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22-06-2026

Derelict 200-year-old Leitrim church transformed into €3.25m construction hub creating 15 jobs

A derelict 200-year-old church in County Leitrim has been redeveloped into a €3.25m construction hub creating 15 new jobs. The Future Cast Innovation, Research and Development and Education Centre in Manorhamilton aims to drive Ireland’s construction and quarrying industries. The former

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18-06-2026

Plans for Cork's newest hospital will be submitted 'within months'

The new elective hospital for Cork city will go to the planning application stage within months, the HSE has said. Even though the original plan had been for construction to finish by 2027, the health authority now says it intends to apply for planning before the end of this year. The hospital was

15-06-2026

New €2 billion renewable energy facility planned for Carlow

A new €2 billion renewable energy facility is being planned for Co Carlow. The long-duration energy storage facility is proposed to be located outside the town of Tullow by Irish company Net Zero Energy (NZE). The facility, planned for Rathrush Green Energy Park, will use excess renewable

15-06-2026

Men’s Health Week 2026: Small Lifestyle Changes Construction Workers Can Make for Better Health

Construction is an industry built on resilience. It’s a career where “getting the job done” often comes before anything else. We’re used to the early starts, the long commutes, and the physical demand of being on site. But for many, there’s an unspoken pressure, the

12-06-2026

O'Neill & Brennan Attend Meet The Employers Event

Our Account Manager, Paulina Szczygielska, recently attended the Meet The Employers (MTE) event, a well-established and highly valuable initiative that supports engagement with local communities across Greater Manchester, while also helping to raise O’Neill & Brennan UK's profile within the region.

11-06-2026

Finalising of Cork City centre flood relief scheme delayed again until 2027

The completion date for a flood relief scheme that will protect 400 Cork city centre properties has been pushed out again, with works now not due to be finished until next year. Cork City Council is advancing the long-awaited Morrison’s Island Public Realm Improvement and Flood Protection

10-06-2026

How to Build a Construction CV with No Work Experience

Starting a career in construction can feel challenging when every job seems to ask for experience. The good news is that employers understand everyone has to start somewhere. A well-written CV can help you demonstrate your potential, even if you've never worked on a construction site before.

09-06-2026

Revealed: Housebuilding declined further in May as construction growth remains fragile

Housebuilding activity dipped again in May, in further bad news for efforts to boost desperately needed supply. A recovery in the construction sector in May from the previous month was focused on commercial work, including office and industrial, but Irish construction companies posted a second

08-06-2026

€5.9m project to upgrade wastewater network in Wicklow to begin on Monday

This month will see Uisce Éireann commencing works as part of a €5.9 million project to upgrade the wastewater network in Wicklow town. As Wicklow town continues to grow and develop, its wastewater network requires improvements to ensure it can reliably meet environmental standards and

28-05-2026

LDA acquires site in Dublin with the potential for 600 homes

The site is located off the N2, close to the M50, and directly opposite the planned new Finglas Green LUAS extension from Broombridge to Charlestown. Charlestown Shopping Centre is located 1.5km north of the site. Subject to planning permission, the 3.885-hectare (9.6-acre) site has the potential

27-05-2026

Builders tell minister that widespread skills shortage is delaying projects

IRELAND’S CONSTRUCTION FIRMS and state agencies have told the government that there is a widespread shortage of specialised construction and infrastructure workers, resulting in delays to projects in the sector. Further and Higher Education Minister James Lawless is hosting a second National

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