'Most challenging year' for Cork Pride as sponsors pull out

Organisers appeal for increase in public funding as future of the event is 'at direct and imminent risk'

The Pride parade on St Patrick Street. Picture: John Allen

The board of Cork Pride has appealed for an increase in public funding to help secure its annual pride event as it faces “its most challenging year to date” for fundraising.

The board said it was facing a potential loss of some €140,000 in annual financial support following the withdrawal of three of its title sponsors, and signals from several others they may also not renew their annual support.