Yvonne McGuinness and Cillian Murphy’s Kerry cinema plan delayed by neighbours’ appeals

The major redevelopment of a cinema bought by artist Yvonne McGuinness and actor Cillian Murphy has been appealed to the planning commission by several local residents.  The ambitious redevelopment included retaining the building as a cinema while expanding its use to include a multi-disciplinary performance space, exhibition and rehearsal areas, a bar, cafe, and restaurant, … Read more

Tensions between ministers over short-term lets amid questions over 'grace period' for owners – The Journal

Tensions between ministers over short-term lets amid questions over ‘grace period’ for owners  The Journal Government to restrict short-term lets in larger towns  RTE.ie The Irish Times view on short-term lets: Government rhetoric rings hollow  The Irish Times Mayo Senator welcomes change to Short term lets  Midwest Radio Revealed: The towns excluded from Airbnb clampdown as Government waters down … Read more

Limerick businessman accused of making over 150 planning complaints against Supermac’s

A LIMERICK businessman has been accused of making more than 150 planning complaints against fast food giant Supermac’s. The claim was made by a lawyer representing the company which is being prosecuted by Limerick City and County Council over signage at the well-known Funworld premises in Limerick city. Read next: Limerick homeowners to benefit from pyrite … Read more

Decision made on controversial plans for padel courts in Limerick

PLANNERS have cleared the way for Limerick Lawn Tennis Club to serve up padel courts on its grounds. The local authority has afforded conditional planning permission to the club at Ennis Road on the city’s northside to convert two of its tennis courts to use for padel, a game invented in Mexico, which is growing … Read more

Brazilian smoothie chain Oakberry to take over vacant city centre shop after successful planning bid 

A smoothie and acai bowl company have received the green light from Cork City Council to open a new café on Oliver Plunkett Street. The owners of the popular smoothie brand Oakberry received permission to change the use of the former Body Shop premises in Cork city centre from a retail to a café unit. … Read more

Construction to Begin Soon on Kennedy Quay as Part of €350m Cork Docklands Transformation Plan

Archyde Cork’s Kennedy Quay is set to become the centerpiece of a €350 million redevelopment project spearheaded by O’Callaghan Properties (OCP). The enterprising plan, which includes the construction of 160 apartments, is expected to kick off “shortly,” though delays have surfaced due to ongoing negotiations with unnamed “third parties.” An OCP spokesperson confirmed that “discussions … Read more

Cork City’s Shelbourne Bar Refused Permission to Keep Awning

Archyde Cork Pub’s Awning Appeal Rejected: A Battle Between Heritage and Modernity Table of Contents 1. Cork Pub’s Awning Appeal Rejected: A Battle Between Heritage and Modernity 2. Heritage Concerns at the Heart of the Decision 3. Clash with Streetscape Character 4. Owner to Remove awning 5. Looking Ahead: Finding a Balance 6. Cork City … Read more