Elaine Duggan explores the social phenomenon of the Ford crates which have remained part of the country’s landscape.

Distracting views are a feature of this quality beach-side home on a mature landscaped site, writes Tommy Barker.

Neighbours of a couple whose home was gutted by fire have called for an investigation into low water pressure in their area.

Neat as pin, and overlooking a point — that’s this Church Bay, Crosshaven, Co Cork, home with a wide appeal to home hunters of the holiday or permanent residence persuasion.

The setting, the sea, the sunny aspect, the swimming holes beneath the sloping terraced grounds - just some of the features that combine to make Ceann Mhara a very special buy.

A senior garda has tried to allay community leaders’ fears that a tourist hotspot in Cork will not have its Garda station closed following the transfer of its sole sergeant.

As I read the Irish Examiner (Jan 22) and about US President Barack Obama’s inauguration, I was taken aback by the editorial.

With terrific views of Cork harbour, this family home by the coast is worth a look, writes Tommy Barker

SATURDAY

A rescue operation was launched on Lough Derg earlier.

I BELIEVE I have read enough of Steven King’s opinions to last me for quite some time.

WHAT you see isn’t what you get at The Lodge, a Templebreedy, Crosshaven, coastal dwelling for sale with a €350,000 asking price.

THERE’S good money to be had for daily commutable Cork houses in and around Crosshaven, and the million euro barrier has been breached again in recent weeks.

A cool €20,000 has been knocked off the price of Maryville in Crosshaven.

CHURCHES and conversion are no strangers to one another, and a hotel building at Church Bay outside Cork harbour is a place prime for conversion.

WITH sites in the area going for a maximum of €300,000, auctioneer Roy Dennehy expects keen interest in newly-built detached house priced at €550,000.