New plans lodged to knock down Cork's Rochestown Inn for a cafe, bar and apartments

The local Sweeney family had lodged their first plans two years ago

An artist's impression of the new development at the Rochestown Inn which is hoped to become a community hub for the area. Picture: gnet3d.com

A new planning application has been lodged for a café, bar, and 12 apartments at the iconic site of the former Rochestown Inn in Cork.

The Rochestown Inn, once a popular pub and a local landmark, was badly damaged by fire in 2015 and the structure was subsequently condemned by engineers.