THE new academic year brings with it a sense of dread for many of the residents living close to universities. Parties with loud music, drunkenness on the streets, interfering with parked cars, public urination and other forms of unacceptable behaviour are par for the course.

THE new academic year brings with it a sense of dread for many of the residents living close to universities. Parties with loud music, drunkenness on the streets, interfering with parked cars, public urination and other forms of unacceptable behaviour are par for the course.

We scan a selection of starter homes from around the country

Road works can be a complicated business, often requiring up to eight supervisors.

ROSSCARBERY, CORK €85,000

THE rear garden of ‘Woodlee’ backs onto the playing pitches of Highfield RFC, which means privacy is assured.

LABOUR Party councillor Nicky Kelly is set to face court accused of a series of road traffic offences next month, including one of dangerous driving.

DEEP in the heart of Cork’s university quarter, Dunkeld at Highfield Avenue in Cork city is likely to be eyed up by investors as this end of terrace Edwardian is just a stroll to UCC’s back gates.