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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  

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