'Local audiences are missing out': Cork Opera House welcomes challenge of the event centre

Eibhlin Gleeson says the Opera House is investing in its team and technical capacity to stay competitive

Eibhlin Gleeson, CEO Cork Opera House. The construction of an event centre in Cork will pose challenges for Cork Opera House and will make it important for the venue to remain people’s first choice, its chief executive and arts director has said.

The construction of an event centre in Cork will pose challenges for Cork Opera House and make it essential for the venue to remain people’s first choice, its chief executive and arts director has said.

Speaking on the latest episode of the ieBusiness Podcast, in association with PwC, CEO Eibhlin Gleeson said the Opera House needed to protect its unique market position in the wake of increased competition.