14 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Lord Mayor of Cork City, Cllr Fergal Dennehy officially opened the redeveloped Bishop Lucey Park this afternoon – he then also opened a new pedestrian bridge at ‘Lambley’s Lane’ on the former Beamish & Crawford Brewery site The 1980’s park boundary walls and fencing are removed to... Read More
5 November 202 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie The Best Roofing Companies in Cork Finding a dependable roofing company in Cork can make all the difference when protecting a home or commercial property from Ireland’s ever-changing weather. Whether facing a roof leak, a major replacement, or simply planning ahead with regular maintenance, choosing a trusted professional... Read More
1 November 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Independent Ireland TD for Cork North-Central, Ken O’Flynn, has accused the Government of presiding over what he described as “a national housing emergency”, following the release of official figures showing a record 16,614 people in emergency accommodation, including 5,238 children and 2,443 families. “This is a national emergency,”... Read More
30 October 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Respond, Ireland’s largest construction-led Approved Housing Body (AHB) and service provider, delivered 133 new social homes in Cork last year. Respond now owns and manages 1,135 homes throughout Cork providing secure and affordable accommodation for tenants. Respond is set to deliver almost 1,000 new social and Costs Rental... Read More
28 October 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Owners of historic structures in Cork urged to apply for heritage funds to maintain and preserve buildings and structures Grants of up to €200,000 available for Cork projects with strong built heritage conservation objectives and clear public or community benefit. Interested applicants should contact their local authority’s Architectural... Read More
24 October 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Apartments being delivered by Land Development Agency with HQ Developments Residential Company Ltd and CIÉ – Topping out ceremony takes place at Horgan’s Quay Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD, will today mark a significant milestone in housing delivery in Cork city at the topping... Read More
18 October 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Land Development Agency receives 1-, 2- and 3-bed apartments, and 3-bed townhouses being developed The Land Development Agency has been granted planning permission for the development of 345 new affordable homes in Wilton, Cork city. The development will deliver a mix of one, two and three bed apartments... Read More
29 September 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Popular Types of Paving for New Build Homes in Ireland Paving plays a central role in the design and functionality of new build homes across Ireland. Whether it is the driveway, patio, pathways, or garden features, paving materials contribute not only to the appearance of a property but... Read More
13 September 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin TD Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire has said that average rents of €1629 per month in Cork City are not normal. Deputy Ó Laoghaire was responding to the latest figures published by the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB), which show that renters in new tenancies in Cork City are... Read More
7 September 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork Business Association Calls for Targeted Actions to Tackle Housing Crisis Calls for targeted tax reform, incentive schemes, planning regulation changes, and long-term housing strategy to address Cork’s housing crisis Cork Business Association (CBA) has called for urgent tax reforms, incentive schemes and a long-term housing strategy, warning... Read More
6 September 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Who do rent increase rules apply to? You and your landlord agree the amount of rent you pay for a property at the start of your tenancy. Your landlord must follow certain rules if they want to raise the rent. These rules are set out in residential tenancies legislation and... Read More