Building a Safer, Cleaner, and Brighter Cork: A 2025 Recap from Your Safe & Clean Committee
As we look ahead to a new year, it’s a perfect time to reflect on the progress and partnerships that have made Cork a more vibrant and welcoming place to live, work, and visit. Cork Business Association’s Safe & Clean Committee (SCC) has been at the heart of this effort throughout 2025, and we’re excited […]
CBA 2025 Year In Review!
From panels, to submissions, to networking – thank you, everyone for a great year. CBA Year review 25 carousel_02.pdf (1)-compressed
High-visibility gardaí to patrol Cork city centre – with immediate effect
Release by The Echo, November 25. Article Written by Amy Campbell. Cork city is to see an increased garda presence from this week on, as 48 new gardaí began a new high visibility policing plan yesterday in the city centre. The Cork Business Association has said the move should help reduce antisocial behaviour, thefts […]
Cork’s Better Buildings Award Winners 2025
That’s a wrap on the 2025 Cork’s Better Buildings Awards! Thank you to everyone who joined us, and congrats to all the winners. BEST TOURISM & ARTS (sponsored by Cork Airport) Winner: Bakestone Cafe, Perry Street (Sounds From Safe Harbour x David Shillinglaw) BEST RETAIL (sponsored by Opera Lane) Winner: Planet Beauty, Brown […]
Coffee House Lates – November 2025
Independent coffee shops across Cork City are brewing up something special for Coffee House Lates – a citywide after-hours celebration happening Thursday, 27th November and Friday, 28th November. This unique Cork Night Time Economy Initiative, supported by the Cork Business Association, will see your favourite cafés transform into buzzing, late-night social hubs. Think cosy vibes, […]
CBA’s Statement on Anticipated Rates Increase
Cork Business Association (CBA) is aware that a commercial rates increase is being proposed by Cork City Council and is calling for it to be postponed in light of the escalating costs currently facing businesses. From pension auto-enrolment and the rise in the minimum wage to soaring costs from suppliers, businesses are already struggling […]
Cork City Council, CBA, and Gardaí Partner on New City Centre Warden Pilot Scheme
A new pilot City Centre Warden Scheme has been launched in Cork to promote and enhance the city centre experience. The initiative is being facilitated and part-funded by Cork City Council, in partnership with Cork Business Association (CBA) and An Garda Síochána, following a proposal by the CBA, which successfully secured Government funding earlier this […]
A Cork Favourite Shines: Metropole Hotel Named Judges’ Choice at CBA Better Building Awards
The landmark MacCurtain Street Hotel was recognised for its exceptional contribution to Cork’s historic streetscape. The hotel was one of thirteen buildings celebrated at the annual Better Building Awards. Organised by the Cork Business Association (CBA) in partnership with Cork City Council, and proudly sponsored this year by Marina Market, the Awards recognise excellence […]
CORK BUSINESSES ASKED TO PAINT THE CITY GREEN AHEAD OF FAI CUP FINAL
Businesses across Cork City are asked to decorate their premises to support Cork City FC as they fly the flag for Cork in the Sports Direct Men’s FAI Cup Final on Sunday November 9th. Cork City FC and Cork Business Association are both urging businesses to deck out their premises to get […]
Cork Business Association Christmas Window Awards 2025 🎄
The Cork Business Association (CBA), in partnership with Cork City Council, is delighted to announce the return of the Cork City Christmas Display Competition — a celebration of creativity, community, and Christmas spirit across Cork city! This year’s competition invites businesses of all sizes to transform their windows and façades into dazzling festive displays that […]