New owners of former Cork Debenhams store progress plans for hotel development

The acquisition of 38-40 Maylor Street in addition to the city’s iconic store is being hailed as a 'pivotal step' in helping restore city centre fortunes

Hoarding erected at the front of the former Debenhams/ Roches Stores building on St Patrick's Street, Cork, as re-development gets underway by new owners Intersport Elverys; Maylor St is on the right of the picture. Pic: Larry Cummins

Intersport Elverys, the owners of the former Debenhams' store in Cork City centre, have scooped up another three properties on Maylor Street as part of a plan to develop a hotel and other accommodation facilities in the heart of Cork City.

Nos 38-40 Maylor Street will form part of the redevelopment of the former Debenhams' premises