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05-02-2026

Progress at Galway island museum as works are underway on new Inishbofin building

Work are underway on a new museum in Inishbofin dedicated to its rich history and culture. Construction is continuing on the Inishbofin Heritage Museum on the Co Galway island, with the building beginning to take shape. The building was destroyed back in 2014 after a huge storm saw massive flooding

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03-02-2026

What Your CV Says About You to a Construction Recruiter (Before We Even Call You)

In construction recruitment, your CV is often your first introduction to us. Before we speak to you on the phone, ask about your availability, or discuss what you’re looking for next, we read your CV to understand your experience, the types of projects you’ve worked on, the

03-02-2026

Cork Luas: TII to reopen public consultation for 18km route

Residents and businesses along the proposed route of the multi-million Cork Luas project are to be given a second chance to air their views and concerns on a project that has split public opinion. The first public consultation highlighted significant concerns among individuals, businesses, and

30-01-2026

Work to begin on 779 new apartments on St Vincent's Hospital site

The Land Development Agency (LDA) announced on Thursday the planned delivery of 779 apartments in Fairview in Dublin on a site at St Vincent's Hospital. The new Richmond Village development is being delivered in partnership with Royalton Developments and Walls Construction and will be constructed

28-01-2026

Careers in construction action plan is updated to meet growing housing, climate and infrastructure need

Ministers Lawless and Harkin launch Updated Careers In Construction Action Plan, building on the progress to date in boosting skills capacity to meet key housing, climate and infrastructural targets. Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless TD, and

27-01-2026

Update on construction timeframe for 14-storey building in heart of Limerick

WORK on the landmark 14-storey office building at Opera Square is to kick off in the coming weeks, it has been confirmed. Construction giant John Sisk and Sons has been awarded the contract for the €70m development, which will overlook the Abbey River at Bank Place in the city centre. The

26-01-2026

MetroLink to Spend €30m+ on Ranelagh Homes to Avoid Delays, Says Director

MetroLink Programme Director Seán Sweeney said the move would be far cheaper than the potential €1 billion in costs that delays could have caused. He also revealed that TII is now in discussions with residents of Glasnevin on Dublin’s northside, where a similar voluntary purchase

23-01-2026

Work begins on 119-unit Douglas scheme on one of Cork City's last greenfield sites

Enabling works are about to commence on a key location in Douglas, on one of the last greenfield development sites of scale in the city. The 119-unit South Douglas Rd scheme is being spearheaded by O’Callaghan Properties, in a joint venture with the Whitaker family-owned motor dealership

22-01-2026

Construction begins on €8.5m social housing and brain injury home in Macroom

Construction has officially begun on 18 homes in Macroom, alongside a purpose-built home for people living with brain injuries. The €8.5m housing development in Masseytown is scheduled for completion in 2027 and will deliver 10 two-bedroom and eight one-bedroom units for older people currently

21-01-2026

Housing scheme will transform historic Ballina site

Mayo County Council will formally commence construction on 31 own-door access apartments at the former Duffy’s Bakery site in Ballina on February 2nd next. Finna Construction has been appointed to manage the project which is due for completion in autumn of next year. The council says the new

20-01-2026

Construction announced for Galway community centre five decades in pipeline

Progress on a new community centre in Galway has seen a major step forward this week. Construction on the Newcastle Community Centre in Galway city has been earmarked to start in May after formal approval was granted to progress to the Tender Stage. The update was announced by Councillor Eddie

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