Remote working hubs open in two towns

Two flexible working hubs have been officially opened Cobh and Mitchelstown which have been described as wonderful additions to both towns.

The Mitchelstown hub is located above the library in the heart of the town. It features 36 desk spaces including hot desks, offices for two, three or four people, a large office with space for 10 people, and a meeting room. It is open for use 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The Cobh facility is co-located with Cobh Library in the Arch Building on Casement Square. The historic building dates back to the early 1800s and was a former market house and town hall. It has 15 desk spaces and three offices for two or three people.

The ribbons were cut on the new facilities by the Mayor of the County of Cork Cllr Joe Carroll; Minister of State with responsibility for Community Development, Jerry Buttimer TD, and Chief Executive of Cork County Council Moira Murrell.

Mayor of the County of Cork Cllr Joe Carroll said: “The flexible work hubs are a wonderful addition to the town centres, providing working facilities and private offices for the local communities. The new hubs will significantly enhance the local capacity to start, expand and scale enterprises. In North Cork, the hub will complement the fantastic work being done by the Mitchelstown Enterprise Centre.”

Minister Buttimer said: “Remote working hubs, like the new facilities in Mitchelstown and Cobh, help to enhance local economies. They revitalise communities and offer diverse services to remote workers, SMEs and start-ups. These hubs are essential in promoting sustainable, flexible work options.”

Both projects were co-funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme and Cork County Council.