Cork Opera House profits hit right note

Cork Opera House has recorded its third profitable year in a row and has never been in a “stronger and more sustainable financial position”, its AGM was told yesterday.

The theatre achieved a gross turnover of just over €5.9m for the year ended March 31, a staggering 24% increase on the previous year’s turnover, pushing the company’s profit up to €267,070, compared to €250,606 the previous year.

The company has seen increased bar takings and impressive advance bookings, up more than €120,000 on this time last year.