No encore: Cork council plans busking bylaws next year

Traders who say they are being “driven demented” by noisy buskers will have to wait until next year before busking bylaws come into force in Cork City.

The news emerged yesterday after several city centre business owners said they were considering moving out of the city because of the problem.

Several traders on Cook St and Marlborough St said some of the busking activity is driving them to distraction and is making it virtually impossible to run a business, to hold in-office meetings or conduct conference or Skype calls with clients.