Construction News

12/08/2026

Third Public Consultation On N26 Foxford To Mount Falcon Scheme

Mayo County Council, in partnership with Transport Infrastructure Ireland, will host the third public consultation for the N26 Foxford to Mount Falcon project.

The Emerging Preferred Option Corridor for the scheme will be on display, with staff from the Mayo National Roads Office and the project consultant available to answer questions.

-- Advertisement --

An in-person event will take place at the Great National Hotel Ballina, Ballina, on Wednesday 19 August 2026, from 2.00pm to 7.00pm.

A virtual public consultation room will also be available at www.n26foxfordtomountfalcon.ie/ from 19 August to 4 September 2026.

All members of the public and interested parties are invited to attend.

News Archive

Latest Construction News

12/08/2026

GRAHAM Closes NVQ Funding Shortfall For Site Wo...

GRAHAM has launched a targeted skills initiative on its Dyecoats and Brewery Gardens projects to help 20 entry-level site workers progress towards fully skilled status, underlining the company’s commitment to long-term social value and career development. Both residential schemes are being delivere

12/08/2026

July Sunshine Delivers New Solar Record For Ire...

EirGrid, the operator and developer of Ireland's electricity grid, said renewables delivered 32% of electricity in July, marginally below 33% in the same month last year. Solar generation set a fresh monthly record, with grid-scale solar contributing 9.4% to the overall fuel mix, up from 8.2% in Ju

12/08/2026

Purcell Construction Appointed For Phase One Of...

Dublin City Council has appointed Purcell Construction Limited as the main contractor for Phase 1 of the Parnell Square Cultural Quarter, with construction due to begin in the coming weeks. The move represents a key milestone for one of Dublin's most significant civic and cultural developments in r

12/08/2026

LDA And Kildare County Council Launch Next Phas...

The Land Development Agency (LDA) and Kildare County Council (KCC) have announced the next phase of affordable homes at Barracksfield West in Naas, Co Kildare, the first LDA-led project outside Dublin to directly deliver affordable and social housing on State-owned land. This phase will provide 25

12/08/2026

Chadwicks Group Completes Refurb Project With T...

Chadwicks Group has completed one of the largest projects delivered through its longstanding partnership with Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA), transforming accessible apartments at the Carmel Fallon Centre & Apartments in Clontarf, Dublin. The refurbishment saw The Panelling Centre, Chadwicks Gr

12/08/2026

Inis Mór Extends Evening-To-Morning Water Curbs...

Treated water reserves on Inis Mór have fallen to critically low levels, prompting Uisce Éireann to extend restrictions across the island. Supply will be restricted from 5pm each day until 9am the following morning. The measures will apply to the entire island until further notice and are designed

12/08/2026

Coal Quay Works Begin As Uisce Éireann Advances...

Uisce Éireann has started a new phase of improvements to Cork City's wastewater network in the Coal Quay area, building on similar works carried out on Grand Parade earlier in 2026 as part of ongoing investment in the city's infrastructure. The works, which commenced in early August, will provide s

12/08/2026

£550,000 Stiles Way Shared Path Works Under Way...

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has confirmed work is under way on a £550,000 shared footway and cycleway along the B158 Stiles Way in Antrim, with construction beginning on Monday 10 August 2026. The scheme forms part of the Department's commitment to expand active travel infrastructure and im

12/08/2026

Third Public Consultation On N26 Foxford To Mou...

Mayo County Council, in partnership with Transport Infrastructure Ireland, will host the third public consultation for the N26 Foxford to Mount Falcon project. The Emerging Preferred Option Corridor for the scheme will be on display, with staff from the Mayo National Roads Office and the project co

12/08/2026

Fingal Launches Shopfront Grants To Revive Town...

Fingal County Council has unveiled a Shopfront Enhancement Scheme aimed at brightening town and village centres across the county, urging local businesses to submit expressions of interest. Administered by the Town Regeneration Office, support will cover works such as shopfront and brickwork repai