Derelict former home of maths genius to be restored

The green light has been given for the restoration of the derelict former home of maths genius George Boole, the father of modern computer science.

Sanction for the first phase of the project on the property at Grenville Place came from Cork’s city councillors last night as UCC marked the 150th anniversary of Boole’s death with a commemorative service in St Michael’s Church in Blackrock, where he was buried.

Led by Venerable Archdeacon Adrian Wilkinson, it was attended by academics, church, civic and community leaders, with the sermon preached by Reverend Dr Mark Hocknull, Canon Chancellor of Lincoln Cathedral, and member of the academic staff of the University of Lincoln, Boole’s home town until he was appointed as professor of maths in Cork at the age of 33.