Refurbished Diocesan Offices at Nicholas Street, Cork City Centre

On the same day, Bishop Colton officially opened and dedicated the completed refurbishment works at 14 Cove Street, St Nicholas House, on behalf of the City of Cork Church School Board, who are the owners of the building.The refurbishment project began following the departure of the Cork Simon Community from the building in May 2023. Until that time, four floors of the premises had been let to the organisation. With the space becoming fully available, the Diocese undertook a comprehensive redevelopment of the property. Works commenced in 2023 and were completed in February 2026, spanning approximately two and a half to three years. Oversight of the project began under the then Diocesan Secretary, Billy Skuse, and was brought to completion by the current Diocesan Secretary, John de Montfort.

From l.-r.: Robin Newenham, City of Cork Church School Board, John de Montfort, Diocesan Secretary, the Rev. Meghan Farr, City of Cork Church School Board, Bishop Paul Colton, the Ven. Andrew Orr, Archdeacon and the Very Rev. Nigel Dunne, City of Cork Church School Board.

The completion of the works at 14 Cove Street represents a significant development for the Diocese. The building now serves as a central and valuable asset, providing appropriate office, meeting, and training facilities to support diocesan administration and ministry into the future.