Commenting today at the announcement of this generous contribution, John Kennedy said ‘Frinailla Developments are providing a wonderful boost to Cork2005 and the people of Cork by supporting the designation - we are delighted to welcome Frinailla on board’.

Cork City Lord Mayor and Chairperson of Cork 2005 Deirdre Clune, added ‘The City Council in particular welcomes Frinailla’s involvement, which adds to the great civic support that has come to date from the city’s commercial interests for our wonderful year as Capital of Culture’.

Headed up by the Conway family, Frinailla is a progressive Cork-based developer of both residential and commercial projects. [Need more information on the organization here]. One of their current major projects is Grand Parade Plaza, which will be a high profile retail development in the heart of Cork City. Mr Michael Conway, Frinailla MD noted today ‘Frinialla Developments is delighted to be supporting Cork’s successful reign as European Capital of Culture and look forward to being involved in the many cultural highlights still to come in 2005’.

For more information on Frinailla Developments, see www.frinailla.ie

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