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Irish Examiner
2 hours ago
- Irish Examiner
Elegance across three levels at €695k extended Ballincollig home
When they extended to the rear, the owners of No 112 added a light-filled family room, with wraparound glazing and access to a spacious, limestone patio area, framed by raised planters. The perfect outdoor entertaining space, made private by trees and high walls, it includes some artificial lawn for the kiddies to play on. It's pleasantly low-maintenance. No 112 is a good-looking, detached, four-bedroom home in Ballincollig's Old Quarter and it's been decorated to very exacting standards over all three floors. The Glenline kitchen, newly fitted, with bespoke marble counter tops and breakfast bar, is open- plan/split level to the family room which includes a dining area. Notable details include a feature gas fire framed by a custom-built media unit with good storage, a custom-made window seat, and a good deal of glazing. Four bedrooms, in excellent decorative order, are spread across the two upper floors. Both middle floor bedrooms come with en suites. One is a wetroom with underfloor heating and a pretty vanity cabinet. The remaining two bedrooms and family bathroom are on the top tier. The agent selling No 112 is Frank Walsh of O'Mahony Walsh and he says it's finished 'to an exceptionally high standard'. 'There are bespoke finishes throughout, it's really exceptional,' says the agent, who is guiding at €695,000. Living room He adds that it is adjacent to a green area, and close to Ballincollig town centre. Cork City is a 15-minute spin. The front drive can take two cars. VERDICT: Turnkey family home in a family-friendly location.
The Irish Sun
3 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
UK may ban airlines from charging for hand luggage – but it could hike your flight price, experts warn
AIRLINES could be banned from charging British passengers bringing hand luggage on flights, it is claimed. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander is understood to be considering proposals to change the rules after the EU Parliament transport and tourism committee Advertisement 5 Heidi Alexander, Transport Secretary, is reported to be considering the proposals Credit: Alamy 5 New rules could mean everyone gets a free carry-on bag Credit: Getty 5 But the new rules could drive up air fares for passengers Credit: Alamy If the new law is approved, passengers flying on any EU airline will be allowed a free cabin bag to put in the overhead locker - as long as it weighs no more than 7kg and measures up to 100cm. Ryanair and Wizz Air introduced fees for large cabin bags in 2018, and easyJet followed suit in 2021. However, the likes of British Airways and already include two pieces of cabin baggage as standard in their base fairs. But there are fears some airlines will put up ticket prices to claw back revenue losses - with some claiming the proposals are unworkable due to lack of space and warn flights maybe delayed. Advertisement Read more news A transport source spoke to the Due to varying rules across airlines, the European Parliament hopes to create a common standard across the board for carry-on luggage. The proposals are still under discussion by member states and a time frame for implementation are unclear, though a meeting is scheduled for July. The UK source told the i the Government was also looking at changing the law in the coming months, although policy development is at an early stage. Advertisement Most read in News Travel A Department for Transport spokeswoman said: 'We do not comment on speculation but continue to closely monitor the EU's proposals on air passenger rights reforms. 'We want to make sure passengers can travel with ease, which is why we landed a deal with the EU to allow millions more British nationals to use e-gates at airports in time for the summer holidays.' Primark launches new range of cabin bags on wheels - they're approved by all budget airlines & there's matching carry-ons too Airlines have warned they may need to increase ticket prices which would impact all passengers, including those travelling with smaller bags. Airlines for Europe Managing Director Ourania Georgoutsakou told : 'The European Parliament should let travellers decide what services they want, what services they pay for and, importantly, what services they don't.' Advertisement Airlines for Europe also warned that its members won't be able to comply with the new rule due to lack of space. A typical cabin seats 180 passengers but has room for only 90 trolley bags in the overhead lockers. Airlines for Europe also warned that its members won't be able to comply with the new rule due to lack of space. A typical cabin seats 180 passengers but has room for only 90 trolley bags in the overhead lockers. Advertisement Last year, there were Speaking to "We're working with the other airlines in A4E to try to agree standardised sizes, but we haven't reached an agreement with them yet." While the rules continue to be discussed, check out this Advertisement Plus the Expert opinion on what the new rules mean for you Head of Travel Lisa Minot weighs in. EUROPEAN plans to force all airlines to allow passengers to bring a bag weighing less than 7kg into the cabin as well as an under-seat bag seem on the face of it to be a good outcome for travellers. But there could be a sting in the tail for flyers going forward. Low cost airlines have for years been keeping the price of base fares low by adding on an ever more dizzying array of extra charges. And these ancillary charges now make up an increasing percentage of their profits. These extra charges now make up more than 30per cent of Ryanair's revenue. Between October and December last year, Ryanair's ancillary revenues were worth £884million. Airlines argue that if they are forced to comply with the new laws, the base fares will have to rise for every passenger across the board, including those flying smaller bags. They also point out many airlines won't be able to comply with the new rules as typically planes that carry 180 passengers only have room for 90 trolley bags. But on the plus side, forcing all airlines to adhere to the same rules can only be a good thing. Right now, the disparity between the size and weight of bags and the prices airlines charge is hideously complicated and can often lead to passengers being caught out. 5 Potential new rules could mean all passengers can bring a free carry-on bag onboard Credit: Alamy 5 Passengers boarding on a Ryanair plane at Timioara Traian Vuia International Airport Credit: Getty
RTÉ News
3 hours ago
- RTÉ News
Brentford reject latest Manchester United offer for Bryan Mbeumo
Brentford have rejected Manchester United's latest bid worth up to £62.5 million (€73.2m) for Bryan Mbeumo, it is understood. United are pushing to bring in the 25-year-old forward, having completed the capture of Matheus Cunha earlier this month. The Brazil international arrived from Wolves in a £62.5m deal, which is the amount United's latest offer for Mbeumo came to when add-ons were included. But Brentford, who confirmed the appointment of former Republic of Ireland midfielder and assistant Keith Andrews as manager on Friday, are understood to have rebuffed that approach, just like a previous offer worth up to £55m (€64.4m), and talks continue over a move that the player is understood to have expressed his desire to make. Spurs, now managed by Mbeumo's ex-Bees boss Thomas Frank, are also interested in the Cameroon international. The forward's contract at Brentford expires next summer, although there is an option to extend by a further year.
