Cork Opera House unveils new high-profile marketing manager

Popular Cork venue recruits Michael Carr, who has publicised events for Aiken, MCD, Heineken and Indiependence Festival

Michael Carr, new role as marketing and communications manager of Cork Opera House. Pic: Larry Cummins

Events PR specialist and broadcaster Michael Carr has been unveiled as the new marketing and communications manager of Cork Opera House.

Formerly managing director at Cork-based Blue Monkey PR, he began the new role just in time for the Opera House’s packed series of Guinness Jazz Festival events and in time to lead the venue’s plans for a busy Christmas 2022 season.