Well-known Caseys approved for furniture store at former Cork printers

it would maintain its presence at the Oliver Plunkett St and Grand Parade premises until future uses for the property have been secured.

The distinctive building which was formerly used as a newspaper and magazine printing facility will be extended and converted into a furniture warehouse.

Thu, 15 Oct, 2026 - 14:11

Catherine Shanahan

The company behind J Casey, one of Cork city centre’s best-known furniture stores, has been given the go-ahead to redevelop the former Webprint premises in Mahon into a new furniture showroom and retail store.

Cork City Council granted permission subject to 20 conditions, including that the range of goods sold be restricted to “bulky household items”, largely to address concerns about the potential impact of suburban retail on the city centre. The restrictions also limit the floorspace dedicated to ancillary products to 20% of the total retail floorspace, and they state that further permission must be sought in the event of warehouse enlargement or subdivision.