RTÉ Cork one step closer to a new home city home
RTÉ Cork is advancing plans to relocate its operations to a new city-centre premises at One Albert Quay by 2027. The move aims to modernize facilities and accommodate an expanded staff as part of the broadcaster's five-year strategy.
Why it matters
This represents a significant infrastructure investment for Ireland's national broadcaster, impacting regional media production and employment.
The Fr Mathew St premises is three decades old and considered no longer fit for purpose. File picture: Larry Cummins
Donal O’Keeffe RTÉ Cork has taken a step closer to a new home and is carrying out due diligence on a city-centre premises.
Last year, RTÉ director general Kevin Bakhurst said RTÉ Cork planned to move from its Fr Mathew St home to a new, central location by 2027, with an increase to its current staff of approximately 50.
The Fr Mathew St premises is three decades old and considered no longer fit for purpose.
In a letter to staff sent yesterday and seen by The Echo , Mr Bakhurst confirmed that RTÉ had “sourced a property on the ground floor of One Albert Quay in Cork city” and was in negotiations with the property owner.
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