Refurbishment of gutted theatre put out to tender

A theatre gutted by fire is a step closer to reopening with Cork County Council seeking expressions of interest in the refurbishment of an arts centre building.

The Briary Gap in Macroom was extensively damaged in a blaze in May last year, having reopened following a refurbishment in 2013.

The popular venue hosted the town’s library and theatre which held annual musicals, pantos and other cultural events throughout the year.