A round-up of today's Irish news stories in brief
€60m retail park in Cork gets go-ahead
The site of a former textile factory on Cork’s north side is to be transformed into a €60 million commercial retail park that developers hope will create up to 3,000 new jobs, writes Louise Roseingrave.
The 4.5 acre site in Blackpool housed the former Sunbeam textile factory which was a major employer until it burned down in 2003.
After five-and-a-half years in the planning process, An Bord Pleanála cleared the way for what developers Rothbury Estates describe as a “transformational project” for the north side of the city to construct 430,000 sq ft of enterprise, office and retail warehousing space. The company aims to begin the two year build project by the end of 2010.
Writers to honour sexually abused
A number of Irish writers and musicians are to take part in an event to honour those who have experienced sexual violence in Ireland.
One in Four, a charity which provides support for people who have experienced sexual abuse, is holding the event. It will take place on June 20th in St Stephens Church off Merrion Square in Dublin between 7.30pm and 9.30pm. Tickets are now on sale costing €25 each available on 01 6624070, by e-mailing fundraising@oneinfour.org or online at www.mycharity.ie/event one_in_four_cultural_evening/.
People of the Year Award nominations
Irish people were urged yesterday to nominate inspirational people and organisations for a People of the Year Award, writes Vicki McKenna.
In their 36th year, the awards provide the Irish public with the opportunity to honour significant contributions made by individuals and organisations to life in Ireland.
Nominations for the awards can be submitted online at www.peopleoftheyear.com or by e-mail to poy@quinn-healthcare.com. Nomination forms are also available from Rehab, Roslyn Park, Sandymount, Dublin 4 or by telephoning (01) 205 7200.
Deaths leave four siblings orphaned
Four young children were left orphaned yesterday following the deaths of their parents within 24 hours of one other.
The children’s father was found dead at a house in Co Clare yesterday afternoon, while their 32-year-old mother died at the family home at Ash Grove in Newcastlewest, Co Limerick, on Tuesday.
A Garda spokesman said there would be no criminal investigation, describing the deaths as tragic.
The couple had four children, the oldest aged just seven.