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17-02-2026

Major boost for Cork road projects expected in Government announcement

Funding for safety works at a dangerous crossroads in Carrigaline as well as works on major roads in Cork are expected to be announced by Government on Tuesday. Transport Minister Darragh O'Brien and junior transport ministers Jerry Buttimer and Sean Canney will announce the 2026 Roads Funding

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16-02-2026

Works to begin on Galway city wastewater project to enable construction of thousands of new homes

Uisce Éireann has announced a round of essential wastewater upgrade works that will help to provide thousands of new homes in Galway city will begin later this month. Enabling works are due to begin on Monday, February 23, to prepare for the construction of the new Merlin Park Wastewater

12-02-2026

Construction begins on €120m housing development in Limerick city

CONSTRUCTION has commenced on the largest residential development in Limerick city in 20 years, the Leader can reveal. The Ardhu on Roses Avenue / North Circular Road is being developed by London-based Tribeca Holdings which is owned by Limerick man Aidan Brooks. The €120m project will deliver

11-02-2026

Construction activity still muted despite rise in new orders

Activity in the construction sector continued to decrease in January, the ninth month of falls in a row, according to the latest Purchasing Managers' Index from AIB. The survey indicated that activity in the sector remained muted at the start of the year, despite "a solid and accelerated" increase

10-02-2026

Construction of second Dublin BusConnects corridor moves closer as public briefings begin

Construction of the second core bus corridor under Dublin’s BusConnects programme is moving closer, with public information events taking place this month ahead of site investigation works along the Ballymun–Finglas route. The Ballymun/Finglas to city centre scheme, which will deliver

06-02-2026

Almost 4,000 female students to explore STEM careers at RDS

Almost 4,000 female students from across Ireland and Northern Ireland will gather at the RDS in Dublin today for the I Wish Festival where teenage girls can explore future careers in the areas of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM). The event includes over 30 high-profile female

06-02-2026

Construction on 96 new houses in Enniscorthy expected to commence in early 2027

Wexford County Council (WCC) has said it hopes to have “diggers on site” at The Lyre by early 2027 as it proceeds with a scheme which will see 92 houses delivered for the area. Speaking at the January meeting of the Enniscorthy Municipal District (EMD) county architect Shay Howell said

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

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

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