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<p>East Cork is fast becoming a lifestyle destination of choice, says Adrianna Hegarty, owner/director of Hegarty Properties. </p>

East Cork Living: Home buyer appetite soaring all across region, says Adrianna Hegarty

“Homebuyers are placing greater value on community, space and quality of life, all of which East Cork can offer,” says Midleton-based estate agent Adrianna Hegarty

<p>An aerial overview of building developments in Midleton, at the heart of East Cork's anticipated surge in housing and employment-sustaining industrial development. Photo: Chani Anderson</p>

East Cork's idyllic lifestyle drives housing market surge

<p>The beautiful 1870s Knocklaun House, Midleton, located on the Cork Road, which fronts a scheme of 11 new builds. </p>

Depth of choice key to unique appeal of region's housing market

Bree Allen, loving buzz of Grainstore's tasty menu of events

Bree Allen, loving buzz of Grainstore's tasty menu of events

Barbara brings her passion for mountains to new heights

Barbara brings her passion for mountains to new heights

East Cork, where you’ll find some of Ireland’s very finest houses

East Cork, where you’ll find some of Ireland’s very finest houses

Cycle to the Sea: Reducing our reliance on cars

Cycle to the Sea: Reducing our reliance on cars

Meet Esther and Ed Gerrard, founders of Cycle to the Sea, a creative cycle from Cloyne in East Cork to the sea, taking in sculpture and art

Fri, 22 May, 2026

The Hidden Sauna, a pleasant surprise at the Smyth family farm

The Hidden Sauna, a pleasant surprise at the Smyth family farm

Revive your spirits at The Hidden Sauna, Harry Smyth's constantly evolving passion project, fuelled by the surrounding woodlands

Fri, 22 May, 2026

East Cork's rail boost to match rising population

East Cork's rail boost to match rising population

Midleton, Carrigtwohill and neighbouring towns are set to see rail and other enhanced amenities as Cork's County Development Plan predicts surge in region's population

Fri, 22 May, 2026

A gourmet’s guide to East Cork, for a fine food experience

A gourmet’s guide to East Cork, for a fine food experience

Treat your tastebuds to an experience that will live long in the memory: Kate Ryan's guide to eateries in East Cork

Thu, 21 May, 2026

Youghal’s new museums reawakening a vibrant past

Youghal’s new museums reawakening a vibrant past

Take a trip into the past at Youghal's historic hubs, the Film and Photography Museum and the Lace Museum

Thu, 21 May, 2026

Maypolelane

Elaine creates an idyllic retail space for children

Visit Maypole Lane on on Midleton’s Main Street, a treasure trove of children’s toys, accessories and clothing

Thu, 21 May, 2026

East Cork: Enjoy the great outdoors and top-quality amenities

East Cork: Enjoy the great outdoors and top-quality amenities

Your guide to the best tourist activities and amenities that East Cork has to offer

Wed, 20 May, 2026

Meet the people and taste the atmosphere at Midleton Farmers Market

Meet the people and taste the atmosphere at Midleton Farmers Market

Menus, meets and music as Midleton’s Farmers Market continues to grow

Wed, 20 May, 2026

Two exciting new developments in East Cork, with Hegarty Properties

Two exciting new developments in East Cork, with Hegarty Properties

Ard na Sailí, Carrigtwohill, and Ard Chriócha, Ladysbridge, two new housing developments coming to market with Hegarty Properties, respected estate agents for 20 years

Tue, 13 May, 2025

Hybrid work drives appetite for new housing in East Cork

Hybrid work drives appetite for new housing in East Cork

East Cork's many appeals include rich agricultural land, a sandy shoreline and the beauty of Cork habour, plus quaint coastal villages and architecturally impressive towns

Fri, 09 May, 2025

East Cork property: Multiple reasons to invest in this thriving region

East Cork property: Multiple reasons to invest in this thriving region

East Cork has the seaside, it has beaches, it has walks, it has healthy living, and the region's prices are perhaps its greatest attraction to new home buyers

Fri, 09 May, 2025

‘The moment we grasped East Cork really is one of the best places to live’

‘The moment we grasped East Cork really is one of the best places to live’

East Cork has so many beautiful landmarks and welcoming towns, it's hard to choose a favourite, says a leading local auctioneer

Fri, 09 May, 2025

East Cork seeing significant investment in bricks, mortar and people

East Cork seeing significant investment in bricks, mortar and people

For people who want to enjoy a relaxed rural lifestyle while working in the city, East Cork has it all

Fri, 09 May, 2025

East Cork: Beautiful region is a real property hot spot

East Cork: Beautiful region is a real property hot spot

East Cork is on the move, with improving accessibility as a spur, and a growing profile as an attractive and viable commuter option for the greater Cork area

Fri, 09 May, 2025

Carrigtwohill's C2H2040: A special place plans its own future

Carrigtwohill's C2H2040: A special place plans its own future

Carrigtwohill's flagship projects include the launch of a decade of festivals from now until marking the 800th anniversary of Carrigtwohill Fair in 2034, and the promotion of the restored Barryscourt Castle as a new tourism destination

Thu, 08 May, 2025

Youghal Film and Photography Museum Official Opening

Photography and film make the cut in Youghal

Youghal Film and Photography Museum captures the town's proud history, including its ‘summer of all summers’ in 1954, when John Huston brought names like Gregory Peck, Richard Basehart, Leo Genn and Noel Purcell to film scenes from Moby Dick

Thu, 08 May, 2025

East Cork, where the story of modern Irish hospitality first began

East Cork, where the story of modern Irish hospitality first began

Joe McNamee retraces the mouthwatering tale of East Cork's culinary history from Myrtle Allen through to Dan Guerin and Vincent Crepel

Thu, 08 May, 2025

Master of an art with 200 years of creative history

Master of an art with 200 years of creative history

“It is impossible not to be conscious of your place in history here, and how important my predecessors in this role have been," says Kevin O’Gorman, Master Distiller at Midleton Distillery

Thu, 08 May, 2025

Cahirmee horse fair

Unlocking the huge tourism potential of East Cork

Tourism in East Cork to enjoy a surge in overseas interest as Fáilte Ireland’s five-year Destination and Experience Development Plan puts Cork Harbour in the spotlight

Thu, 08 May, 2025

Youghal's 'People Power' plan aims to fulfil the town's potential

Youghal's 'People Power' plan aims to fulfil the town's potential

More than 40 businesses, clubs and community organisations are among the sizeable group driving an ambitious Town Centre First plan

Thu, 08 May, 2025

East Cork: Swimming group brings good tidings to Youghal

East Cork: Swimming group brings good tidings to Youghal

There are now over 230 people registered on the Youghal Swimmers' Group WhatsApp platform, including the original six swimmers.

Wed, 07 May, 2025

Cobh's proud history is told in three top quality museums

Cobh's proud history is told in three top quality museums

Histories beautifully captured in Cobh Heritage Centre, Cobh Museum and Titanic Experience

Wed, 07 May, 2025

Why wildlife guardian Jim Wilson is hooked on nature

Why wildlife guardian Jim Wilson is hooked on nature

East Cork's natural charms: “I'd show people the estuaries and the wetland areas if I wanted to show them a natural spectacle"

Tue, 06 May, 2025

East Cork: All aboard for a voyage on a tide that lifts all spirits

East Cork: All aboard for a voyage on a tide that lifts all spirits

With Tony’s loyal daschund-chihuahua cross Scuba on lookout, enjoy a 90-minute round trip through a landscape tangled in coils of Anglo-Irish history

Tue, 06 May, 2025

Enjoying a Whaly of a time in a boat trip around Cork Harbour

Enjoying a Whaly of a time in a boat trip around Cork Harbour

After a brief operating demonstration, you self-drive a motor-powered Whaly boat (7 knots max) and take in unique views of Cork Harbour

Tue, 06 May, 2025

Heartbreak Pier: Where a million souls took their last steps on Irish soil

Heartbreak Pier: Where a million souls took their last steps on Irish soil

Between 1848 and 1950, 6 million adults and children emigrated from Ireland. More than 2.5 million of those boarded ships in Cobh, and 1 million of those departed from ‘Heartbreak Pier’

Tue, 06 May, 2025