City woos shoppers with free parking

A six-week free parking initiative begins in Cork City today.

Traders are also finalising a voucher and giveaway package worth over €12,000 that they hope will attract people from all over the country to shop in the city centre.

Spurred on by the free parking deals, dozens of business-owners are working with the Cork Business Association to offer vouchers. Theatres have offered free tickets, restaurants are running meal deals and hotels have offered to cover weekend stays in a bid to boost pre-Christmas trade.