Cork may see its largest ever single property deal which could pave way for docklands development

The long-held vision for Cork’s docklands as a thriving urban waterfront precinct has taken a major step forward after details of a landmark deal emerged.

The conditional sale by Origin Enterprises plc of 31-acres of land in the city's south docks to O’Callaghan Properties (OCP) - the largest ever single property deal in the city - paves the way for the drafting of a planning application by OCP over the coming months for a vast mixed-use scheme which property sources said would be a game-changer for the city and region.