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The Fifth Quarter

Cork City’s newest retail and leisure destination

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Welcome to The Fifth Quarter, Cork City’s newest retail and leisure destination

Welcome to The Fifth Quarter, Cork City’s newest retail and leisure destination. Located in the heart of Cork’s Heritage Quarter, The Fifth Quarter breathes new life into the iconic Paul Street Shopping Centre, preserving its legacy while offering a new and thoughtfully reimagined setting. 

Whether you’re here for a day of retail therapy, a quick coffee break, or a family outing, The Fifth Quarter offers something for everyone.

Experience The Fifth Quarter — a vibrant, community-centric food and retail destination.

Brick and glass building on Paul street in Cork City with "Welcome to the Fifth Quarter" sign, bicycle racks, flags, and a brick courtyard.

Shop at The Fifth Quarter

Home to small, independent retailers & landmark brands

The Fifth Quarter is home to small, independent retailers as well as some landmark brands, creating a space where locals and visitors can shop locally as well as shop some of their all time favourites. Our focus is on supporting small, independent retailers, ensuring our offerings are unique and authentic.

There’s something for everyone when it comes to shopping at The Fifth Quarter. Explore our exciting mix of stores below, and plan your visit today.

Entrance sign of Guji Coffee Bar with red lettering on a dark background.
Jars of traditional Chinese herbs with labels in Chinese and English, arranged on wooden shelves.
Storefront of O'Brien's cafe with sign for handcrafted sandwiches and coffee, featuring indoor seating and plants visible through the glass window.
Men's formalwear store 'Suits.ie' with suits and tuxedos on display, including mannequins wearing jackets and ties, shirts, and shoes on shelves.
Person shopping in a Tesco grocery store, holding a basket with a variety of fresh produce, including a lemon, a cucumber, and a bottle of sparkling water. Shelves stocked with leafy greens and root vegetables are visible.
Hanging sign with the word 'SLOVIANIE' on a black background, attached to a ceiling in an interior space in The Fifth Quarter, Cork, with a grid-style ceiling design.
Ceiling view with a geometric pendant light, round clock with Roman numerals, and black wall featuring the repeated text 'French Tacos.'
Interior of a modern barbershop 'Zagros Barbers', with black and white styling stations, barber chairs, and various hair products on shelves.