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Vital refurbishment completed at the iconic 170-year-old Firkin Crane

A vital and long-overdue refurbishment has secured the future of one of Cork City’s most distinctive historic landmarks, the Firkin Crane. Roof works have been completed on the 170-year-old Firkin Crane, the protected Shandon building that serves as Ireland’s first dedicated dance house. The project safeguards the long-term stability and weatherproofing of the structure, ensuring it can continue to operate as a national resource for dance. In 2022, the organisation rebranded as Dance Cork Firkin