We're only at the early stages of looking at stoves ourself, and we're also in Cork. Our carpenter recommended a place in Tipperary that sold great stoves and at good value (unfortunately I can't think of the name, but I can get it for you if you wish). We were initially planning on getting a stove in MD O'Shea's and had our mind made up. However, one thing we never checked was whether the stove was 100% cast iron. According to the guy in Tipperary, it does make a difference quality wise, but it is more expensive. Do you know if there is much difference?