Cork Distillers Bottling Plant: A dormant industrial landmark on the River Lee
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Emma Gilleece
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This article profiles the former Cork Distillers Bottling Plant on the North Mall in Cork city, a large industrial building that has sat dormant on the floodplains of the River Lee. It explores the building's history, architectural significance, and its current state of abandonment, reflecting on its potential for redevelopment and its place in Cork's industrial heritage.
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· 3 pulledAsleep on the former floodplains along the north bank of the River Lee lies a sleeping giant – the former Cork Distillers Bottling Plant.
The building stands as a monument to Cork's once-thriving distilling and brewing industry.
Its future remains uncertain, but its presence is a constant reminder of the city's industrial past.
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