THE former tax office site on Sullivan’s Quay, Cork, earmarked for a hotel and offices, appears set for redevelopment as student accommodation by construction giant BAM. Now however, student accommodation is under active consideration by BAM, who have twice previously secured permission for a mixed-use development on Sullivan’s Quay. The city centre site is bounded by Meade Street, Cove Street, Drinan Street and Sullivan's Quay, beside the River Lee. Picture Larry CumminsDirectly across the river from BAM’s Sullivan’s Quay site, it has operated as a builders’ compound in recent times. BAM has previously told the Irish Examiner that its plans for Sullivan’s Quay “are not linked to the Cork Events Centre”.

Source: Irish Examiner January 14, 2026 20:30 UTC