Watch: Historic bar demolished as debate on the future of Cork's docklands ignites

The Sextant opened in 1877, close to the West Cork railway line, and was run first as a hotel before becoming a pub in the early 1900s. 

The demolition of The Sextant Bar, Cork to make way for a 25 storey residential 'build to rent' scheme. Pictures: Larry Cummins

One of Cork's most famous pubs was demolished last night as the city prepares to build one of Ireland's tallest residential buildings.

The demolition of what used to be the Sextant has sparked debate locally on Cork's heritage and what the future of the city looks like.