Elizabeth Fort loses out in funding to Shandon area

Fears have been expressed about the future development of Cork’s historic Elizabeth Fort as a tourism asset following confirmation that funding is being prioritised in the Shandon area.

City officials have confirmed that capital funding from Fáilte Ireland for the 17th-century structure off Barrack Street will not be forthcoming in the short term.

They said that following discussions with Fáilte Ireland, they are focusing their attention on bringing forward an investment proposal on the Butter Exchange building in Shandon, which is more likely to get capital funding under the tourism agency’s Ireland’s Ancient East initiative.