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Debenham’s building revival

The former Debenhams on St Patrick's Street has been acquired by Intersport Elverys. Picture: Denis Minihane

It has been described as the most significant retail building on Cork’s St Patrick’s Street, and the news that it is to reopen will be welcomed by Leesiders of all ages.

Older Corkonians may still refer to the large city-centre premises as Roche’s Stores, though it was Debenham’s when that company shut it down three years ago.