SCROOGE traders are about to get a €200,000 dig-out out to help Cork city light up this Christmas.

CORK designers have come together for the first time to stage a programme of events linked to a national design showcase.

CORK’S city manager has defended using the main street’s landmark lights for advertising.

CORK city is to get a brand new public library, twice as large as its current facilities, on its existing Grand Parade site.

THE Bodega Bar in Cork city has been bought by developer Owen O’Callaghan, in a €7 million swoop, and is set to be redeveloped as a shop.

ENGINEERS defended a decision last night to remove five trees lining Cork’s historic Grand Parade as part of its €10 million revamp.

Tommy Barker reports on the booming City of Culture with lots of developments to come.

THE stains on St Patrick’s Street are wicked. It’s going to cost €30,000 to fix it.

CORK’S historic Grand Parade is to be transformed as part of a €10 million facelift.

AFTER three years of disruption and a €13 million facelift, Cork’s main street was officially handed back to its citizens yesterday.

By Tommy Barker

A GREEN Property sell-off of retail investments could see them net over €25 million - with the bulk coming from the sale of a prime Patrick Street block.