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Application to open coffee shop on iconic Cork city centre location

Cork City Council should decide within days whether to permit a café to be developed on a busy city centre corner.

Thu, 21 Jan, 2016

<p>The prospect of additional income, of course, is always welcome, but it is very important before entering into any legal agreement that expert independent legal advice is obtained, writes solicitor Karen Walsh.</p>

Ask a solicitor: What is an 'Option for Right of Way?'

The prospect of additional income, of course, is always welcome, but it is very important before entering into any legal agreement that expert independent legal advice is obtained, writes solicitor Karen Walsh.

Mon, 11 Nov, 2024

<p> An aerial view of St Manchan's church at the ancient monastic site at Lemanaghan, Co Offaly. Picture: Annie Holland</p>

An ill wind: How Storm Éowyn uncovered ancient Irish burial sites after 1,300 years

Storm-damaged trees at Lemanaghan bog expose early medieval burials, shedding new light on St Manchán’s monastery

Mon, 26 Jan, 2026

<p>Macroom Biogas Concern Group cites issues from inadequate road infrastructure to air and water quality and explosion risks in its opposition to the plans by NRG Ltd. Picture: Peter Scanlon</p>

Will biogas sort out Ireland's decarbonisation needs, or will it just leave a bad smell?

Ireland's ambitious targets for biomethane — turning waste into gas — has inspired a wave of planning applications but community groups are raising concerns about the regulation of the new industry

Mon, 16 Dec, 2024

Putting an end to urban sprawl

Donal Hickey looks at how we can protect Irish villages

Mon, 07 Jan, 2008

Newsview: Stirling Prize nominees and the Totem shelving unit

Rose Martin on this year’s Stirling Prize, and a clever piece of kit for the home, office or home office.

Sat, 28 Jul, 2018

<p> Eldred Terrace, Douglas Road, Cork. </p>

House of the Week: No 4 Eldred Terrace an affordable period home on Cork's Douglas Road, at €315k

One of a terrace of seven three-storey homes built in the late 1800s, it's in original condition, ripe for sensitive upgrades, and is priced at just €315,000

Fri, 04 Dec, 2020

<p>An application for a seven-turbine wind farm was turned down because of the excessive height of the turbines, visual impact on scenic routes, and the proximity to the 'key tourist attraction' of Gougane Barra. Picture: Eddie O'Hare</p>

Tourism versus turbines: Questions facing rural Ireland left blowing in the wind

Government policy is to utilise wind as a major element of renewable energy, yet the State takes a hands-off approach to developments, leaving wind-farm developers and rural residents in a vacuum, writes Michael Clifford

Mon, 16 Nov, 2020

<p>Justice minister Jim O'Callaghan. The response of the current administration to the housing crisis has a whiff of desperation about it.</p>

S Mick Clifford: Why successive governments put landowners ahead of the common good

For decades, governments enriched landowners through rezoning while failing to deliver a fair, functioning planning system

Sun, 21 Sep, 2025

<p>A through platform at Kent Station is due to be finished by the end of the year. Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

S Delivery of high-frequency rail service 'transformational' for Cork

A contract for the work is due to be awarded next month, and the work completed by the end of 2026

Fri, 24 May, 2024

<p>The chairwoman of the Cork Local Drugs and Alcohol Task Force Colette Kelleher said a court ruling halting long-awaited plans for a safer injecting facility in Dublin was a setback for Cork too. Picture:Gareth Chaney/Collins</p>

Court decision halting Dublin injecting centre 'a real setback' for Cork

Task force says addressing problems associated with illicit drug use means responding to drug use with localised, targeted, and inclusive interventions

Sun, 18 Jul, 2021

<p>Eamon Ryan said it was crucially important for Ireland to develop its offshore wind capability to meet our targets as set out in the Climate Action Plan. Picture: Neil Michael</p>

Offshore wind plan can be 'Ardnacrusha x 100' for Ireland

“The likes of Rosslare, Cork Harbour, Belfast Harbour. That’s where the large turbines are deployed from. That’s a huge investment and developments at those ports will be needed.”

Mon, 21 Mar, 2022

<p>Some 200 farms, many in the rich agricultural Golden Vale region, and up to 20 homes along the route, will be directly impacted by compulsory purchase orders</p>

Cork to Limerick motorway: Bypassing congested towns a priority, with hopes work will start by 2028

It is hoped work on the €1bn to €3bn transport project could start by 2028, with the road expected to take seven years to complete

Mon, 16 Jun, 2025

Special Report: Lack of investment stalls drive to get Cork City moving

A decade-long lack of investment in major roads projects has caused a major traffic jam in Cork — literally and figuratively.

Mon, 02 Mar, 2020

<p>This is D-Day for hundreds of candidates hoping to be elected. File picture</p>

Irish Examiner view: It's up to voters to keep the haters out

Election day is finally here

Fri, 07 Jun, 2024

<p>Demolition works at Moore's hotel on Morrisons Quay, Cork. </p>

Work starts on €30m project to rebuild landmark Cork city hotel

The riverside site was declared derelict three years ago after lying vacant for almost 15 years

Sat, 02 Oct, 2021

United opposition to €180m M28 route

Residents and major industries in Ringaskiddy are united in their opposition to the proposed M28 motorway route as it will sever the Co Cork harbourside village.

Thu, 09 Nov, 2017

<p>The proportion of construction firms saying they expect to be busier in 12 months’ time is at its highest level in more than a year, according to the BNP Paribas Construction Activity Index. Picture: Denis Minihane</p>

Rising builder confidence despite surprise jump in construction inflation

BNP Paribas index: Building sector contraction is slowing and order books and materials purchase have picked up markedly

Mon, 13 Mar, 2023

<p>Paddy and Annabelle Massey with their children Aine, Abraham and Saoirse are strongly opposed to the proposed windfarm in west Waterford. Picture: Patrick Browne</p>

Michael Clifford: Waterford residents push back against the breeze as windfarms loom ahead

The State has made a commitment to increase its electricity generated from renewable energy to 70% by 2030, but the conflict between development and conservation, landowners and residents, is one that is being replicated across rural Ireland, writes Michael Clifford

Mon, 01 Mar, 2021

<p>An artist impression of the proposal from O'Callaghan Properties for the redevelopment of Cork's South Docks. Picture: Flythrough</p>

Plans approved for the first phase of Cork's South Docks redevelopment

Will involve demolition of iconic R&H Hall grain silos to make way for offices and apartments

Tue, 02 Aug, 2022