Person: Pat Ruane

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

home and gardens

Behind the Scenes: What to expect at Open House weekend this October

A once-a-year opportunity comes up next weekend when buildings of architectural merit, that are not usually accessible by the public, open their doors, writes Carol O’Callaghan.

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Judges say Cork street has everything needed to win 'great street' award

property

Cover story: Love this house? That’s Madore

property

Renovation all going to plan

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Cork city and harbour in world heritage status bid

property

Permanent way to restore a grand period villa

Our heritage to be sealed for posterity

MOVES are afoot to protect one of the most enduring gifts Ireland gave the British Empire.

Fri, 19 Jan, 2007

Living in glass houses

People who live in Protected Structures are like those in the proverbial glass-houses: they simply must not throw stones.

Tue, 22 Feb, 2005

Out with the new and in with the old

THE truly remarkable aspect of the Cork city centre Better Buildings Awards 2003 announced yesterday is that without exception the first prize winner in every category — including that for Best New Development — went to old buildings.

Wed, 12 Nov, 2003

Living in glass houses

People who live in Protected Structures are like those in the proverbial glass-houses: they simply must not throw stones. The cost of replacing a window, a door, even a roof-slate or a garden wall can be so much more than that involved in repairing an ordinary semi-detached home that it is best to behave with a certain amount of caution. Prevention, in the case of old houses, is always better than cure.

Thu, 14 Aug, 2003

Restored and set to house new generation

ONE of the oldest houses in Cork city, Carrigbarre, has been given a new lease of life.

Sat, 17 Aug, 2002