‘Albert Quay project could be the spark for dockland rebirth’

The development of a stand-alone multi-purpose events and conference centre on Cork’s Albert Quay could be the catalyst for the regeneration of the city’s sprawling docklands region, the team behind the O’Callaghan Properties proposal believes.

And they are confident that the riverside location between The Sextant and Idle Hour pubs, close to the city’s train station, main bus station, and South Ring Rd, and its accessibility for patrons — not to mention the large trucks which will deliver stage sets and rigging — combined with its proximity to bars, hotels, and restaurants, will help the project come out on top in the competition for public funds.

“The Albert Quay project could be the spark the lights the fuse of docklands development,” said OCP project manager Joe Keane.