Dublin to get new tallest building as 25-storey tower gets green light
A 25-storey tower fronting onto the River Liffey, has been approved by Dublin City Council and will become Dublin’s tallest building. The commercial component of the development spans a 4.6-acre site, representing the last undeveloped city block in the Docklands. The...
Westport House in Mayo is getting a €40m makeover
The owners of Westport House are set to spend up to €40m on restoring and renewing the popular Mayo attraction. A document related to the tender states that the scheme will include a Coach House Visitor Centre, which will include restoration, conservation and...
Lidl €600m investment plans for 35 new stores and Regional Distribution Centre
Lidl Ireland is planning a €600m investment in 35 new stores and a new Regional Distribution Centre over the next five years. The €200m Regional Distribution Centre in Cork will improve its logistical infrastructure in the south and southeast region. Read the full...
Planning lodged for ‘multi-billion’ euro data centre in Westmeath
Plans are under way to develop Ireland’s first energy-independent data centre, in Westmeath. The development will feature six two-storey data halls and generate significant economic benefits for Westmeath and the wider Midlands region by creating hundreds of jobs...
Building sector running at 77% capacity despite demands
The Irish construction industry is running at around three quarters of its capacity on average at present, despite the strong demand for new housing and infrastructure. The top performing sector remains housing, with private sector housing delivery stronger than...
Planning go-ahead for €22m hotel expansion will lead to creation of 140 new jobs
The Hanly Castle Hotel Group has received planning permission for a significant expansion of the Lough Rynn Castle Estate & Gardens in Mohill, County Leitrim. A planned investment of €22million. This expansion aims to enhance the existing 4-star castle hotel by...
Sligo Rovers granted €16,400,000 for the redevelopment of the Sligo Showgrounds stadium
The development will increase the seated capacity of the Showgrounds to 6,129 and entails major modernization of stadium facilities. This will include a new grass based hybrid pitch, new stands, new hospitality areas, fan zones, meeting rooms, gymnasium, club...
Eight-story ‘rock and room’ hotel granted planning permission
Planning permission has been granted for an eight-story ‘rock and room’ hotel on Dublin’s Vicar Street. Businessman Harry Crosbie, developer of the 3Arena and Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, has been awarded permission after trying to get the project over the line for more...
CIF to launch national Construction Safety Campaign with Irish Heart Foundation
Construction Safety Campaign 2024 will launch on Monday 14th October with live CPR demonstrations by site workers with CPR dummies, facilitated by the Irish Heart Foundation. The campaign will see thousands of construction workers and companies focus on mitigating...
High Court overturns refusal of permission for Shannon LNG terminal in Co Kerry
A High Court judge has overturned a refusal of permission for the proposed Shannon LNG gas terminal in Co Kerry. In a judgment on Monday, Mr Justice Richard Humphreys quashed An Bord Pleanála’s decision and said he proposed to order the board to reconsider the...