Fri, 15 May, 2020
Do-er upper back on market, within a year, and now 11 Magdala Terraces is all done up and set for a Christmas wrap, writes Tommy Barker
Sat, 14 Dec, 2019
There’s more than first meets the eye at the early 1900s’-built 7 Frankfield View terrace, hidden away high up above Cork’s St Luke’s Cross finds Tommy Barker.
Sat, 02 Mar, 2019
Tommy Barker hears this three-bed 1,140 sq ft, after a single story add-on, has a full back wall of glass in the modern kitchen/diner
Sat, 08 Dec, 2018
This terraced home is packed full of character but without the hassle of needing to be renovated
Sat, 07 Oct, 2017
There’s always been an arty, academic, and literary vibe to the St Luke’s Cross hillside, within a steep uphill stride of Cork city centre. Auburn Villas atop of Gardiner’s Hill personifies that mix.
Sat, 29 Apr, 2017
It was a special Christmas delivery which proved it’s better to give than to receive during the festive season.
Fri, 02 Dec, 2016
Gardiner’s Hill home is all done up on the inside writes Tommy Barker.
Sat, 23 Jul, 2016
Thu, 09 Jun, 2016
Wed, 23 Dec, 2015
Sat, 24 Oct, 2015
Audrey has been sorting out Cork people for years...
Fri, 18 Sep, 2015
7 The Crescent is in good shape, says Tommy Barker.
Sat, 12 Sep, 2015
THE pleasures of 1 Glencrea far outweigh any perceived small drawbacks — on charm grounds alone, this Gardiner’s Hill house is off to a good start.
Sat, 22 Aug, 2015
There’ s a touch of deja vu upon visiting No 2 Adelaide Place, just above Cork city’s St Luke’s Cross.
Sat, 15 Aug, 2015
You can be sitting pretty in this elevated St Luke’s Cross area period home, says Tommy Barker.
Sat, 11 Apr, 2015
With everything from karate for kids to computers for the silver surfer, this year’s Cork Lifelong Learning Festival is fun, fascinating and — best of all — free.
Tue, 24 Mar, 2015
Size: Sq m 79 (850 sq ft)
Sat, 12 Jul, 2014
Sq m: 83 (900 sq ft)
Sat, 14 Jun, 2014
THERE must be green shoots in the property market — the owner of this city home is on the move again, after a flurry of house renovations in the 2000s which stopped with this home, just before the market ground to a halt.
Sun, 08 Jun, 2014
Size: 83 sq m (900 sq ft)
Sat, 19 Apr, 2014
Size: Sq m 210 (2,250 sq ft)
Sun, 16 Mar, 2014
BOREENMANNA RD €260,000
Sat, 20 Jul, 2013
Aloft and aloof, this polished gem sparkles atop the city with charming features and a cracking location, finds Tommy Barker
Sat, 25 May, 2013
Taking into consideration the money that will need to be spent here, this five-bed Lissadell, on Gardiner’s Hill is on the upper level for a starter home, but then, it does offer period charm, lots of space and a location that’s second to none.
Sat, 04 Feb, 2012
THE search is on for relatives of 39 soldiers who fought in the First World War.
Tue, 01 Nov, 2011
Period house needs upgrade, says Tommy Barker
Sat, 17 Sep, 2011
THE chance to move to an exceptional, wooded and walled-in private site on which to build a dream home has cropped up on Cork city’s Gardiner’s Hill.
Sat, 11 Jun, 2011
THERE were four seats for the taking in Cork North Central but the big winner was certainly Jonathan O’Brien, the Sinn Féin city councillor who after three hard-fought but unsuccessful general election campaigns finally got a Dáil seat for the party in Cork city.
Mon, 28 Feb, 2011
THE unexpected retirement of two of Cork North Central’s political heavyweights has added a frisson of sorts to the campaigns of those seeking a seat in the 31st Dáil.
Thu, 10 Feb, 2011
THERE’S something about Montenotte — the quality of the buildings, or that feeling of the last vestige of Empire.
Sat, 05 Feb, 2011
IN spite of overnight lows of -12C and daytime temperatures of just -5C expected in some parts today, the country now looks likely not to have a white Christmas Day.
Tue, 21 Dec, 2010
ANIMAL sanctuaries are being rushed off their feet to rescue abandoned pets, discarded by recession-hit families.
Thu, 26 Aug, 2010
THE mother of a troubled teenager who was found dead in a derelict house a week after he went missing from care has pleaded with the Minister for Children to review the way vulnerable children are cared for by the state.
Fri, 23 Jul, 2010
A TRIAL maths syllabus has been given the thumbs up by Leaving Certificate students.
Tue, 15 Jun, 2010
THERE are three-bed semis, and three-bed semis – and within that broad spectrum, No 1 Adelaide Place, Cork is in a niche of its own.
Sat, 06 Feb, 2010
WHAT price an extra two bedrooms? About €55,000, going on two different house offerings above Cork city’s St Luke’s Cross at Gardiner’s Hill.
Sat, 03 Oct, 2009
THE sun was shining on the students of North Monastery secondary school in Cork’s northside as most emerged pleased from their first taste of state examinations before lunchtime yesterday.
Thu, 04 Jun, 2009
GARDAÍ sealed off a picturesque wood on the Cork/Tipperary border after discovering a body in a burnt-out car.
Sat, 09 May, 2009
WITH deals done in recent weeks in the near vicinity, estate agent Michael O’Donovan of Sherry FitzGerald knows that there’s demand for the St Luke’s Cross/Gardiner’s Hill Montenotte area of Cork city.
Sat, 04 Apr, 2009
THE last time this property sold it was on the market at €415,000, so it isn’t too much of a jump to see it back on the 2007 market at €570,000.
Sat, 03 Nov, 2007
A SCHOOL teaching exclusively in Polish, the first of its kind in the south-east, will begin classes tomorrow.
Fri, 19 Oct, 2007
Tommy Barker says this Gardiner’s Hill property has a quality touch.
Sat, 10 Mar, 2007
AN autumn market arrival, well-viewed, but yet to get to what’s reckoned to be its value at its €560,000 asking price, is 1, Knocklaun, in Cork’s St Luke’s Cross.
Sat, 02 Dec, 2006
THEY market themselves as “Bringing the Dream to Life”, but yesterday the owners of The Wedding Dress bridal shop begat nothing but nightmares.
Fri, 24 Mar, 2006
Tommy Barker extols the virtues of a period home whose quality is way ahead of many modern houses.
Sat, 04 Mar, 2006
THERE were mixed feelings among the students of St Patrick’s College on Gardiner’s Hill in Cork about the first Junior Certificate maths paper yesterday morning.
Fri, 10 Jun, 2005
THEY’RE as young as seven years of age but are already tackling courses in forensic psychology and archaeology.
Sat, 05 Feb, 2005
It has been pointed out that the phrase “single white females” in our report last week on 10 Ashburton Row on Gardiner’s Hill in Cork city could be misconstrued.
Sat, 21 Aug, 2004
By Rose Martin
Sat, 05 Apr, 2003
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