Cork Opera House on 'genuinely sustainable financial footing' as turnover hits €7.97m

Profit and loss reserves moved from a deficit of €49,163 to a surplus of €322,492

Cork Opera House CEO Eibhlín Gleeson. The venue made a profit of €300,000 for 2025 in “the most significant year in its long history”, new financial results show.  Picture: Gerard McCarthy

Cork Opera House made a profit of €300,000 in what was described as “the most significant year in its long history”, new financial results show.

The city's premier arts venue posted its 2025 results, which showed turnover increased 1% in the financial year to €7,971,047. At the end of the financial year, the company had assets of €13,927,964 (from €12,584,477 in 2024) and liabilities of €7,981,909 (from €6,938,633 in 2024).