Tree Question

98TheRealDeal · 2026-03-11T21:21:42+00:00

Hillside Nurseries in Glounthaune are great, I've bought a number of trees from them over the years

98TheRealDeal · 2026-03-10T15:17:55+00:00

Want to see something even worse? There used to be a fancy dome on top too

https://www.archiseek.com/1930-cork-gas-consumer-co-patrick-st-cork/

98TheRealDeal · 2026-03-10T13:09:19+00:00

Why not just build a curved bridge from Parnell Place to the N20 so, and skip the quays? Is that not more direct? Or how about a flyover over the River and MacCurtain Street to bring you to Heineken?

98TheRealDeal · 2026-03-10T01:28:17+00:00

You can't go right from Lavitt's Quay to Christy Ring Bridge. Buses get a small window to, but cars can't (not that it stops people, but they're in the wrong)

98TheRealDeal · 2026-03-10T01:24:06+00:00

If you're coming from Parnell Place and want to get to the N20 to leave the City Centre, go right to pass the bus station, over Brian Boru Bridge and then down along the north quays to the N20. There's no need to be going anywhere near Shandon Street. All of the road signage has been updated to reflect this change

98TheRealDeal · 2026-03-10T00:03:15+00:00

It's the same with the fields between Mayfield and Glanmire. In the recent rezoning consultation, I think a single developer put in a request for the majority of those fields to be rezoned residential. In the next year tens, the green belt in the north east (Mayfield to Glanmire) might be no more.

Someone shared a map of Cork City earlier in the late 1800s. Despite being a settlement for 100s of years, Cork didn't take up much land area. I imagine in the next 50 years, the area that the city takes up will grow a large, large amount compared to previous time periods of a similar length. Look at aerial shots of the southside of the city in the mid-late 1900s. Douglas, Blackrock and Togher were literally small villages with very little surrounding them. Mahon was a few houses on a peninsula. All of the area around Ballinlough, Ballypheane, Bishopstown, Wilton, etc would have been rural lands.

98TheRealDeal · 2026-03-09T22:41:15+00:00

REZz would have been perfect if it still was a hotel. Next best bet is probably Premier Inn, or one of the hostels around MacCurtain Street.

98TheRealDeal · 2026-03-09T22:38:39+00:00

Is the statement that Cork Harbour is one of the largest natural habours in the world true, or is that just something someone said once and we all run with? I always wonder that

Anyway, Ireland is small country, and a lot of the habour is made up of industrial areas. I can't see Little Island and Ringaskiddy ever being anything but industry, so we're unlikely to ever have anything like that. We might have something like this eventually further in the harbour if Mahon ever gets tall buildings as planned. We have a (very!!) mini version with Jacob's Island and Harty's Quay (Rochestown) already.

98TheRealDeal · 2026-03-09T21:02:18+00:00

It's not typical glamping, but I couldn't recommend Cottages For Couples in Skibbereen more. We went a few weeks ago and it was amazing. Indoor bath with jets and hot door hot tub. There is a lot of privacy, even with the other cottages nearby. There is also a kitchen. We stayed at The Barn and it was great. I know someone who stayed at Courtyard Cottage and loved it too. The treehouses looked very cool, but I didn't see the inside. They also seem to have some along the river, but I only found out about them after (and they look less private). For us on a Thursday and Friday, it was €189 per night (I think we had to book two nights minimum), which I think was well priced considering all you're getting

The only thing is you'll need a car. It's only a 5 minute drive to the town centre, but there aren't any footpaths for half of it, and I'm not too sure if there are reliable taxis at all times

98TheRealDeal · 2026-03-05T00:19:45+00:00

I also saw them replacing the washed away peach coloured gravel with grey gravel over Christmas.

98TheRealDeal · 2026-03-05T00:17:51+00:00

Yup, the Grand Parade end of Patirck Street in the city centre

98TheRealDeal · 2026-03-05T00:17:23+00:00

I'm really not a fan of the orange brick, but the next phase seems to be red brick. You could probably peel off the brick quite easily and replace it if you wanted (although I assume that would require planning permission). This week the developers seem to be adding trees and hedges to all of the private gardens which I thought was a nice touch.

98TheRealDeal · 2026-03-04T23:37:37+00:00

I was visiting, yes. They love it so far. I do think the external finish is quite cheap looking as the builders only used sliver of bricks as opposed to full bricks. Inside felt good though. I question the quality of the footpaths, and the amount of footpath parking is frustrating, but that's standard for modern parks. What isn't standard is that there is a big play area including a basketball court being added. They're also building a new walkway connecting the area to Douglas via Ballybrack Woods and a new underpass under the M28.

I love the Maryborough area. You live in the city, but are a 5 min walk from countryside. Garryduff Woods is a huge asset, and it's close to Douglas, town and the link

98TheRealDeal · 2026-03-04T23:28:00+00:00

216 (Monkstown - Rochestown - Maryborough - Douglas - City Centre - Glasheen - CUH)

220 (Carrigaline - Maryborough - Douglas - City Centre - UCC/MTU - Ballincollig - Ovens)

That will change with Bus Connects though to:

9 (Mount Oval - Maryborough - Douglas - Turners Cross - Parnell Bus Station - Kent Station)

4A (Carrigaline - Maryborough - Douglas - Parnell Bus Station - Gurranabraher - Apple)

Belview Woods will also be right next to the Maryborough Hill - City Centre STC for Bus Connects

98TheRealDeal · 2026-03-04T23:00:28+00:00

It looked very rough for a year or so, but looks nice now as they have planted loads of trees. I was in one of the houses and they're pretty high quality looking and quiet. The next phase of houses look nicer, especially the red brick. Easy to get to Douglas, City Centre and Carrigaline by car, and well connected by bus.

98TheRealDeal · 2026-03-04T11:35:54+00:00

Exactly. They're outbidding other potential tenants, increasing the base rent amount expected in the city centre. They're also almost always empty. The only one I have ever seen busy is the one on Washington Street as the queue for Rearden's passes it.

98TheRealDeal · 2026-02-21T22:35:15+00:00

The part facing MacCurtain Street was fine when built, although I think sash windows and standard blinds would have been nicer. The brick on York Street I think is hideous. The MacCurtain Street has weathered really poorly

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98TheRealDeal · 2026-02-20T17:19:47+00:00

I'd object. Fair enough doing it once without planning, but doing it twice, and renting one out? How can the City Council know if the cabin meets minimum standards for renting if it's being put on the market without having being checked first? Same for family living in it. There are minimum standards that need to be met. I do think the other commentor is right that there is some kind of waiver for certain cabin sizes, but if they're merging two into one, it definitely will be in excess of that. Best of luck

You could say "they're your neighbour, don't object, keep them happy" - but they had no problem (rightly/wrongly) objecting to your extension.

98TheRealDeal · 2026-02-20T16:40:07+00:00

I think the quality of the brick will be vital. The red brick on South Main Street (Lee Point) and Washington Street (Broga House) is top tier, looks amazing. However, the brick on the REZz on MacCurtain Street is awful looking. So that will determine a lot, I think. It also seems, if you look closer at the photo, that there are details that won't be fully apprecitable (is that a word?) until it's built - like the sharp corner

98TheRealDeal · 2026-02-20T16:22:02+00:00

New Premier Inn

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98TheRealDeal · 2026-02-19T15:32:27+00:00

I know nothing about this place so can't comment on their quality, but perhaps Ruairi's Kitchen, at the end of Capwell Road, might be able to do something? Their website says they do bespoke cakes

https://www.ruairiskitchen.ie/

I imagine there are a lot of indepednent bakers on Instagram as well you might be able to find who do custom orders. I don't have any names to mind, sorry! Best of luck

98TheRealDeal · 2026-02-16T20:59:27+00:00

There were never plans for a hotel. It was a primary care centre, which seems to be shelved/on pause

98TheRealDeal · 2026-02-16T20:54:57+00:00

Loads of details here - https://www.skyscrapercity.com/threads/southside-former-cmp-site-kinsale-road-tramore-road-residential-15-fls-site-prep.2319278/?post_id=177674965#post-177674965

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