A DUTCH-to-Dutch deal to develop the historic Beamish and Crawford site in Cork city has just been confirmed – as work is set to start next week on removing the massive steel tanks at the South Main Street brewery.

SADLY, Beamish & Crawford (B&C) at South Main Street in Cork is being wound down before its closure at the end of this month after more than 200 years in the city.

The Heineken group's half-year profits are down 27% on last year, the company announced today.