Arts and cultural venue to be developed at Cork's Elizabeth Fort

The stage, which will have removable weatherproofing, has been designed to be adaptable for theatre or cinema screenings

A CGI image of the proposed stage, showing the weather covering in place at Elizabeth Fort.

An outdoor arts and cultural venue is to be developed on the grounds of Cork’s historic Elizabeth Fort.

It follows a decision by city councillors during Monday's council meeting to approve Part 8 planning for the construction of a timber-framed stage on the 17th century fort’s parade square, and for significant upgrading of the square itself.