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30/01/2026
O&S Doors is investing £9 million in a biomass-fuelled combined heat and power (CHP) plant at its Dungannon site, an initiative welcomed by First Minister Michelle O'Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly.
The project is supported by a £2.4 million award from the Shared Island Sustai
30/01/2026
Limerick's Troy Studios is set to become a global centre for unscripted television production following a major multi-year agreement between BiggerStage, Hackman Capital Partners, and The MBS Group.
The deal, announced on 29th January 2026, involves a multimillion-euro investment to transform the
30/01/2026
NI Water's £2.5m programme to safeguard L'Derry City's drinking water for the next 25 years is making good progress at Craigavon Bridge, with Farrans serving as the main contractor on site.
The investment aims to strengthen the resilience of the network and enhance supply security for households an
30/01/2026
Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne, has welcomed the latest Central Statistics Office (CSO) data, which reveals a significant surge in Irish housing supply.
According to the New Dwelling Completions Report for Q4 2025, a total of 36,284 new homes were completed last
30/01/2026
Repairs to two bursts on a water main in Cloonfad have been completed, with the network now recharging.
The breaks, located between Lowberry Cross and Cloonfad, had caused supply interruptions for customers in Cloonfad, Granlahan South and surrounding areas.
Works finished at noon and supplies ar
30/01/2026
The Office of Public Works (OPW) has successfully completed the purchase of the East Wing of Block R, Spencer Dock, for €23.57 million.
Located in the heart of Dublin’s International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) and situated directly behind the Convention Centre, the Grade A office building pr
30/01/2026
Mallusk-headquartered Brett Martin has helped Center Parcs deliver a major sustainability upgrade at its Whinfell Forest holiday village in Cumbria, leading to notable reductions in heating demand and carbon emissions.
The company supplied about 2,785 sq m of its Marvault multiwall polycarbonate ro
30/01/2026
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30/01/2026
NI Water has issued an update to Belfast City Council, revealing that decades of underinvestment in the city's wastewater infrastructure have reached a critical tipping point.
The utility provider confirmed that major elements of the Living With Water Programme (LWWP)—a flagship £1.9 billion plan
30/01/2026
HIREland will launch on Thursday, 26th March 2026 at the National Show Centre, near Dublin Airport.
For the first time in Ireland, the show will enable machine manufacturers, tool hire distributors and suppliers to gather under one roof, for one day. All with the objective of introducing their late
30/01/2026
Chadwicks Group has announced the winners of its fourth annual Chadwicks Appreciation and Recognition Awards (CARAs), held on Friday, 23rd January 2026.
The ceremony brought together 395 colleagues and suppliers to celebrate the professional excellence and community impact of teams across the busi
29/01/2026
Arbour Housing has officially opened a new £6.8 million residential development in Omagh, delivering 31 new homes to the local community.
The project, located at Mountjoy Road and Woodside Grange, comprises a mix of houses, apartments, and a specially adapted bungalow designed to meet diverse acce
29/01/2026
NI Water is to begin essential pipelaying on Circular Road in Coleraine to deliver the wastewater infrastructure required for a new development.
Garvagh-based contractor CivCo will undertake the scheme, which includes installing a new surface water pipe and constructing four manholes along Circular
29/01/2026
A £600,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on Hillhead Road in Castledawson is set to begin on Monday 2 February 2026, Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced.
The scheme will cover a 3.5-kilometre stretch of road, extending from No.1 Harmony Hill to near the junction with the A54 Oldtown
29/01/2026
Dublin City Council has outlined plans to pursue Partnership Development Opportunities via Development Agreements with developers and landowners to deliver large-scale, mixed-tenure housing across the city.
An upcoming call for proposals will invite third party developers and landowners to bring fo
29/01/2026
Uisce Éireann customers in North Galway are experiencing a more dependable drinking water supply following the completion of a major mains renewal programme.
Reinstatement has now concluded a scheme that installed over 3km of new water mains between Carheens and Caherlistrane. In total, 3,023 metre
29/01/2026
Infrastructure works on a £2.5 million NI Water project at the Craigavon Bridge are continuing to make steady progress.
The scheme, with Farrans as the lead contractor, is designed to protect and bolster Derry City's water supply for at least the next 25 years.
This significant capital investment
29/01/2026
The Mount Charles Group, the largest independent provider of catering, cleaning, and facilities management in Northern Ireland, has unveiled a £1 million investment to overhaul its hospitality services at Belfast International Airport.
This significant upgrade is part of the wider transformation p
29/01/2026
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless TD, alongside Minister of State Marian Harkin TD, has officially unveiled the Updated Careers In Construction Action Plan.
Launched at the Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland (RIAI), the revised strateg
29/01/2026
A significant financial boost has been announced for the protection and promotion of Ireland's most prestigious heritage locations.
The World Heritage Strategic Investment Fund is entering an expanded pilot phase for 2026, with €350,000 in capital funding now available to support UNESCO World Heri
29/01/2026
On 27 January 2026, the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Councillor Ray McAdam, and the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD, officially opened the first completed homes at Montpelier, Dublin 7, a flagship regeneration led by Dublin City Council in partnership with Bartra, Tuath
28/01/2026
NI Water has officially opened its search for 27 new recruits to join its prestigious Entry Level Academy for the September 2026 intake. The recruitment drive offers a variety of roles including apprenticeships, higher-level apprenticeships (HLAs), and graduate positions.
The opportunities span a d
28/01/2026
Temporary works specialist MH International has announced a significant expansion of its Irish operations with the opening of a new dedicated depot in Portlaoise.
The move marks a major investment in the region and reflects the company's long-term commitment to the Irish construction market.
The
28/01/2026
The Department for Infrastructure has confirmed that work on the £469,000 carriageway resurfacing schemes in Limavady will resume on Monday, 2 February 2026. The upcoming works on the A371 Rathmore Road and U2510 Scriggan Road are required to facilitate the application of the final surface course.
28/01/2026
A major milestone has been reached in the regeneration of Limerick city centre following the award of a €70 million construction contract to John Sisk & Son.
The project involves the development of a 14-storey landmark office building at Opera Square, which is set to become the tallest structure i
28/01/2026
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has published the official response to the public consultation on supporting low carbon heating in Northern Ireland's residential buildings. The move is a critical milestone in the development of a new support framework designed to accelerate the adoption of tec
28/01/2026
Uisce Éireann has begun works to modernise Limerick City's water network, helping to unlock capacity for essential new homes.
The scheme is part of Uisce Éireann's Growth and Development Programme.
The project will install 1.7 kilometres of new water mains at Corbally, the R526 Raheen and Roxboro
28/01/2026
Following a year of sustained growth, the Culloden Estate & Spa has completed a £500,000 upgrade of its guest rooms, reaffirming the five-star property's commitment to enhancing the luxury experience for visitors.
The project focused on the fourth-floor Garden Rooms, which overlook the estate groun
28/01/2026
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson for Housing, Séamus McGrath, has welcomed new Department of Housing figures showing that more than 3,000 previously disused homes were brought back into use in 2025 under the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant.
The department's data also indicates the rate of grant payment
28/01/2026
Waterford City & County Council is inviting Expressions of Interest from commercially focused parties to collaborate with the Council in occupying and operating a business at the former Tramore Railway Station in Tramore, Co. Waterford.
The building comprises approximately 130 m2 on the ground floo
28/01/2026
Residents in Ballyboden, south Dublin, have intensified their campaign over what they allege is a "blatant and bewildering" failure by South Dublin County Council (SDCC) to act on an enforcement notice served on the owners of Rosebank House.
The council issued the notice in early summer 2025, yet
27/01/2026
Cork City Council has officially opened applications for the City Centre Façade Improvement Grant 2026, a move aimed at boosting the visual appeal and economic energy of St Patrick's Street.
The €200,000 fund, managed by the City Centre Development and Operations Directorate (CCDOD), offers financ
27/01/2026
Louth County Council is set to receive €4.5 million in funding from the National Transport Authority (NTA) to advance a major suite of Active Travel projects.
The investment is part of a broader €360 million national programme aimed at enhancing pedestrian and cycling infrastructure to promote saf
27/01/2026
The Women in Construction Summit 2026 has been announced under the theme "Challenges We Face. Solutions We Build."
The event is designed to facilitate high-level networking and provide a platform for delegates to address the structural and cultural issues currently shaping the Northern Ireland con
27/01/2026
Uisce Éireann has reached a significant milestone in the modernisation of Lismore's water infrastructure, with nearly 2.5km of outdated watermains now successfully replaced. The project is part of a comprehensive 3km upgrade programme concentrated along Deerpark Road and Lismore Bridge, aimed at cur
27/01/2026
New figures from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage reveal that 3,066 previously vacant or derelict properties were brought back into use during 2025.
This marks a significant escalation in the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant scheme, with the number of payments issued mor
27/01/2026
Work has begun this month on the Crodaun Wastewater Network Upgrade in Celbridge, a €8.5 million scheme under Uisce Éireann's national Growth and Development Programme.
The project will increase wastewater capacity, reduce the risk of sewer overflows and improve network performance, enabling the p
27/01/2026
FP McCann is delivering a replacement bridge and access lane off Belfast Road, Muckamore, as part of Northern Ireland Railways' programme to enhance safety at User Worked Crossings.
The scheme will provide an alternative, grade-separated route over the Belfast to L'Derry line, enabling the closure
27/01/2026
NI Water has completed a £2 million programme to enhance water infrastructure in the Bushmills area.
The scheme involved installing a larger-diameter pipeline running 3.8km from Craig Park Service Reservoir to a connection point at the junction of Cozies Road and Cabragh Road.
The work aims to st
27/01/2026
Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien TD visited Waterford for a series of engagements, including a tour of the North Quays Public Infrastructure Project.
The Minister began at City Hall, meeting Sean McKeown, Chief Executive of Waterford City and County Council, Government Chief Whip Minister Mar
27/01/2026
GMS Intelligent Systems will be showcasing at two of Ireland's biggest home and self-build events in 2026!
First stop: the Dublin Selfbuild Show on 7–8 February at the Eikon Exhibition Centre, Stand D2. Whether you’re planning a new build, renovation, or dream home project, come meet our team and d
27/01/2026
NI Water has launched a creative challenge for primary schools, asking pupils to imagine the creatures lurking in the underground sewer network and help raise awareness of what should not be flushed.
The 'Sewer Monsters' art competition encourages children to think about how fatbergs and wet wipe
26/01/2026
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has unveiled a landmark £50 million investment for the Ulster Folk Museum to facilitate its ambitious "Reawakening" project.
The funding is designed to modernise the museum's infrastructure, improve public access to its extensive collections, and deepen the connec
26/01/2026
Longford County Council has advanced the THRIVE Connolly Barracks Reimagined scheme to the tender phase, a key milestone in plans to regenerate one of Longford Town's most notable heritage locations.
The move was announced in a press release on Friday, 23 January 2026.
The €7 million project, co-
26/01/2026
Uisce Éireann has launched an eight-week public consultation on the Draft Cork Wastewater Strategy, publishing it alongside the Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) Environmental Report and Natura Impact Statement (NIS).
The consultation runs from 22 January to 19 March 2026.
Driven by the ec
26/01/2026
Offsite construction specialist McAvoy has named Matthew Usher as Healthcare Design Manager, signalling its continued investment in expert capability to support growth and deliver building solutions for NHS trusts and private providers.
Usher joins with a strong healthcare architecture pedigree, mo
26/01/2026
Belfast City Council has issued a final call for public feedback on Belfast Stories, a transformative cultural and regeneration initiative slated for the city centre.
With the statutory pre-application community consultation set to conclude on Thursday 5 February 2026, only two weeks remain for st
26/01/2026
The proposed Luas extension to Poolbeg is advancing sooner than previously anticipated, according to Fine Gael’s Dublin spokesperson, Deputy James Geoghegan, following confirmation from the National Transport Authority (NTA).
Geoghegan said the update came in an NTA reply to his parliamentary quest
26/01/2026
Limerick City and County Council has appointed a multidisciplinary design team to deliver a new Design and Innovation Hub at 35–39 Nicholas Street, commonly known as the Fireplace Site.
Following a competitive tender, Waterford-based dhb Architects has been awarded the contract, launching a major i
26/01/2026
Louth County Council has signed a contract with Francis Haughey Construction Ireland Limited to deliver the regeneration of Ardee Castle.
The heritage-led scheme will restore the historic 15th‑century tower house, with works scheduled to start in early spring and expected to last around 18 mo
26/01/2026
The Department for Infrastructure has commenced essential preliminary works for Phase 1 of the £60 million Portadown Flood Alleviation Scheme.
This initial stage involves service diversion works and the strategic clearance of trees and vegetation, timed specifically to conclude ahead of the upcomi
26/01/2026
Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir has welcomed a significant £7.91 million investment aimed at strengthening rural infrastructure and supporting local enterprises across Northern Ireland.
The funding, delivered through the Rural Micro Capital Grant Scheme and the Rura
23/01/2026
The Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD, has announced the approval of a capital grant totalling €230,495 for Coláiste Bhríde in Rann na Feirste, Co. Donegal.
The funding is specifically allocated to facilitate essential renovation and fire safety works
23/01/2026
The Government has opened the first call for projects under the new €1 billion Housing Infrastructure Investment Fund (HIIF), Tánaiste Simon Harris TD and the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD, announced.
The multi-annual programme will fund public infrastructure
23/01/2026
Komatsu's latest compact loaders offerings, their new 4-tonne SK40-8EO skid steer loader and new CK50-8EO 5-tonne tracked loader – recently 'prototyped' at bauma 2025 – are now available in the Irish market.
Described by distributor, McHale Plant Sales as the 'biggest compact skid steer and tracke
23/01/2026
The Construction Employers Federation (CEF) has presented evidence to the Northern Ireland Assembly's Committee for Infrastructure on the Water, Sustainable Drainage and Flood Management Bill, setting out practical steps to unlock stalled development caused by severe water and wastewater capacity co
23/01/2026
The Southern Health and Social Care Trust has officially launched its Sustainability Strategy 2026–2030, a comprehensive roadmap designed to transition the organisation toward a net-zero future.
Titled 'Care without Carbon', the strategy outlines a practical framework to decrease environmental imp
23/01/2026
Almost 700 historic structures across Ireland are to receive €8.1 million in conservation support in 2026, Ministers James Browne TD and Christopher O'Sullivan TD have confirmed.
Administered by local authorities and funded by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage's National Bui
23/01/2026
SDLP Deputy Lord Mayor of Belfast Councillor Paul Doherty has welcomed long-overdue movement on Casement Park, following confirmation that work is due to restart at the end of the month.
He cautioned that the scheme must not become another false dawn.
Councillor Paul Doherty said: "People across W
23/01/2026
Louth County Council will commence the next phase of improvement works at the Railway Lands in Ardee in the coming weeks.
The upgrades, delivered as part of the Ardee 2040 Regeneration Vision, include enhancing and improving almost 1.1km of pathway through the site, linking O'Carroll Street to the
23/01/2026
EirGrid, the operator and developer of Ireland's electricity grid, and the ESB–Ørsted joint venture behind the Tonn Nua project welcomed Darragh O’Brien, Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment, to their inaugural meeting.
The event marked the beginning of formal collaboration between the
23/01/2026
South Dublin County Council (SDCC) has welcomed the announcement of Active Travel National funding for 2026, following a visit by Minister O’Brien alongside representatives from the National Transport Authority (NTA) and Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) to the Dodder Greenway.
The allocation
22/01/2026
ESB Networks has completed a major infrastructure upgrade in Portlaoise, uprating two transformers from 31.5 MVA to 63 MVA.
The project doubles local capacity, enabling new homes, farms and businesses to connect to the grid while significantly strengthening supply reliability across the Midlands.
22/01/2026
A state-of-the-art fire station has been officially opened in Clonakilty, serving more than 18,000 people.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony was performed by the Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Mary Linehan Foley, Christopher '’Sullivan, TD, Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Local Gover
22/01/2026
FP McCann has been appointed as the main contractor to deliver an expansion of the Park and Ride at Ballymena Bus/Rail Station, supporting Translink's strategy to promote sustainable travel and improve access to public transport across Northern Ireland.
The scheme is a significant infrastructure in
22/01/2026
Wind Energy Ireland has launched its 2026–2030 strategy, Delivering Energy Independence, Powering Growth, setting out how the State can become one of Europe's first true electrostates powered by secure, affordable, home‑grown clean electricity.
Unveiled at the organisation's Annual Conference
22/01/2026
Belfast City Council's Planning Committee has received a comprehensive update detailing the significant benefits generated by developer contributions between 2020 and 2025.
Elected Members were briefed on the impact of Section 76 Planning Agreements, which allow the Council to secure infrastructure
22/01/2026
The Government has approved the Preliminary Business Case for a major upgrade of Limerick City's wastewater treatment plant and an associated bioresource centre, Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage James Browne TD has announced.
The scheme, valued at more than €250 million, is amon
22/01/2026
Leitrim County Council has begun work on advancing affordable housing in the coming years under the Government's 'Delivering Homes, Building Communities' plan and any future housing strategy.
As part of this, the Council has launched an online interest survey focused on Carrick-on-Shannon.
The su
22/01/2026
HSE has confirmed that construction work on a new 110-bed Community Healthcare Facility on Kilmacrennan Road, Letterkenny, is advancing well and remains on course for completion in 2026.
The scheme is expected to significantly expand provision for older people in Letterkenny and across County Done
22/01/2026
The latest YouMatter Health, Safety & Wellbeing Roadshow has reported record-breaking engagement levels following its recent tour of 19 sites across the UK, spanning locations from Cambridge to Belfast.
The initiative, which provides critical health screenings to employees, clients, and subcontrac
22/01/2026
Mayo County Council will start on-site works on Monday, 2 February 2026, to deliver 31 own-door access apartments at the former Duffy's Bakery site in Ballina.
Finna Construction has been appointed as the main contractor. The build is expected to take 18 months, with completion slated for autumn 20
21/01/2026
Queen's University Belfast has officially commenced construction on the expanded Momentum One Zero innovation centre in the Titanic Quarter.
A sod-cutting ceremony, attended by government, academic, and industry leaders, marks the next phase of growth for this premier digital innovation hub.
The
21/01/2026
An Coimisiún Pleanála has approved planning permission for the Clonaslee Flood Relief Scheme, Laois County Council has announced.
Lodged in June 2025, the application has now been fully sanctioned, marking a significant milestone in the council’s ongoing countywide programme of flood risk managemen
21/01/2026
SSE has received planning permission from Cork County Council to extend the operational life of its Coomatallin Wind Farm near Drinagh, West Cork, by a further 20 years.
Originally consented in 2001 and commissioned in 2006 with an initial 20‑year operating limit, the four‑turbine site
21/01/2026
The Wastewater Infrastructure Group — representing housing, construction and business organisations including the Construction Employers Federation, the Chartered Institute of Housing, the Northern Ireland Federation of Housing Associations, Manufacturing NI and NI Chamber — has warned that Northern
21/01/2026
Queen's University Belfast nominated four candidates this year, with its award presented to Masters student Kerri Ennis of McAdam Design for a pilot floating solar–UV hybrid system aimed at tackling harmful algal blooms in Lough Neagh.
As part of the scholarship, the two winners are required to 'sh
21/01/2026
Forty homes in East Belfast have undergone major energy-efficiency upgrades as part of a £2.1m Housing Executive scheme delivered with contractor PK Murphy.
The programme included fitting new double glazing, replacing roof coverings and external doors, and adding external wall insulation to help ke
21/01/2026
Fianna Fáil TD for Sligo/Leitrim/South Donegal, Eamon Scanlon, has received a positive update on the development of a new community centre at Ballymote Park.
Deputy Scanlon confirmed he has been informed by Minister for Rural and Community Development, Dara Calleary, that a letter has been signed t
21/01/2026
Uisce Éireann has welcomed the granting of planning permission for a substantial upgrade to Kilsheelan's wastewater treatment plant, a move set to strengthen the village's infrastructure and enable future growth.
The project will increase wastewater treatment capacity by 50% to meet current and ant
21/01/2026
Sinn Féin's housing spokesperson Eoin Ó Broin TD has warned that the Government’s proposed "rent reset" would, in practice, dismantle Rent Pressure Zones (RPZs) for most private renters.
The Dublin Mid-West TD made the remarks ahead of the publication of the Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No 2)
21/01/2026
Uisce Éireann will shortly begin essential water main replacement works in Collooney, advancing its programme to enhance water services for homes and businesses across Co Sligo.
The scheme is intended to deliver a more dependable supply and improve water quality for the local area.
More than 740
20/01/2026
NI headquartered GRAHAM Interior Fit-Out has been appointed as the principal contractor for a multi-million-pound refurbishment programme at the Royal Automobile Club's historic Woodcote Park estate in Epsom, Surrey.
Set within 350 acres of Green Belt parkland, Woodcote Park serves as the Club's "c
20/01/2026
NI Water has announced its contractor BSG will begin resurfacing on Newcastle Road, Castlewellan in early February, following an extensive programme of sewer upgrades in the area.
The scheme is due to start on Monday 2 February under a lane closure, beginning next to Church Field Heights and progre
20/01/2026
1,608 social homes delivered by the end of 2025 under Housing for All, 232 above target, with a further 565 due to complete in 2026 as wider housing supports are highlighted during the national Housing Focus campaign.
Louth County Council has beaten its social housing delivery goal a full year ahea
20/01/2026
The Minister for Transport, Darragh O’Brien, alongside Ministers of State Seán Canney and Jerry Buttimer, has announced a major €360 million funding package dedicated to Active Travel and Greenway projects for 2026. This substantial investment is designed to expand the national network of safe, heal
20/01/2026
New provisional figures released by EirGrid, the developer and operator of the national electricity grid, indicate that renewable energy sources provided 44% of Ireland's total electricity throughout December.
Wind energy remained the primary driver of green power, contributing 39% of the country's
20/01/2026
Uisce Éireann has issued a notice to residents and businesses in Elphin, Strokestown, and surrounding localities regarding potential water outages or low pressure scheduled for Thursday, 22 January.
The planned disruption is necessary to facilitate a changeover to a newly installed water main in th
20/01/2026
Sinn Féin MLA Pádraig Delargy has welcomed the announcement of just over £2 million in extra support to reduce energy costs for low‑income households across Northern Ireland.
The funding, unveiled by Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald, will be delivered through the NI Sustainable Energy Pr
20/01/2026
The Government has confirmed that Ireland will take part in a major international property event in France in March, aiming to boost housing supply by attracting more investors.
The Social Democrats argue the move indicates no shift in policy and will not address affordability.
Rory Hearne, the p
20/01/2026
Sinn Féin’s spokesperson for Urban Regeneration and Renewal, the Public Realm and Local Government, Thomas Gould TD, has urged government TDs to back Sinn Féin's Derelict Sites (Amendment) Bill 2022 in a Dáil vote next week.
The call comes after figures provided to him by the Minister for Housing s
20/01/2026
Causeway Coast and Glens Sinn Féin councillor Oliver McMullan has said work on the Layde Cliff Path is now expected to start in May, following a meeting with council officers about the project timeline.
Speaking after the meeting Councillor McMullan said: "Following on from our meeting in December,
19/01/2026
The Department for Education (DfE) has appointed construction and development company GRAHAM to deliver a major £37 million redevelopment of The Castle Rock School in Coalville, Leicestershire.
Headquartered in County Down, GRAHAM will lead a significant transformation of the existing secondary and
19/01/2026
A significant construction milestone has been reached in Coolock as the An TSrúill development at Cromcastle Road officially celebrates its "topping out".
The ceremony marks the structural completion of the project, which is being delivered by Bennett Construction on behalf of the Land Development
19/01/2026
The Antrim and Newtownabbey Labour Market Partnership (LMP) has launched the Cleantech Upskilling Electrical Training Academy in collaboration with ETTNI.
This fully funded initiative is designed to provide qualified local electricians with the technical expertise required to install and maintain
19/01/2026
NI Water has confirmed plans to install vital new wastewater infrastructure in Newry city centre to facilitate a residential development at the former St. Clare's Convent site.
The project, which involves the installation of 125 metres of new pipeline and two manholes between Abbey Way Car Park an
19/01/2026
Construction is starting this month on a significant upgrade to the wastewater network along Balheary Road in Swords.
The Uisce Éireann investment will unlock the delivery of 2,980 new homes and support sustainable growth in the area by expanding capacity and improving system performance.
The pro
19/01/2026
Students from South Eastern Regional College (SERC) broadened their studies with a hands-on visit to the Loftlines housing development in Belfast.
Located in the Titanic Quarter, one of Europe's largest urban waterfront regeneration areas, the scheme is set to become a landmark mixed-tenure project
19/01/2026
The Office of Public Works (OPW) has announced the approval of funding for Cork County Council to address flood risks and coastal protection in Whitegate Village. The grant, totaling €107,708, has been sanctioned under the OPW's Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme.
The fundin
19/01/2026
Sinn Féin TD for Wicklow and chair of the Public Accounts Committee, John Brady, has welcomed what he called a long-overdue step by the government to start ending an "extraordinary and unacceptable waste of taxpayers' money" at Trudder House, River Lodge in Newtownmountkennedy.
The site is to be r
19/01/2026
The Bray to Greystones Cliff Walk Management Committee met on Wednesday, 14 January 2026.
The recently expanded committee, which now includes additional elected members from both the Bray and Greystones Municipal Districts alongside representatives from Business Pillars and local interest groups,
19/01/2026
The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD, has confirmed a State‑led, co‑ordinated Irish presence at MIPIM 2026 (Marché International des Professionnels de l’Immobilier), aimed at promoting Ireland as a prime destination for investment to accelerate the del
16/01/2026
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council has officially launched the Dún Laoghaire Harbour Masterplan, signaling a major shift in the development of one of Ireland's most prominent coastal sites.
The plan, supported by Fáilte Ireland and developed by a multidisciplinary team led by Copenhagen's ARROW
16/01/2026
Cavan County Council has issued an open call to developers and building contractors to submit Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the provision of turnkey social housing developments across the county.
The move is part of a strategic effort to accelerate the delivery of "fit for purpose" homes to me
16/01/2026
Clare County Council has officially announced plans to introduce permanent partial pedestrianisation on O'Connell Street in Ennis, with the new measures set to take effect on Monday, 2nd March 2026.
The decision follows extensive public consultation, including a survey of nearly 1,500 people where
16/01/2026
The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage has released commencement data for December 2025, revealing a significant spike in residential construction activity.
A total of 3,065 new units were commenced during the month, exactly doubling the 1,533 units recorded in November.
This ro
16/01/2026
The National Transport Authority (NTA) has been called on to account for a €500,000 rise in the cost of constructing 14 steps and a ramp at Deer Park in Mount Merrion, south Dublin, by Social Democrats TD Aidan Farrelly.
Deputy Farrelly, a member of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), noted that D
16/01/2026
Dublin City Council and Clúid, Ireland's largest Approved Housing Body, have opened applications for 56 new Cost Rental homes at Oscar Traynor Woods in Dublin 5.
The first tranche of homes in the Coolock development marks the initial opportunity for prospective tenants to apply for Cost Rental in t
16/01/2026
Sisk and Meath GAA have signed a €21m contract to redevelop the stand at Páirc Tailteann, marking a significant step towards improved facilities for players, members, supporters and the wider community.
The agreement was formalised on Saturday 10 January 2026 at Páirc Tailteann in Navan, County Mea
16/01/2026
Water supply has been restored to customers in Newtownmountkennedy after crews completed complex repair works in the town.
Daniel Kennedy, Uisce Éireann Water Operations Manager, thanked customers for their patience during the disruption. "Uisce Éireann acknowledges the inconvenience caused by the
16/01/2026
Energy Storage Ireland (ESI) has welcomed the Government's new Large Energy User Action Plan (LEAP), describing it as a timely and strategic policy that formally recognises energy storage as core national infrastructure.
The Action Plan outlines a plan-led approach to supporting the growth of energ
16/01/2026
FP McCann has acquired Easy-Trim Roofing and Construction Products Ltd, a UK-based manufacturer of roofing accessories, in a move to expand its roofing division and offer a more complete service to customers.
The company said the deal strengthens its ability to supply end-to-end solutions for roofi
15/01/2026
The Irish Government has officially approved a major €100 million expansion of the Tyndall National Institute (TNI) at University College Cork (UCC).
Announced on Wednesday, 14 January 2026, the project marks a decisive step in Ireland's "Silicon Island" strategy to become a global leader in semic
15/01/2026
Uisce Éireann's drive to cut leakage on the Cooley Peninsula has delivered major savings, with more than 780,000 litres of water conserved each day through targeted detection and repair work.
The volume saved is equivalent to the daily water use of over 5,800 people, roughly the population of Ardee
15/01/2026
The McKinstry Group has announced a major £16 million investment in a new 4,200m² recycling facility at its headquarters in Nutts Corner, Co. Antrim.
Supported by a Green Capex Loan from Bank of Ireland, the state-of-the-art plant is designed to transform waste management for the construction, dem
15/01/2026
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald MLA has officially launched Open Doors 2026 in Northern Ireland, visiting the Dundonald International Ice Bowl regeneration site to highlight the vast career opportunities within the construction sector.
The initiative, delivered by Build UK in partnership with
15/01/2026
Belfast Harbour has reaffirmed its role as a primary driver of Northern Ireland's construction and regeneration sectors, announcing a £350,000 Community Fund for 2026 alongside a broader commitment to reinvest 100% of post-tax profits into the Harbour Estate.
The funding is a key component of the H
15/01/2026
Water supply is gradually returning to customers in north Dublin following the completion of complex repair works on a third burst along a major trunk water main, Uisce Éireann has confirmed.
The latest burst caused localised disruption to homes and businesses in the area, prompting emergency works
15/01/2026
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has appointed Mark Robinson to serve as a Non-Executive Councillor Member on the Drainage Council.
The appointment took effect on 5 January 2026 and will run for up to four years. Appointments to the Council are non-remunerated and, under Schedule 1 to the Draina
15/01/2026
Social Democrats' environment spokesperson, Jennifer Whitmore, has warned that government plans to remove the restriction on new data centres in Dublin would place unsustainable pressure on the national electricity system and hinder climate ambitions.
Deputy Whitmore said: "I have major concerns wi
15/01/2026
Dublin City Council has backed a Social Democrats motion declaring housing a fundamental human right and instructing the authority to embed that principle across its housing policies and operations.
The move has prompted the party to press the Government to advance a referendum on the issue.
Propo
15/01/2026
A Fine Gael senator has called for the closure of a loophole that lets derelict or vacant properties be converted into accommodation for international protection applicants without full planning permission, arguing this would strengthen public confidence in the planning system.
Senator Mark Duffy s
14/01/2026
BnM and ESB have confirmed the latest awards under the Oweninny Wind Farm Educational Scholarship Scheme, allocating €37,500 to six new scholars and bringing the total number of local recipients to 10.
Since the programme launched in 2024, €55,000 has been distributed through the fund, a key elemen
14/01/2026
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has provided an update on plans to progress six flagship Active Travel projects.
Consultants have now been commissioned to advance the schemes, which together will cover a combined length of 40km, aimed at promoting walking, cycling, and other sustainable modes o
14/01/2026
Northern Ireland Electricity Networks (NIE Networks) has announced plans to carry out works to install new underground cables in the Olympia Parade, Tates Avenue, Glenmachan Place, and Boucher Road areas of Belfast, starting 18 January 2026.
The works, being undertaken in partnership with contracto
14/01/2026
Cork city has marked a major milestone in social housing delivery with the sod turned on two transformative projects set to deliver more than 800 new homes.
The Railyard Apartments scheme in the city centre will provide 217 homes, including Ireland’s tallest residential building, while the Creamfie
14/01/2026
A Fine Gael Senator has called for an end to a planning loophole that allows derelict or vacant properties to be converted into accommodation for international protection applicants without full planning permission.
Senator Mark Duffy said the exemption is damaging trust between communities, electe
14/01/2026
Official construction works have commenced on the NCH Discover Centre, a major new project located at the Earlsfort Terrace site in Dublin.
The development represents the initial phase of a comprehensive masterplan to revitalise the National Concert Hall (NCH) campus, transforming it into a sustai
14/01/2026
Belfast property and construction consultancy Johnston Houston has officially rebranded as Drees & Sommer UK.
The move marks the final phase of integration following the firm's acquisition by the international construction consultancy group in September 2024.
The rebranding sees the firm's team o
14/01/2026
SSE Renewables has formally submitted a planning application to the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) for the development of the Tattymoyle Wind Farm in County Tyrone.
The proposal, situated approximately 6.5km southwest of Fintona, follows two rounds of public consultation and comprehensive env
14/01/2026
The Construction Employers Federation (CEF) has officially launched #SafetyReboot2026, a month-long initiative designed to reinforce health and safety standards across the industry.
Throughout January 2026, construction companies are being encouraged to pause site operations for approximately fift
14/01/2026
The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) has announced a targeted inspection initiative aimed at licensed asbestos removal contractors.
Commencing in the new year, the campaign will focus on the technical review of Plans of Work to verify that contractors are effectively assess
13/01/2026
Plans to transform the historic Georgian village of Royal Hillsborough have reached a critical milestone following unanimous approval from Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council's Planning Committee.
The decision allows for the progression of a major public realm scheme aimed at revitalising the villa
13/01/2026
Belfast-headquartered construction and fit-out specialist Gilbert-Ash has reached a significant sustainability milestone, with its £24 million Loveday Dementia Care Facility in Belgravia, London, officially achieving a 'BREEAM Outstanding' rating.
The accreditation places the 40,000 sq ft project i
13/01/2026
Northern Ireland is entering 2026 with its strongest construction performance in more than a decade, according to a new industry report from AECOM.
The company's Ireland Annual Review 2026, to be published on Thursday 15 January, shows that construction output in Northern Ireland rose by 7.3 per ce
13/01/2026
NIE Networks has opened applications for its Apprentice Academy, inviting people interested in building a career in the energy sector to apply.
The company is seeking new cohorts of Craftsperson and Higher-Level Electrical Engineering apprentices, with programmes offering comprehensive training and
13/01/2026
The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD, has announced a significant overhaul of the social housing approval system to take effect from January 2026.
Under the new reforms, all new-build social housing proposals valued at up to €200 million will transition to a str
13/01/2026
Ballyclare-based contractor McLaughlin & Harvey has reached a major milestone at the Ministry of Defence-owned Sheffield Forgemasters site, officially starting the steel frame assembly for a massive new Machine Shop.
The 30,000 sq m facility stands 32 metres high and represents one of the most sign
13/01/2026
A major investment exceeding £800,000 has been announced for Newry City, focusing on essential road improvements and public realm enhancements.
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins and Communities Minister Gordon Lyons confirmed the start of the scheme, which targets the A25 New Street and U6294 Ca
13/01/2026
Uisce Éireann is asking customers across South Leitrim to reduce water use to help protect supplies.
A rise in consumption by households and businesses, combined with a number of recent water main bursts, has prompted the appeal. Customers are being urged to use water carefully so supply can catch
13/01/2026
Alliance Housing spokesperson Kellie Armstrong MLA has urged the Communities Minister to strengthen protections for people living in the private rented sector and to bring an end to no-fault evictions.
The Strangford MLA was speaking following the launch of the minister's consultation on Notice to
13/01/2026
Sinn Féin TD for Wicklow and Chair of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), John Brady, has condemned government spending of €1.3m on security in 2025 at the unused River Lodge international protection accommodation (IPAS) site in Newtownmountkennedy, describing it as an extraordinary waste of public
12/01/2026
Work has officially begun on a major refurbishment and extension project in the heart of Swords that will deliver 13 new social homes on North Street.
Fingal County Council, in partnership with Broomfield Construction, has started transforming a rundown 19th-century townhouse into a new residential
12/01/2026
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has unveiled £2.17 million to help more than 1,000 additional low-income households make their homes warmer and more energy efficient through the NI Sustainable Energy Programme (NISEP), which is delivered by the Energy Saving Trust on behalf of the Utility Regu
12/01/2026
NIE Networks has commenced a major infrastructure project in the Duncrue Road and Duncrue Street areas of Belfast to significantly increase electrical capacity.
The essential works, which are required to facilitate a local redevelopment project, get underway today, Monday 12th January 2026, and ar
12/01/2026
Water supply is beginning to return for affected customers after Uisce Éireann completed complex repairs to a key trunk main in north Dublin.
Crews worked through Friday night, Saturday and into Saturday night to fix the main after two major bursts. The operation was complicated due to the scale of
12/01/2026
The Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless TD, and Minister of State Marian Harkin TD, have welcomed a significant update to the entry criteria for craft apprenticeship programmes in Ireland.
Under the new guidelines issued by SOLAS, applicants wi
12/01/2026
Galway City Council has welcomed a Government decision to continue and expand the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant (VPRG), which has already invested more than €2.5 million in bringing empty homes back into use across the city.
To date, €2,546,449 has been allocated to 49 properties in Galway Ci
12/01/2026
The Construction Employers Federation (CEF), which serves as the only certified representative organisation for the homebuilding and construction industries in Northern Ireland, has announced the appointment of Gail Kinkead as its new Head of Membership.
In her new capacity, Gail will be responsibl
12/01/2026
Uisce Éireann has announced a programme of works to replace more than 2.6km of ageing water mains between ardloman reservoir and mount bruis as part of ongoing leakage reduction efforts.
This follows the recent replacement of over 5.3km of mains between Ardloman Reservoir and Shronell.
Dave Murphy
12/01/2026
Fingal County Council has officially opened the upgraded Portmarnock Rail Bridge, providing a new walking and cycling link between Drumnigh Manor and Skylark Place.
The opening was marked with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Mayor of Fingal Cllr Tom O'Leary, Minister for Transport and Ministe
12/01/2026
Sinn Féin leader and Dublin Central TD Mary Lou McDonald has said that 1,000 applications for just 99 homes at the O'Devaney Gardens development "lays bare the government’s profound housing failures".
Ms McDonald said: "It is staggering, though not surprising, that we see 1000 applications for just
09/01/2026
The Land Development Agency (LDA) and IDA Ireland have reached an agreement on the transfer of a 41-hectare site at Kilbarry in Cork City, creating the potential for the delivery of approximately 1,000 new homes.
The land forms part of the North Blackpool–Kilbarry Expansion Area, one of the key loc
09/01/2026
Uisce Éireann will press ahead in 2026 with further investment in Carrick-on-Suir’s drinking water network, continuing to replace ageing town-centre pipes to curb leakage and improve the reliability of supply for residents and businesses.
The utility began last year to replace more than 1.7km of pr
09/01/2026
Uisce Éireann will ramp up its investment in Galway city in the new year as the latest stage of water mains replacement begins west of the city centre.
Crews are scheduled to start on William Street West from Monday, 12 January.
The scheme will replace ageing mains with modern pipes, improving the
09/01/2026
Bangor's Paddy Brow, Head of the Living With Water Programme (LWWP) at NI Water, has been honoured with the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) President’s Award for Innovation 2025 for his exemplary leadership.
The national accolade recognises individuals who demons
09/01/2026
Major engineering works have resumed on the Waterford North Quays Development, focusing on the installation of critical flood prevention infrastructure.
The project, managed by contractors for Waterford City and County Council (WCCC), is designed to protect the rail line on the approach to Waterfo
09/01/2026
Sinn Féin councillors have lodged an Emergency Motion calling on Dublin City Council's Chief Executive to fully engage with elected members before any decisions are made on the future of Wood Quay and the proposed Camden Yard development.
Sinn Féin Group Leader on Dublin City Council, Cllr. Daithí
09/01/2026
A surge of interest in apartments and houses labelled 'affordable' at the former O'Devaney Gardens flats site in Dublin points to the plight of would-be buyers priced out of the market, Social Democrats TD Rory Hearne has said.
Rory Hearne, the party's housing spokesperson, said: "Over 1,000 people
09/01/2026
Uisce Éireann is advising motorists of an upcoming road closure on the L1015 Kellystown Road in Leixlip to facilitate ongoing works on the Maynooth Transfer Pipeline project.
The stretch between the L1014 Kellystown junction and the R149 will be closed from Tuesday 13 January to Friday 13 March 202
09/01/2026
RenewableUK has appointed Tara Singh as its next Chief Executive, with her tenure beginning on 23 February.
Singh brings more than two decades of experience across government, global energy companies and public affairs. She currently leads a major public affairs practice at Burson, advising organis
09/01/2026
Sinn Féin's spokesperson on Climate, the Environment and Energy, Pa Daly TD, has criticised the government and the energy regulator over what he described as an ongoing energy "rip-off", citing a new Nevin Economic Research Institute (NERI) report. He said the analysis shows Irish households are pay
08/01/2026
Hagan Homes has begun construction on Lisnacastle Gardens, a £4.5 million residential development in Castlecaulfield, Co Tyrone, marking the first phase of a wider £18.5 million investment that will ultimately deliver 112 new homes.
Phase one of the scheme will see 39 homes built on Lisnamonaghan R
08/01/2026
Cork County Council has announced a new Affordable Housing Purchase Scheme in Pulleen, Kanturk, as part of its drive to increase access to home ownership in rural communities.
Applications for the scheme will open at 12 noon on Tuesday 3 February 2026. The 20-home development, built by Vella Homes,
08/01/2026
EHS International, a leading provider of environmental, health, and safety (EHS) services with offices in Cork, Dublin, Belfast and London, has launched new certified training courses in construction safety.
Fully accredited by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), the courses
08/01/2026
The Government has insisted it remains committed to tackling climate change, after People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy accused Ministers of "giving up" on Ireland's emissions reduction targets following comments by Climate Minister Darragh O'Brien.
O'Brien said this week that the State is now on co
08/01/2026
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has praised the allocation of more than £1 million for active travel schemes spanning three councils in the north.
The package, announced by Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins, will support initiatives within Belfast City Council, Derry City and Strabane District Counci
08/01/2026
Uisce Éireann has said work is continuing to remove the Boil Water Notice (BWN) affecting customers on the Buncrana (Slavery) Public Water Supply, after mechanical problems at the Buncrana (Slavery) Water Treatment Plant led to the notice being imposed on Friday, 2 January, following consultation wi
08/01/2026
Wind Energy Ireland (WEI) has published a new policy paper, Driving Competitiveness, Delivering Climate Action, outlining a series of recommendations it wants Ireland to champion during its Presidency of the Council of the European Union in the second half of 2026.
Ireland will hold the rotating Pr
08/01/2026
Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin South Central Catherine Ardagh has urged the Office of Public Works (OPW) to fast‑track the Camac Flood Alleviation Scheme after the OPW's Head of Flood Risk Management, Jim Casey, confirmed to her that the project has been "significantly delayed".
The confirmation c
08/01/2026
Galway City Council has welcomed the Government's decision to continue and expand the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant (VPRG). To date, €2,546,449 has been invested across 49 properties in Galway City under the scheme.
Mayor of the City of Galway, Cllr Mike Cubbard said: "The Vacant Property Ref
08/01/2026
Permission has been granted for 934 new homes alongside a suite of community amenities. Following the statutory eight-week period in which challenges may be lodged, the project is expected to proceed to tender for its first phase.
On completion, the development will comprise 753 affordable and cost
07/01/2026
EirGrid has announced the successful completion of essential maintenance and upgrade works on the Kilbarry Marina 110 kV overhead line double circuit.
As a vital component of the high-voltage network, this infrastructure is responsible for the bulk delivery of electricity to Cork city and its neig
07/01/2026
Belfast Harbour has formally submitted a planning application to Belfast City Council for the residential and mixed-use redevelopment of Clarendon Wharf, following a period of public consultation.
The proposals aim to transform an underutilised section of the waterfront into a sustainable, vibrant
07/01/2026
Participation in traditional building skills training reached record levels this year, according to figures released by the National Built Heritage Service (NBHS).
Operating under the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, the service oversaw 45 fully funded or subsidised events nat
07/01/2026
Belfast City Council has opened a call for Expressions of Interest regarding the ground floor of the historic 2 Royal Avenue building. The Council is seeking a tenant to secure the long-term future of the site, which extends to approximately 14,250 sq ft in the heart of the city centre.
Designed by
07/01/2026
Cork City Council has welcomed the award of €496,742 from the Department of Rural and Community Development to tackle dereliction and reinvigorate rural towns and villages. The funding, delivered through the Town and Village Renewal Scheme (TVRS), builds on investments made along the northern edge o
07/01/2026
The Construction Employers Federation (CEF) has responded to the Finance Minister's draft Budget 2026-2029/30 proposals, welcoming their publication but warning that industry confidence depends on an Executive-backed, multi-year settlement.
Mark Spence, CEF's Chief Executive, said: "While the publ
07/01/2026
Uisce Éireann has confirmed that permanent upgrade works will take place at the Cavan Hill Water Treatment Plant following the success of a pilot study to address water discolouration issues affecting customers in Dundalk and surrounding areas.
The Cavan Hill supply has been subject to seasonal dis
07/01/2026
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced more than £1 million in funding to support the delivery of seven new greenway and active travel projects across Northern Ireland.
The £1.05 million investment will provide 50% capital funding to three councils – Derry City and Strabane District Coun
07/01/2026
A revitalised green space in the heart of Armoy village is quickly becoming a popular and safe meeting place for residents of all ages, following new funding to support its ongoing development.
Armoy Community Association has received a £1,832 Housing Executive community involvement grant to help m
07/01/2026
Households across the west and wider north-west facing frequent and lengthy electricity disruptions should receive relief from standing charges, a Fine Gael senator has said.
Senator Gareth Scahill praised ESB Networks crews for working in hazardous conditions, but said persistent weaknesses in the
06/01/2026
Belfast City Council has become the first organisation to sign up to receive green electricity from Belfast's newest wind farm.
Under a contract with 3T Power, many of the city's best-known venues — including City Hall, St George's Market, Belfast Castle, Belfast Zoo and 2 Royal Avenue — together w
06/01/2026
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has confirmed the start of a £200,000 street lighting replacement contract on Newry's Abbey Way.
The civil engineering works will span the section between Margaret Street and the Kilmorey Street junction. The scope of the project involves the decommissioning of e
06/01/2026
Belfast-based Farrans Construction has secured a major role in Scottish Water's "Enterprise" programme, a multi-billion pound investment designed to overhaul Scotland's water and waste water infrastructure.
The company has been selected as a preferred bidder for the role of Asset Delivery Partner.
06/01/2026
NI Water has completed more than £6m of base maintenance at Kilkeel Wastewater Treatment Works (WwTW), strengthening environmental safeguards and supporting the site’s ongoing compliance, reliability and performance as the new year begins.
Richard Nevin, Senior Project Manager at NI Water, said: "
06/01/2026
The Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary, has confirmed that Kerry County Council has purchased Teach Siamsa na Carraige in Baile na nGall with support from the Town and Village Renewal Scheme.
A grant of €250,000 under the 2025 Building or Land Acquisition
06/01/2026
Uisce Éireann is advancing a major project to enhance Drumconrath’s water supply.
The works include developing a new raw water source at a groundwater well in Posseckstown and installing a new water main to transfer raw water from this source to the local water treatment plant.
Upgrades will also
06/01/2026
Nexus has selected McLaughlin & Harvey to construct a new Shields Ferry landing at North Shields Fish Quay, marking a significant milestone for the multi-million pound scheme to secure the cross-Tyne service’s long-term future.
The landing at the regenerated Fish Quay will, for the first time, prov
06/01/2026
Southern Regional College has earned a Silver award in the 2025 Northern Ireland Environmental Benchmarking Survey, run by Business in the Community Northern Ireland.
The result, an improvement on the College's Bronze in November 2024, reflects advances in environmental management, performance and
06/01/2026
EHS International, a leading Irish provider of environmental, health, and safety (EHS) solutions headquartered in Cork, has announced a strategic partnership with Cinnte Safety, Ireland’s foremost provider of Temporary Traffic Management (TTM) services and training.
The collabora
06/01/2026
The Land Development Agency (LDA) and Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council have welcomed An Coimisiún Pleanála's approval for a 934-home development with community amenities at Dundrum Central, on the site of the former Central Mental Hospital.
Working in partnership, the LDA and the council said
05/01/2026
A major new residential development in Dundrum has been approved by An Coimisiún Pleanála, marking a major milestone for State-led housing initiatives.
The project, situated on the grounds of the former Central Mental Hospital, will provide 934 new homes through a strategic mix of houses, duplexes
05/01/2026
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has confirmed that a significant £430,000 investment in Cookstown's active travel infrastructure will begin today, Monday 5 January 2026.
The project focuses on the A29 Dungannon Road, where approximately 1.1km of new footway and cycleway will be constructed, st
05/01/2026
Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Mary Linehan Foley, has welcomed the allocation of €900,000 in funding for four major projects under the 2025 Town and Village Renewal Scheme (TVRS).
The investment is aimed at revitalising town centres across rural Cork by boosting local economies, tackling derel
05/01/2026
A Fine Gael Senator is set to introduce new legislation aimed at tackling the theft of tools and equipment from tradespeople and small businesses.
Galway Senator PJ Murphy plans to amend the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001 to create a mandatory minimum custodial sentence for se
05/01/2026
Uisce Éireann has issued a Boil Water Notice for customers supplied by the Buncrana (Slavery) Water Treatment Plant in County Donegal, following consultation with the Health Service Executive (HSE).
The notice applies to Buncrana town and surrounding areas and has been put in place as a precautiona
05/01/2026
Sinn Féin housing spokesperson Eoin Ó Broin TD has warned that government housing policy is directly contributing to record levels of homelessness following the publication of the Department of Housing's November homeless report.
The Dublin Mid West representative said the latest figures show a sha
05/01/2026
The latest overhaul of the Irish planning system took effect on 31 December 2025 with the introduction of the next phase of the Planning and Development Act 2024. These reforms are part of a phased roll-out designed to inject greater transparency, consistency, and confidence into the development pro
05/01/2026
Uisce Éireann has announced a programme of enhancement works for Cork City's wastewater infrastructure in the Grand Parade area.
Details remain current until further updates are provided here or via the Supply and Service Updates section.
Specialist contractors will access the underground pump st
05/01/2026
Construction has begun on the £5 million redevelopment of Cathedral Gardens in Belfast, with Belfast City Council setting out plans to transform the area between St Anne’s Cathedral and Ulster University into a new landmark public space.
The revamped gardens will include a large multi-use events ar
05/01/2026
The latest CEF Construction Survey signals a strong call from Northern Ireland's construction sector for the Executive to agree a four-year capital budget, as flat profit margins and a resurgence of inflation weigh on confidence at the start of 2026.
The survey, spanning the second half of 2025, g
