Opera House to put UCC’s name in lights as part of €600k partnership

A creative partnership is set to see University College Cork’s name in lights in new signage over Cork Opera House from next year.

It is understood around €600,000 is being paid by UCC as part of the deal that will see large Toyota signs on the Cork Opera House roof replaced after around 30 years. It is understood both the venue name and university branding will feature in the new signs, and the agreement will help fund improved disability access at the venue.

Cork Opera House has already described the planned collaboration as a first in Ireland. In documents submitted to Cork City Council on the proposed signage changes, it said the deal would enable new possibilities for both culture and education, although UCC was not directly named.