New food court approved for Paul Street Shopping Centre, owners hope it will revitalize Cork city center.
The first floor once held shops, including Other Realms and Natural Choice. It will become an open food court with food stalls and seating.
Holren Properties applied last September, and Cork City Council approved it this week. Developers say it will help the center. They see it as Cork’s “vibrant hub.”
The company’s statement explains their vision. They want a vibrant city center area that should excite locals and tourists alike. They desire more community connection.
The city is small enough for a central hub. It can boost city activity always and should happen day and night, on both weekdays and weekends.
Holdren Properties sees the project as a catalyst. It can benefit the streets around it. They declared, “A rising tide lifts all boats.”
This shopping center revives under the new owner. It welcomes fresh businesses after closures, some of which involved Twilight News. The game shop and health shop closed in 2023.
Guji’s coffee bar opened last summer and is popular with shoppers. A French food spot is popular, too. Suits.ie, a clothing store, also opened.
Last summer, the property was auctioned off. It cost €1.75 million, and an Irish investor bought it, paying €200k less than asked.