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Five women dressed in evening wear are sitting closely together on a bench, exuding the warmth of Cork hospitality. The background includes a window and festive decorations, setting the scene for an evening that promises to be as memorable as an enchanting boat cruise.

There was a buzz around the streets of Cork on Saturday night, as crowds came out in force to ring in the New Year.

Having come through the pandemic and into fresh business pressures like inflation, those in hospitality and events sectors in Cork say that being creative is the key to success in 2023.

Michael Droney, owner of Crawford & Co, Aye, Osho, Gaia, and Rosie Maddison, says that nowadays people are looking for something extra from a night out.

Tickets sold out for Aye’s New Year’s boat cruise around Cork harbour on Saturday,…