Cork event centre construction will not start before year end

The delay is also expected to push back the projected 2024 completion date

Detailed design on the proposed Cork event centre, set to be developed at the former Beamish & Crawford Brewery site, is taking longer than expected. Picture: Larry Cummins

Construction of the long-stalled Cork event centre will not start before the end of the year.

The latest missed target was confirmed in a response to a written question tabled by Independent councillor Mick Finn at this week’s meeting of Cork City Council.