O’Callaghan unveils €50m events centre plan for Cork

A CITY centre site for a €50 million events centre is being proposed to Cork City Council by developer Owen O’Callaghan.

The location is a two-acre site he owns on Albert Quay, 250 yards from City Hall, including a portion he bought from the local authority three years ago.

Previous proposed locations for such a centre have included Mahon Point, also involving O’Callaghan Properties and Cork City Council, and Howard Holdings’ stalled €1 billion Atlantic Quarter development further down the docklands.