Roches Stores building owner files further information on planned redevelopment

Former Debenhams site has been vacant since the pandemic

The former Debenhams and Roches Stores site on Cork's St Patrick Street.

The owners of Cork's former Roches Stores and Debenhams premises on St Patrick's Street have filed extensive further information on their planning application to renovate and overhaul the historic premises.

The Mayo family-owned business, which operates the Elverys Intersport retail chain, purchased the property for €12m in 2023. It had originally been listed at €20m after Debenhams, who leased the building, ceased operations in Ireland in 2020.