Council hit with €97k Titanic events bill

Cork County Council will inherit a deficit of almost €97,000 from Cobh Town Council arising from the 2012 Titanic centenary commemorations.

The money relates largely to commemorative events held in April 2012, plus associated legal expenses, including a €20,000 administration fee charged to the event organisers operating on behalf of Cobh Town council.

The deficit will pass to the county council on June 1 after the town council is abolished.