In the same week as the Irish Open an important development took place in Cork that promises to transform both the city and its docklands. It was announced that a 31-acre site is potentially changing hands, based on a conditional agreement, between Origin Enterprises and O’Callaghan Properties. This site has the potential to open up an entirely new dynamic for Cork city by building and developing a unique commercial, residential and retail set of assets along the south of the River Lee heading east from Cork City Hall. More world class commercial offices that can host blue chip Irish and international companies is a first step. If done right, that planning will create employment, boost the population’s morale and shape a city that has both a civic and economic core it can be proud of.

Source: Irish Examiner July 16, 2019 17:20 UTC