Reimagining Cork after Dark – One Cup at a Time
Cork’s Coffee Culture Gets a Night-Lift with ‘Coffee House Lates’ – events just announced Cork’s coffee houses will get a night-time boost next week with Coffee House Lates. This pilot initiative will see 12 independent cafés open late for an exciting range of free events on Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29. […]
Cork City Christmas Display Competition
A new competition organised by Cork Business Association in partnership with Cork City Council, is now open for nominations, with the ambition of creating a special Christmas trail around the city. Businesses across the city are invited to embrace the festive spirit and transform their windows, or building facades, into enchanting displays that will […]
Cork’s Independent Coffee Shops Invited to Join Coffee House Lates
Cork’s Independent Coffee Shops Invited to Join Coffee House Lates 28th and 29th November Independent coffee shops in Cork City are invited to take part in Coffee House Lates, a unique, citywide event on Thursday, 28th November and Friday, 29th November that aims to turn coffee shops into vibrant social hubs after hours. A Cork Night Time […]
New Wayfinding signage installed in Cork City
Work has begun on installing Cork’s new wayfinding scheme which is aimed at supporting visitors to navigate and learn about the city and encouraging residents and visitors to consider walking and cycling more. The city centre’s unique island layout, with river channels to its north and south, can make orientation challenging and confusing for visitors, […]
Short list announced for Cork’s Better Building Awards
The stage is set for an exciting run up to this year’s Cork Better Building Awards, as the shortlist unveils properties from across the city and greater city area. As well as direct nominations, the public have nominated their own favourite buildings that make a positive impact on the Cork built environment. As a result, […]
Record Crowds Fuel Busiest Guinness Cork Jazz Festival Weekend
“I love the fantastic musical village that Guinness Cork Jazz Festival has created.” Gregory Porter The Guinness Cork Jazz Festival has once again been a phenomenal success, with businesses reporting a 12% increase in sales compared to last year. The headline performances may be over for another year but the festival continues […]
Progress on Events Centre welcome, but undue delays must be avoided, say Cork Business Associations
In a joint statement, Cork Chamber, the Cork Business Association (CBA), the Cork branch of the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF), the Vintners Federation (VFI) in Cork, and the Restaurants Association of Ireland (RAI) have expressed disappointment at the news that the Cork Events Centre is set to be hit by further delays, but welcome the […]
Here’s Where to Find Free Jazz on The Streets of Cork This Weekend!
Jazz Stroll on Oliver Plunkett Street, marching brass bands, Live at the Library, the Big Jazz Bus, jam sessions, jazz exhibitions, the Kinsale fringe, and so much more during the Cork Jazz Festival Big Fringe. Jazz will take centre stage on the streets of Cork over the October Bank Holiday Weekend as The Big Fringe returns […]
CBA Urges Cork Councillors not to pursue increase in commercial rates
Cork Business Association (CBA) is concerned about the potential increase in commercial rates, as reported in ongoing discussions for the 2025 Cork City Council budget. While we recognise the challenges the council faces in addressing the projected €3 million deficit, raising commercial rates by up to 3% would place an additional burden on already struggling […]
Cork City Council Night Time Economy team and Cork Business Association Launch ‘Leave a Light On’ Campaign
As the winter months draw near and the nights grow longer, Cork City Council and the Cork Business Association (CBA) are proud to announce the ‘Leave a Light On’ Campaign, an initiative aimed at enhancing safety and fostering a sense of community in the city centre. The campaign, part of Cork City Council’s ongoing […]