'It's a big loss': Cork locals 'very disappointed' at closure of popular food trucks on Paul Street

Food vendors and locals alike are bemoaning the loss of the food trucks that brought good food and a vibrancy to the city centre area

Locals paid tribute to the plaza as a popular community third space, and said the development provided a much-needed facelift for an area that occasionally courted antisocial behaviour. Pictures: David Creedon

Cork City locals are bemoaning the loss of popular food truck plaza The Fifth Quarter, after the outdoor food court announced it would vacate the business on Friday.

The plaza, located in front of Paul Street shopping centre, is operated by Holren Properties Ahall Ltd and began operations in late 2025.