Parking costs major issue, warn Cork city traders

Parking costs in Cork city centre are still one of the single biggest challenges facing the struggling retail sector, a leading businessman has warned.

Maher’s Sports boss Tommy Maher was speaking after the shock closure of landmark North Main St business, Roman House, and ahead of the closure of his North Main St outlet later this month.

Mr Maher, who has been in business since the early 70s, stressed that his large Oliver Plunkett St outlet is staying open, but said customers in his city shops are constantly complaining about the high cost of parking in the city.