Cork's iconic Butter Exchange to be redeveloped

The approved works at the former Shandon Butter Market include change of use from a craft centre to a technology and enterprise centre and conservation works 

The former Shandon Butter Market is a protected structure in the Shandon area of Cork city. Picture: Eddie O'Hare.

The redevelopment of an iconic Cork building has been approved by city planners.

Recreate Shandon CLG submitted plans in April seeking permission for works at the former Shandon Butter Market, a protected structure in the Shandon area of Cork city.