'The Sunset Ridge was the centre of our social lives': New dawn for Cork site as demolition starts

The arrival of Loftus demolition crews marks the end of a long and sorry saga for the once bustling venue which has lain vacant, boarded-up and derelict for over a decade

Demolition works start at the former Sunset Ridge Hotel, Killeens, Co Cork. Picture: Jim Coughlan

For decades, it was the go-to venue of choice for generations of Corkonians' family gatherings.

But on Monday, demolition crews moved in on the long-time derelict former Sunset Ridge bar and motel in Killeens, on the northern outskirts of the city, to pave the way for the regeneration of the site.