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24-04-2026

Construction works on Ireland’s tallest building to begin in August

Construction on Dublin’s long-awaited Parkgate Street apartment development will begin in August, with its landmark 30-storey tower the first building in the scheme to break ground. Developer Joe O’Reilly’s Chartered Lands is behind the project, located on the site previously

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23-04-2026

Construction begins on nearly 600 new homes in Inchicore

Construction has begun on the delivery of 578 new homes in Inchicore. An Droichead Órga is a new Dublin City Council development at the former St. Michael's Estate off Emmet Road that was officially launched by Lord Mayor Councillor Ray McAdam and Minister for Housing James Browne today.

21-04-2026

Land Development Agency starts construction of 779 homes in Dublin 3

The Land Development Agency (LDA) has started construction on almost 800 homes in the new Richmond Village development in Fairview in Dublin 3. Richmond Village will deliver 779 new homes, on the site of St Vincent's Hospital in Fairview. The new homes, all of which will be apartments, are being

20-04-2026

Minister wants fuel aid for construction sector amid house price fears

ENERGY MINISTER DARRAGH O’Brien wants the construction sector to be included in the fuel support package announced last week. Since the announcement of the half a billion fuel support package was announced last week, other sectors sought to be included. Sources state that other than haulage

14-04-2026

Construction activity picked up again in March, AIB index finds

Activity in the Irish construction sector picked up again last month, and at an even faster rate than in February, according to a leading index. The impact of higher fuel prices was felt, however, affecting suppliers’ delivery times. A shortage of some materials and a difficulty finding

13-04-2026

Galway ring road gets planning approval after years of delays

The Galway City Ring Road has been granted planning permission. Galway County and City Councils are welcoming the decision by An Coimisiún Pleanála. The 18-kilometre road would run from the M6 motorway on the outskirts of the city to west of Barna. Friends of the Irish Environment,

10-04-2026

Plans for over 300 homes on Cork GAA land quashed by High Court ruling

The planning commission has been tasked once again with deciding on an ambitious housing plan by the Cork County GAA Board, located on a cherished site on the northside of Cork City. Plans for more than 300 homes on a more than 15-hectare site on the Old Whitechurch Road, Kilbarry, were approved in

08-04-2026

The Most In-Demand Construction Jobs in Ireland Right Now

Ireland’s construction sector isn’t short of work, it’s short of people. Across housing, infrastructure and commercial development, projects are moving ahead at pace. But without the workforce to deliver them, progress slows. Recent reports suggest the industry needs around 25,000

08-04-2026

Early Success at 75 London Wall!

Since starting on-site with Multiplex in January, our team has already made a real impact, so it’s fantastic to see their efforts recognised so quickly. For the January and February contractor awards, O’Neill & Brennan UK proudly took home a double win.

07-04-2026

Cork Luas preferred route to be unveiled with major changes later this month

The preferred route for the Cork Luas will be published later this month and is expected to contain a number of significant changes to the earlier emerging preferred route (EPR), which was published last year. Among the changes understood to be included are a 2km extension at the western end, a

01-04-2026

Cork and Ireland's tallest residential building rises

Cork is on track to reclaim the title of having Ireland’s tallest residential building as the main core of the 25-storey Railyard development, which now stands at over 85.5m, was completed over the weekend. Specialist contractor Slipform Engineering Ltd commenced pouring the lift and stair

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