Cork city centre nightlife in the running to win a purple flag

Cork is bidding for a national award to recognise its night-time economy.

The City Centre Forum has submitted an application in an effort to win a Purple Flag — an accreditation scheme similar to the environmental Green Flag — which recognises cities with well-managed, diverse, entertaining, and enjoyable evening and night out economies.

Various stakeholders have been working on the bid for several months, including Cork Chamber, the city council, gardaí, the Cork Business Association, and traders in MacCurtain St and North Main St.