Take your pick on the Weir

FROM flat irons to flats — estate agent Peter Skuse throws a shape on stories as well as properties.

Charged with the sale of a two-bed flat or apartment in Cork’s Salmon Weir development, he’s as much taken by the shape of a 19th neighbouring city building which is often overlooked or passed by.

By the Salmon Weir entrance is a compact, three-storey wedge-shaped block building, tapering to a gentle curve at its western end with elegant retained sash windows. Owned by the Perrott family, no 12 (with various 12a, 12b, etc., variations) houses a range of businesses, including the model retailer Noel Barrett who has been indulging his hobby, model boats, cars and planes here since the 1960s.