Cork City Council partnered with Derilinx on a pilot data visualisation project that brought three datasets to life as impactful interactive dashboards. The project was delivered through the Environmental and Social Initiative of the OGP Technical Services Framework for Open Data and Data Management, which enables Derilinx to give back by supporting projects with a social or environmental focus.
Claire Davis, Digital Officer at Cork County CouncilThe Project
Cork City Council, the local authority for Ireland’s second largest city, plays a vital role in shaping a thriving and sustainable urban community. From driving growth, cultural development, and community services to managing housing, planning, and environmental needs, the Council works to enhance the quality of life for all who live, work, and visit the city.
Cork City Council was one of the first local authorities to launch its own Open Data Portal, data.corkcity.ie, developed with Derilinx. In 2024/2025, the portal was redeveloped and moved to the Cloud to improve accessibility and ensure compliance with regulations.
With the new portal in place, Cork City Council wanted to take the next step in its open data journey by running the project “Opening Cork City Data – A Data Visualisation Project.”
As part of the OGP Technical Services Framework, Derilinx is committed to giving back a number of hours to support environmental and social initiatives and partnered with Cork City Council to make this project a reality.
The main objectives of the project were to:
- Demonstrate how data visualisation can enhance the value of data.
- Enable data-informed decision-making.
- Gather and share knowledge about process of publishing data via the Open Data Portal.
- Promote a culture of transparency and demonstrate the value of open data through success stories.
The Dashboards
The dashboards were built using datAdore Insights, a data visualisation tool embedded within the data portal. Powered by the Apache Superset, this feature enables publishers to transform raw datasets into interactive dashboards, making the information more accessible, and easier to explore, understand and share.
Dashboard 1: Open Street Impact: AutumnFest (View Dashboard)
The dataset “AutumnFest Pedestrian Data” captures pedestrian footfall on the Sunday before the event, the Sunday of the event, and the three Sundays after, across different locations in the surrounding area. While the raw data was comprehensive, its value wasn’t easily accessible. Derilinx transformed it into interactive dashboards that tell the story of how people moved through the area before, during, and after the event. Each section includes insights to guide interpretation, helping visitors understand both the data and the story behind it.
Dashboard 2: Telraam Street Activity Cork City AutumnFest 2024 (View Dashboard)
This dashboard aggregates data from four Telraam S2 Sensors strategically placed throughout the city. The Telraam Sensors were installed as part of a collaborative smart street data pilot by the Cork Smart Gateway, Cork City Council, Cork Business Association and The VQ. The dashboard looking at street activity before, during and after AutumnFest 2024.
Dasboard 3: Cork Bike Air Quality Dashboard (View Dashboard)
This dashboard presents air quality data collected through the Smart Bike Project, a collaboration between Cork Smart Gateway and UCC Green Campus. Between 4 March and 12 June 2025, UCC students and staff used bike-mounted sensors to track air quality along their commutes, providing valuable insights into conditions across Cork City.
Documentation
As part of the project deliverables, Derilinx produced a comprehensive, step-by-step training guide designed to help users get the most out of datAdore Insights (Superset). The guide walks through the entire process — from creating and editing charts, to adding explanatory markup text, to building and publishing full dashboards. By combining practical instructions with clear examples, it equips users with the knowledge and confidence to visualise their data effectively and share meaningful insights.
Project Reflections
The dashboards have sparked new conversations around data across departments, showing that the value of the information extends well beyond its original purpose. The project also highlighted the importance of considering accessibility and transparency from the outset, ensuring data can be easily understood and reused. In addition, it has helped to identify and address a range of data challenges, creating opportunities for further improvement and collaboration.
For Cork City Council, this pilot project represents another milestone in their open data journey and creates a strong basis for future initiatives
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