Half a dozen contenders vie for former Cork Debenhams store

The preferred bidder is due for selection on Friday

The former Debenhams store at St. Patrick's St, Cork Picture Denis Minihane.

UPWARDS of five contenders are vying to buy the former Debenhams flagship store in Cork City centre, with the preferred bidder due for selection before the weekend.

Whether the interest is from owner/occupiers or developers is not clear but names that have been suggested in connection with a shortlist of bidders include the Fraser Group, who bought the across-street Eason premises in 2019, and Irish Life, who own several properties on St Patrick Street.