Inside the Savoy Cork revival: Historic music venue reopens in city centre

After years of closure, the historic Savoy returns as a reimagined live music venue in the heart of Cork City

Ed O’Leary, Caoilian Sherlock and Joe Kelly at the foot of the iconic lion steps in the Savoy in Cork City, where the trio have helped transform the historic former cinema foyer into a new bar and live music venue as part of the building’s reopening. Picture: Chani Anderson

The occasion marked the end of a months-long battle to save one of Cork’s most famous nightlife venues from the brink of dereliction.

Fortunately, the intense preparation for the Savoy’s grand reopening on Valentine's night seems to be paying off. Just a week into the venue’s comeback, and gigs are already being booked for Christmas.