Cork City, Harbour and East Cork Destination and Experience Development Plan

A programme focused on developing Cork City and Docklands as a core urban experience, alongside the emergence of Cork Harbour as a world class harbour experience.

A river running through a city

Highlighted projects

Delivery of the Cork City, Harbour and East Cork Destination and Experience Development Plan focuses on city visitor experiences, harbour connections and food tourism development.

  • Cork City: develop an attraction of scale 

    Cork City: develop an attraction of scale 

    Developing a major visitor attraction in Cork City to strengthen its appeal as a year-round leisure destination and encourage longer stays.

  • World-class Cork Harbour Experience

    World-class Cork Harbour Experience

    Develop Cork Harbour as a world-class visitor experience by linking its islands, maritime heritage, local communities and water-based activities.

  • Cork Food Story and World Region of Gastronomy Bid

    Cork Food Story and World Region of Gastronomy Bid

    Building Cork’s food tourism offer by connecting markets, restaurants, artisan producers and food experiences across the city, harbour and East Cork.

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