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@phatman wrote:
For anyone who is confused or unaware, this hotel is not being developed at Little Island near Cork City, but in West Cork, at Owenahincha, where there is also an area known as Little Island. I was looking at the planning on the Council website, and surprisingly enough they didn’t stress this, they simply left it as ‘Little Island’, misleading a few people i’m sure.
But if you look it up under the planning enquiry system rather than in the weekly reports it states what area it is in
I passed by the proposed retail park on Saturday, Construction work has begun. From the development map found on the link posted by Lex it looks as if they have started on the motormall
@lexington wrote:
A number of city centre acquistions in recent times have sparked rumours of a landmark project in the making. It seems that a number of investors, of whom Joe O’Donovan is believed to be among them, have acquired a number of properties from Oliver Plunkett Street (The Qube complex) through to Patrick’s Street. It is believed a project is now being assessed to link these properties together – including Mount Kennett Investments & John Costello’s plans for the Capitol Cineplex. The precise nature of the development is not yet clear – although it is understood talks are on-going with CCC regarding the project’s impact on the English Market which may indeed be included in some form, in the link. More details soon.
Some shopping centres in the UK have incorporated existing markets into them so hopefully something like that will happen here
@securityman wrote:
Has this development started yet lex or am I thinking of another development by them in ballincollig. Who is doing the work on this one cos lately its seems that Bowens are doing all their work I wonder is this because the rest are in direct competition with them elsewhere with their own developments I.e Flemings, O’Flynn Construction, O’Brien O’Flynn, Rohcon, Murphy construction, Murnane O’shea etc..
I think O Callaghan Properties are building them themselves
Being a total shopaholic theres a big difference in the clothes you get in Dunnes compared to H & M. Dunnes Stores caters more for the house wife than H & M would. The more shops the better though!
As for TK MAXX you can get some good quality merchandise and some poor quality too. The same goes for most stores even BT!!
@PDLL wrote:
TK Maxx has just opened in Sligo (sorry Cork). Must say it is a peculiar shop – Calvin Klein boxer shorts sit side-by-side with things that quite obviously just arrived in on the latest ship from Taiwan. What is the back ground to the shop? Are they German – they have a certain Lidl/Aldi style to them. Anyway – Corkonians, don’t hold your breath, it isn’t exactly awe inspiring. H & M though will stir Dunnes Stores up – no harm.
I dont think H&M will have any effect on Dunnes Stores Trading. The clothing range in Dunnes is totally different.
TK Maxx is an american company.The TJX Companies, Inc. is the leading off-price apparel and home fashions retailer in the U.S. and worldwide. TJX operates eight businesses — T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, A.J. Wright, and Bob’s Stores in the United States, Winners and HomeSense in Canada, and T.K. Maxx in Europe.
Never mind TK Maxx when is Matalan coming?
@Radioactiveman wrote:
As has been mentioned, the Glucksman Gallery is up for the prestigous Stirling Prize in the UK.
You can cast your vote for the Gallery (or any of the other nominated buildings) at the link below to the BBC website.The Glucksman is currently in second place and it would be nice to see Cork Arcitecture honoured across the water- in this of all years. So, you’ve no excuse, GET VOTING and tell your friends to do the same.
Its now in the lead!!
@jackwade wrote:
Lex, forgive my ignorance, but what is the stadium located to the right of the highlighted docklands site? Is it Pairc Ui Chaoimh or Turner’s Cross? Or something else? It’s really been bugging me.
It’s Pairc Ui Chaoimh
@securityman wrote:
I also think 21 lavvitts quay is a great development and adds to the city the thing is we need to move forward with innovative and appealing buildings. The city needs to get rid of the derilict buildings and at last that seems to be happening. When they revamped the front of the opera house they should have looked at the wall facing the quay because as they say dont judge a book by its cover the inside could do with a major revampl aswell.
Does anyone know where Rockfell Investments are based as I cannot seem to find a number for them in connection with the guy building.
Did you see that Tom McCarthy has got the go ahead for a major development in Macroom does anyone know who is going to build it.
Rockfell Investments is owned by the O Donoghue Ring family who own Munster Joinery in Ballydesmond. The address used in the planning application is Lacka Cross, Ballydesmond.
Tom McCarthys job in MAcroom hasnt gone out for tender yet so no contractor has been selected.
@ewankennedy wrote:
Maybe Top car are looking to redevelop their site that we dont know about. As far as I know windows in the Frinilla projects wall wouldnt be overlooking anything other than a workshop. The L shape of the development gives a bit of variety to the design which otherwise I could just envision walking up along the road and being greet by nothing other than a 4 storey wall! If the penthouse can have windows at this side of the building, can the rest of the north elevation not have them either???
I have heard from a good source that Top Car are planning to relocate.
@mickeydocs wrote:
Cork is already full of chain stores from the uk (most of whom charge far more than they do in Manchester, Newcastle, etc).
Obviously they charge more because the stuff has to be transported over here
@who_me wrote:
I believe they currently have “Skateboarders will be prosecuted” signs up on the quay area.
No harm in keeping them out, if the condition of Emmet Place is anything to go by. Graffiti, rubbish and they wont move to let you pass. The City Council should provide a proper facility for them but if they did can you imagine the addtional number of compensation claims against the CCC.
@pier39 wrote:
hmmm, barbie’s new dream-house. charming.
Even Barbie would have more taste than that!!1 :p
All that is wrong with the residents in Bishopstown is that the students will opt to rent these apartments which are superior over the houses and rooms that they let out. Luckily when I was in college in CIT I lived near the bus route serving the college cos I wouldnt let a dog live in some of the rooms (if you could call them that) that some of my class mates had to. Its about time the greedy houseowners were put in their place
@Pug wrote:
no more vibes / guesstimates / news on who bought the tesco site in midleton?
No dont think it was Cork Marts though
@lexington wrote:
Also, just while the docklands image is up, there may be announcement to be made regarding one of the docklands sites not highlighted soon. I haven’t been given a timeframe – but if I hear it first, you’ll know first.
Thats a lot of good news – i’ll be kept busy
@lexington wrote:
Any opinions of the images of Montomery/Kenneally/Supple proposal for the Boreenmanna Road? (See link in my prev. post).
YUK SPRINGS TO MIND
@shrink2cork wrote:
Lexington, Has planning been granted in Beasly Street, Parnell Place, South Mall, for a Hotel etc?
The application consists of: A new five storey, 121 bedroom hotel of 8098 sq. m with ground floor hotel bar, dining area and function room, basement with associated spa and health club, with car parking at basement level and lower basement level at Beasley Street, Cork.
There was an RFI made on the 17th February.
@lexington wrote:
Something I’m quite delighted about, FINALLY (FINALLY!!!) CCC have resurfaced the mine-field left-over that is Grattan Street. I almost started crying with happiness being able to drive from Bachelor’s Quay to Washington Street without having my suspension brutally abused, or having to rescue injured foreigners whose tour buses disappeared down vast potholes. Long long overdue! But it’s here now, so that’s good!
I have to agree with you on that point, it certainly was a joy to drive along there last night.
