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Dear Sir... Readers' Views (06/07/16)

Your letters, your views...

Wed, 06 Jul, 2016

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">Wind turbines are increasingly becoming part of the landscape in Ireland, as this image shows; this photo was entered into a Wind Energy Ireland photo competition promoting awareness of climate action.</p>

Consumer gains lie in building and connecting onshore wind farms

During last year’s energy crisis, wind farms did the most to protect Irish families and business, writes Noel Cunniffe, CEO, Wind Energy Ireland

Sun, 21 May, 2023

<p>An owl that was treated at The Wildlife Hospital. Picture: The Wildlife Hospital </p>

Ireland's only wildlife hospital seeks new home following objections

The team behind the only wildlife hospital in Ireland say they are "heartbroken" at being forced to leave their site in Co Meath as a result of local opposition to the facility.

Wed, 22 Feb, 2023

<p>A 2005 European City of Culture Corcadorca production of The Merchant of Venice, being performed at the Cork's 1960s North Mall Distillery/Bottling plant, designed by architect Frank Murphy. Pic: Neil Danton</p>

Cork City's Heritage and Biodiversity plan to 2026 envisaged in webinar

Public input and submissions sought for city's draft plan as Cork faces sea-changes, from tidal flooding to Covid-19's fallout

Thu, 15 Apr, 2021

<p>How high or low your gas bill will be depends on the price of the resource on the international markets. </p>

How will we keep the lights on?

World industries’demand for power is returning to pre-pandemic levels, while human activity has likewise kicked back into high gear, which is resulting in big price increases for consumers, and a big headache for Government

Sat, 02 Oct, 2021

<p>The long-derelict Castlefreke Hotel was developed 60 years ago along with eleven chalets in adjacent sand dunes</p>

Rooms to Improve: Young sisters take on derelict hotel in West Cork

Sisters, 20s, are doing it for themselves at €450k hotel buy which has lain idle since before they were born. The Budget? €400,000 left to spend on phase one

Sat, 04 Mar, 2023

First draft of Cork city’s ‘red line’ due shortly

The first draft of an enlarged Cork City to drive the region’s growth for the next half century should emerge within weeks.

Tue, 22 Aug, 2017

<p>Kennedy Quay, part of Cork's docklands area. Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

Unlocking the potential: Cork’s docklands could breathe life into the city

Our docklands could breathe life into the city once again

Sat, 31 Dec, 2022

Dear Sir... Readers' Views (02/09/16)

Your letters, your views.

Fri, 02 Sep, 2016

Lack of funds take gloss off redevelopment

THIS morning, as leading GAA officials gather in Croke Park for the official opening of the redeveloped Canal End and Hogan Stands, they won’t need reminding the financial outlook is not quite so rosy — with current borrowings in the order of €70 million and no indication when the last phase can be tackled or how it can be paid for.

Fri, 28 Mar, 2003

<p>The Land Development Agency has received planning permission for 266 homes and an enterprise centre at the former St. Kevins Hospital in Cork. Picture Dan Linehan</p>

How Cork's St Kevin's will be transformed into a ‘vibrant residential community’

It’s not often the northside gets to look down on the southside, but whoever ends up living in the high reaches of Shanakiel, on lands once home to a now-derelict Victorian mental asylum, will have, arguably, the best city view in Cork.

Thu, 22 Apr, 2021

Planning notes: Go-ahead for further student digs

More additions to student accommodation provision in Cork are to be made after permission has been granted for a development with over 200 bed spaces near the city centre.

Thu, 22 Mar, 2018

<p>'Taking big trucks out of the town will improve safety,’ says funeral director Austin O’Malley, who says he’s buried six people in a decade killed by trucks on the streets of Charleville, Co Cork. Picture: Eddie O’Hare</p>

Bypass Ireland: Traffic costs lives on Charleville's busy streets

It's a complex relationship. Traffic brings business but also chokes up the busy town on the Cork Limerick border. And, as a local funeral director points out, it has also brought danger

Sun, 17 Apr, 2022

<p>Members of the Adare Men's Shed, Joe Sheehy, chairman, Denis O'Neill, Tom O'Keeffe, Pat Henihan, and John Bradley having their morning coffee at The Arches in Adare, Co Limerick. Picture: Dan Linehan</p>

Bypass Ireland: Adare residents anxiously await May 27 bypass decision

Just over 1,100 people in Adare village are waiting for May 27 with bated breath. This is when they are due to be told about whether a route that would bypass the notorious Co Limerick bottleneck has been approved.

Wed, 20 Apr, 2022

Special report: Cork City on the rise, but crumbling to the point of collapse in places

A city rising, in places, but crumbling to the point of collapse in others.

Mon, 22 Jul, 2019

Cork on the Rise: Long-running Event Centre saga is worthy of a grand stage

Despite the fact work has not yet started on the events venue, the key players insist the project will eventually reach fruition, writes Eoin English

Tue, 07 May, 2019

Fianna Fáil looks forward to 1984

AT the start of George Orwell’s magnificent novel 1984, its anti-hero Winston Smith hears the loudspeakers drone that Oceania is at war with Eurasia and in alliance with Eastasia.

Sat, 11 Dec, 2004

<p> Garth Brooks will play five nights at Croke Park next year Picture: Mark Stedman</p>

'IRELAND! Just waking up to the news! Unbelievable': Garth Brooks thanks Irish fans

Hundreds of thousands queued for tickets from the early hours of this morning

Thu, 25 Nov, 2021

<p>All tied up: last spaces booked at Cork's Penrose Doc with the last tenant secured due to be revealed shortly </p>

Cork's €130m Penrose Dock defies fears of a Covid office slump

Development set for full occupancy, capable of hosting 2,350 workers on the city's north quay

Thu, 30 Jun, 2022

You ask the questions ...

In our continuing series where readers get to grill senior politicians on issues of the day, the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Eamon Ryan, jumps into the hot seat.

Mon, 04 Aug, 2008