28 September 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Lismire A 9.5 acre development site in County Cork which previously received planning permission for 45 units, is up for auction later this month with a reserve price of €150,000. The site, in the centre of Lismire Village, is among several Cork properties in Youbid.ie’s latest online auction... Read More
23 July 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Peter McVerry Trust, the national housing and homeless charity, has launched a new five-year strategic plan which will see the charity deliver 1,200 new social housing units before the end of 2025. As part of the plan the charity aims to grow its current housing portfolio of 54... Read More
19 July 2021 By Roger Jones roger@TheCork.ie Cork is a great city to live in, allowing people to enjoy city life as well as many of the benefits of the countryside on its doorstep. If you’re renting a property in the locale, then here are some tips to ensure your garden is in the best... Read More
10 July 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Virtual Reality walk-through of your home or development – special visualisation – Allows important design changes When I was in College; I remember a Business Studies lecturer explaining how spreadsheets revolutionised accounting in the 1970’s. A user could explore “What if” scenarios, where one number could be tweaked... Read More
8 July 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Presenting 1A Thomond Square (also known as “Gate Lodge” or “The Lodge”), Old Blackrock Road (opposite South Infirmary), Cork City, T12 FC7W – just a few doors away from well-known pub ‘Paddy the Farmers’. This property could be the answer to someones prayers! On 14 August 2014, this... Read More
3 July 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Easy to find on Google Maps but perhaps it’s best not to visit there in person, out of respect for neighbours Toormore, West of Schull town, is a scenic area. It’s a townland on the road from Schull to points West such as Goleen/Crookhaven/Barleycove. Unfortunately, the name ‘Toormore’... Read More
16 June 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A townhouse in the quiet rural village of Lismire, Co Cork, is among the properties listed for Youbid.ie’s next online auction Number 3 Lios na Greine, is a two-storey, three-bed mid-terrace home located close to the towns of Kanturk and Newmarket. It will go to auction on June... Read More
9 April 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Median asking price for a property in the county now at €249,250 Property prices in Cork have fallen marginally by €750 during the quarter, according to the latest MyHome.ie Property Report. The report for Q1 2021 shows that the median asking price for a property in the county... Read More
5 April 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Asking price Yours for only €1,800,000. Check out ‘Med Jez’, Coast Road, Fountainstown, Co Cork Magical 4-bed detached architect designed property overlooking the Atlantic Ocean Site approx 0.35 ha / 0.8 acre set out over three tiers House floor area approx. 269 sq m / 2895 sq ft... Read More
14 February 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A charming, two-storey house in the picturesque West Cork village of Drimoleague is among the properties listed for Youbid.ie’s next online auction on February 18. The 80 sq mts property is an end of terrace, two-bedroom residence conveniently positioned in the centre of the village. The house features... Read More
12 February 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A detached bungalow set in picturesque rolling Cork countryside is among the properties listed for Youbid.ie’s next online auction on February 18. The 98 sq mts four-bed property is in the townland of Granig near the pretty and sought-after village of Minane Bridge, only five minutes from... Read More
16 November 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie “For the golf enthusiast, there is a putting green with a pair of sand bunkers, while active kids of all ages will love the specially installed zip line.” “The indoor heated swimming pool is to the rear in a bright space with a vaulted barn-style celling. Beyond this... Read More