Cork's Winthrop Arcade celebrates centenary in style

The unique retail space is one of Ireland's most picturesque shopping hubs

Lord Mayor Cllr Fergal Denney and Mayor of County of Cork Cllr Mary Linehan Foley with representatives of Cork City Council, Cork Chamber, Cork Business Association and traders at a ceremony celebrating the centenary of the reopening of the Winthrop Arcade. Picture: Darragh Kane

A century of business at one of Ireland's most picturesque shopping and retail hubs, Cork's Winthrop Arcade, with the unveiling of a commemorative plaque on Friday. 

Cork's lord mayor Fergal Dennehy and county mayor Mary Linehan Foley were joined by arcade owner Tom Corroon, and representatives of Cork City Council, Cork Chamber, Cork Business Association, and traders to celebrate the centenary.  The current tenants include fashion boutique Monreal, florist Best of Buds, luxury perfumery Republic of Oud, hairdresser Staunton Byrne,  café Joe's & Bro's , and coffee shop and chocolate retailer Cocoa.