Reimagining Cork after Dark – One Cup at a Time
It’s Back!! ‘Coffee House Lates’ returns to Cork City as part of the St Patrick’s Festival – events just announced Cork’s coffee houses are once again going to keep their doors open into the evening this weekend with another Coffee House Lates. 11 independent cafés will open late for an exciting range of free events on […]
Dave O’Brien Elected as President of Cork Business Association
Cork Business Association held its 68th Annual General Meeting last night at the Metropole Hotel Cork. The event marked the election of Mr Dave O Brien as the new President. O’Brien, Head of Tax at Xeinadin Ireland – who acquired Quintas in 2023—oversees tax planning, company restructures, succession planning, and VAT matters across 30 offices […]
Valerie O’Sullivan Outlines Vision for Cork City’s Future at CBA Event
Collaboration, efficiency, and accelerated progress are key, says new chief executive of Cork City Council 12 Feb 2025: Valerie O’Sullivan, the newly appointed Chief Executive of Cork City Council, was the keynote speaker at a Cork Business Association (CBA) event held at Clayton Hotel Cork City this morning. O’Sullivan addressed business leaders and […]
As we wrap up 2024, we reflect on a busy yet successful year for Cork Business Association. This success has been driven by the dedication and hard work of our Board and Executive of Volunteers. We extend our thanks to our partners, stakeholders, all our members, and especially the new members who have joined CBA […]
Cork City’s Best Christmas Window Displays Announced
Pinocchio’s toy shop on Paul St, has been named as the overall winner of the inaugural Cork City Christmas Display Competition. Well known in Cork city, the shop window is an attraction all year round but particularly at Christmas time. Christel, owner of Pinocchio’s said “We love creating our Christmas windows and we started […]
As Christmas approaches and trade and footfall in the city increase, we have been collaborating with An Garda Síochána to enhance safety. We are pleased to share the ‘Christmas Retail Security Tips’ developed by An Garda Síochána in partnership with CBA’s Safe & Clean and Retail Working Groups. These tips are designed to support […]
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, […]