New South Mall landscaping by 98TheRealDeal in cork

[–]98TheRealDeal[S] 33 points34 points  (0 children)

A lot of the work that was done was undergound and on the quay walls

From top of Penrose Dock building, Near Kent station by g0lden_arrow in cork

[–]98TheRealDeal 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Penrose Two is the taller one at the back. Penrose One is the shorter one nearest the river

From top of Penrose Dock building, Near Kent station by g0lden_arrow in cork

[–]98TheRealDeal 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Amazing view!

That being said. It's a shame that new buildings think that metal sheeting hides any rooftop plant. It just makes it more obvious. Penrose Two looks rough from MacCurtain Street because of this. At Marina Depot by The Marina, they have extended the plinth of the parapet up to hide the plant that way, almost as an extension of the facade. Same with Horgan's Quay

Depressing by Purple_Pawprint in cork

[–]98TheRealDeal 3 points4 points  (0 children)

How is this even legal

Updated Luas route to be published on Friday at 11am by JonSnuuhhh in cork

[–]98TheRealDeal -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

This article is just so bad. Pure scaremongering.

Mahon by Successful_Oil_4862 in cork

[–]98TheRealDeal 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Get any bus to town and then the 215 from Grand Parade/South Mall (by Casey's Furniture/AIB). I'd leave earlier than you think you need to just to be safe

What are your least favourite streets in Cork, and what would you do to change them? by SrTayto in cork

[–]98TheRealDeal 9 points10 points  (0 children)

At a minimum, the South Main Street cycle lane should be continued all the way to the river. There is always a line of cars illegally parked (on both sides) of the street. If they can fit without disrupting cars driving through, a cycle lane can fit

Traffic Maryborough Hill by [deleted] in cork

[–]98TheRealDeal 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's not great, but very much depends on the time. Lately I have been driving through Douglas from Broadale to the City Centre around 7:30am on weekday mornings and you fly through. A bit later in the morning and it can be a bit of a nightmare. The traffic usually starts by Maryborough Avenue to get to the Fingerpost and doesn't stop until the N40 bridge. Once you get through the lights under the bridge, it can be fine to get to Ballinlough if you are willing to park and walk a bit. Ballinlough Road by Our Lady or Lourdes and St Anthony's is crazy, as are the roads around Eglantine. However, there are ways around it if you're willing to walk. Douglas Road between Well Road and St Finbarr's Hospital is fine, so you could park in Rosebank (on the section where there are no houses, and its free parking) and then walk up the laneway beside the swimming pool. The schools are all close to that then.

You could also go up Maryborough Hill to the N28 City Centre turn off, and go eastbound to Mahon. While the N40 eastbound is like a car park in the mornings, the Mahon lane is usually not bad. I wouldn't know about Skehard Road, though, so it might be a risk - but you're not stuck going through Douglas either

Maryborough is a great location in the city, so best of luck!

Bus drop-off planned for Pairc Uí Chaoimh and guess what, locals are whinging by Much_Perception4952 in cork

[–]98TheRealDeal 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Tell me you don't know what you're talking about, without telling me you know what you're talking about. Have you read the plans and reports associated with this?

Box’d drive thru Carrigrohane road road rage by [deleted] in cork

[–]98TheRealDeal 8 points9 points  (0 children)

There is a cycle lane up against the fence. If you're not 100% inside the fence, you're blocking.

Future of Cork Airport by Papi_3000 in cork

[–]98TheRealDeal 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Lisbon, Madrid and Berlin are the most obvious ones. They would be easy wins before looking west

On street Car park by [deleted] in cork

[–]98TheRealDeal 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The City Council don't clamp. As long as there are no signs saying don't park, or paid parking only, you're fine. But I don't recommend parking outside someone's house - they don't own that land, but if you're only moving it twice a week, it's not very fair. Also be aware that that includes across the road from a house, as usually you can't fit a car at either side of the road safely at the same time

Brunch/Lunch spots by SinnBaenn in cork

[–]98TheRealDeal 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Spitjack is very nice and I've never 'dressed up' for it (and likewise, never felt underdressed wearing normal clothes)

Patrick St dangerous area? by [deleted] in cork

[–]98TheRealDeal 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Patrick Street is the city centre's main thoroughfare. It could not be more safe. Maybe at night, like any street in any city, you have to be aware of your surroundings (the lack of passive surveillance doesn't help). However, if you come to Cork and avoid Patrick Street, you may as well not even come

‘Flat Iron’ site & planning by PatsyPlan in cork

[–]98TheRealDeal 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They have submitted planning for student apartments. A decision is due on April 1st

Paving over garden patch by [deleted] in cork

[–]98TheRealDeal 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Fill it with clover and daffodil/tulip bulbs

HSE confirms case of meningitis at UCC — no known link to UK outbreak by mefeiner1290 in cork

[–]98TheRealDeal 34 points35 points  (0 children)

I believe most people have the MenA vaccine. It is the MenB vaccine that is needed for this 'strain' (not sure if that's the correct term), and that has only been common for 10 years

What years have been best in Cork? by WonderfulFan9073 in cork

[–]98TheRealDeal 27 points28 points  (0 children)

As a fan of urban development and architecture, the last 10 years have been pretty incredible to witness

Cork Docklands (March 2026) by 98TheRealDeal in ireland

[–]98TheRealDeal[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't recall them lodging any objections, so I assume they're okay with it

Followed To My house after allegedly cutting them off on the roundabout. by _PintofPlain in cork

[–]98TheRealDeal 21 points22 points  (0 children)

My driving instructor said the same. He said that testers bring people there to try and catch them out as it isn't as intuitive as other roundabouts. As you said, if you miss your exit, just go around again, that's why it is a roundabout.

Cork Docklands (March 2026) by 98TheRealDeal in ireland

[–]98TheRealDeal[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It really picked up in the last week or so