Cork’s skyline is about to change as plans for 350 new homes take shape in the city’s western suburbs. The Land Development Agency (LDA) is spearheading this exciting project, which promises to address the growing housing needs of Cork residents. In a significant move, the ESB has agreed to transfer a 2.7-hectare greenfield site to … Read more
No new social homes were built in Cork City or County during the first three months of this year, according to the latest figures from the Department of Housing. This includes homes built by affordable housing bodies or those acquired through Part V planning rules. Across Ireland, a total of 158 new social homes were … Read more
Tesco in Mahon Point Shopping Centre on the outskirts of Cork City has been revealed as the seller of the top-prize winning ticket for the New Year’s Eve Millionaire Raffle. The lucky winner, who purchased their ticket on Sunday, December 18, won €1 million in the National Lottery draw. Players in Cork are being urged … Read more
Bruna Fonseca is the name of the woman who was discovered dead in a home in Cork City early on Sunday. A man in his 20s was previously detained in connection with the incident, and the body of the 28-year-old was later found inside the residence on Liberty Street. On Sunday night, the Garda said … Read more
The Irish Prison Service has confirmed the death of a prisoner who became ill while in the service’s custody at Anglesea Street Courthouse in Cork on Thursday. The 30-year-old man had just been committed to custody following a case at the Circuit Criminal Court when he became ill and had to be taken to Cork … Read more
In comparison to the same period last year, market rents were on average 12.6% higher in the second quarter of this year, according to the latest report from property website Daft.ie. According to the survey, the average market rent across the country from April to June was 1,618 euros per month, an increase of 3.3% … Read more
Gardaí investigating the circumstances leading up to the death of a woman who died when her car entered the River Lee. The woman, Gillian Daly, 44, from Douglas, Co Cork, died after her car entered the river at Kennedy Quay in Cork city. She had two young sons with her at the time, but they managed … Read more