The Bantry Bay Port Company, which commissioned the report, say they hope it will act as a catalyst for the future development of the Cork town, and underpin efforts to secure funding to realise the vision.

Architects working in the public sector have been hailed after civic schemes scooped the top three awards in the popular vote section of Ireland’s architecture Oscars.

One of Cork’s largest towns is set to become a test location for the future shaping of Ireland’s regional towns.

A GUIDE to Cork city’s landmark 20th century buildings was launched last night.