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Hanover St in Cork, which runs parallel to Washington St and links on to South Main St, has played host to a number of bars and nightclubs over the decades, including Spiders, Cubins, and the Holy Cow. Picture: Larry Cummins<\/p>\n
Mr Walsh said he hopes to achieve something \u201cfun and retro\u201d with Odyssey.<\/p>\n
The project will be a new challenge for the Crosshaven man who currently runs Angels on Cork City\u2019s Leitrim St.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis has been a few months in the works,\u201d he said. \u201cI was hearing so many people complaining about the lack of nightclubs and nightlife in Cork City. It was more on a whim than anything else that I came across the owners and we sat down talking and the opportunity was offered.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019d really like to do something fun and retro and try and bring a bit of life back into Cork. We\u2019re not sure of the exact reopening date but it will either be the 17th or 24th of this month. People can stay updated online where we will be announcing the date soon.\u201d<\/p>\n
He said he is not fazed by the project and is looking forward to new challenges.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ve worked on doors and managed security so I\u2019ve been around clubs and pubs pretty much my whole life,\u201d he told the Irish Examiner.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen this opportunity came up, it just got the juices flowing. It got me thinking about what events we can hold because of the sheer size of the venue. Obviously, students will form much of our midweek crowds, but I\u2019m open to a variety of ideas.<\/p>\n
\u201cAt the weekends I\u2019d like to do something different, maybe comedy shows or host bands that haven\u2019t been booked in Cork before.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Se\u00e1n Walsh says bold visuals, immersive design, and a focus on creating unforgettable experienceswill define his new Odyssey nightclub on Hanover St in Cork. Picture: David Creedon<\/p>\n
Reactions to news of the club\u2019s reopening have been positive.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ve had people stop by the club while we are painting the doors to enquire about what\u2019s going on. It has brought back a lot of fond memories for people.\u201d<\/p>\n
He shared his vision for the nightclub.<\/p>\n
\u201cPeople will be greeted warmly by the door staff without the \u2018not tonight folks\u2019. I want the club to have a very friendly and family atmosphere that really puts people at ease. The idea is to make it a positive experience right from the moment you walk in the door.<\/p>\n
He hopes the reopening can mark a return to simpler times.<\/p>\n
\u201cAll the way up to the \u201990s there was always a plan for the night. You\u2019d meet your friends, you knew what club you were going to because that\u2019s where you felt comfortable and the music was right for you. That\u2019s all gone now, so it\u2019s really just a case of bringing it back and mixing some of the retro stuff with the newer music.<\/p>\n
\u201dIt would be great to give the younger people a chance to experience what we did back in the day.”<\/p>\n
The Cork man revealed the changes he would like to see with regard to Ireland\u2019s clubbing scene.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere is a multinational community in Cork now and most of them can go clubbing in their home countries until 6am.\u00a0Hopefully, in the future Irish people will be able to enjoy that same freedom.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Walsh said he is looking forward to generating employment in the community with the creation of between 50 and 60 new jobs.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ll be hiring people for roles from bar staff to managers. There are lots of roles to be filled so people can either apply within or email odysseycork@gmail.com.\u201d<\/p>\n
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