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Cllr Honore Kamegni, Deputy Lord Mayor of Cork @cllrhonorekamegni.bsky.social · 1d

Delighted to attend the Ballinlough Garda Safety Forum! With Christmas coming, let’s stay vigilant & look out for each other. Only 1 burglary, 1 assault & 1 car theft (recovered) this year. Huge credit and thanks to our Gardaí & community. Let’s keep Ballinlough safe & strong!

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Cllr Honore Kamegni, Deputy Lord Mayor of Cork @cllrhonorekamegni.bsky.social · 2d

📢 Reminder! Tomorrow, October 7th, is the final day to register to vote in the Presidential Election! 🗳

Your voice is your power, don’t let anyone speak for you. Have your say! The election will be held on October 24th.

Visit www.checktheregister.ie now!

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Cllr Honore Kamegni, Deputy Lord Mayor of Cork @cllrhonorekamegni.bsky.social · 2d

NO TO RACISM!

I encourage everyone available to join us for this counter-protest against the far-right next Saturday.

This is a country of love and peace.
There is no place for hate!
There is no place for the Far Right!
Saturday 11th October, 12pm, Grand Parade.

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Cllr Honore Kamegni, Deputy Lord Mayor of Cork @cllrhonorekamegni.bsky.social · 2d

I told the audience last Saturday in Dublin that Black History is not just about the past. It’s about building the future. One where every child, no matter their background or skin colour, knows they belong, knows they can lead, and knows they can change Ireland for the better. We are one!

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Cllr Honore Kamegni, Deputy Lord Mayor of Cork @cllrhonorekamegni.bsky.social · 4d

I am thrilled to be in Dublin for the launch of the Black History Month in Ireland.

Our theme this year: “Rooted in Resilience: Honouring our Past and Present, Powering our Future."

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Cllr Honore Kamegni, Deputy Lord Mayor of Cork @cllrhonorekamegni.bsky.social · 7d

I am encouraging everyone who has free time to join this hardworking Mahon Tidy Towns team. Let us continue to keep this fantastic community spotless and welcoming.

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Cllr Honore Kamegni, Deputy Lord Mayor of Cork @cllrhonorekamegni.bsky.social · 7d

I was thrilled to deputised for the Lord Mayor at the Bangladeshi Hindu Cultural evening yesterday in Cork. I want to sincerely thank the Bangladeshi Hindu Cultural Organisation for the warm welcome and for inviting me to join them for this very special occasion.

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Cllr Honore Kamegni, Deputy Lord Mayor of Cork @cllrhonorekamegni.bsky.social · 8d

I was proud to be out yesterday with this fantastic team canvassing in my constituency for the Raise the Roof rally in Cork this Saturday. Thanks to everyone.
The housing crisis is a national emergency.
Join us this Saturday at 2:30pm on Grand Parade & Raise the Roof together!

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Cllr Honore Kamegni, Deputy Lord Mayor of Cork @cllrhonorekamegni.bsky.social · 9d

Celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth in Ireland!

📅 Sat, Oct 4, 2025
Theme: Rooted in Resilience
Venue: Priory Market, Tallaght, Dublin 24

I am encouraging everyone to join us in Dublin next Saturday!

Register here: tinyurl.com/2aarvyv4

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Cllr Honore Kamegni, Deputy Lord Mayor of Cork @cllrhonorekamegni.bsky.social · 11d

Stop this GENOCIDE NOW!
After the Tidy Towns, I attended the Rally in support of the people of Palestine with my Green Party colleagues Oliver Moran and Colette Finn.
How many more people will they kill before humanity wakes up?
Massive turnout today. Thank you all for coming.

Cllr Kamegni with Cllr Moran and Colette Finn at rally.

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Cllr Honore Kamegni, Deputy Lord Mayor of Cork @cllrhonorekamegni.bsky.social · 11d

After a short break, delighted to be back with Mahon Tidy Towns today, helping clean up our community in Mahon from the playground to the cycleway. Proud to do my part!

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Cllr Honore Kamegni, Deputy Lord Mayor of Cork @cllrhonorekamegni.bsky.social · 19d

The 2nd powerful Raise the Roof protest will be on October 4th at Grand Parade at 2.30pm. I will attend and I am encouraging everyone to come out and support. Let us continue to make "big noise" about this vital housing issue.

Thanks to UCC Students' Union for their inspiring video.

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Cllr Honore Kamegni, Deputy Lord Mayor of Cork @cllrhonorekamegni.bsky.social · 19d

I am giving my full support and encouragement, and I also wish all our entrants the very Best of Luck. I have no doubt that they will make Cork proud!

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Cllr Honore Kamegni, Deputy Lord Mayor of Cork @cllrhonorekamegni.bsky.social · 25d

Week 101

The protest goes on. Today, we gathered outside Micheál Martin’s office in Cork to raise our voices once again.

The genocide must end. The killings must stop.

It's time to implement the Occupied Territories Bill.

Let’s stand for Gaza. Let’s protect the children.

Thank you to everyone.

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Cllr Honore Kamegni, Deputy Lord Mayor of Cork @cllrhonorekamegni.bsky.social · 26d

Just wrapped a powerful convo on building a diverse & inclusive Ireland. As a migrant, parent & Cork’s 1st Black Cllr & Deputy Lord Mayor, I know representation matters.
“You can’t be what you can’t see.”
Young people of colour can now see themselves as leaders. Thanks Deirdre Curran & Islammiyah!

Cllr Kamegni with Deidre Curran and Islammiyah.

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Cllr Honore Kamegni, Deputy Lord Mayor of Cork @cllrhonorekamegni.bsky.social · 27d

Thank you to the council for the positive response on the Cork Lido Project! Once completed, this will be a fantastic tourism destination for our city & will provide much-needed space for competitions and help nurture local talent. Huge thanks to Amy Campbell @echolive.bsky.social for this report.

Study to consider development of open-air 'lido' pool in Cork city

A variety of benefits associated with swimming were raised in the submissions including that a lido can act as a community building asset.

www.echolive.ie

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Cllr Honore Kamegni, Deputy Lord Mayor of Cork @cllrhonorekamegni.bsky.social · 28d

3 out of 5 young people are forced to leave Ireland because of housing. The system is broken, failing a whole generation.

Vulture funds must be stopped. Families deserve protection, not displacement.

Join us Oct 4th in Cork for the Raise the Roof protest.

As three in five under-25s consider leaving the country, we must act to help young people

Young people's needs are continually neglected even though they are disproportionately impacted by the housing crisis, writes Kathryn Walsh

www.irishexaminer.com

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Cllr Honore Kamegni, Deputy Lord Mayor of Cork @cllrhonorekamegni.bsky.social · 28d

Thank you Markus.

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Cllr Honore Kamegni, Deputy Lord Mayor of Cork @cllrhonorekamegni.bsky.social · 29d

I also tabled motions on climate action, addiction recovery, safer streets in Hibernian Buildings, and a new community garden in Ballinure Place — practical steps to support people, community and planet.
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Cllr Honore Kamegni, Deputy Lord Mayor of Cork @cllrhonorekamegni.bsky.social · 29d

I was overwhelmed to return in council last night after the summer break. I proudly spoke to support Cllr Shane O'Callaghan's motion on promoting a peaceful and United Ireland. The new Ireland is starting now.
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Cllr Honore Kamegni, Deputy Lord Mayor of Cork @cllrhonorekamegni.bsky.social · Sep 6

Week 100!
Stop the Genocide. Stop the killing of children!
Massive support at the Palestine rally in Cork today.
"I opposed the Genocide but I support the actions."
Thank you all for coming 🇮🇪🇵🇸

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Cllr Honore Kamegni, Deputy Lord Mayor of Cork @cllrhonorekamegni.bsky.social · Sep 4

St. Gabriel’s Special School in Bishopstown has lost its hot meals service, leaving 54 children, many with complex needs, without daily meals. This is deeply troubling. I stand with the parents, teachers & students and urge the Dept. of Social Protection to fix this problem immediately.

‘It's heartbreaking': Cork school principal's frustration over hot school meal rules

New regulations many schools will not be able to gives pupils a hot lunch every day.

www.echolive.ie

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Cllr Honore Kamegni, Deputy Lord Mayor of Cork @cllrhonorekamegni.bsky.social · Sep 3

I was overwhelmed to attend the Mahon and Blackrock Community Safety Forum meeting yesterday evening. If you have any questions about the issues raised, contact me here directly.

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Cllr Honore Kamegni, Deputy Lord Mayor of Cork @cllrhonorekamegni.bsky.social · Sep 2

Thank to Neil Michael at the Irish Examiner for shining a light on this important water quality issue. The time for promises by Uisce Eireann is long overdue. I want to see immediate solutions to this water issue in Cork, I want action because Cork people don't deserve this kind of treatment.

Uisce Éireann under pressure as Cork councillors seek accountability on water quality concerns

Progressive Alliance says residents deserve clarity, accountability, and action as water discolouration and supply issues persist across the city

www.irishexaminer.com

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Cllr Honore Kamegni, Deputy Lord Mayor of Cork @cllrhonorekamegni.bsky.social · Sep 2

As a parent, this hits home. School secretaries & caretakers are the heart of our schools, the quiet heroes who care for our kids, keep things running, and show up every single day. They deserve dignity, respect, Pension Parity.
I stand with them always!

School secretaries and caretakers on strike to picket outside schools today

Fórsa has expressed disappointment at what it says is a lack of engagement over the weekend to resolve the dispute.

www.thejournal.ie

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