# Cork's New Library: A Historic Transformation

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Podcast: [Belfast News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/belfast-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7598384)
Published: 2026-05-12T17:29:31+00:00
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## Resource

Cork City Council invests €35M in historic Counting House for new flagship library, spanning 83,000 sq. ft. The redesign includes 300 study spaces, shop, cafe, lecture halls, performance areas, exhibition rooms, and expanded sections for kids, teens, young adults, and music library. The project, backed by €47M in government funding, aims to boost business and tourism by blending learning with culture. Public consultations begin after a successful campaign by library fans and staff. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/bc2ed91fca43992e

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