East Cork set for €100m housing development

AN estimated €100 million worth of houses are being proposed for Carrigtwohill, which is set to become a major commuter town when the Cork-Midleton railway reopens at the end of next year.

The largest of the two Carrigtwohill planning applications lodged with Cork County Council yesterday was from Bantry-based builders Murnane & O’Shea.

They are proposing to build 285 homes, plus a play area, landscaped open areas and a bring centre.