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19/10/2026
PJ Hegarty has been named winner of the Supreme Safety Award — the top accolade at the All-Ireland Occupational Safety Awards — and also picked up the Healthy Workplace Award and the Consistent High Achiever Award. The trio of honours was announced at a gala at the Great Southern Killarney.
Organis
19/10/2026
AG, the third-generation paving and building products manufacturer with more than 60 years' experience, has expanded its partnership with GRAHAM via a new Strategic Supply Agreement that appoints AG as a preferred supplier until the end of 2028.
GRAHAM, which traces its heritage back over 250 years
19/10/2026
Households exporting surplus electricity to the grid will be able to keep more of what they earn, a Fine Gael TD has said, a change he believes will encourage more homes to install solar panels.
Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí, chair of the Oireachtas Climate, Environment and Energy Committee, said lifting t
19/10/2026
A major water infrastructure scheme to enable future housing in Sligo Town is set to begin in Summerhill this month, Uisce Éireann has announced.
The investment will expand capacity in the local water network, supporting new homes and sustainable growth in one of the town’s key development zones.
19/10/2026
Planning permission has been approved for the Sunflower Children's Hospice in Castlebar, a major step forward for specialist paediatric palliative care in Ireland. The facility will be the first children's hospice built outside Dublin and the first new children's hospice to be developed in the count
19/10/2026
Coillte, working with Leitrim County Council, has begun development works at Glenfarne Wood in Co Leitrim, launching a first-phase investment of €2.7 milliom.
The programme is backed by €2.5m in funding from the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht and is part of a two-p
19/10/2026
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council and Ulster Wildlife hosted Finance Minister John O'Dowd at Peatlands Park to signal the commencement of the PEAT+ initiative, a €19.2 million cross-border programme to restore peatlands and protect vital natural landscapes.
Spearheaded by the con
19/10/2026
Adrian Pollock, operations director (Civils) at construction and civil engineering firm McLaughlin & Harvey, has been named Outstanding Contributor at the 2026 Northern Ireland Construction Awards.
Run by the Construction Employers Federation (CEF), the prestigious awards bring together the sector
19/10/2026
Belfast City Council's Planning Committee has approved two new residential developments in west Belfast alongside permission for a new Lidl store in Dunmurry.
One scheme, on lands near the Monagh By-pass, is a mixed-use project comprising two three-storey apartment blocks providing 36 social homes,
19/10/2026
Belfast Harbour is set to become a live test environment for next-generation zero-emission technologies following a £15m investment confirmed by Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald.
The funding comes from UK Research and Innovation's (UKRI) Local Innovation Partnerships Fund (LIPF) and is the sec
16/10/2026
Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment Darragh O'Brien has welcomed Government approval of the revised Heads of the Electricity (Supply) (Amendment) Bill 2026, designed to create a modern statutory framework that reinforces the resilience of Ireland's electricity network.
The proposals fo
16/10/2026
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has confirmed a £750,000 carriageway resurfacing programme on the B73 Battery Road in Ardboe will start on Monday 19 October 2026.
The scheme will cover approximately 3.2km, extending from No. 44 Battery Road to the Ardboe Road junction at Moortown.
Minister Kim
16/10/2026
A £790k programme to address flooding issues in Strabane's Ballycolman Estate will begin on Monday 19 October 2026, the Infrastructure Minister has confirmed.
The works will deliver a new carriageway drainage system, a storm water storage facility and resurfacing of the affected roads to improve re
16/10/2026
Education Minister Paul Givan has officially opened a £27.5 million school building for New-Bridge Integrated College in Loughbrickland.
The project was funded primarily through the UK Government-supported Fresh Start Programme.
Education Minister Paul Givan said: "The opening of New-Bridge Integr
16/10/2026
Construction has begun on a new 300-tonne-a-day flour mill in Ballycarney, Co. Wexford, in a move aimed at bringing more flour production back to Ireland and strengthening the country's bakery supply chain.
Slaney Flour, a joint venture between Hemelter Ireland and Ballycarney Grain Ltd., marked th
16/10/2026
Uisce Éireann is set to begin works to renew old and damaged water mains in Kilbeggan, aiming to deliver a more dependable supply for the community.
On the Dublin Road between Inver filling station and Scoil an Chlochair, and from Coola Mill along the R389 through Main Street and Tullamore Road tow
16/10/2026
Waterford City and County Council has advised that night-time resurfacing will take place on the N72 at Lismore Bridge from 7pm on Friday, 16 October, until 6am on Saturday, 17 October.
Diversions will operate throughout the works and motorists should allow extra time for journeys. A map of the div
16/10/2026
Henry Brothers, headquartered in Magherafelt, Northern Ireland, has been selected to deliver three new schemes for Babcock International Group at His Majesty’s Naval Base Clyde (HMNB Clyde).
The work includes upgrading security fencing for a key support building at Faslane, supplying and installing
16/10/2026
SSE has launched this year's Tievenameenta Community Benefit Fund, making £90,000 available to help community groups, schools, clubs and other organisations deliver projects that provide long-lasting local benefits.
The annual fund, linked to SSE's Tievenameenta Wind Farm near Killeter in County Ty
16/10/2026
EirGrid has completed its 2026 marine and coastal survey campaign for the Powering Up Offshore – South Coast programme, marking a significant milestone in plans to connect offshore renewable energy to the national electricity grid.
The campaign involved almost 70,000 hours of survey work across 2,3
15/10/2026
Galway City Council has approved a proposal to introduce a new rates waiver aimed at bringing long-term vacant commercial properties back into use across the city. Under the proposed Vacant Property Scheme, eligible businesses moving into premises empty for over a year would receive a 100% rates wai
15/10/2026
Queen's University Belfast has funded new community gardens for two South Belfast primary schools, underscoring its commitment to embed social value within campus development.
The outdoor areas at St Malachy's Primary School and Blythefield Primary School, both close to the Queen's campus, provide
15/10/2026
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has confirmed a £238,000 carriageway resurfacing project at Leyland Road Roundabout and along Leyland Road in Ballycastle will get under way on Monday 19 October 2026. The scheme will renew around 0.3km of carriageway, including the roundabout and its approaches a
15/10/2026
NI Water has confirmed that permanent reinstatement works on Enniskillen's Cornagrade Road are due to begin on Sunday 25 October and are expected to be completed by Wednesday 28 October.
The works are the concluding reinstatement phase following the recently finished water infrastructure improvemen
15/10/2026
Uisce Éireann will next week commence essential upgrades to wastewater infrastructure in Dingle, focusing on the Dingle Bypass Road wastewater pumping station (WWPS). The programme is designed to maintain and improve the town's network, enhancing safety and supporting reliable services for the commu
15/10/2026
LSH has advised the Kent Police & Crime Commissioner on the £16.2 million sale of surplus land and associated ransom rights at the force’s Sutton Road headquarters in Maidstone to BDW (Barratt Redrow).
The land is not required for operational purposes, and Kent Police will remain at Sutton Road. Pr
15/10/2026
Councillors in Ards and North Down have been updated on the Northern Ireland Housing Executive's plans and performance, with total investment of £26.35m across the Borough in 2025/26.
On Tuesday 13 October 2026, Caroline Connor, the Housing Executive's Interim Director of Strategic Housing Authorit
15/10/2026
Homeowners seeking to cut the cost of going solar are invited to the Warmer Homes Expo at the Midlands Park Hotel on Monday, 19 October, from 10am to 3pm, where the new Portlaoise Solar Meitheal will be launched. A public transport guide for attendees is available to download from Laois County Counc
15/10/2026
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council (dlr) welcomed over 200 residents, community groups and energy specialists to County Hall, Dún Laoghaire, on Saturday, 10 October for its Energy Upgrades at Home & in the Community event.
Organised by the dlr Architects and Energy Team, the showcase shared pra
15/10/2026
Waterford City and County Council advises that a Stop/Go system is operating on the N25 at Ballyduff West until 4 December 2026 to facilitate junction improvement works.
Traffic management remains in operation, and motorists are asked to exercise caution through the works area and anticipate some d
14/10/2026
The Department for Infrastructure has proposed the creation of new national Flood Forecasting Service for Northern Ireland, subject to the necessary Business Case approvals, as Flood Awareness Week (12–18 October) gets under way.
Announcing the proposal, Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins said: "W
14/10/2026
Limerick City and County Council has completed a new link road in Abbeyfeale, connecting the N21 Main Street with the Grove Crescent car park.
The project represents a significant milestone in the delivery of the Abbeyfeale Traffic Management Plan and the wider public realm enhancement programme.
14/10/2026
John Sisk & Son has staged a new series of dedicated Health & Safety conferences — titled 'Stepping up, Owning the Outcome' — in Ireland and the UK over the past week, marking a first for the Sisk Group.
Senior leaders from across the business were brought together to help shape the company's futur
14/10/2026
A £757,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on Belsize Road, Lisburn is set to start on Monday 19 October 2026, Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has confirmed.
The project covers essential resurfacing between Kirkwood's Road and Boomers Road and includes associated improvements to kerbs and footwa
14/10/2026
The Chartered Institute of Housing Northern Ireland (CIH NI) has welcomed the opportunity to respond to the Department for the Economy's (DfE) consultation on heat networks. While heat networks are currently uncommon in Northern Ireland, the institute notes their potential to cut carbon emissions fr
14/10/2026
Sinn Féin's climate, environment and energy spokesperson has condemned the regulator’s latest consumer protections for 2026–27 as evidence of a lack of urgency from Government, arguing that households remain under pressure from persistently high costs and rising arrears.
Pa Daly TD made his remarks
14/10/2026
Waterford City and County Council has announced that refurbishment works on Rice Bridge will take place on today, 14 October.
Alternating lane closures will operate between 9.30am and 3pm, with traffic management in place. Motorists are advised to allow extra time for journeys, and the council apol
14/10/2026
NI Water is set to undertake pipeline connection works on Newry Road in Mayobridge as part of a wider programme to upgrade the local water supply network.
The scheme will affect a short section between the junctions with Aughnagon Road and Edenmore Road. A lane closure will begin on Monday 19 Octob
14/10/2026
M&S has officially reopened its transformed Aldergrove store at 9am today, following a major overhaul that has increased the shop’s size by 50% and broadened the range of M&S Food products and services for the local community.
Four colleagues who have been with the Aldergrove team since it first op
14/10/2026
Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North Central, Pádraig O’Sullivan, has welcomed confirmation of an agreement with landowners that will enable a new access road for Cork’s long-anticipated elective hospital, allowing the HSE to advance to the planning stage.
Deputy O'Sullivan said he was pleased to see move
13/10/2026
National Broadband Ireland (NBI), the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport, and Louth County Council have confirmed the completion of the National Broadband Plan's primary infrastructure works in County Louth.
The achievement opens up high-speed fibre broadband to homes, farms, businesse
13/10/2026
Belfast's Springfield Road branch has been named Northern Ireland Regional Award winner, as JP Corry also secured multiple finalist places for sustainability and individual achievements at the 2026 Octabuild Awards.
JP Corry marked a standout performance at this year's ceremony, with its Springfiel
13/10/2026
GRAHAM has been appointed by Gamuda Land UK Limited to construct a new £45m purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) development at 14 Marshgate Lane in Stratford, east London.
The award moves the scheme into the delivery phase and underscores Gamuda Land UK's continued expansion and long-term i
13/10/2026
Waterford City and County Council has announced roadworks on the R628 at West Street, Tallow, Co Waterford, taking place on Thursday 15 October, Friday 16 October and Monday 19 October.
During the works, clearly marked diversions will be in place. Parking will not be permitted, and access to West S
13/10/2026
Irish wind farms delivered record September output and supplied 37 per cent of national electricity demand, according to Wind Energy Ireland's latest monthly report. The surge in generation coincided with markedly cheaper power on the windiest days, underscoring wind's impact in easing costs for con
13/10/2026
Murphy has reaffirmed its commitment to construction safety as Gold Sponsor of the CIF Construction Safety Campaign, which takes place from 12 to 23 October. The drive brings together organisations across Ireland's construction sector to promote safer workplaces and strengthen a positive safety cult
13/10/2026
Applications for the 2027 intake open on Monday 12 October 2026 and close at 11pm on Sunday 8 November 2026, with a four-year programme beginning in June 2027.
For reference, the application window for the 2026 intake ran from Monday 12 October 2025 to 11pm on Sunday 8 November 2025. The new window
13/10/2026
As autumn brings heavier downpours, NI Water's Sustainable Catchment Management Programme (SCaMP) is emphasising the role of healthy upland catchments in managing water and lowering flood risk.
SCaMP works to safeguard and enhance land around key drinking water sources, including reservoirs and riv
13/10/2026
Uisce Éireann is set to start upgrading the public wastewater network in the Raheen area of Athenry in the coming weeks, as part of plans to support the town's continued growth. The project will install a 500-metre sewer main extension and add new service connections to increase capacity for current
13/10/2026
SSE has opened the second round of its Yellow River Community Benefit Fund, offering more than €300,000 to support community projects near the Yellow River Wind Farm in Co. Offaly. Applications are open now and will be accepted until Tuesday 17 November 2026.
Backed by the Yellow River Wind Farm, t
12/10/2026
A proposal to invest more than €3 million in Galway City's footpaths over the next three years will go before Elected Members at the plenary meeting of Galway City Council on Monday 12 October 2026.
Under the plan, an additional €1,033,960 would be raised each year through a proposed 10% adjustment
12/10/2026
Taoiseach Micheál Martin, joined by Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage James Browne TD and the Cathaoirleach of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, Cllr Barry Saul, has marked the beginning of construction at Dún Brí in Dundrum, Dublin 14.
The scheme, a partnership between the Land Development
12/10/2026
A new NIAO report has said the Deals could generate significant local benefits, but only if action is taken to accelerate implementation and safeguard public spending.
Launched in 2018, the programme represents up to £1.3 billion of UK Government capital investment aimed at transforming the economy
12/10/2026
Darragh O'Brien, Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment, has opened an Expression of Interest (EOI) process for the Government's €200 million Biomethane Capital Grant Scheme, a key step towards expanding Ireland's biomethane industry.
Funding for a second round of capital grants has been
12/10/2026
NI Water has completed a £2.3 million programme to install hydro turbines at Ballygomartin Water Pumping Station, Breda Service Reservoir and Purdysburn Service Reservoir, aimed at boosting energy efficiency and shrinking its carbon footprint.
Part-funded through the Department for the Economy's In
12/10/2026
JCB's Sales Manager, Peter Meade, has handed over the keys to a suite of new electric machines for the National Construction Training Campus at Mount Lucas. The equipment, received by Centre Manager John Kelly, will allow learners to work directly with technologies that are shaping a lower‑car
12/10/2026
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has announced a further £200,000 in funding to help repair listed church buildings across Northern Ireland.
The funding will cover the 2026/27 financial year and will be administered by the National Churches Trust. It follows a £200,000 allocation for 2025/26, whic
12/10/2026
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has confirmed a £1.4 million carriageway resurfacing programme on the A4 Annaghilla Road, Augher, will get under way on Saturday 17 October 2026. The scheme spans approximately 4.35 kilometres between the C0650 Feddan Road and the U0419 Annaloughan Road (west junc
12/10/2026
A mechanical issue at the Killeglan Water Treatment Plant has disrupted production and is causing water supply interruptions across parts of South Roscommon, with Uisce Éireann crews on site working to return service as quickly and safely as possible.
Areas currently impacted include Brideswell, Co
12/10/2026
Club 24 Fitness is marking six months of operations at its Belfast club in St Anne’s Square, a key step in the ongoing growth of the Northern Ireland-owned fitness brand.
Launched in April 2026 following a £1.5 million investment, the 18,000 sq ft, 24-hour venue introduced a round-the-clock gym to
09/10/2026
Education Minister Paul Givan has confirmed that plans for a new school building for Roddensvale in Larne will move forward to the pre-tender phase as part of the Special Educational Needs Capital Investment Programme (SEN CIP).
The project will create modern, purpose-built accommodation for up to
09/10/2026
South Dublin County Council will bring a Near Zero Energy Building (NZEB) information truck to residents from 19–30 October, with stops at Corkagh Park and Tallaght Stadium to help households plan warmer, more efficient homes; walk-ins welcome.
The mobile roadshow runs from Monday 19 to Friday 30 O
09/10/2026
According to EirGrid, the operator and developer of Ireland's electricity grid, renewable sources accounted for 43% of electricity in September. This marked a significant increase on August's 29% share.
Wind was the dominant contributor, providing 36% of all electricity used last month. Total wind
09/10/2026
Henry Brothers is celebrating top honours at the 2026 CEF Awards after its Queen's-led Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Centre (AMIC) was named Overall Project of the Year, the ceremony's highest accolade.
The landmark scheme also secured Commercial Construction Project of the Year, delivering
09/10/2026
Significant headway has been made on the new Ballycastle Leisure Centre at Quay Road, with the structure and surrounding public realm continuing to take shape as the project advances into its next phase.
Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council has issued an update confirming steady progress across
09/10/2026
Elliott Group has earned ISO 19650 certification, adding to its earlier BIM Level 2 certification.
The company credits its BIM Management team for underpinning both accreditations, applying deep expertise across the full project lifecycle from pre-construction through to handover.
Their work is dr
09/10/2026
People living and working in Orchard Lane, Birr, are now benefiting from a steadier water supply after Uisce Éireann finished a watermain replacement scheme in the area. The works, which involved swapping out almost 200 metres of old mains, have strengthened the local network, reduced leakage and wi
09/10/2026
A flagship Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (AMIC) has been formally opened in Antrim and Newtownabbey, marking a major commitment to Northern Ireland's advanced manufacturing base and future economic growth.
The centre is projected to support the creation of up to 1,500 jobs across Northe
09/10/2026
Bennett Construction were pleased to attend the Sustainable Business Awards after being named a finalist in two categories that recognise the company’s ongoing commitment to sustainability.
Although the team did not take home a trophy on the night, the dual shortlisting was seen as a significant en
09/10/2026
McCue, the Northern Ireland fit-out specialist, has completed two premium suites and triplebond, the hotel’s newly opened wellness members' club, at The BoTree in central London.
Situated where Marylebone, Mayfair and Soho meet, The BoTree is part of Hilton’s Curio Collection. Since opening in 2023
08/10/2026
Budget 2027 will provide €9.4bn to expand homebuilding and the wider infrastructure required for a growing population, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Micheál Carrigy, chair of the Oireachtas Housing Committee, said the allocation announced today by Fine Gael leader, Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simo
08/10/2026
The Court of Appeal in Belfast has set aside a High Court judgment that had previously blocked the first phase of the proposed A5 Western Transport Corridor dual carriageway from moving forward.
Delivering its judgment on Tuesday, the Court of Appeal allowed the appeal brought by the Department for
08/10/2026
Uisce Éireann has completed a significant upgrade to Carrick-On-Shannon's water network, replacing almost 1km of ageing mains to cut leakage, enhance water quality and improve reliability for homes and businesses.
Delivered under Uisce Éireann's National Leakage Reduction Programme, the project inv
08/10/2026
Dublin City Council has opened 26 new social homes on York Road in Dublin 4, delivered in partnership with QCC Properties and funded by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.
The scheme was launched by the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Daryl Barron, in the presence of the Minister for Ju
08/10/2026
Linear Park Playground in Dungarvan has reopened following an upgrade that replaced ageing timber play units and added new safety surfacing.
The project, delivered by contractor Browne Brothers, is complete and temporary fencing has been removed, allowing families to return. Children can enjoy fre
08/10/2026
GRAHAM has completed and handed over Weavers’ Hall, a 16-storey, 459-bedroom purpose-built managed student accommodation (PBMSA) on Belfast’s Dublin Road, designed and constructed to the Passivhaus standard for Queen's University Belfast. The building offers a mix of cluster apartments and studios a
08/10/2026
Swords Celtic FC has officially opened a new 11-a-side all-weather pitch, marking a significant boost for the club and the wider Swords community. Unveiled on Saturday, 3 October, the facility was delivered through joint funding from Fingal County Council and the Department of Culture, Communication
08/10/2026
The Northern Ireland Housing Executive has briefed Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Councillors on its progress over the past year and priorities ahead, confirming it invested £32.08m in the area during 2025/26.
At the annual Housing Investment Plan update on Tuesday 6 October 2026, David Moore, th
08/10/2026
NI Water has set out a wide-ranging programme of works across the Derry City and Strabane District Council area while warning that mounting wastewater capacity constraints and funding pressures are hindering progress.
Briefing the council's Governance and Strategic Planning Committee on 7 October 2
08/10/2026
Órfhlaith Begley MP has hailed the Court of Appeal's decision relating to the upgrade of the A5 Western Transport Corridor.
The West Tyrone MP said: "The Court of Appeal's decision is very welcome and marks an important milestone for the A5 Western Transport Corridor project, and I hope it will hel
07/10/2026
Designer Group to deliver full mechanical and electrical works at Littleconnell's Brewery 2 in Newbridge, Co. Kildare, boosting capacity and advancing sustainability.
As part of a major client investment, Designer Group has been appointed to carry out the full mechanical and electrical fit-out for
07/10/2026
ESB Telecoms, a leading wholesale telecommunications provider that operates more than 380 telecoms towers and over 1,500 km of national fibre, is marking its 25th year in operation.
The milestone was celebrated at an event in Dublin that brought together senior figures from the telecommunications a
07/10/2026
Mayo County Council is inviting expressions of interest for the Town and Village Renewal Scheme (TVRS) 2026 and the Project Development Measure 2026. The schemes are funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht under Project Ireland 2040 as part of Our Rural Future.
07/10/2026
Uisce Éireann is nearing completion of a mains replacement scheme in Longford Town, with the final phase moving into the train station car park and a three-week closure from Monday 12 October 2026.
The utility says it is close to finishing work to replace ageing and damaged water mains to deliver a
07/10/2026
Derry City and Strabane District Council confirmed the start of the scheme, which forms a key element of a conservation-led effort to safeguard and enhance significant memorials across the area while deepening public understanding of the district's shared history and traditions.
A focal point of re
07/10/2026
Fingal County Council has officially opened the all-new Naul Village Park, creating an inclusive public space for residents and visitors.
The project, delivered by Vision Contracting at an approximate cost of €3 million, was shaped by local input to ensure a high-quality outdoor amenity for people
07/10/2026
Four new Bobcat excavators have been delivered to a customer in Co Cork by Adare Machinery, comprising a mix of E88 and E27Z machines for an expanding fleet.
The E88s arrive with a next-generation cab and a long arm, providing a 4.859 m dig depth. They are equipped with Bluetooth, air conditioning
07/10/2026
Cork City Council is this week welcoming mayors, political leaders, environmental specialists, practitioners and community voices from across Europe and beyond to the World Health Organisation's (WHO) Summit of Mayors on Climate and Health at Cork City Hall.
Organised by Cork City Council in partne
07/10/2026
Mayor of Fingal, Cllr Tony Murphy, joined Minister for Transport and Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment, Darragh O'Brien TD, to mark the start of the New Street Public Realm Enhancement Project, a major step in reshaping the heart of Malahide village.
The scheme aims to enrich one of
07/10/2026
Farrans is embarking on an autumn tour of leading universities across the UK and Ireland to showcase its Placement and Graduate opportunities.
The schedule includes: Heriot-Watt University (Careers Fair, 8 October 2026); Loughborough University (Careers Fair, 12 October 2026); Queen’s University Be
06/10/2026
NI Water has completed a £2.3 million project to install three hydro turbines at Ballygomartin Water Pumping Station and the Breda and Purdysburn service reservoirs, in a move to boost energy efficiency and shrink its carbon footprint.
Backed by the Department for the Economy's Invest to Save fundi
06/10/2026
Elemente, located at Westfield Hamburg-Überseequartier, was named a winner at the 2026 International Design & Architecture Awards, hosted by design et al in London.
The concept was created by Robert Angell Design International, with McCue acting as main contractor on the end-to-end interior fit-out
06/10/2026
Homes and businesses in Carrick-on-Shannon now benefit from a more dependable water supply following the completion of a significant upgrade to the town's water network by Uisce Éireann.
Delivered through the National Leakage Reduction Programme, the project involved replacing almost 1km of older w
06/10/2026
Uisce Éireann is set to replace ageing water mains on Farraghroe Road in Co Longford to improve reliability, curb leaks and underpin future development in Farraghroe and Edgeworthstown.
Works will begin in early October, with more than 5.3 kilometres of modern piping to be laid from the L1050 Killo
06/10/2026
ESB Networks has begun a major refurbishment of the 100km Flagford to Louth 220kV transmission line linking Ireland's west and east, in a project aimed at strengthening resilience, reliability and the integration of renewable power. Brought forward by Transmission System Operator EirGrid, the upgrad
06/10/2026
Adrian Pollock, operations director (Civils) at McLaughlin & Harvey, has been named the Outstanding Contributor at the 2026 Northern Ireland Construction Awards.
Founded by the Construction Employers Federation (CEF), the awards bring the sector together to acknowledge the achievements of individua
06/10/2026
Investment in Irish commercial property has surpassed €2 billion in the first nine months of 2026, marking the strongest performance for the period since 2022, according to new research from Savills.
The latest figures show that €649 million was invested across 20 transactions during the third quar
06/10/2026
Radius Housing recently welcomed Communities Minister Gordon Lyons to Blacks Gate, Dunmurry, to celebrate the completion of one of the largest social housing schemes delivered in Northern Ireland in recent years.
The mixed-tenure project has turned the former Visteon manufacturing site into a thri
06/10/2026
Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD, has issued a directive to local authorities to strengthen the Repair and Lease Scheme (RLS), which offers interest-free loans of up to €80,000 per unit to owners of vacant properties so they can be repaired or converted to rental
06/10/2026
Engineers Ireland has urged a pause and review of the proposed senior cycle mathematics curriculum, arguing that students must continue to acquire the depth of knowledge required for engineering and other STEM disciplines.
The call follows independent research commissioned by the organisation which
05/10/2026
GRAHAM has been appointed to all three Collaborative Partner Lots of Pagabo's £4.3bn National Framework for Civil Engineering, Infrastructure and Enabling Works 2026, making it the only Collaborative Partner covering Northern Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales.
Managed by Pagabo on behalf of publ
05/10/2026
Taoiseach Micheál Martin will officially open Gas Networks Ireland's €32 million Central Grid Injection (CGI) facility in Mitchelstown, Co Cork, this afternoon, marking a major step in the development of Ireland's indigenous biomethane industry.
The Cork-based CGI site — the first of its kind in Ir
05/10/2026
Positioned as a lighter, safer alternative to traditional steel or concrete lids, the GRP-based covers target applications in power networks, utilities, transport schemes and data centres, where physical protection and dependable access are essential.
Developed in collaboration with composite acces
05/10/2026
Henry Brothers is marking 50 years in business, having grown from a local construction firm in Magherafelt into a leading contractor operating across the UK.
The milestone was celebrated at the Dunadry Hotel, where the company paid tribute to the people who have shaped its journey over five decades
05/10/2026
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has opened a public consultation on proposed changes to permitted development rights (PDRs) for mobile network operators.
The initiative recognises the crucial role of strong mobile connectivity in driving growth, productivity and opportunity across the North.
T
05/10/2026
Drone as a Service provides renewable energy teams with the aerial intelligence needed to survey potential installation sites, monitor construction, and assess asset condition and performance. Our drone services support solar farms, wind turbines, and hydroelectric sites in Ireland, from pre-constru
05/10/2026
One of Silent Valley's most distinctive historic buildings has reopened following a comprehensive conservation and restoration effort by NI Water.
The Superintendent's House, which has stood at the entrance to the Silent Valley Estate for more than 120 years, has been carefully refurbished under NI
05/10/2026
Uisce Éireann has begun an €11 million project to enhance wastewater services in Midleton, paving the way for the delivery of more than 3,000 new homes and supporting sustainable local growth.
Part of Uisce Éireann's Growth and Development Programme, the scheme includes a new Wastewater Pumping St
05/10/2026
Minister Kevin 'Boxer' Moran TD has announced €1.077 million for studies and interim flood mitigation works in Mogeely, Castlemartyr, Rathcormac and Ballintubber.
The funding is being provided through the Office of Public Works’ (OPW) revised Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Sch
05/10/2026
Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH) has advised on a new lease for a newly built logistics unit at Indurent Park, Gloucester, acting for Evri Premium – a network of DHL – to enhance the company’s operations in a key UK distribution location.
Following the 2025 merger with DHL eCommerce UK, Evri Premium ope
05/10/2026
Minister James Browne TD has officially opened Crokers Hill, Kilkenny County Council’s largest social housing scheme to date, delivering 88 energy-efficient homes on a 2.34-hectare site at Kennyswell Road with more than €35 million in Government support.
He marked the completion of the landmark pro
02/10/2026
The £1.8m project has been designed to current industry best practice to give firefighters a modern, fit-for-purpose operational base. The station will include upgraded welfare facilities with a dedicated recreation space and gym. Energy-efficient measures — including on-site electrical generation w
02/10/2026
The Lord Mayor of Dublin, Daryl Barron, and Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD, marked a key milestone in west Dublin's housing delivery at the topping out of Cherry Orchard Point in Dublin 10.
They were joined on site by representatives of the Land Development Age
02/10/2026
The Office of Public Works (OPW) has confirmed that Trim Castle will be closed to visitors from 1 November to facilitate vital mechanical and electrical works, including extensive re-wiring. The programme is designed to ensure the continued safe operation of the site and to protect the monument over
02/10/2026
GRAHAM has obtained Gateway 2 building control approval for the University of Manchester's £530 million Fallowfield Campus redevelopment, set to be the world’s largest single‑phase Passivhaus‑certified purpose‑built student accommodation (PBSA) project.
The decision confirms that
02/10/2026
Minister Kevin 'Boxer' Moran has announced that the Office of Public Works (OPW) has approved Donegal County Council’s application under the OPW’s Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme for Inver, Co. Donegal.
Under the scheme, funding of €12,668 has been sanctioned to install a
02/10/2026
The Belfast Region City Deal reported a series of major achievements in 2025/26 as projects moved from planning into delivery across Northern Ireland, according to its latest Annual Report.
At a September meeting in Bangor hosted by Ards and North Down Borough Council, the Belfast Region City Deal
02/10/2026
BEAM Vacuum and Ventilation is pleased to announce the appointment of Ciaran McFadden as its new Approved Distributor for County Meath.
The new partnership strengthens BEAM's local presence in the Meath area and provides homeowners, builders and
02/10/2026
Airtightness is an increasingly important consideration in modern building design and construction. With tighter building standards and greater focus on energy efficiency, every part of the building envelope needs to be considered — including the often-overlooked areas around recessed ceiling fittin
02/10/2026
Limerick City and County Council has signed a €1,299,891.20 (excluding VAT) contract with JF Flynn Construction Ltd to deliver four social housing units at Radharc an Ghleanna, Mountcollins, Co. Limerick, with work due to begin shortly and completion targeted for Q4 2027.
The scheme comprises two t
02/10/2026
Uisce Éireann is set to strengthen Ballybeg’s water supply with a major upgrade to the local network, replacing approximately 1.1km of ageing mains along Ballybeg Drive, from the roundabout to Ballybeg Stores.
Work is due to start in October and is designed to cut leaks and bursts, improve reliabi
02/10/2026
Phoenix Energy is marking 30 years since it first brought gas to Northern Ireland, highlighting sustained investment that has expanded energy options for households and businesses and created lasting regional value.
Since laying its first mains and connecting its first customer in 1996, the company
01/10/2026
Elgin has completed the acquisition of the approximately 200MW Blackhall Solar Farm in County Meath from GP Joule, strengthening the company's late-stage renewable energy development pipeline in Ireland.
The project is a late-stage, consented solar development with grid connection arrangements alre
01/10/2026
Tipperary County Council has confirmed a temporary nightly closure of the N24 between Knockagh and Derrygrath to facilitate a pavement improvement scheme.
Closures will operate Monday to Friday from 19:30 to 06:00. While the original schedule ran from Monday 28 September to Friday 16 October 2026,
01/10/2026
Clare County Council has teamed up with EnergyCloud and FuturEnergy Ireland on a trial that redirects excess green power from the national grid to provide free hot water for social housing tenants near the Carrownagowan Wind Farm.
Under the scheme, EnergyCloud smart devices will be installed in 40
01/10/2026
Uisce Éireann has welcomed the Environmental Protection Agency's decision to grant the licence for the Greater Dublin Drainage Project, calling it a major milestone and one of the final statutory approvals needed for the scheme.
The project is designed to expand wastewater treatment for growing com
01/10/2026
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council has authorised John Paul Construction to carry out works outside normal construction hours at Dún Brí (the Dundrum Mental Hospital site) to deliver, install and erect a tower crane over the weekend of 3 and 4 October.
The approved working hours are:
Saturday 3
01/10/2026
€5 million in pre-construction support from the Climate Action Fund has been approved for nine public and private district heating schemes across seven counties, aiming to accelerate a pipeline of projects ahead of larger capital investment.
Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment Darragh
01/10/2026
The Northern Ireland Audit Office has published a strategic review identifying substantial backlogs and lengthy delays at the Planning Appeals Commission (PAC), which are hindering the planning system's ability to support economic and environmental development in Northern Ireland.
The PAC handles p
01/10/2026
Early public engagement on the Newry Inner City Greenway Active Travel Signature Scheme will begin on 8 October 2026, the Department for Infrastructure has confirmed.
Announcing the move, Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins said: "This signature active travel scheme aims to improve connectivity for
01/10/2026
Mayo County Council has issued a notice of its intention to temporarily close part of Church Road / Bonnifinglas Road (L-1321) to facilitate cable duct installation for the North Connaught 110kV Interconnector Project.
The proposed closure covers a section of Church Road (L-1321) between the L1324
01/10/2026
Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on Climate, the Environment and Energy, Pa Daly TD, has criticised the Government's newest energy package, saying it does not tackle the drivers of high bills.
He called for the rapid reinstatement of energy credits to deliver urgent support to families.
Daly argued the c
