, especially one which is iconic in its location and character like the old Sextant bar,” Councillor and historian Kieran McCarthy said, A ‘sad day’ and a gap on Cork’s skyline as the Sextant is demolished,
https://www.echolive.ie/corknews/WATCH-A-sad-day-and-a-gap-on-Corks-skyline-as-the-Sextant-is-demolished-0ac59f87-1fb7-4a44-ab87-57828ae0155a-ds

28 August 2020, “Historian and city councillor, Kieran McCarthy, who watched today as demolition crews went to work on the former Sextant pub, which opened on Albert Quay on the city’s south docks in 1877, said people accept that the city needs to evolve. “But a lot of the buildings with character are being demolished,” he said. “This was one of several buildings which added to the character of the city… We need to have a bigger conversation about the city’s docklands, about retaining its architectural heritage and not just replacing it with glass boxes”, Sextant bar in Cork city to be knocked down today,
https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster/arid-40039442.html?fbclid=IwAR1wNNGFUNJlQSDQRW4Km1D1VwWP41LymyCWNeDyPfiW9j8a38Q2Df1z0Ao

24 August 2020, “Independent Councillor Kieran McCarthy has welcomed the move highlighting the Marina pedestrianisation as a “life-saver” for some people during lockdown. ‘Many have emphasised to me the importance of this historic tree-lined avenue to public health and recreational use’, he said”, City Pedestrian Measures to be Extended, https://www.echolive.ie/corknews/City-pedestrian-measures-to-be-extended–608252b5-108a-405f-93af-9c9163233cd1-ds?fbclid=IwAR0GYRp8Oh4wkZzR1Rd0Oazz5IY4otVDt4WEWqRdZ67PbnjNKcdHSy2WTAI

22 August 2020, ” Cllr Kieran McCarthy said he hoped that the wood from the fallen Monkey Puzzle could be used locally to create some memorial. ‘Sad to see this early 19th century beautiful Monkey Maze tree in Mahon snap with the force of Storm Ellen – I would love to see a wooden sculpture or seat made from remains, he tweeted, Bid underway to replace 175-year-old monkey puzzle tree which fell in Cork during storm,
https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/showers-ahead-as-overnight-winds-leave-another-3-000-without-power-1.4336775

21 August 2020, “Independent Councillor Kieran McCarthy said he has written to the Council Director of Operations, David Joyce, asking him to contact the owner of Jacob’s Island and the tree and suggested that timber seat memorials or other appropriate memorials could be created from the fallen tree”, Local business offers to replace Cork’s iconic Monkey Puzzle tree, https://www.echolive.ie/corknews/Local-business-offers-to-replace-Corks-iconic-Monkey-Puzzle-tree-82c0a017-d90c-4e6b-9870-088432b41841-ds

21 August 2020, “Historian and city councillor, Kieran McCarthy has written to city officials asking for the wood to be used for a sculpture or a seat to remember the tree’s story and to mark people’s affection for it”, Calls for suitable memorial to Cork’s iconic 150-year-old Monkey Puzzle tree, https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-40035266.html

21 August 2020, “Cork City’s One City One Book was launched by Deputy Lord Mayor Cllr Kieran McCarthy in Cork City Library recently A discussion on the book with author Tadhg Coakley was led by poet and writer Thomas McCarthy, behind closed doors”, One City One Book 2020,
https://www.thecork.ie/2020/08/21/one-city-one-book-2020/

15 August 2020, “On 30 March 1920 Cork’s Terence MacSwiney was unanimously elected at a special meeting of the Council of the Cork Corporation held in the old Cork City Hall. His elevation to Cork’s First Citizen came after the tragic death of Tomás MacCurtain, writes Kieran McCarthy”,  Landscapes of chaos in Cork city in Terence MacSwiney’s final days,
https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/spotlight/arid-40032503.html

28 July 2020, Cllr McCarthy said that whilst he is “impressed” by the winning design, he would like to see some changes made to better incorporate the city’s history, Cork city councillor gives update on Bishop Lucey Park redevelopment,
https://www.echolive.ie/corknews/Cork-city-councillor-gives-update-on-Bishop-Lucey-Park-redevelopment–662cc586-6f4e-4a9f-8a6e-ec0756da16e7-ds

12 July 2020, “Independent councillor Kieran McCarthy has called for a proper survey and proper test trenches to be carried out”, Bessborough survivor: ‘We know where the children’s burial ground is‘, https://www.echolive.ie/corknews/Bessborough-survivor-We-know-where-the-childrens-burial-ground-is-56b44198-0c74-4dd6-a48d-dff93b73de86-ds

22 June 2020, “Independent councillor Kieran McCarthy also raised his concerns about the process and said councillors representing the people on the ground have been ignored”. ‘Shock and disappointment’: An Bord Pleanála grants permission for controversial development in Cork against wishes of councillors, https://www.echolive.ie/corknews/Shock-and-disapointment-An-Bord-Pleanala-grants-permission-for-controversial-development-in-Cork-against-wishes-of-councillors–ec948405-953b-4292-9420-fc8726615178-ds

19 June 2020,Cllr Kieran McCarthy said it is “shocking” that the Cork City Council vote is not even mentioned in the An Bord Pleanála decision report. “It’s like our legal powers don’t even matter and are being dismissed,” he said. Cork councillor anger after planning decision for Blackrock apartments overturned, https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-31006286.html

3 June 2020, “I do realise it’s a working forest, but with more houses being constructed in upper Rochestown, I am calling on Coillte to consider the plans they rolled out in Dublin be also applied to Cork City,” said Mr McCarthy.Coillte asked to see the wood for the trees at Garryduff, https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-31003171.html

25 May 2020, “The piece has garnered significant attention online, including from Independent councillor Kieran McCarthy, who lauded it as a “fabulous creative piece”,Cork artist honours nurses with a powerful painting outside CUH, https://www.echolive.ie/corknews/Cork-artist-honours-nurses-with-a-powerful-painting-outside-CUH-de63d4f6-c498-4bb9-bc1c-c93d3b24dde1-ds

6 May 2020, “Cllr McCarthy said that the council was keen to speak with traders, and said that clusters of traders from particular areas should contact the local authority to discuss plans for the city. Plans to pedestrianise Cork city streets revealed as businesses look at how they will re-open,

https://www.echolive.ie/corknews/Plans-to-pedestrianise-Cork-city-streets-revealed-as-businesses-look-at-how-they-will-re-open-e86995f0-55d7-41f5-b7d6-5c3369cdf5e2-ds

15 April 2020, “Cllr McCarthy said he has suggested setting up a post-coronavirus economic committee to look at safeguarding the city centre, but it was too early to know what could be done. “Debenhams is a prime site. It has a lot of potential, the idea of breaking it into mini department stores needs to be considered”. ‘Breaking it into mini department stores needs to be considered’; Future of Debenhams on City Hall agenda, https://www.echolive.ie/corknews/Breaking-it-into-mini-department-stores-needs-to-be-considered-Future-of-Debenhams-on-City-Hall-agenda-9cc63092-ccbc-4d8b-bd57-6013aded163a-ds

16 March 2020, “Historian, Cllr Kieran McCarthy, who spent almost a decade lobbying for its repair and restoration, watched from the riverbank as the engineers worked: “It’s actually really exciting. And in fairness to the workers, they are doing their best at social distancing while finishing off the job. They have done a fantastic job — it looks great. It looks fresh, but still retains that sense of an old-world”. Cork’s Shakey Bridge returns as last restored section installed, https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-30988275.html

23 March 2020, “Providing homes is very important, but I have concerns about putting homes on industrial sites. It should be about place-making and sustainability, not housing in any location at any cost, Cllr Kieran McCarthy said.” Cork City councillors approve plan for social housing units, https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-30989689.html

12 February 2020, “The figures were released by the council’s director of housing in response to queries from councillor Kieran McCarthy at February’s city council meeting”, Cork City Council spends more than €4m to tackle homelessness, https://www.echolive.ie/corknews/Cork-City-Council-spends-more-than-4m-to-tackle-homelessness-6be685de-a4f4-48ca-ae4e-601d0edb4510-ds

6 February 2020, “Independent Cork City Councillor Kieran McCarthy says there are many tourist signs around the city centre that are dated and run down. Many tourists are unable to navigate the signage currently in the city. There are few useful orientation tools at arrival points in the city”. Council gets more than €400,000 to update tourist signage in city,https://www.echolive.ie/corknews/Council-gets-more-than-400000-to-update-tourist-signage-in-city-9f733caa-ce25-4149-8d6f-7fad0ff5d682-ds

5 February 2020, “Independent councillor Kieran McCarthy said the new 7% levy for derelict sites is “not scary enough” and needs to be increased substantially. Mr McCarthy said for sites that have been lying idle over ten years, the levy should be more like 21%”. Only 30% of levies imposed on derelict sites have been collected by City Hall. https://www.echolive.ie/corknews/Only-30-of-levies-imposed-on-derelict-sites-have-been-collected-by-City-Hall-1a52ed7b-e9be-44c5-bffe-210eee557a82-ds

1 February 2020, “Independent Councillor Kieran McCarthy says he has long been an advocate of a large-scale visitor attraction in the city’s dock’s area. “It is great that there is a proposal for the bonded warehouses, which are almost two hundred years old and for me are important to mind. It seems there is more willingness in the last few months to develop a maritime-themed visitor centre”. Cork’s Custom House floated as venue for new visitor centre; Site already earmarked for 34-storey hotel, https://www.echolive.ie/corknews/Corks-Custom-House-floated-as-venue-for-new-visitor-centre-Site-already-earmarked-for-34-storey-hotel-3610322d-03da-4784-975c-d751eef25cd0-ds

29 January 2020, “Independent Cllr Kieran McCarthy described the mast as “intrusive and ugly” and said the process governing their installation must be reviewed. This loophole needs to be urgently fixed”, he said. Calls for review of legislation which allows erection of ‘intrusive’ masts without planning permission.  https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-30978534.html

17 January 2020, “According to Cork city councillor Kieran McCarthy, who is a member of the EU’s Committee of the Regions, the city council’s involvement in the MMIAH project has been a great learning curve for all involved. He said that the wider aims of MMIAH were able to fit within wider tourism and urban regeneration and enhancement proposals in Cork City”. Elizabeth Fort a stronghold of city tourism with help of EU funding,

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3 January 2020 Independent Cllr Kieran McCarthy has called for a dedicated Cycling Officer to be put in place for Cork city. “We need to create a stronger cycling strategy. For me, we are only scratching the surface with the potential of cycling in the city. Cork cycling infrastructure moving at ‘snail’s pace’; Coke bikes falling into disrepair, https://www.echolive.ie/corknews/Cork-cycling-infrastructure-moving-at-snails-pace-Coke-bikes-falling-into-disrepair-3f41fbe5-cb28-42b1-8d8e-e8202bf8229f-ds

31 December 2019, “The plan has been met with a mixed reaction from local councillors with Independent Councillor Kieran McCarthy calling for the new Local Development Plan to be published in order to allow for joined-up thinking from developers”, More than 1,000 homes planned for Marquee site,

https://www.echolive.ie/corknews/More-than-1000-homes-planned-for-Marquee-site–231d5c95-987a-4a81-9de5-2d5a8be79409-ds

13 December 2019, Mr McCarthy said: “There has been much frustration by locals and officials alike that it has been a difficult tender process. Marina Park will be one of the newest recreational jewels in the crown of amenities to serve areas such as Docklands, Ballinlough, Ballintemple and Blackrock. The Marina and Atlantic Pond are two of the most visited amenities in the city. Both have a long history and have served Corkonians for decades. Cork’s Marina Park is delayed for the third time this year. https://www.echolive.ie/corknews/Corks-Marina-Park-is-delayed-for-the-third-time-this-year–fa5e9ca0-cf06-478a-86a2-1d017d1bcdbb-ds

7 December 2019, “Some residents have raised concerns about the level of traffic the development will bring and local councillor Kieran McCarthy said he has concerns about the precedent rezoning green space would set”. City Hall to vote on ‘divisive’ land rezoning to build homes on Cork GAA grounds,

https://www.echolive.ie/corknews/City-Hall-to-vote-on-divisive-land-rezoning-to-build-homes-on-Cork-GAA-grounds-0675b245-4fae-4c71-b6d6-cf62cd107769-ds

24 November 2019, “I do think there needs to an appendix in this draft annual budget, saying how the compensation figure was reached, plus a little about previous expenditure in our new areas. I feel the Oversight Committee should step in at this stage. There’s been some sort of breakdown in communication”, says Cllr Kieran McCarthy. Deal or no deal: Frustrations vented as Cork councils fail to reach compensation package, https://www.echolive.ie/corknews/Deal-or-no-deal-Frustrations-vented-as-Cork-councils-fail-to-reach-compensation-package-e4cad99c-0030-4490-9c40-b815b29f1dae-ds

31 October 2019, “Welcoming the news, Independent Councillor Kieran McCarthy said: “I am very happy that Douglas Community Centre is a partner in the pop-up-library as they themselves provide amazing community services locally”. Location confirmed for pop-up Douglas Library service, https://www.echolive.ie/corknews/Location-confirmed-for-pop-up-Douglas-Library-service-66ed5079-ced6-4395-a148-bb4fbbb3aaef-ds

17 October 2019, “Councillor Kieran McCarthy asked the council to enact a Compulsory Purchase Order on the Lakeland Tavern sitein Mahon but was told a lack of a ‘clear plan’ for the area was a barrier to this. Mahon area regeneration to be prioritised by the City Council,  https://www.echolive.ie/corknews/Mahon-area-regeneration-to-be-prioritised-by-the-City-Council–d32a0524-9fb9-486c-aaed-88b0192537d8-ds

19 September 2019, “Cllr Kieran McCarthy, who watched the artist work on site yesterday, confirmed that councillors have agreed to ring-fence money in next year’s budget for another place-making fund to help commission more work like this. “It will also help groups such as Mad About Cork, the People’s Republic of Cork and Reimagine Cork which have been working on smaller-scale project for several years”, says Cllr McCarthy. Her story symbolises the modern Cork’: Migrant woman mural almost complete, https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-30951857.html

18 September 2019, “Local councillor, Kieran McCarthy has lodged an application with An Bord Pleanála against the plans on the grounds of the density of the development and the failure to provide any car parking facilities at the complex. “It is clear that the proposed development is out of sync with the rest of residential properties in the immediate area”. Plans for apartment block on site of former Cork pub put on hold, https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-30951519.html

17 September 2019, “Cllr Kieran McCarthy (Ind) said that Rochestown deserves its own Community Policing Forum and a representative on the Joint Policing Committee in City Hall”. Calls Rochestown Community Policing Forum, https://www.echolive.ie/corknews/Pensioner-who-was-beaten-and-robbed-after-visiting-wifes-grave-speaks-of-horror-attack-that-left-him-with-a-damaged-eye-socket-5431e7c6-c663-4e92-bb25-358374ea4ba2-ds

11 September 2019, “Historian and Cllr Kieran McCarthy, who called repeatedly in recent years for the bridge to be restored, said the work really needed to be done. “Cork has over 31 bridges, but this is the one held in most affection,” he said. Cork’s Shakey Bridge will retain famous shake after restoration, engineers insist, https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-30950093.html

5 September 2019, “Cllr McCarthy said that the Council needs a lot more funding in order to invest in cycling properly”. A local pot dedicated to cycling infrastructure should be developed, https://www.echolive.ie/corknews/Cork-City-Council-will-not-allocate-specific-funds-for-cycle-lanes-6885bada-f9cb-4fe0-b530-94e3a2533625-ds

20 August 2019, “Independent councillor Kieran McCarthy believes a new local area plan needs to be drawn up, and he will bring a motion before the council next month asking that one be created. “Dereliction, slow bus movement, traffic congestion and a need for a plan to make Douglas have a village feel again are some of the major discussion points,” he said. Douglas will ‘die on its feet’ unless action is taken on dereliction and congestion, https://www.echolive.ie/corknews/Douglas-will-die-on-its-feet-unless-action-is-taken-on-dereliction-and-congestion-ebb92626-6b37-4946-9103-c7d13bc952c8-ds

2 August 2020, Kieran McCarthy (IND) described the landscaping element of work at the community park as “positive”. Douglas flood defence works to start this autumn, https://www.echolive.ie/corknews/Douglas-flood-defence-works-to-start-this-autumn–8199715b-287b-491d-bafb-4c4cfe69ec39-ds

29 July 2019, Local historian Cllr Kieran McCarthy who called the bridge a cultural institution, explained how it got its nickname. “It attained the nickname due to the fact that a large number of people used the bridge to go to GAA matches in the Mardyke. Consequently, the bridge would shake with the masses of people walking across it. Cork’s Shkey Bridge to close for major 1.7m renovation, https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/cork-s-shakey-bridge-to-close-for-major-1-7m-renovation-1.3971157

22 July 2019, “Local councillor Kieran McCarthy said that residents are not opposed to building houses on the site but are worried at the scale of the development. He said that local voices have not been factored into the decision. “There have been huge concerns on the traffic which will move through a small avenue with two local schools and onto an even narrower Blackrock Road”, he said”. Over 270 apartments planned for former Cork convent site despite concern from locals. https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-30938619.html

10 July 2019, “Information requested by Councillor Kieran McCarthy (IND) reveals that €916,000 toward public realm works and development of the park have been allocated and a design competition has commenced in relation to a redesign”. Bishop Lucey Park set for revamp,

https://www.echolive.ie/corknews/Bishop-Lucey-Park-set-for-revamp-e5da089c-bbb4-440e-991b-d6969e5e1c87-ds

9 July 2019, “Historian Cllr Kieran McCarthy said he hopes the red-bricked Odlums building could be redeveloped as a cultural centre”. Cork may see its largest ever single property deal which could pave way for docklands development, https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-30935812.html

21 June 2019, “Independent Cllr Kieran McCarthy said it is clear that the derelict site fine has become too blunt an instrument to deal with dangerous buildings in older parts of the city”. Cork business leaders and politicians say tougher approach needed after partial building collapse, https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-30932206.html