VQ makes bid to become Cork's best neighbourhood

Ambitious new plan to make the MacCurtain St area one of the city’s top dining, cultural, and visitor destinations

Deirdre Cole of Fáilte Ireland; John Lynch,  Thompsons; Liam Maher Sheila's Hostel; and Joan Lucey of Vibes & Scribes with the VQ 2023 business plan document launched today at the Metropole Hotel on MacCurtain St, Cork. Pictures: Gerard McCarthy

A historic part of Cork’s north inner city has launched an ambitious strategy to become the liveliest, most sustainable, cultured and well-connected neighbourhood in Ireland.

The VQ, which represents the area centred on MacCurtain St, and stretching from Coburg St to the north docklands, and from the north channel of the Lee to St Luke’s, set out its vision as it launched its first business plan on Wednesday.