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29-09-2025

East Cork locals to fight proposed 300-acre solar farm and battery storage facility

A group has been set up to fight proposals for a massive 300-acre solar farm and battery storage facility close to the East Cork town of Carrigtwohill. The group says its main fear is the potential for toxic run-off from any leakages on the elevated site at the battery facility that could impact

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26-09-2025

€1.2m housing development planned for this Kildare town

A planning application has been submitted to Kildare County Council for the construction of five new homes at an address in Celbridge, Co Kildare. The €1.2m proposed development relates to a site at 240 Maynooth Road, Celbridge, Co Kildare. The proposed development consists of the demolition

25-09-2025

New hospitals to tackle waiting lists delayed, with health officials unable to give construction timeline

Long-promised new hospitals to reduce waiting lists for public patients face a setback after health officials were unable today to guarantee a timeline for construction - although they were originally due to be operational by 2027. The hospitals earmarked for Dublin, Cork and Galway would carry out

24-09-2025

Brownlee new Construction Industry Federation CEO

The Construction Industry Federation has named Andrew Brownlee as its new chief executive. He will take up the new role on October 1. He will replace Hubert Fitzpatrick, the CIF's current Director General, who will retire on September 30, as announced last year. Mr Brownlee has been CEO at SOLAS,

23-09-2025

The Best Pieces of Career Advice

Building the career you want requires time, patience, and ongoing learning, with a positive mindset playing a key role. Whether you’re just starting out or have years of experience in your field, there are always chances to grow and improve.

23-09-2025

Ballyhaunis Primary Care Centre set to open early in 2026 after four years of delays

The long-awaited Ballyhaunis Primary Care Centre is set to open its doors to the public in early 2026, following years of setbacks and stalled construction. The multi-million euro facility will serve the East Mayo community, offering services including: Public Health Nursing, Dental, Occupational

22-09-2025

Louth GAA stadium construction underway

Recent drone photos show the extent of the construction currently underway at the new Louth GAA stadium in Dundalk Work on the main stand and foundations for changing rooms has begun and as Louth GAA Chairperson Sean McClean explained, they’re ‘in great shape’ as far as progress

19-09-2025

Ireland’s construction sector worth €14.3bn to economy, says CSO

Ireland’s construction sector is worth more than €14bn to the national economy, according to data from the Central Statistics Office (CSO). For 2024, the CSO said the gross value added (GVA) in the sector was €14.3bn, a 6% increase from 2023. The largest subsector was electrical,

18-09-2025

How To Get Your Start in Construction

Are you looking to get your start in construction industry? The industry is currently full of opportunities for new entrants, with housing, infrastructure and commercial projects all taking place right now or are in plan to start soon. Whether you are a school leaver or want a career change, if you

17-09-2025

First opening of a new hospital since 2007 set for this week

A 99-bed private hospital has opened in Limerick, just two and a half years after construction began, with the Bon Secours hospital welcoming its first patients this week. It is the first hospital to be built and opened in Ireland since the private Beacon hospital opened in 2006 and the HSE’s

16-09-2025

Building due to start on new Family Law Court Complex in 2027

More than 10 years since it was first announced, the Family Law Court Complex looks to be finally on its way with building due to start in early 2027. Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan said on Monday that the procurement process for the complex – on the long-time idle site at Hammond

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