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science2 days ago

Seven-Year-Old Discovers Ultra-Rare Cotterite in Cork Field

Seven-year-old Ben O’Driscoll found a pearly mineral in a field near Rockforest East, Cork, which geologist Patrick Roycroft identified as cotterite, one of the world’s rarest quartz forms and the first cotterite discovery in about 150 years. With only a few dozen known specimens worldwide, all from a single Rockforest vein, the find—now dubbed the Ben O’Driscoll Cotterite—highlights Ireland’s hidden mineral history and the value of curiosity.

via The Irish Times|
#ben-odriscoll#cork#cotterite
sports2 years ago

Tragedy Strikes Ironman Cork Competition: Two Men Lose Their Lives

Two men died during the swimming portion of an Ironman event in Youghal, Ireland. The men, aged in their mid-60s and mid-40s, died in separate incidents during the 1.9 kilometer swimming portion of the competition. The event was rescheduled due to severe weather conditions. Both men were pronounced dead at the scene. The Ironman Ireland organizer expressed condolences to the families and thanked the safety personnel and first responders for their quick response. The event also includes a bike course and a run.

via ESPN|
#cork#ireland#ironman
travel2 years ago

"Early Departure: Carnival Cruise Ship Urges Guests to Return"

Carnival Pride cruise ship is departing Cork, Ireland earlier than scheduled due to deteriorating weather conditions. Passengers are being urged to return to the ship no later than 5 p.m. The ship is using various methods to alert guests, including the Carnival Hub app, text messages, emails, and onboard announcements. The severe weather in the region includes strong winds and localized flooding, which may impact the ship's departure. The Carnival Pride is currently homeported in Dover, UK, and offers European itineraries before repositioning to Rome and then Tampa.

via Cruise Hive|
#carnival-pride#cork#departure
architecture2 years ago

Brick Base Elevates House Design

Agora Arquitectura has designed a house on a brick base in St. Vicenç dels Horts, Spain. The lower level of the house is built on a stacked brick base to contain the clay soil of the pre-existing section, while the upper level is a prefabricated CLT box covered with white-washed cork panels. The house features a T-shaped brick wall that acts as a prop and a continuous band that expands the new architecture to the limits of the plot. The interior is left exposed, except for two elements: a tongue-and-groove technical floor and whitewashed plywood volumes that slide between the interior and exterior of the house.

via ArchDaily|
#architecture#brick#clt