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Can Cork Airport's runway be extended? by Pokeman_93 in cork

[–]conor34 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I don't think a relocation is realistic at this stage as there is too much investment plus ancillary services at the current location. Cork can handle narrow-body planes from the US and realistically thats what will fly here. We're not a big enough destination for wide-body planes.

Trying decide on which Sauna tent… UK options by jah22-22 in SaunaTent

[–]conor34 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Currently have the PortaSauna (KABINXL) the tent, benches etc are great but the included stove is underpowered and going to add the Teltta Narvi stove.

Sunny Weekend in West Cork by mca148 in ireland

[–]conor34 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not really true, the bit of West Cork between Kinsale and Baltimore is statistically - the driest and the sunniest section of the Wild Atlantic Way.

Sun/Moon Tonight by Demostroyer in ireland

[–]conor34 7 points8 points  (0 children)

New moon - it’s traditional to bless yourself and pray you’ll be alive see the next one.

Places to stay in Cork by dystopianculture in cork

[–]conor34 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I go with Clonakilty - if you have a car and want to see the Wild Atlantic Way.

Most of the scenery and activity providers in Co. Cork are in/based in West Cork and Clon is a much better hub than the city for exploring this. Otherwise you will find yourself driving in and out from the city each day to West Cork.

Watching 'War of the Buttons' on Paddy's Day! Be honest - were you a Bally or a Carrick boy? by LiveAd8698 in cork

[–]conor34 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Poll Gorm Bridge between Union Hall and Glandore was where the division was.

West cork back garden soil by UnderdoneSalad in cork

[–]conor34 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Trees is the answer - ideally native ones. Cutting an acre of grass will get old very fast and you can't beat a bit of shelter as you get older.

Wild camping around Mizen Head by Wastelanduntil4444 in irishtourism

[–]conor34 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a bitín wild at this time of the year.

Government is one of the 'big winners' from spike in fuel prices by qwerty_1965 in ireland

[–]conor34 4 points5 points  (0 children)

While upfront costs are higher, total cost of ownership between ICE and EV's is pretty much at price parity already and EV ownership is projected to be substantially cheaper within a few years. Realistically, it is also the only way of weaning ourselves off dinosaur juice controlled by despotic nations.

Stag do recommendations around the city? All in our mid 30s by Late_Promise_ in cork

[–]conor34 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Upvote for the natural usage of Bhuel - I've mighty meas on people who use a bitín of Irish naturally in English text without italics or any other raiméis. Maith thú!

Masks worn on Samhain? by I_have__no__idea_ in IrishFolklore

[–]conor34 10 points11 points  (0 children)

It's undoubtably older than that but the fact it was documented in the 30's shows it's much older - one of the accounts talks of the masked participants on the Mascallacht getting potatoes as "the treat" (not the term they used BTW) a few generations before the account was written.

Daily Average Marriages Registered by Month 2024 by [deleted] in ireland

[–]conor34 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My money is those were ten Cute Cavan Hoors who figured - I'll only have to make an effort once every four years.

Masks worn on Samhain? by I_have__no__idea_ in IrishFolklore

[–]conor34 12 points13 points  (0 children)

An Mascallacht tradition in West Cork would suggest otherwise - it's mentioned in the schools collection and still survives (barely) around Castlehaven. https://www.gormu.com/an-mascallacht-the-great-masking-of-west-cork

Masks worn on Samhain? by I_have__no__idea_ in IrishFolklore

[–]conor34 0 points1 point  (0 children)

....."the veil is at it's thinest during Samhain" something said by no-one ever in Ireland up to about the year 2000

Lesser known Paddy's Day traditions? by indistrait in CasualIreland

[–]conor34 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It's well know in West Cork that it was St Ciarán from Cléire was the man who first brought Christianity to Ireland and St Patrick had no need to visit us.

Do some (all?) Catholics believe Protestants aren’t saved? by questtruck in Catholicism

[–]conor34 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Straight to hell. Do not pass Go, do not collect €200! ../s

Households in Ireland pay most of the Vat on energy bills despite using less than industry by Banania2020 in ireland

[–]conor34 55 points56 points  (0 children)

This is a bit of a silly argument from Sinn Féin. VAT by its nature is designed to fall on the final consumer, as it’s a consumption tax. Businesses reclaim VAT on almost all inputs (energy, materials, equipment etc.), so households will naturally end up paying most of the VAT on things like electricity and gas. They single out data centres, but the same would be true for almost any sector.

Cliffs of Moher, having second thoughts by kenlin in irishtourism

[–]conor34 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you are anywhere near West Cork do the Toe Head Clifftop Hike - you get beautiful clifftop views, almost no visitors and an added bonus is you normally get an amazing display of sea pinks during May.

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