Church Street. “That's where the car park was before, and there's no reason in the world why that car park couldn't be restored,” said Mr Bradbury. Whilst acknowledging that the car park at The Strand is a useful asset that aids Church Street, Mr Gray said: “That (the Custume Place car park closure) was another nail in the coffin for Church Street. There have also been new businesses opening in Church Street, Mardyke Street and Sean Costello Street, in recent years, in the wake of two major streetscape projects. All these things have added up over the years and I would call for immediate action to be taken to help save Church Street.

Source: Irish Independent January 24, 2026 10:59 UTC