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<p>Páirc Uí Chaoimh and the 4G pitch in Ballintemple. A Canadian real estate firm has partnered with Cork GAA in its bid for the Cork events centre, with plans revealed for an 11,000-capacity venue on the 4G pitch. Picture: Picture Denis Minihane.</p>

economy

Cork GAA unveils 11,000-capacity event centre bid with Canadian real estate partner

Canadian developer Shenkman Group backs Cork GAA's proposal for a flexible multi-purpose venue beside Páirc Uí Chaoimh

<p> The proposed site of the Cork Event Centre beside Beamish and Crawford, where construction was supposed to have begun a decade ago. Picture: Chani Anderson</p>

news

Drawn-out process over Cork Event Centre flawed and not fit for purpose, says council official

<p>The sod for the centre was turned at the former Beamish and Crawford site by then taoiseach Enda Kenny in February 2016. However, the project has been stalled since then. File picture: Larry Cummins</p>

politics

Cork Event Centre 'back at square one', Oireachtas committee told

Australian financial services group Macquarie joins €150m bid for Cork events centre

S companies

Australian financial services group Macquarie joins €150m bid for Cork events centre

Council receives number of submissions for Cork event centre

munster

Council receives number of submissions for Cork event centre

Irish Examiner view: Cork docklands budget blown out of the water

ourview

Irish Examiner view: Cork docklands budget blown out of the water

How South Main St was chosen as location for Cork City's new city library

How South Main St was chosen as location for Cork City's new city library

The site earmarked for the event centre is separate to the Beamish & Crawford Counting House which the council recently purchased for the library

Mon, 25 May, 2026

Peter Aiken: Shows will be 'cancelled left right and centre' due to oil prices increasing

Peter Aiken: Shows will be 'cancelled left right and centre' due to oil prices increasing

Speaking ahead of a summer of major gigs in Cork, the music promoter also criticised the delays around an event centre being built

Thu, 23 Apr, 2026

Cork Event Centre moves closer with estimated cost of €150m-€200m for the project

Cork Event Centre moves closer with estimated cost of €150m-€200m for the project

The centre is expected to have a capacity up to 7,000 people, for concerts, TV productions, boxing matches, festivals, and more

Mon, 20 Apr, 2026

Páirc Uí Chaoimh emerges as potential new site for Cork Event Centre

Páirc Uí Chaoimh emerges as potential new site for Cork Event Centre

Developer Michael O’Flynn suggests stadium-adjacent site as fresh option as long-delayed Cork Event Centre project progresses

Fri, 17 Apr, 2026

Michael Moynihan: Lost in a haze of event centre logic, I have some helpful ideas

Michael Moynihan: Lost in a haze of event centre logic, I have some helpful ideas

After this week's development, Michael Moynihan has some suggestions for the Cork City Council Project Development Board

Thu, 16 Apr, 2026

The CEO of Cork's Everyman Theatre on filling seats, retaining audiences, and the events centre

The CEO of Cork's Everyman Theatre on filling seats, retaining audiences, and the events centre

Brian Fenton talks theatre revenues, diversifying its programme, and events centre plans

Mon, 13 Apr, 2026

Cork events centre may become 'a big empty room'

Cork events centre may become 'a big empty room'

Everyman Theatre CEO raises concerns over the scale of the events centre planned for Cork

Mon, 13 Apr, 2026

'This is a better site': Marina Market boss on his plans for a Cork events centre

S 'This is a better site': Marina Market boss on his plans for a Cork events centre

Cork developer Tom Coughlan champions his Marina Market site for the city's vital events and conference centre, highlighting logistical ease and its crucial role in attracting major conventions.

Mon, 30 Mar, 2026

BAM to lodge plans with Cork City Council to build student accommodation on Sullivan's Quay

BAM to lodge plans with Cork City Council to build student accommodation on Sullivan's Quay

Planning had been in place for a 193-bed hotel

Wed, 14 Jan, 2026

'Substantial progress' expected in Cork Events Centre plan in 2026 after key step taken

'Substantial progress' expected in Cork Events Centre plan in 2026 after key step taken

Council delivers preliminary business case to Government - an important part of tendering process

Fri, 26 Dec, 2025

Dining out the biggest draw for visitors to Cork city centre, says Chamber survey

Dining out the biggest draw for visitors to Cork city centre, says Chamber survey

The Economic Trends survey measured business sentiment and economic outlook

Wed, 01 Oct, 2025

Cork Events Centre project board sends preliminary callout to developers

Cork Events Centre project board sends preliminary callout to developers

Intention is for bilateral one-to-one discussions to take place with interested parties

Wed, 17 Sep, 2025

Project development team for Cork Events Centre alerts construction sector of intentions to go to tender

Project development team for Cork Events Centre alerts construction sector of intentions to go to tender

Ministers at Cabinet heard this week that the new project management delivery team for the events centre project has been put in place and begun its work

Thu, 11 Sep, 2025

Project management delivery team appointed for long-delayed Cork Events Centre project

Project management delivery team appointed for long-delayed Cork Events Centre project

An update on the long-delayed project was brought to Cabinet by housing minister James Browne

Wed, 10 Sep, 2025

Global entertainment giant AEG involved in event centre proposal for Cork's Marina Market

Global entertainment giant AEG involved in event centre proposal for Cork's Marina Market

AEG and Níall McLaughlin Architects working on ambitious plans to turn Cork’s Marina Market into a world-class event centre

Fri, 04 Apr, 2025

Plenary meeting of the North South Ministerial Council, in Dublin

Pádraig Rice: Programme for Government is just a stale rehash of what went before

We will have a new government by tonight, but their programme for the next five years is unlikely to deliver the transformative changes that are urgently required

Wed, 22 Jan, 2025

'Ambitious' programme for government with Martin as Taoiseach until November 2027

'Ambitious' programme for government with Martin as Taoiseach until November 2027

Smaller class sizes, cheaper childcare, and no change to pension age are among the measures agreed by Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael, and Independents

Thu, 16 Jan, 2025

INDEPENDENT TDS

Pension age stays, childcare costs cut: Key takeaways from programme for government

Government schemes to help homebuyers also extended under new programme for government

Wed, 15 Jan, 2025

Cork is home to Apple — why not use a slice of the €13bn to invest in city's infrastructure?

Cork is home to Apple — why not use a slice of the €13bn to invest in city's infrastructure?

As well as earmarking part of the tax windfall, JOANNE TREACY calls for action on vital transport links and a multi-annual infrastructure act akin to Ireland's climate action plan

Mon, 13 Jan, 2025

Confidence in Cork's event centre project is in tatters. Is there any chance of it being restored?

Confidence in Cork's event centre project is in tatters. Is there any chance of it being restored?

Almost nine years on from the sod-turning, not a brick has been laid and attempts to discover details about the decision-making process have been frustrated

Wed, 01 Jan, 2025

Des O'Driscoll: Our arts/culture writers pick their highlights of 2024

Des O'Driscoll: Our arts/culture writers pick their highlights of 2024

Des enjoyed a chat with Cillian Murphy for his latest film, and welcomed the mini-Rory Gallagher reunion

Fri, 27 Dec, 2024

Tanaiste Micheal Martin doorstep

Decision on next steps for Cork Events Centre will come to Cabinet in two weeks, says Tánaiste

Micheál Martin said he was 'very frustrated' and 'angry' with how the project had advanced

Fri, 27 Sep, 2024

Letters to the Editor: Shameful redress scheme must be reformed

Letters to the Editor: Shameful redress scheme must be reformed

A reader that is eligible for a mother and baby home compensation payment has not applied

Thu, 22 Aug, 2024