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Night Time Economy Cork

The Night Time Economy refers to the diverse social, cultural and economic activity occurring during specified evening and night time hours. It balances the needs of the inter related communities that co-exist to bring it to life and create a special sense of shared place. 

 Following the publication of the NTE Taskforce Report, Cork city was successful in being designated by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media as one of nine pilot towns and cities in the country that will prepare and implement an action plan setting out a range of interventions to support the coordinated development of our night time economy. A Night Time Economy Advisor was appointed in October 2023 and a dedicated stakeholder forum representing cross business sector and community interests has been formed to oversee and implement the plan. 

If you have any further queries or comments in relation to the Night Time Economy, please contact the Night Time Economy Advisor Fiona Collins at fiona_collins@corkcity.ie  

Latest News

23 September 2026
Second Street Bakeshop Shines at Ploughing 2026
A small Cork City business, Second Street Bakeshop, got the opportunity to showcase its products to almost a quarter of a million people at last week’s National Ploughing Championships.
21 September 2026
Cork City Achieves Purple Flag Status for Eleventh Consecutive Year
Cork City has received the Purple Flag accreditation, a recognition of its commitment to creating a dynamic, secure, and vibrant evening and night time economy for the 11th year in a row.
17 September 2026
Lord Mayor Hosts Civic Reception to Celebrate 250 Years of the Presentation Sisters in Cork
The Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Damian Boylan, hosted a Civic Reception at Cork City Hall to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Presentation Sisters, honouring a remarkable legacy of education, compassion, and service that began in Cork and has since touched lives around the world.
16 September 2026
Help Shape Two Wonder Wander Walking Trails For Cork City
North Main Street and Oliver Plunkett Street have been selected as the locations for two new walking trails. The Wonder Wander Trail Network was first launched in 2024 to celebrate the distinct architecture, character and stories of Ireland’s Architectural Conservation Areas.
15 September 2026
Public Survey – The New Cork City Central Library
Cork City Council has acquired the historic Counting House building complex on South Main Street, as part of the wider regeneration of the Grand Parade Quarter, to become the new home of Cork City Central Library, the main library of the Cork City Council library network and a new landmark cultural facility in the heart of Cork City centre.