Historic Cork fort to become venue for outdoor gigs and cinema screenings 

The proposal includes the adaptation and upgrading of the 17th-century fort’s parade square, and the construction of a weatherproof stage

Comedienne Laura O’Mahony performed her show 'Live and LOUD!' in the bright summer sunshine to an audience of 100 people as part of The Everyman Outdoors at Elizabeth Fort, in July. Picture: Larry Cummins

Plans for an outdoor arts and cultural venue at Cork’s historic Elizabeth Fort have been unveiled as the city takes another step on the road to living with Covid.

The ambitious proposal includes the adaptation and upgrading of the 17th-century fort’s parade square, and the construction of a weatherproof stage that can be adapted for stage shows or cinema screenings.