24 June 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Property prices in Cork have mirrored the national trend by rising during the quarter, according to the latest MyHome.ie Property Report. The report for Q2 2022, in association with Davy, shows that the median asking price for a property in the county is now €265,000. This means prices... Read More
23 June 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie “We are Generation Rent” is the theme of this year’s annual Tenant Sentiment Survey 2022 carried out by Threshold, Ireland’s national housing charity Threshold uses this survey to give a voice to the experience of its clients, of Generation Rent, their aspirations and frustrations. The term may conjure... Read More
20 June 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A national register for short term property rentals such as Airbnb could stop breaches of letting legislation and make long term rental accommodation more available in areas of need, according to Fine Gael Senator Tim Lombard. Senator Lombard, who lives near Carrigaline, has welcomed calls from Airbnb for... Read More
18 June 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie NCBI (National Council for the Blind of Ireland) opened its newest retail store in Skibbereen, Co. Cork which boasts a new, modernised look and feel, supported by a sustainable fit-out. The NCBI Skibbereen team was delighted to welcome Darina Allen to cut the ribbon opening the store to... Read More
13 June 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Next to AIB Bank this new ‘eat in or take out’ is a welcome addition to the Main Street of what is County Cork’s largest town – Carrigaline. Open 12 noon to 10pm, 7 days Chicken fans rejoice! Following its success across Scotland and England, Black Rooster Peri... Read More
24 April 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie County Cork in Ireland is no stranger to celebrities. Many stars have chosen Ireland’s largest County as the location for their summer home, to get away from the hectic schedules of the TV or Film industry. Hollywood actor Jeremy Irons owns ‘Kilcoe Castle’ at Roaringwater Bay off the... Read More
11 April 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie It’s rare to find a genuine Castle that’s within a short commute of a City and an Airport. In fact you can walk to a village which has a pub, cafe and bus stop Address: Monkstown Castle, The Demesne, Monkstown, Co Cork Size: It boasts 10-beds overall, and... Read More
14 March 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie West Cork A 2.07 hectare (5.11 acre) parcel of development land in Drimoleague village will go to auction later this month. The land, which has two semi-detached, partially constructed houses and the foundations for eight more, will go to auction with Youbid.ie on March 24 with an advised... Read More
20 February 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie They rent for €3,300+ per month and you’ll need to commit to a 1-year lease, but if you can afford €39,000 per year then they do boast a great location and fit-out I don’t even earn €39,000 per year after tax (which is a hint to my employers... Read More
20 February 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie ‘Woodsmoke’, Castlebernard, Bandon could be described as something from a fairytale or perhaps even a James Bond villains layer? It comes with private forest and is within walking distance of the town centre Description Savills are delighted to present ‘Woodsmoke’, a mesmerising, architecturally designed five bedroom detached house,... Read More
20 February 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie It has a great view, and a nice entrance road, however to exit you must drive through a housing estate Description Savills is delighted to present Lee Carrow, an enchanting period property-built c. 1830 overlooking Cork harbour which was extensively renovated and refurbished c.1998. Lee Carrow is a... Read More
11 February 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie A two storey, four-bedroom mid-terrace town house on the Northside of Cork city, will go to auction this week. Number 222, Blarney Street is on daft.ie and it will go under the hammer with Youbid.ie on February 17 with an advised minimum value (AMV) of €110,000. The property... Read More