Cleaning & Greening North Main Street

Cork Business Association Launches First ‘Cleaning and Greening’ Street Initiative on North Main Street   Improving one street at a time in Cork City   Cork Business Association (CBA), in partnership with Cork City Council, will host the first Cleaning and Greening morning on Tuesday, April 29th, kicking off a new initiative to refresh and […]

Transport Announcements in Cork City

Today the Cork Business Association welcomes two transformative transport developments for Cork City.   The Cork Business Association (CBA) today announces its strong endorsement of two landmark developments in Cork’s public transport infrastructure, marking a pivotal moment in the city’s progression toward sustainable and efficient mobility solutions.   The “Emerging Preferred Route” for Cork’s new […]

Winners of the CBA Cork Business of the Year Awards Announced

Kilkenny Design takes home the top award   30th March 2025:  Cork Business Association (CBA) has announced the winners of its prestigious Cork Business of the Year Awards, with Kilkenny Design taking home the top honour of the evening. 12 additional awards were presented, celebrating the outstanding contributions of businesses and organisations that drive Cork’s […]

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.   […]