The total site area is 1,364sq m and is zoned 'C2' which permits commercial and mixed uses in principle. According to agents, it could accommodate 30 apartments if an attractive scheme were put to the local authority. Strong demand is expected from various sectors of the market including owner-occupiers, investors, developers and in particular publicans, given the lack of competition from other public houses within the immediate area The Bridge bar will be auctioned on 28 March. For further information contact John Kirwan, Savills Hamilton Osborne King, 01-618 1300.

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OFFICE AND RETAIL PROJECT PLANNED FOR CORK O'Callaghan Properties is applying for planning permission for an ambitious major new office and retail project which when built will redefine Cork city centre.

The four-storey-over-basement developement, on a site previously occupied by the Irish Examiner garage, is bounded by Half Moon Street, Lavitt's Quay, Paul's Lane and Paul Street. 100,000sq ft of net retail space and 23,000sq ft of office space is proposed for the striking new glass building which will create a new retail 'core' within the city centre. The Euro75m project will create 250 full-time and part-time jobs and 200 jobs will result from the construction phase.

COMFORT INN CITYWEST Yesterday saw another addition to the Comfort Inn brand in Ireland with the opening of the Euro30m investment Comfort Inn Citywest.

The smart 129-bed three-star hotel features four state-of-the-art meeting suites with high-speed WiFi, air conditioning, complimentary notepads, pens and daily newspapers, as well as laptop, DVD and LCD projector hire. All rooms are equipped with ample workdesk, complimentary high-speed broadband, satellite TV and DVD player and luxury en-suites.

OFFICE FOR SALE OR RENT IN BLANCHARDSTOWN A self-contained own-door office unit in Blancharstown Corporate Park is available for sale or to rent through DTZ Sherry FitzGerald. The premises which comprises a two-storey terrace building, extending to 255.79sq m (2,752sq ft) benefits from six car-parking spaces.

With a limited supply of offices in the locality for sale, this is one opportunity not to be missed, according to agent David Bennett.

The unit is for sale excess Euro725,000. The quoting rent is Euro42,000 per annum.

For further information contact DTZ Sherry FitzGerald, 01-639 9300.