'I was never going to give up': Kildare Village-style centre in Cork finally set to seek planning

Developer said the outlet centre near Carrigtwohill would create at least 1,200 jobs in high-end retail stores

Artist's impression of the Carrigtwohill 'Kildare Village'-style retail outlet: After years of setbacks and opposition, planning permission will finally be sought for the €100m retail centre.

The developer behind a Kildare Village-style retail centre for East Cork has said he was "never going to give up" on the project as he confirmed it was now back on track. 

After years of setbacks and opposition, planning permission will finally be sought for the €100m retail centre outside Carrigtwohill by the end of this year.