Former Bank of Ireland Building in Cork City to be Transformed into Apartments

A landmark building in Cork city centre, the former Bank of Ireland branch on Bridge Street, is undergoing a significant transformation into residential apartments. The redevelopment, spearheaded by OBF Property Investment Group, aims to address the demand for city centre housing and revitalize a long-vacant property.

Revitalization of a Historic Site

After years of standing empty, the upper floors of the Bank of Ireland building are being converted into one and two-bedroom apartments. The project received planning permission from Cork City Council in 2021, allowing for alterations including a ground-floor restaurant and the conversion of the upper three floors to 12 apartments MSN.

Developer and Project Details

The redevelopment is being undertaken by Donal O’Brien’s OBF Property Investment Group, a well-known property developer in Cork MSN. O’Brien is a property management professional and investor with a strong presence in the Cork property market LinkedIn.

Strategic Location

The apartments benefit from a prime location on Bridge Street, close to Patrick’s Street and MacCurtain Street. MacCurtain Street has experienced a recent boom due to streetscape improvements and new businesses MSN. This location is expected to develop the apartments highly desirable.

Broader Residential Development in Cork

This project is part of a wider trend of residential development in the Cork area. Plans have been submitted for a large-scale residential development at the former Dell site in Ballincollig, and 229 new homes are planned for Carrigaline, reflecting the continued growth of Cork’s largest town MSN.

Bank of Ireland Branch History

The Bank of Ireland branch on Bridge Street closed over a decade ago as part of a restructuring in 2013 MSN. Prior to the redevelopment, the building briefly housed a Thai massage business.