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CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
Ireland Construction News Archive for January 2023
31/01/2023
A £42 million regeneration project to establish Carrickfergus as an authentic, heritage-led, tourism hub has reached a key milestone. Funding has been agreed for the rollout of the project, which represents a key strand within the Belfast Region City Deal under the 'Tourism and Regeneration' pilla
31/01/2023
Carrickfergus-based fit out specialist McCue has secured a prestigious environmental accolade. The bespoke joinery firm received the highest available accolade, the Platinum award, in the Northern Ireland Environmental Benchmarking Survey. This achievement recognises McCue's increasing commitment
31/01/2023
Ireland's six state-owned Fishery Harbour Centres at Killybegs, Ros an Mhíl, An Daingean, Castletownbere, Dunmore East and Howth are set for further development with new investment. Approximately €37.3 million has been awarded for the capital projects under the Fishery Harbour and Coastal Infrastru
31/01/2023
The team behind the major modernisation project at Northern Regional College has been celebrated. Northern Regional College was presented the award for Project Team of the Year for Northern Ireland by the Government Project Delivery Profession (GPDP). Construction is currently underway at the Coll
31/01/2023
Northern Ireland quarry and minerals processor Kilwaughter Minerals has kicked off 2023 with a collection of impressive company accolades. The firm recently came out on top in a UK-wide competition to claim a prestigious health and safety accolade at the annual Mineral Products Association awards (
31/01/2023
Sinn Féin is set to meet with the Department for Infrastructure over the frequently delayed A6 upgrade project. Drivers in Dungiven and the north west are becoming increasingly frustrated at delays in the A6 upgrade and Dungiven bypass scheme, a local Sinn Féin MLA has said. East Derry MLA Caoimh
31/01/2023
In addition to physical first aid courses St John Ambulance (NI) now delivers mental health first aid courses that are nationally recognised qualifications accredited by FutureQuals. The following courses have been registered by CITB NI for grant assistance to registered in scope employers. Menta
31/01/2023
A new competition has been launched encouraging innovative designs for social housing within Sligo. Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien and President of The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland, Charlotte Sheridan officially unveiled the 'Town Centre Living' Architectural Design Competition f
31/01/2023
Leading Northern Ireland contractor Farrans has visited St Louise's Comprehensive College in Belfast as part of a Generation Innovation Impact Day. The firm and Catalyst met over 100 Year 13 students who were bursting with great ideas for how employers can make career options more accessible to yo
31/01/2023
The sewerage infrastructure in Comber is set for a significant upgrade. Work is progressing to improve the infrastructure along Belfast Road. Led by NI Water, work was completed to the junction of the A22. From Monday 30 January, a lane closure will be in place on the A22 to facilitate the safe i
30/01/2023
Work is expected to begin on the £7 million Connecting Pomeroy project in County Tyrone. This major project will involve the transformation of a former school building into a visitor centre. The centre, which will serve as a shared community building with an open general area, will offer a large mu
30/01/2023
Castle Hockey Club in Carrickfergus has officially moved to a new state-of-the-art sports facility. The sports club has played its matches and trained on a pitch adjacent to the town's Amphitheatre for 20 years. They have now made the move to the floodlit £500,000 2G surface at Carrickfergus Gramma
30/01/2023
The potential of on-water recreation along Dublin's Grand Canal has been outlined in a brand new report. Launched on Friday 27 January by Dublin City Council and Waterways Ireland, The Grand Canal Recreation Activation and Animation: Portobello to Kylemore Road Report considers the opportunities al
30/01/2023
NIE Networks has launched a recruitment drive to appoint 27 new apprentices. The Apprenticeship Programme has opened to online applications as the company seeks apprentices across three different skill stream: overhead line engineering, underground cable jointing and plant maintenance electricians
30/01/2023
A ceremony has been held to mark the beginning of construction on new homes in Kiltiernan, Co Dublin. Approximately 72 cost rental homes have begun development at the Bishop's Gate site. Tuath will also deliver a further 22 social homes on the same site and these will be allocated to people from th
30/01/2023
A number of homes in Louth have been retrofitted over the last two years thanks to €6.7 million investment. Launched in 2021, the Energy Efficiency Retrofit Programme (EERP) is one of the pillars of the Housing for All initiative. The objective of the scheme is to improve the energy efficiency of C
30/01/2023
A new report has been published outlining the effects of the housing crisis on the economy. Sinn Féin representative Louise O'Reilly TD responded to Ibec's 'Better Housing, Better Business' report, citing it as evidence the housing crisis is damaging the economy as well as society. Teachta O'Reil
30/01/2023
A key road in Dungannon has closed for improvements. The Department for Infrastructure is investing £330,000 to resurface a section of the A45 Coalisland Road, extending from the roundabout at Ballynakilly Road to Farlough Road. Work officially began on the resurfacing scheme today, 30 January, an
30/01/2023
A phase of pipelaying work has been scheduled to facilitate a new housing development in Omagh. NI Water will lead the work on Mountjoy Road as part of a new storm water infrastructure scheme to support the housing development at Woodside Avenue. Pipelaying has already been completed on Lisanelly
30/01/2023
Uisce Éireann is progressing well with important water supply upgrades to help drive down leakage across County Wexford. The national utility is working with Wexford County Council to replace almost 800 metres of aged water mains with new modern pipes along Cahore Road. Work will commence this week
27/01/2023
The Parnell Square Project in Dublin city has taken a major leap forwards thanks to a key appointment. A multi-disciplinary Design Team has been appointed by Dublin City Council to progress the project. Aecom Ireland, which is leading the team, also serves as Cost Consultant/Project Manager, Struc
27/01/2023
The new £1 million extension has been officially opened at Rathfern Social Activity Centre in Newtownabbey. A ceremony was held yesterday, Thursday 26 January, to unveil the new space, which has been renamed The Sovereign Complex. The Sovereign Complex sees the floor size of the building almost d
27/01/2023
A total of 29,851 new homes were completed in Ireland last year, representing the highest annual housing supply since 2011. CSO revealed the new dwelling completions figures for Q4 2022, showcasing a 45.2% increase on 2021, when 20,560 new dwellings were completed. Q4 2022 saw 9,148 new dwellings c
27/01/2023
A key public realm scheme has began development in Dublin city centre. Approximately €6.5 million is being invested to create an enhanced and attractive pedestrian-friendly space along Liffey Street. "I am delighted to see work beginning on this project," said the Lord Mayor of Dublin Caroline C
27/01/2023
A new programme has been launched to provide women in Northern Ireland with the opportunity to gain recognised plant operator qualifications. The Women in Construction plant operator programme from Construction Industry Training Board NI (CITB NI) equips 10 participants with qualifications for two
27/01/2023
The Athy Distributor Road project in County Kildare has reached a landmark moment. Two 230-ton braced pair steel girders spanning 80 metres were installed over the River Barrow as part of the project. This comes following months of planning and work by the BAM project team, supply chain partners
27/01/2023
Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien TD has come under pressure to reimburse homeowners over Pyrite and Mica repairs as soon as possible. A number of homeowners in Mayo, Donegal and other counties have already paid to repair or rebuild homes hit with Pyrite and Mica. Speaking in the Dáil yesterday, 2
27/01/2023
The number of people living in homelessness across Ireland in December 2022 has risen to over 11,000. Of the 11,632 people living in emergency accommodation, 3,442 of these were children. Sinn Féin representative has described the December figures as "deeply disturbing" and called for drastic cha
27/01/2023
A new programme of water works has been announced for the County Kerry village of Fenit. Uisce Éireann and Kerry County Council are collaborating to replace approximately 3km of old damaged water mains in Fenit. Ward and Burke Construction will carry out the works, starting in early February and r
27/01/2023
Limerick City and County Council is seeking developers to bring forward new affordable homes across the region. Home builders are being asked consider offering their uncommenced residential developments with planning permission to Limerick City and County Council under an advance purchase turnkey a
26/01/2023
The major restoration of Belfast's historic Templemore Baths has moved forward with a key appointment. Originally opened in 1893, the last surviving Victorian public baths in Ireland provided washing and sanitary facilities for the families who came to live in east Belfast, attracted by the develo
26/01/2023
Leading manufacturer AG has enjoyed an impressive period of award success. The Northern Ireland paving and building manufacturer claimed eight major industry awards across the UK and Ireland over the past year. The first accolade was being Highly Commended in both the Manufacturer of the Year and
26/01/2023
The search has begun for an integrated design team of engineering and construction specialists to take forward the Active Travel Plan for Skerries. Fingal County Council has now begun the process of tendering for a design team following months of a public consultation. This ran from September 2022
26/01/2023
A leisure centre in Scotland has been protected against the weather for years to come with support from leading Northern Ireland firm Heron Bros. Located next to the sea, the facility in Helensburgh was unveiled to handle a range of environmental impacts. Hosting a swimming pool and gym, the main
26/01/2023
A series of upgrades are set to take place at Belfast International Airport with new investment from the UK Levelling Up Fund. Approximately £2.3 million was awarded to support the development of the airport. It was selected as one of 10 Northern Ireland projects to secure funding in the second ro
26/01/2023
McHale Plant Sales has kicked off 2023 with a key appointment to distribute the Jonsson Crushers range of mobile crushing equipment in Ireland. This comes on the back of a successful 2022, which Jonsson Crushers managing director, Tim Shanahan says "was a very good year for crusher sales in Irelan
26/01/2023
Annual housing need in Ireland ranges from 42,000 new homes a year to 62,000 homes, according to new research. The Housing Commission research on housing need was revealed in the Irish Times today, 26 January. Sinn Féin representative Eoin Ó Broin TD says the revelations have "fatally undermined t
26/01/2023
Building Control Fees in Northern Ireland are set to increase from 01 April 2023. The tariffs will rise by 17.5% in Schedules 1 and 2, in the second phase of a two stage process which commenced on 01 April 2022. All works that come within the remit of Building Regulations require a fee which is de
26/01/2023
A total of nine key water projects have reached completion in County Cavan. Various towns and villages across the county have benefited from a range of works carried out as part of Uisce Éireann's National Leakage Reduction Programme in recent months. More than 2.8km of old and damaged water mai
26/01/2023
The draft Planning and Development Bill for Ireland has officially been published today, 26 January. This new Bill has been welcomed by the all-island professional membership body for spatial planners, the Irish Planning Institute. Welcoming the publication, Mary Mac Mahon, President of the IPI,
25/01/2023
A ceremony has been held to mark the beginning of construction on a new BMX Pumptrack at Dodder Valley Park, Co Dublin. The Mayor of South Dublin County Council, Cllr Emma Murphy was joined by Ms Teresa Walsh, Director of Services, Staff of South Dublin County Council and guests to celebrate the mi
25/01/2023
The development of a new leisure and wellbeing centre in Enniskillen has been boosted with £20 million investment. Fermanagh and Omagh District Council secured funding from the UK Government's Levelling-Up Fund to support the project. The new development will see the transformation of the existin
25/01/2023
A strategy to help manage and improve Belfast's treescape has been launched. Members of the public have been invited to shape the first draft of Belfast City Council's Tree Strategy, which aims to provide a resilient and diverse urban forest for future generations. Launching the strategy at a tre
25/01/2023
Key public realm improvement works in Athlone town centre are moving forward with a significant appointment. John Cradock Ltd has agreed a deal to deliver the contractor of approximately 0.6HA of Athlone's Public Realm at Mardyke St, Pump Lane and Sean Costello St, Athlone. The Regeneration Team i
25/01/2023
Investment under the Local Biodiversity Action Fund has been doubled for 2023. The Green Party led the efforts to increase the funding to €3 million for this year. The Local Biodiversity Action Fund offers funding to assist local authorities in the implementation of the National Biodiversity Act
25/01/2023
Public realm upgrades in the Coburg Street, Bridge Street and MacCurtain Street areas of Cork city are progressing well. New traffic arrangements have been announced for the coming weeks to facilitate the ongoing construction works as part of the scheme. Coburg Street will close to through-traffi
25/01/2023
An Bord Pleanála has appointed Chris McGarry MIPI as its new Deputy Chairperson. Mr McGarry, a member of the Irish Planning Institute (IPI), was announced in the role on Monday, 23 January. Welcoming the appointment of its member, Dr Seán O'Leary, Senior Planner, the Irish Planning Institute said
25/01/2023
The government has come under fire for its role in the joint venture between Coillte and British Investment Fund, Gresham House. Recent reports revealed the government issued a Shareholder Letter of Expectation to Coillte last June directing the company to 'develop initiatives' including participat
25/01/2023
A leading environmental engineer from Uisce Éireann has met with young students in Innishannon, Cork to share expertise. Local expert Grace O'Shea visited Scoil Eoin as part of the school's Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths (STEM) fortnight. She met with students and talked about the vital w
25/01/2023
Work is progressing at Cavan Wastewater Treatment Plant to address odour issues. Uisce Éireann has deployed crews to carry out an essential review of the current treatment processes. Speaking about the works, Uisce Éireann's Regional Operations Lead, Peter Gallagher said: "Uisce Éireann, working
24/01/2023
The development of Cork city's new 70 acre Marina Park has taken a major step forward. Advance works are taking place over the coming weeks ahead of the next phase of works this summer. The completed park will be six times larger than Fitzgerald's Park and equivalent in size to Dublin Zoo. Phase
24/01/2023
A multi award-winning development in Donaghadee is continuing to be shaped with exciting sustainable works. Strand Homes is investing over £70 million as part of its seven year build programme at High Trees, with funding supported by Bank of Ireland UK. With 80 homes completed and occupied at Hig
24/01/2023
A new host of social homes have officially been opened in Dunshaughlin, Co Meath. Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien visited The Willows to declare 96 new social homes open. The 96 new homes were delivered by Clúid Housing, working in partnership with Meath County Council and Gem Group. The Depart
24/01/2023
Work is progressing well on the design of the N24 Cahir to Limerick Junction Project. The first in a series of Design Updates has been published, with new drawings now available to view. Tipperary County Council is working in partnership with Limerick City & County Council, Transport Infrastructure
24/01/2023
NI Water has claimed a major sustainability award for its work on the new Ballykelly Wastewater Treatment Works. The team behind the project was awarded the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) NI Sustainability Award. This ICE award is presented to a project that demonstrates sustainability throu
24/01/2023
The major refurbishment of the Carnegie Free Library in Swords has reached a significant milestone. These €1.5 million works form part of the next phase in Fingal County Council's development of the Swords Cultural Quarter. Kelbuild Ltd has been appointed as main contractors to carry out the refu
24/01/2023
The A5 road upgrade project must be a priority for the Irish Government and any new Northern Ireland Executive, Michelle O'Neill has said. The First Minister Designate was speaking after the launch of the GAA's Enough lives lost on the A5 campaign at Garvaghey. Michelle O'Neill MLA said: "We have
24/01/2023
The new Komatsu SubMonitor device for wheel loaders is coming to the Irish market courtesy of distributor McHale Plant Sales. According to Komatsu, SubMonitor is designed to meet the challenges and operational complexity that customers face 'by delivering easy-to-use safety, driver assistance, mach
24/01/2023
Work has began to replace old, ageing water mains in County Wexford. Uisce Éireann and Wexford County Council are working to replace almost 2km of aged water mains with new modern pipes in the areas of Ballysilla and Lacken. The project, which will commence this week, will provide a more reliable
24/01/2023
Residents of Tír an Fhia in Galway have been impacted by a disrupted water supply. A mechanical fault was reported at the water treatment plant in Tír an Fhia. Uisce Éireann and Galway County Council are working to restore water as quickly as possible to impacted customers. Whilst every effort is
23/01/2023
Tandragee-based electrical engineering company, Rapid Power Generation has announced the creation of 15 new jobs to meet global demand for its generator sets. The early-stage SME designs and manufactures diesel and natural gas powered generating sets which power the domestic, agricultural, construc
23/01/2023
Northern Ireland's road network is set to be improved with the launch of a new construction materials testing laboratory. The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) officially opened the £2 million purpose-built laboratory at Carn in Portadown. It will provide an enhanced facility to assess the quali
23/01/2023
A €200,000 marina project has been officially opened in Virginia, Co Cavan. The state-of-the-art facility will provide 52 berths for boats and act as a major boost to the North East region in terms of tourism. The Ramor Water Sports Club Marina project includes the provision of an Access for All
23/01/2023
Plans to improve Carnfunnock Country Park in County Antrim have been boosted with new government investment. Over £6 million has been allocated under the UK government's Levelling Up Fund, enhancing the natural heritage asset which will in turn help revitalise Larne town centre through creating a s
23/01/2023
A strategy has been outlined to futureproof Ireland's electricity network and reach a goal of becoming net zero by 2050. ESB Networks officially unveiled its Networks for Net Zero Strategy, underpinning an energy transition that will enable electricity customers to adopt new technologies, products
23/01/2023
An exciting partnership has been formed to transform farm waste into biomethane which can be used as fuel. Tobermore is collaborating with Dale Farm, CemCor and Road Safety Contracts Group for the transformative project, enabled by the Centre for Advanced Sustainable Energy (CASE) at Queen's Univer
23/01/2023
An investment of £1.3 million has been announced to improve seven rural roads in Armagh over the next three months. Almost a total of 16 kilometres of resurfacing and drainage work will be carried out at Drumnahavil Road, Doohat Road, Curragh Lane, Tivnacree Road, Crossdall Road, Hanslough Road and
23/01/2023
A programme of vital upgrades is expected to begin at the Creagh Water Treatment Plant (WTP) in Gorey, Co Wexford, next month. Uisce Éireann is working with Wexford County Council to deliver the project, which will provide improved water quality for the community and safeguard the water supply for
23/01/2023
Plans to develop a new housing development in Portadown have taken a step forward with key wastewater infrastructure works. NI Water announced plans to install wastewater infrastructure on Mahon Road starting on Monday 30 January. It will take around two weeks to complete. This essential pipelayin
23/01/2023
Work is expected to begin to significantly improve the water quality in the County Wexford town of Gorey. The scheme will see upgrades delivered at the Creagh Water Treatment Plant (WTP), improving the supply in the community for generations to come. The completed upgrade will modernise and impro
20/01/2023
Northern Ireland fit out specialist Mivan has announced a major recruitment drive following a host of new orders. The Antrim-based firm will create 100 new jobs, with the first Recruitment Open Day taking place on Saturday 28 January from 10am to 3pm at Mivan's headquarters in Antrim. This will giv
20/01/2023
Restoration works have been delivered on newly-discovered remains of a medieval church and graveyard in the North Cork village of Dromtarriffe. The ancient Parish Church was in use as a place of worship up until July 1651 when it was burned by Cromwellian Soldiers. Tragically 24 people lost their
20/01/2023
Plans to develop a state-of-the-art new Recreation Centre at Camlough Lake have taken a huge step forward. Approximately £2.82 million has been awarded to progress the project. Camlough Lake is one of 10 projects across NI which have been allocated more than £71m from the UK government's Levellin
20/01/2023
A ceremony has been held to mark the official opening of the revamped playground at Sean Walsh Park in Tallaght, Co Dublin. The Mayor of South Dublin County, Councillor Emma Murphy visited the facility to celebrate the opening. This playground provides a range of tactile and universally accessible
20/01/2023
The development of a new leisure facility in Ballycastle has been unlocked with new investment. Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council has been awarded over £8.1 million from the Levelling-Up Funding towards a major new leisure facility in the town. Located at Quay Road playing fields, it will f
20/01/2023
The natural woodland area of Huntly Wood in Banbridge is set to undergo a programme of remedial works. Situated between the Huntly Road and River Bann on steep wooded banks, the area provides a picturesque and tranquil walk through Beech and Oak trees. As the Woodland Trust maintain, "Caring abou
20/01/2023
A motion is set to be brought forward demanding the government to immediately halt Coillte's proposed joint venture with investment fund Gresham House. Led by Sinn Féin, this motion will go before the Dáil next week. Sinn Féin representative Matt Carthy TD said: "The proposed Coillte joint venture
20/01/2023
Planning permission is being sought for a brand new water treatment facility in Whitegate, Co Cork. Uisce Éireann is working with Cork County Council to develop a facility which will serve approximately 10,000 people in the community. In 2022, Uisce Éireann announced a multi-million-euro investme
20/01/2023
Plans have been confirmed to build on the successful water improvements delivered across County Monaghan over the past year. Uisce Éireann has announced plans to deliver several projects across the county to provide a more reliable water supply, improve water quality to hundreds of homes and reduce
20/01/2023
Work has got underway on the next phase of wastewater upgrades in the County Meath village of Stamullen. Uisce Éireann is progressing work as part of the wastewater network and treatment plant upgrades in the area. These works will increase the capacity of the plant by converting the existing Stamu
19/01/2023
The Bangor Waterfront Development has reached a significant milestone with new funding support as part of the Belfast Region City Deal. Approximately £40 million will be awarded to Ards and North Down Borough Council to progress the project. The Belfast Region City Deal unlocks £1 billion of co-i
19/01/2023
Harland & Wolff Belfast is to create 900 new shipyard jobs to support the delivery of new Royal Navy ships. Team Resolute, a Harland & Wolff consortium with BMT and Navantia UK, has been awarded a £1.6 billion contract to manufacture the vessels providing munitions, stores and provisions to Royal N
19/01/2023
A sod turning ceremony has been held to mark the beginning of construction on a new Astro Pitch at Sean Walsh Park in Tallaght, Dublin. The Mayor of South Dublin County Council (SDCC), Cllr Emma Murphy was joined by Daniel McLoughlin, Chief Executive SDCC, Teresa Walsh, Director of Services SDCC, S
19/01/2023
Maghera in County L'Derry is set for transformative public realm improvements as part of a major regeneration. Approximately £9 million has been awarded from the Levelling Up fund to support economic growth and drive regeneration in Maghera. The anticipated public realm scheme will transform the
19/01/2023
Plans for a defect scheme catering to apartments and duplexes have taken a key step forward. The government has approved draft legislation to support the remediation of apartments and duplexes with fire safety, structural safety and water ingress defects, constructed between 1991 and 2013. This wil
19/01/2023
A key meeting has been held in an attempt to progress the Erne Atlantic Greenway in County Donegal. The three-way greenway will link Belleek, Ballyshannon, Bundoran and Rossnowlagh. Sinn Féin MEP Chris MacManus met with Joe Duffy from the Erne Atlantic Greenway group in Ballyshannon alongside his
19/01/2023
Activity within the Northern Ireland housing market was significantly quieter in December 2022, resulting in slower house price increases. House prices in December 2022 rose at the slowest rate since May 2020 according to the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and Ulster Bank R
19/01/2023
Work is expected to begin on new wastewater infrastructure in L'Derry next week. NI Water will install the infrastructure by trenchless methods of pipelaying, supporting a housing development on Whitehouse Road. Work, which will be completed within one week, will extend from the junction of Upper
19/01/2023
A planning application has been lodged for the second phase of the Passage Railway Greenway Improvement Scheme in Cork city. Cork City has confirmed plans to apply to An Bord Pleanála for planning approval. The scheme consists of the widening and enhancement of the greenway from Mahon to the City/
19/01/2023
Reports have circulated that the imminent High-Level Offshore Wind Phase 2 Policy Statement will give priority to projects in the East and South of Ireland. Viable floating offshore wind projects off the West coast will not be permitted to apply for maritime area consents until a later stage of pha
18/01/2023
Approximately £17 million is set to be invested in the expansion of Coca-Cola's production facility in Lisburn. Coca-Cola HBC Ireland and Northern Ireland is extending the Knockmore Hill facility to increase its production capability on site. It represents the single largest investment since the p
18/01/2023
Northern Ireland homebuilder Hagan Homes is continuing to make an impact in Australia with an exciting new sponsorship. Founder and Chair James Hagan has been spending time in Australia as he expands his building footprint there, with an initial focus on sustainable starter home properties. During
18/01/2023
Crumlin Glen in County Antrim has been significantly improved thanks to a £30,000 investment. The three-week project included trail resurfacing and laying of bitmac which connects the upper and lower trails near the river bridge, as well as new fencing and handrails for safer, easier access. This w
18/01/2023
A host of leading Northern Ireland manufacturers have taken part in a major programme at Queen's University Belfast. Run by the Centre for Competitiveness (CforC) and the William J. Clinton Leadership Institute, the programme has been designed to support the Department for the Economy's ambitious 1
18/01/2023
Ireland's archaeological heritage is set to be greater protected with new modern laws. The Historic and Archaeological Heritage Bill 2023 has been published, marking a key milestone in the modernisation of the law. Welcoming the publication of the Bill, Minister of State for Heritage and Electora
18/01/2023
NI Water's education team has provided a lesson on the importance of the Water Cycle. The utility's educational programme, 'H2O and the Wonderful World of Water', was delivered for pupils of Donaghadee Primary School. During the visit, the children were introduced to H20, a water drop figure and
18/01/2023
Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien has come under pressure to outline the government strategy for lifting the eviction ban. The eviction ban is set to be lifted at the end of March, with calls now being made to introduce plans to protect people against homelessness. Labour representative Rebecca Mo
18/01/2023
The A5 Western Transport Corridor dual carriageway scheme is set to be shaped with feedback from the public. The Department for Infrastructure published A5 Supplementary Environmental Information, which locals have been asked to have their say on. In November 2022 the Department made available a n
18/01/2023
The Audit Office has launched an investigation into Belfast City Council's use of Strategic partners regarding the fuel poverty hardship fund. Green Party Councillor Anthony Flynn has welcomed news of the review. "We were clear from the outset that we didn't think the strategic partners were the
18/01/2023
The government has announced plans to establish a redress scheme for homes with Celtic Tiger era building defects. This scheme was confirmed at the cabinet meeting today, 18 January. Speaking about the announcement, Sinn Féin representative Eoin Ó Broin TD said: "It is crucial that this scheme pro
17/01/2023
Andras Hotels has acquired its first ever hotel outside of Belfast. The leading Northern Ireland hotel group is expanding into the north coast with the acquisition of the Premier Inn in Coleraine. The Premier Inn is set to close on 10 February, following which the Belfast-based hotel group will ta
17/01/2023
Plans for a £4 million programme of Mountfield Wastewater Treatment Works (WwTW) upgrades in Omagh have been announced. NI Water is leading a project to replace the WwTW, with work commencing in February and continuing into early 2024. In advance of work commencing, Lowry Building and Civil Engin
17/01/2023
Limerick engineering firm OMC Technologies (OMC) has set out plans for a multi-million euro expansion. The company is investing €4 million to enhance its materials processing capabilities and improve the efficiency of the manufacturing processes and capacity. In addition to this, the firm has plan
17/01/2023
Gas industry veteran and Phoenix Natural Gas CEO Michael McKinstry has officially confirmed his retirement. Michael has served as a member of the leadership team at Phoenix since its establishment in 1996, initially as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and since 2014 as CEO. Michael will be succeeded b
17/01/2023
The landmark Mangan's Clock in Cork city is set to undergo a series of restoration works. Stokes Clock and Watches has been appointed to carry out repairs on the St Patrick's Street structure. The work will involve refurbishing the clock hands, repairing and replacing damaged parts and cleaning an
17/01/2023
A L'Derry company has been struck with a £12,000 fine over dangerous gas installations. BC Plumbing and Heating Limited was prosecuted over health and safety failings between 2016 to 2018 that led to dangerous gas installations in several new build domestic properties at sites in County Antrim and
17/01/2023
A total of 82 designated older persons homes in County Dublin have been significantly improved with energy upgrades. The upgrades in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council's housing stock were delivered under the Energy Efficiency Retrofitting Programme for social housing. Speaking at an event in B
17/01/2023
A €9 million project to improve water and wastewater services in Cork city is approaching the final phase of works. Uisce Éireann and Cork City Council are working together to upgrade and improve the infrastructure in Ballyvolane. The project involves the construction of new water mains, new wastew
17/01/2023
The Near Zero Energy Building (NZEB) and Retrofit upskilling and reskilling programmes in 2022 have welcomed a record number of participants. Following progress in developing a national network of Centres of Excellence in retrofit skills training, including NZEB skills, the number of workers availi
17/01/2023
Work has got underway on the much-anticipated upgrade of Carrickmacross Wastewater Treatment Plant in County Monaghan. Uisce Éireann and Monaghan County Council are working together to deliver the key project, which will ensure compliance with the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive and protect wa
16/01/2023
A state-of-the-art new multi-sports complex and remote working facility has been officially opened in Co Cork. The Banteer Sports Field Project includes a flood-lit astro-turf facility, spectator area, sports pavilion and event space and will serve the Duhallow area in the North West of the County.
16/01/2023
The development of a new sustainable food hub in L'Derry has progressed with an exciting appointment. Doran Consulting has been appointed to lead a multi-disciplinary team to design, deliver and project manage the Acorn Farm Project. Based at St Columb's Park, the Acorn Farm is a social innovation
16/01/2023
A key 'gateway site' in Lisburn city centre has been put on the market for development. Currently operating as a 'pay and display' car park, the 0.85 hectare site has prominent frontage onto both the A1 Laganbank Road which is a main arterial route through the city and Linenhall Street. Lisburn &
16/01/2023
Plans for a new cross-border greenway between L'Derry and Muff are set to be brought forward with a key appointment. Northstone Ltd has reached a deal to serve as consultant on the £2.5 million project, which is funded by the INTERREG VA programme, administered by the Special EU Programmes Body (SE
16/01/2023
The A5 major road scheme has been identified as an urgent priority during a recent government meeting. Sinn Féin Vice President Michelle O'Neill met with Taoiseach Leo Varadkar when she raised the issue of the A5 project. Michelle O'Neill MLA said: "The Executive and the Irish government agreed ba
16/01/2023
Progress on the development of the Sligo, Leitrim, Northern Counties Railway (SLNCR) Greenway is continuing to make significant progress. This project will see a high-quality greenway from Sligo town to Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh, passing through Collooney, Ballintogher, Dromahair, Manorhamilton, Gl
16/01/2023
A Statement of Intent has been issued by the Department for the Economy (DfE) and The Crown Estate (TCE) to express their commitment to establishing offshore wind leasing for Northern Ireland. The Statement of Intent outlines the ways in which DfE and The Crown Estate will work together to create t
16/01/2023
A new package of funding has been set out to improve the infrastructure within Antrim and Newtownabbey communities. Approximately £4.3 million is set to be awarded to Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council to deliver a co-designed PEACEPLUS Local Community Action Plan. This highly anticipated p
16/01/2023
New reports have sparked calls that the Housing Assistance Payment has "effectively collapsed". The Simon Communities of Ireland and the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland have published new reports. Labour representative Rebecca Moynihan has called for a monthly report to be introduced to e
16/01/2023
Work has got underway on a series of town centre improvements in Tallaght, Dublin. Starting with Chamber Square, the works will be run over eight phases between now and 23 October. These ambitious projects will transform the public realm of Tallaght Town Centre. These works will result in some rol
13/01/2023
Plans for a major refurbishment of the Ardhowen Theatre in Enniskillen have taken a huge stride forward. A collaborative design team led by Hall McKnight Architects has been appointed to bring the project forward. The refurbishment project aims to enhance the visitor experience, improve accessibil
13/01/2023
Work is progressing to expand the greenway network across L'Derry. Plans have been approved for a new stretch of greenway that will connect the Culmore Road to Springfield Road, opposite Thornhill College. Derry City and Strabane District Council's Planning Committee green lit the proposal, which
13/01/2023
Almost £590,000 is set to be invested in important public realm improvements in Larne. The next stage of investment in the town centre will see improvements delivered in the Point Street area. Funding of over £530,000 has been made available from the Department for Communities and over £59,000 fro
13/01/2023
The Department for Infrastructure has come under pressure to deliver vital progress on key road projects in the North West. Sinn Féin MLA Pádraig Delargy spoke about the frustration over the lack of progress on the A6 road after leading a party delegation to meet department officials on Thursday.
13/01/2023
A landmark tree planting initiative has been extended to schools across the Antrim and Newtownabbey Council area. Schools are marking the beginning of 2023 by planting an oak tree in honour of the late Queen Elizabeth II's 'Queen's Green Canopy' project. Beginning last year as part of the Queen's P
13/01/2023
A programme of roadworks is set to begin in the County Down villages of Hilltown and Rostrevor. Work will take place on the B25 Rostrevor Road, Hilltown and B25 Kilbroney Road, Rostrevor, starting on Monday 23 January 2023 and running until Friday 31 March 2023. Approximately £469,000 is being in
13/01/2023
Work is recommencing on a storm sewer project to serve a new housing development in Newtownabbey. Led by NI Water, the project began in September 2022, but work was postponed to facilitate a roads scheme and reduce disruption in the area. Work is now underway on a new storm sewer on a section of
13/01/2023
The Irish government has approved €9.5 million for payment under the Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme (TBESS). The €1.3 billion TBESS provides qualifying businesses with up to 40% of the increase in electricity or gas bills up to €10,000 per month. It is administered by Revenue, backdated t
13/01/2023
A key carriageway between Omagh and Carrickmore in County Tyrone is set for improvements. The Department for Infrastructure is investing £400,000 to deliver a resurfacing scheme on the B4 Drumnakilly Road over a distance of approximately 3.3 kilometres. Work will get underway on Monday 16 January
13/01/2023
Crews are continuing to make progress to lift the Boil Water Notice (BWN) currently in place in Macroom. The BWN affects customers supplied by the Macroom Public Water Supply. It was first issued on 13 November, following consultation with the HSE, as a precautionary measure due to elevated turbid
12/01/2023
The lid has been lifted on the development behind Northern Ireland's exciting Game of Thrones Studio Tour in Banbridge. Contractor Farrans has released a video showcasing some secrets behind the construction process as the tourist attraction approaches its first birthday. Excited visitors to the n
12/01/2023
Plans for Newry City Centre Regeneration Projects have taken a major step forward with new investment. A Belfast Region City Deal (BRCD) Contract for Funding has been agreed for the projects, which will allow Newry, Mourne and Down District Council to progress the schemes. The projects supported
12/01/2023
The development of Sligo town's latest public space is set to begin construction next week. Work will get underway on Monday 16 January to redevelop Stephen Street car park into a fully pedestrianised public space known as Queen Maeve Square. It is funded by Fáilte Ireland, the Urban Regeneration
12/01/2023
A landmark monument in the coastal Clare town of Kilrush has been successfully restored. Work was completed on the Manchester Martyrs' Monument by Mid-West Lime Ltd in collaboration with heritage blacksmith Brendan St. John. It involved the full restoration of the stonework and wrought iron railing
12/01/2023
Leading Northern Ireland tourist attraction Titanic Belfast is set for a landmark, ambitious gallery refresh. Fit-out specialist Marcon has been awarded the gallery refresh programme to mark the attraction's 10th birthday. The firm will start on site this month with the transformed Titanic Experien
12/01/2023
A new ferry operator has been appointed for the Rathlin Island to Ballycastle route. Dunaverty Limited agreed a contract with the Department for Infrastructure to operate the ferry service. This comes following several weeks of engagement between the Department for Infrastructure and Rathlin Isla
12/01/2023
Work is set to begin on an environmental improvement scheme in Comber next week. This 10-week project will see improvements delivered at the car park located adjacent to Comber Leisure Centre. It will include resurfacing, upgraded streetlighting, and an improved layout to ensure safer pedestrian a
12/01/2023
A developer has been struck with a fine over the incorrect installation of proper water connections in County Tyrone. Carey Developments Ltd had failed to complete the application process for new connections and install legitimate water supplies for one property at Favour Royal Rd, Augher and eight
12/01/2023
A new BMX Pumptrack facility is set to be built in Dublin's Dodder Valley Park. Work will begin on Monday 16 January to deliver the new project, as part of the Dodder Valley Park Mount Carmel Recreational Facilities Programme. The overall project has already seen the completion of a 400m grass ath
12/01/2023
Land & Property Services (LPS) has published the latest Reval2023, containing the draft valuations of almost 75,000 businesses across Northern Ireland. The revaluation process will result in a new non-domestic Valuation List being used to calculate business rate bills from April 2023. Business rat
11/01/2023
Work is to commence on a £630,000 resurfacing improvement project in Ardglass. The resurfacing scheme on the B1 Downpatrick Road will involve the asphalt resurfacing of a 1.7 kilometre stretch of the Downpatrick Road, from the Ballyhosset Road junction to the Crew Road junction. The work will grea
11/01/2023
Technological University Dublin (TUD) has been given the go-ahead to proceed to the next phase of a project proposal development for a 'Design & Construct' Sustainable Building Centre on their Broombridge Campus. The announcement was made by the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research,
11/01/2023
Funding of €26 million has been announced for the third call of the Energy Efficiency and Decarbonisation Pathfinder Programme for the higher education sector. This is a key climate action measure which will support higher education institutions in making progress towards 2030 targets of a 50% impr
11/01/2023
The boil water notice issued for consumers supplied by the Fethard Regional Public Water Supply in Tipperary has now been lifted. The notice was announced by Uisce Éireann and Tipperary County Council following the completion of remedial measures and the receipt of satisfactory monitoring results.
11/01/2023
Sinn Féin kas hit out at the government over its shared equity loan and said that it is making the housing crisis in Ireland "worse". Spokesperson on Housing, Eoin Ó Broin TD, made the comments after the First Home Scheme announced that 750 buyers have been approved for the loan and that the gover
11/01/2023
Work is to start on a £421,000 resurfacing project in Armagh. The improvement work, which begins on 16 January, will be carried out on the Derryscallop Road. The improvement work will extend for a total 2.5 kilometres, over two sections, from the junction with the Summerisland Road towards the San
10/01/2023
John Sisk & Son has scooped a contract for the first phase of works to reinstate the Limerick to Foynes rail line for freight services, with mobilisation and physical works set to commence in early February. The deal was awarded by Iarnród Éireann. The project for phase 1 of the works has been fun
10/01/2023
Engineering consultancy EDC has opened a new office in Galway. Gerard Kirwan, Associate Director at EDC, heads up the new office, which is located at Ballybrit, and the addition of the office will bring EDC's Irish presence to four Irish offices for the company, complementing their international o
10/01/2023
Essential maintenance work is being carried out to safeguard the water supply for homes and businesses supplied by Newcastle Reservoir in Limerick. Uisce Éireann is working in partnership with Limerick City & County Council to carry out the works. The work is expected to be complete by Tuesday, 17
10/01/2023
SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan has said that the benefits of progressing the A5 Western Transport Corridor scheme at the first opportunity are clear. Mr McCrossan was speaking after submitting his views on the future of the project to the Department for Infrastructure following the publishin
10/01/2023
Alliance MLAs have met with the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Permanent Secretary to discuss issues including environmental protection and budgetary pressures. The delegation, including party Environmental spokesperson John Blair MLA and Chair of the Assembly’s Al
10/01/2023
Sinn Fein has hit out at the government and said the "housing crisis has never been worse". The party's spokesperson on Housing, Eoin Ó Broin TD, was speaking ahead of tomorrow's housing summit organised by the Taoiseach. The summit will see about 50 stakeholders hear presentations from the Taoise
09/01/2023
Almost 600 new social homes have been approved for development nationwide. A new bundle of projects has been announced under the social housing Public Private Partnership (PPP) Programme, which will see social homes delivered across nine sites in Cork, Kildare, Monaghan, Sligo and Wicklow. The of
09/01/2023
Leading Northern Ireland construction firm McAvoy is set to significantly enhance its modular fleet with an exciting new investment. The contractor has unveiled plans to more than double the capacity of its semi-permanent modular fleet with a new 'SmartSpace' product range, creating 50 new jobs.
09/01/2023
The new Limerick Bike Hub has officially been opened on St Patrick’s Road. This facility is a volunteer based initiative where donated bikes will be repaired, before being distributed to people across the city and county. Among those who will benefit are newly arrived displaced persons from
09/01/2023
An Taisce's Green-Schools programme for 2023 has officially been launched. Uisce Éireann has also confirmed its continued sponsorship of the programme to support schools working to gain a Green Flag under the water theme. Now in its tenth year the sponsorship has seen over 2.6 billion litres of
09/01/2023
A new Fuel Support Programme has been unveiled for those most in need living in the Fermanagh and Omagh area. Fermanagh and Omagh District Council is collaborating with St Vincent de Paul to support vulnerable people and households. This is one of the initiatives of the Council's £250,000 cost-of-
09/01/2023
Coillte's proposed joint venture with a British investment fund has come under severe criticism. The Minister for Agriculture has been urged to intervene and delay this venture. Calling for urgent action, Sinn Féin representative Matt Carthy TD said: "A good forestry strategy is one that delivers
09/01/2023
A key social housing project in South Dublin is continuing to make significant progress. Cunningham Contracts Group is working on the construction of 81 social housing units for older persons at Whitestown Way, on behalf of Clúid Housing Association in partnership with South Dublin County Council.
09/01/2023
A deal has been reached for critical upgrades to improve the drinking water supply in Wexford town and surrounding areas. Uisce Éireann and Wexford County Council announced the signing of a major new construction contract for the €12 million upgrade to the Newtown Water Treatment Plant. This projec
09/01/2023
A key route near Dungannon is set to close for improvements. The Department for Infrastructure is investing £204,000 to strengthen and resurface a section of the A29 Cookstown Road from the Coalpit Road to Derraghdoan Road. Work will get underway on Monday 09 January 2023 and is expected to be co
09/01/2023
The water supply in Mallow town, Co Cork, has been fully restored following the completion of remedial works. Work took place to address a secondary issue that occurred following repairs to a burst watermain in Castlelands on Friday 06 January, impacting some customers on the northside of Mallow To
06/01/2023
The Budget for the Department for Infrastructure set by Secretary of State Chris Heaton-Harris has been met with serious concern. Heaton-Harris was forced to set the Budget late last year due to the absence of an Executive. DfI Permanent Secretary Dr Julie Harrison penned a letter, claiming the
06/01/2023
New investment has been announced to support conservation repairs to historic thatched structures across Ireland. This dedicated €500,000 has been ring-fenced under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS). Each local authority has been allocated a share of the ring-fenced funding based on th
06/01/2023
Approximately £130,000 has been pledged to improve a key route in Belfast. This scheme will see a section of Ballygomartin Road resurfaced, extending for a distance of approximately 290 metres from Woodvale Road to Twaddell Avenue. Work will begin on Monday 09 January 2023 and is expected to rea
06/01/2023
Leading Irish contractor PJ Hegarty & Sons has been recognised for its commitment to diversity in the workplace. The firm was awarded the Investors in Diversity Silver level accreditation from the Irish Centre of Diversity. The Investors in Diversity award is Ireland's first all-encompassing Dive
06/01/2023
The number of people living in homelessness across Ireland has risen by 27% in November 2022, new figures show. Labour representative Rebecca Moynihan has responded to the figures, calling for an emergency focus from the government to combat the issue. Senator Moynihan said: "It is absolutely depl
06/01/2023
Uisce Éireann is moving forward with its national leakage reduction campaign in County Leitrim. The utility is commencing work on two projects in Fenagh and Dromahair this week, bringing a more secure and improved water supply to both communities. Crews will be on the ground in the coming days to
06/01/2023
An important carriageway in the County Antrim village of Toome is set to undergo improvements. The Department for Infrastructure is investing £370,000 to resurface a section of the B18 Creagh Road from Aughrim Road to Airfield Road. A 200 metre section of the U5107 Creagh Road between Aughrim Road
06/01/2023
Work is progressing in Macroom, Co Cork, to remove the Boil Water Notice (BWN) on the local public supply. Uisce Éireann and Cork County Council have issued a reminder to customers served by the Macroom Public Water Supply that the BWN remains in place. The BWN which was issued on 13 November, fo
05/01/2023
Leading Northern Ireland paving and building products manufacturer, AG has been recognised with a prestigious marketing award. The family-owned business claimed a prize at the recent Construction Marketing Awards, where it won the Best Branding and Positioning Campaign for AG's latest groundbreaki
05/01/2023
Northern Ireland manufacturer Smiley Monroe Group has strengthened its position in the USA with a landmark apprenticeship programme. The firm officially launched its first accredited Conveyor Belt Production Apprenticeship Program in the USA. Smiley Monroe is the leading producer of customised, en
05/01/2023
A programme of roadworks is set to begin in Belfast next week. Approximately £400,000 is being invested in a carriageway and footway resurfacing scheme on Ballysillan Park. Work will commence on Monday 09 January 2023 and is expected for completion by 30 March 2023. The improvement works will ex
05/01/2023
Over 60 Farrans Construction employees have raised £5,663 for the Movember Foundation. The contractor officially secured a certificate marking colleagues' attempts to raise money in November 2022. In a statement, Farrans said: "Congratulations to our largest ever team of Mo Bros and Mo Sisters –
05/01/2023
Engineers Ireland has issued a reminder over the approaching deadline to apply for a Registered Professional Title. The next deadline is Friday 27 January 2023. For those members who are actively working on their application for the upcoming January deadline, Engineers Ireland will once again hos
05/01/2023
Northern Ireland's first draft Ammonia Strategy is to undergo an extensive public consultation. Locals have been invited to help shape the new strategy, which will aim to address the adverse effects ammonia emissions have on nature and public health. Dave Foster, DAERA's Director of Natural Enviro
05/01/2023
The 25th Annual Building Control Northern Ireland Fire Safety Conference has officially opened for bookings. This comes as the key event is set to take place from 23-24 February 2023 in the Armagh City Hotel. The theme of the conference is 'The changing face of fire safety' and will mark 50 years
05/01/2023
A referendum on housing in Ireland must be held in early 2023, a Sinn Féin spokesperson has claimed. These comments come as reports circulate that the government's Housing Commission is due to make a recommendation to cabinet to hold such a referendum. Sinn Féin representative Eoin Ó Broin TD has
05/01/2023
The government has come under significant pressure to launch its long-awaited Celtic Tiger era building defects scheme. Sinn Féin representative Eoin Ó Broin TD has issued an urgent call for the redress scheme after the Housing Minister failed to bring a memo on the proposed redress scheme for the
05/01/2023
Visitors are set to view the design and construction of calf rearing facilities at Greenmount Campus, CAFRE, during a new event. The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) is collaborating with the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) to plan a Dairy Calf Rearing Open Day
04/01/2023
The redevelopment of the National Museum of Ireland - Natural History has reached a major project milestone. Work has begun on the design phase of the project, which will address long-standing issues with accessibility, conserve the historic building fabric, and enhance the visitor experience to te
04/01/2023
A programme of essential conservation works is set to commence on the Guinness Bridge in Fingal this month. Jons Civil Engineering Co Ltd has been selected by Fingal County Council to carry out the works on the metal bridge structure and stone abutments over a five-month construction period. Span
04/01/2023
Work on the €9 million Kilcummin Sewerage Scheme has taken a key step forward. The next phase of the major project has officially got underway, led by Uisce Éireann, Kerry County Council and contractor Coffey Construction. This project will see a new sewer collection system developed in Kilcummin
04/01/2023
NI Water has been recognised for its commitment to diversity and inclusion at the 2022 Belfast Chamber Business Awards. The utility took home the 'Diversity and Inclusion' award, beating competition from five other major employers. The new 'Diversity and Inclusion' award was supported by the Equal
04/01/2023
Households in Northern Ireland should start to receive their long-awaited energy support payments from mid-January, following confirmation of the roll out from the UK government. On Monday 19 December the UK government announced all households across Northern Ireland will receive a single £600 paym
04/01/2023
A key route in Larne is set to close for improvements later this month. The Department for Infrastructure is investing £650,000 in a carriageway resurfacing scheme on A36 Shaneshill Road, extending from the Glenhead Road for 930m towards Upper Ballyboley Road and from 200m west of Starbog Road for
04/01/2023
A new one-way system is set to be introduced in Navan town, Co Meath, starting on Monday 09 January. The system will be in place along part of Kennedy Road, eastbound from the entrance/exit to the Kennedy Plaza car park to the junction with Paddy O' Brien Street and onwards to the Trimgate St./Mark
04/01/2023
The Canal Bank Walkway in Limerick city is set to close for improvement works. Necessary hedge cutting works will take place along the popular route. Section of the walkway between the Pa Healy Rd Bridge to the University of Limerick Boathouse will be closed between Monday 09 January 2023 an
04/01/2023
Uisce Éireann's water leakage campaign is continuing to make progress across County Westmeath. The utility is moving forward with works to drive down leakage across the county and improve the water supply to homes and businesses. These projects are being delivered as part of Uisce Éireann's natio
04/01/2023
A crew of engineers has successfully restored the water supply in Falmore, Dungloe. Uisce Éireann and Donegal County Council worked to address the ongoing operational difficulties at the Lettermacaward Water Treatment Plant. In the meantime, an alternative water supply is available via an outside
03/01/2023
Ireland's electricity network has been enhanced with a record-breaking 23 large-scale renewable generator projects connected in 2022. ESB Networks connected the projects with total green energy capacity of 688 MW, enough to power approximately 350,000 homes. This comes following the energisation o
03/01/2023
The future of Ward River Regional Park in Swords is set to be shaped with feedback from the general public. Some of the first public engagement sessions have taken place, allowing residents to share what they would like to see in the park moving forward. A number of key themes emerged from these se
03/01/2023
The average price of homes across Ireland has risen by 6% in 2022, a new report has revealed. 'MyHome.ie' released its Q4 house price report showing the increases. In nine counties the cost of a three bed property increased by double digits, with Roscommon seeing a 25% rise. Counties in the Midland
03/01/2023
The UK government has cut energy support for Northern Ireland homes under the Energy Price Guarantee. Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald has urged the government to use the remaining funds to help people make modifications to their homes to reduce their energy bills permanently. The party’s economy s
03/01/2023
Applications are being sought to conserve archaeological monuments across County Donegal. The deadline for applications to the Community Monuments Fund is 4pm on Tuesday 31 January. Funding of up to €100,00 is available for essential repairs and capital works for the conservation and repair of arc
03/01/2023
A major wastewater infrastructure project is set to get underway in South Dublin. Uisce Éireann is working in partnership with South Dublin County Council to upgrade and improve the wastewater infrastructure in Clonburris to meet current and future demand and support social and economic developmen
03/01/2023
A host of new garage spaces have been made available to rent in the Ballycraigy and Randalstown areas of County Antrim. The Housing Executive is offering the garages at a competitive rate of around £10.30 per week. The units are in good order and suitable for storing cars or other items. Fiona Bo
03/01/2023
Works to improve the walkability of Longford town centre is continuing to make significant progress. The Longford Connected works will increase footfall and encourage greater activity and engagement, particularly with local traders. Through enhancing Longford Town's connectivity and accessibility,
03/01/2023
Roadworks are set to begin in Ballymena starting next week. Approximately £320,00 is being invested in the resurfacing scheme on Sourhill Road. The works will extend for a distance of approximately 750 metres and will greatly improve the strength and surface quality of the road. Work will commenc
03/01/2023
A series of essential water main upgrades have been announced in Cork city. Uisce Éireann is working in partnership with Cork City Council to deliver the works in the Fairhill area, starting on Wednesday 04 January from 10am to 2pm at the junction of Mount Agnes Road and Fairhill Road. During the
