Guinness Cork Jazz Delivers Major Boost for Cork
The Guinness Cork Jazz Festival has officially wrapped up, delivering a major boost to local businesses, with many reporting their most successful year yet over Cork City’s busiest weekend. More than 500 musicians and 100,000 jazz fans from Ireland and abroad filled Cork’s streets and stages, generating an estimated €45 million for the local […]
Coffee House Lates Returns This November!
Following the success of the Coffee House Lates events held late last year and again in March 2025, independent coffee shops across Cork City are once more invited to take part in Coffee House Lates — a unique, citywide event taking place on Thursday, 27th and Friday, 28th November, which transforms coffee shops into vibrant […]
Cork’s Built Environment Shines: Shortlist Announced for 2025 Better Building Awards
The spotlight is on Cork’s most inspiring buildings as the shortlist for the 2025 Cork Better Building Awards is unveiled. From heritage restorations to innovative new developments, this year’s nominees reflect a city that continues to blend tradition, creativity, and sustainability in its built environment. Organised by the Cork Business Association (CBA) and supported […]
Businesses Come together to light up Cork City this winter!
Cork City Council Night-Time Economy Team and Cork Business Association Relaunch ‘Leave a Light On’ Campaign for 2025 Following the success of last year’s initiative, Cork City Council’s Night Time Economy Office and Cork Business Association (CBA) are delighted to reintroduce the Leave a Light On campaign for 2025 – a simple yet powerful initiative designed to light […]
Cork Business Association President Responds to Budget 2026 welcoming the reduction in VAT rate and housing initiatives
Responding to today’s Budget 2026 announcement, Cork Business Association (CBA) President Dave O’Brien welcomed the lowering of the VAT rate to 9% for food and catering businesses, and for hairdressing services, and said the Government’s performance will ultimately be judged on one key measure – the number of new homes delivered. “The reduction in the […]
Collaboration and Action at the Heart of CBA’s Safe & Clean Breakfast
The annual Cork Business Association (CBA) Safe & Clean Business Breakfast took place this morning at the Clayton Hotel Cork City, bringing together business leaders, community stakeholders, and city representatives to discuss the future of Cork City. CBA President Dave O’Brien (Head of Tax at Xeinadin), opened the event by highlighting that “safety and […]
“Too Much, Too Quickly”: Cork Businesses Warn of Unsustainable Cost Load in New Year
As the New Year looms, Cork’s small and medium businesses are bracing themselves, says Cork Business Association (CBA). With a likely hike in the national minimum wage, the possibility that VAT will not be reduced for hospitality businesses, and the full commencement of pension auto-enrolment, many SMEs say that the combined burden could be more […]
Lord Mayor Joins Cork Business Association in Celebrating City Businesses
The Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. Fergal Dennehy, joined Cork Business Association (CBA) President Dave O’Brien on a walkabout of Cork city centre yesterday, visiting a range of businesses that represent the diversity and vitality of the city. The Lord Mayor stopped at a variety of premises, meeting teams and hearing feedback on trading […]
CBA Housing Paper
Cork Business Association Calls for Targeted Actions to Tackle Housing Crisis The Measures to Increase Housing Supply paper can be found here. Calls for targeted tax reform, incentive schemes, planning regulation changes, and long-term housing strategy to address Cork’s housing crisis Cork Business Association (CBA) has called for urgent tax reforms, incentive schemes and a […]
Cork Business Association backs Mahon Point development – with key conditions to protect Cork City Centre
The open consultation period for the proposed Mahon Point development has now closed, and Cork Business Association has made a submission in full support of the project. We welcome the creation of: 1,900 jobs 251 new homes New public & civic spaces that will create a vibrant heart at Mahon Point However, we have also asked […]