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08-10-2025

Plans for 120 new Douglas homes approved following appeal to An Coimisiún Pleanála

Plans for more than 120 homes in Douglas have been approved following an appeal by An Coimisiún Pleanála. Developer Barrys Field Ltd received the green light from Cork City Council in June to construct 124 homes located on Carrigaline Road and Churchyard Lane in Douglas. The plans

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07-10-2025

Dublin Metrolink construction will cause rail disruption for 21 months on these key lines

The construction of Dublin’s Metrolink will cause rail disruption for 21 months on some key lines. The €10 billion project was given the green light last week, 25 years after it was first proposed, with operations set to begin in the mid-2030s. It’s now being projected that some

06-10-2025

Shandon’s revival: major €7m regeneration breathes new life into Cork’s historic quarter

As regenerations go, it might be Cork City's greatest comeback story. Despite many false dawns, the people of Shandon are finally feeling hopeful about the future of an area that has long been blighted by vacancy and neglect. It comes several months after Cork City Council launched the Shandon

03-10-2025

€30m plan bids to bring commercial flights back to Waterford Airport

International flights will return to Waterford Airport if a €30m private funding project is approved which will see the airport's runway extended. The €30m proposal from the Bolster Group to bring international flights back to Waterford Airport will be put before Waterford City and County

03-10-2025

MetroLink project given green light by An Coimisiún Pleanála

Permission has been granted for Dublin's long-awaited MetroLink project linking the city centre to the airport. An Coimisiún Pleanála published the Railway order this morning which gives construction for the MetroLink Project the green light. The MetroLink plan consists of a new

02-10-2025

Fresh appeal for Thurles cathedral as construction inflation of 50pc plus hits refurbishment drive

A NEW fundraising campaign has been launched to save one of Ireland's best known cathedrals as construction industry inflation of a whopping 50pc plus since 2020 has undermined previous restoration funds. A special “Raise The Roof” fundraiser to repair the ageing roof of the 1865

01-10-2025

Taoiseach tells construction chiefs to 'stand up' for importance of immigration to industry

THE TAOISEACH HAS told a gathering of senior construction industry figures that the sector needs to be more vocal about immigration so that Ireland can supply the workforce needed for major projects. In unscripted remarks towards the end of an opening address at the annual Construction Industry

30-09-2025

Mental Health Support for Construction Workers

Over the past decade more light has been shed on the subject of men’s mental health which is a huge step forward in helping those struggling. Even though there are strides being made it still seems to be overlooked by many, especially in the construction industry. The industry is physically

30-09-2025

Skills That Make You Irreplaceable in the Construction Industry

Change is the one constant across all industries, challenging professionals at every level. With shifts in the economy, emerging technologies, and the rise of AI, the future is increasingly difficult to predict, even just months ahead.

30-09-2025

Supply shortages see average house price up 7% over last 12 months

House prices across Ireland continue to rise significantly with property values increasing by 7.3% in the last 12 months, new data from Sherry Fitzgerald shows. In it's latest bi-annual analysis, the estate agent found the average value of second-hand homes rose by 1.8% in the three months between

29-09-2025

Future of ambitious plans for Courtown and Riverchapel rests on construction of new 198-berth marina

Wexford County Council’s ambitious plans to rejuvenate Courtown and Riverchapel have been outlined in a wide-ranging document which sets out the future of the two villages for the next 30 years. Created by a specially appointed town team along with WCC’s town regeneration officer Mick

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