Plans are being advanced for the sale of the Wilton Shopping Centre in Cork, at an expected €85m-€90m guide, after conditional planning permission for a €100m redevelopment to include a multi-screen cinema and 190-bed hotel was granted by Cork City Council within the last week.

80 news jobs are being created by a partnership between Carphone Warehouse Ireland and Harvey Norman.

SINCE British DIY giant B&Q opened for trade, there has been a flurry of activity by retailers looking to secure one of the remaining units in Parkes Properties’ latest project - the City East Retail Park.