Traders rally against parade road closures

BUSINESS chiefs in Cork city have warned that plans to close a key road during the St Patrick’s Day parade could cost them tens of thousands of euro in lost revenue.

Traders rally against parade road closures

Several leading city centre business owners and department store managers have written to City Hall expressing their concerns, just days before officials are due to sign off on the March 17 route.

The Cork Business Association (CBA), which represents hundreds of city traders, has backed its members. The CBA said it cannot afford to lose such vast amounts given the current dire economic and trading conditions.

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