A 35 year legacy in Cork

Specsavers in Cork city has been a familiar name in Cork for 35 years, looking after the eye and hearing health of the community.

Since first opening its doors in September 1990, this locally owned and run business has grown into a welcoming hub of optical and audiology care, supported by a friendly team of 45 dedicated professionals.

At the heart of Specsavers Cork - which is located at Opera Lane - are husband and wife directors, John and Claire Morrin. Their journey with Specsavers began back in 2004 when they met as optometry students, working at Specsavers in Belfast.

John and Claire are passionate members of the community and want to make sure that everyone who walks through their doors receives personal, high-quality eye and hearing care.

Cork native and Store Manager Trina Horgan has been an integral part of Specsavers Opera Lane since day one, with her dedication and friendly face playing a huge role in the store's success.

John Morrin, Ophthalmic Director at Specsavers Cork city said: “Having started my journey with Specsavers over 20 years ago as a student during college, it has been a real privilege to serve the community and provide essential eyecare and hearcare. We are very fortunate to work with a superb team who consistently put customer care at the centre of everything we do.”

Claire Morrin, Ophthalmic Director at Specsavers Cork city added: “Building strong relationships in a welcoming community is incredibly important to us. It's very rewarding to see our team develop and to welcome back customers time and again for their eyecare or hearcare needs. And working alongside my husband John, the culture here genuinely feels like one big close family.”

Over the years, the store has invested in cutting edge tech to provide the best possible care. The store now features six state-of-the-art eye test rooms and two dedicated hearcare test rooms.

John highlights the impact of one innovation: “OCT scans have been the most impactful technology over the years, truly transforming eyecare and significantly benefiting the local community by allowing for earlier detection and management of eye conditions.”

Supporting local charities is a key part of the store’s culture. In 2024, the store proudly donated €3,000 to the Irish Cancer Society and the Simon Community, and they are committed to donating the same amount in 2025 to these vital charity services.