Cork traders push for night market to open in city

The pandemic stalled plans for the market this year, but local businesses hope that it will go ahead next year instead.

The original plan was for a market to run from September to Christmas this year, but had to be scrapped over the pandemic. Picture: Eddie O'Hare

Local businesses are hoping to open a new night market at Cork City’s Coal Quay next year.

Cork publican Benny McCabe is pushing for the night market to open on Cornmarket Street along with fellow businesses in the area.