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View allPublished 14 October 2026
VisitCork was delighted to receive three awards at this year's Cork Digital Marketing Awards hosted by Cork Chamber and the Cork branch of the Marketing Institute of Ireland (MII).
At an awards dinner held in the Rochestown Park Hotel, on 9th October 2026, Cork's official tourism promotion body picked up awards for Best Website (for under 20 employees) for PureCork.ie, Best Use of Instagram (for under 20 employees) as well as the overall Cork Digital Marketing Legend Award.
Head of Visit Cork, Seamus Heaney (above, second from right) said "we are absolutely thrilled to have been named Digital Marketing Legend 2026. We're incredibly proud of this recognition, which is a testament to the hard work, creativity and dedication that goes into showcasing Cork to audiences near and far.
Of course, we're lucky to have one of the most beautiful and vibrant places in the world to promote, with incredible people, places and experiences that make telling Cork's story such a pleasure.
A huge thank you to Cork Chamber, the award sponsors, our tourism partners and everyone who plays a part in bringing Pure Cork to life."