being considered. There will be no Christmas Market element to the program of events this year. Public Art Urban Animation Scheme - Funding investment of €673,310 by Fáilte Ireland was confirmed for the commissioning of five impactful public art works at locations across the city centre; the GPO, Exchange buildings, Carey’s Lane, Cook St. & Coal Quay and Cornmarket St. The art works will create a trail highlighting Cork’s collective culture and heritage. The bid was led by the Tourism Section in the SED Directorate in collaboration with the Arts Office.
Restoration works to the John Burke Sculpture on the Wilton Round Roundabout were completed in September. The works were undertaken by the Sculptor Alex Pentek with logistical support from the Roads section. The works have been funded in part from a generous contribution from Ward Funds provided by the Elected Members of the Cork City Southwest LEA and in part from the Arts budget. Work to assess the restoration needs of the Listening Posts on Penrose Quay continued in September.
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