Cork County Council is an excellent example of a sustainable structure.

This bulding is an excellent example of Accessible Design and a sustainable structure. The tower has been fitted out with a climactically responsive glass louver façade - which allows it to be naturally ventilated - text pads, anti-glare blinds, wheelchair accessible toilets on eight floors and lifts on each floor.

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Aerial photograph of Cork harbour

An aerial photograph of Cork harbour showing some industrial sites, including the location of the old Ford factory.

Residential Noise N27 - 50db and above

Taken from Cork City Noise Action Plan (2008)

Heating methods old and new

The modern heater has now become the popular way to heat a room. The open fire is seen less and less.

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Public Traffic in Dublin

Dublin's rush hour, where public transport and cars are caught up in the jam

Copyright John Kennedy

A Seal

Seals in Ireland comprise the two species, the Atlantic Grey Seal and the Common or Harbour Seal.

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Gillabbey Street, Cork

A photograph of an 18th century house in Gillabbey Street, Cork. The house is divided into two very small homes. The houses are built in the vernacular style. There are, however, new windows and doors and pipes carrying natural gas into the house.

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