The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Mary Linehan Foley has hosted a special Civic Reception at Cork County Hall to recognise the outstanding achievements of World Pipe Band Champions, Carrigaline Pipe Band, All-Ireland U18 Ladies Football Champions, Cork Minor Ladies Team, and Epsom Derby-winning Jockey, Wayne Lordan. A Civic Reception is the highest honour the Mayor of the County can give to a group or individual.

In June, Cork jockey Wayne Lordan rode Lambourn to victory at the Group One Betfred Derby at Epsom. In July, Cork defeated Dublin to win the ZuCar All-Ireland U18 ‘A’ Ladies Football Championship. In August, Carrigaline Pipe Band won the World Pipe Band Championship in Glasgow. They also won the World Championships in the drumming section.