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72 years of The !

Having previously been another famous building in Grant's furniture and clothes shop, which stood on the Grand Parade from the 1860's to 1942. Extensive fire damage led to a new venture, with The opening it's doors for the first time to film buffs in 1947.

For years it featured as one of the prime points of the , with many a couple and friends arranging to meet outside it's doors or enjoying its blockbusters after a day's shopping.

On December 1st 2005, The had its last public screenings - and the Goblet of Fire and The Constant Gardener, after which it closed for many years remaining vacant, unused and falling into disrepair.

That was until the multi-million euro redevelopment of the site by our clients JCD Group, which helped to reinvigorate not just The Capitol, but the surrounding streets - by linking access from and the Grande Parade.

It's now been two years since the redeveloped Capitol, designed by Wilson Architecture OMMW, opened once more to the public in July 2017. Marking 72 years this month of The Capitol name holding its place in the heart of Cork. As consultants to the project, we look back thankfully at being a part of Cork's and more importantly its

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A range of 3D CGI's and Photo-montages of the various developments in the ongoing revitalisation of Cork's Historic Docklands Areas by the River Lee. All images produced by G-Net 3D.