Work to begin on Cork theatre and library damaged by fire

The refurbishment of the Briery Gap Theatre and Macroom Library, which suffered extensive damage when a fire broke out in May 2016, is set to begin this month. Picture: Cork County Council.

Work will begin within weeks on rebuilding a Co Cork theatre and library which were damaged by a fire five years ago.

The Briery Gap complex in Macroom was extensively damaged when a fire broke out at the back of the building in May 2016. It has remained closed since.