17 August 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Do You Really Need a Mortgage Broker? Pros and Cons Explained For most people in Ireland, buying a home is the biggest financial commitment they will ever make. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, moving home, switching mortgages, or investing in property, the mortgage process can be complex and... Read More
30 July 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Holland Park section and new playground in Marina Park opened in early July to an enthusiastic welcome from the young and young at heart. The new playground includes climbing frames, a log trail, net trail, swings, a swing basket, teepee, and a tunnel, as well as a... Read More
26 July 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Colin Horan is a highly regarded estate agent in Ireland, known for his professionalism, market acumen, and a deep-seated commitment to client satisfaction. Far from treating property deals as mere transactions, Horan places relationships and trust at the core of his business ethos. In a market characterised by... Read More
23 July 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie “More bad news for first-time buyers – Housing market is now rigged against ordinary hardworking people” says Cork TD Michael Collins TD, leader of Independent Ireland, has condemned the Government’s continued failure to address Ireland’s deepening housing crisis, following the publication of new figures showing that the cost... Read More
23 July 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Oak Fire Pizza known for its wood-fired flavours, is proudly celebrating 10 years in Clonakilty, the flagship location that launched the brand’s journey as Oak Fire Pizza back in 2015. From its Clonakilty launchpad, Oak Fire Pizza has grown into one of Cork’s most recognisable homegrown food brands. Under... Read More
22 July 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Metropole Hotel on Mac Curtain Street (in the VQ area, previously known as the Victoria Quarter) has officially unveiled a major refurbishment of the 127-year old hotel’s ground floor area and two ballrooms. The project, which took 12 months to complete, has completely transformed the lobby and... Read More
22 July 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork County Council has announced a new Affordable Housing Purchase Scheme in Silverwood, Youghal. Applications for the new two, three, and four-bed houses in Silverwood will open at 12pm on Monday, the 11th August 2025. Constructed by Tipson PRODIG Construction, the houses will generally be available for first-time... Read More
14 July 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Coillte Marks Major Storm Recovery Milestone at Raheen Forest, Co. Cork In Raheen Forest, near Freemount in Co. Cork, Coillte has reached a significant milestone in the national windblow recovery effort following Storm Éowyn. This forest is among the first windblown sites in the country not only to... Read More
All tenancies in West Cork now benefit from rent controls as Rent Pressure Zones expanded countywide
6 July 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Skibbereen and Bantry local electoral areas now in Rent Pressure Zones (RPZs) From Friday, 20 June 2025 all renters across West Cork will enjoy the same protection, security and certainty following the enactment of the Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Bill 2025, meaning that rent increase restrictions will apply to... Read More
25 June 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie New Footbridge Work has started on the construction of the footbridge and cycle lane at the Sail garden. The footpath and cycle lane from Church Road to the bridge is completed and working well, the addition of the new bridge will make it much safer for pedestrians and... Read More
23 June 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Housing prices nationally rose by an average of 3% during the second quarter of 2025. The typical listed price nationwide in the second quarter of the year was €357,851, 12.3% higher than a year previously and 40% higher than at the onset of the covid19 pandemic. The current... Read More