Reg.Nr. 82-IRL/15

Princes Street Market, Cork City

Princes Street Market is located in the centre of Cork's commercial area. The market, originally known as the Root Market and first opened in 1798, was completely destroyed by fire in 1980. The market has been painstakingly restored according to the original 1860 plans by Sir ...
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Project details

Title:Princes Street Market, Cork City
Entr. year: 1982
Result:Medal
Country: Ireland
Town: Cork City
Category type: architectural heritage
Building type/ Project type: Commercial building
Former use:Market hall
Actual use:Market hall, restaurant
Built: 18th century
Architect / Proj.leader: J.W. Healy - D. Berkeley, Architects
The Jury's citation: "For the superb restoration and modernisation of a fire-damaged covered market"
GPS:51°53'52.6"N 8°28'25.3"W
Web, Links:

www.englishmarket.ie/

Description:
Princes Street Market is located in the centre of Cork's commercial area. The market, originally known as the Root Market and first opened in 1798, was completely destroyed by fire in 1980. The market has been painstakingly restored according to the original 1860 plans by Sir John Benson, whilst at the same time introducing modern elements to enhance the complex - for example: The magnificent trussed roof has been reproduced in laminated timber to increase the natural infiltration of light.