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Construction of a €46 million headquarters and training camp for the Army Ranger Wing at the Curragh Camp in Co Kildare, is set to begin later this year. The first phase of the project will involve development of a new headquarters building, followed by the...

Mayo County Council has granted planning permission for a large data centre near the site of the former Asahi plant in Killala. Mayo Data Hub had sought approval to construct a 29,000 square metre structure at Killala Business Park last November. The local authority...

The Irish construction sector ended the opening quarter of 2025 on a positive note with a sharp rise in new business, helping lead to a renewed expansion of activity with increases in employment and purchasing activity. Companies indicated that rising new orders amid...

An Bord Pleanála has approved planning permission for a gas power plant in Kerry. The proposed power plant would be located on a 630-acre site between Tarbert and Ballylongford. Shannon LNG Ltd’s planning application sought permission to build a power plant with three...

A huge congratulations on 9 fantastic years with Brightpath Recruitment to Nicola Croke Her impact and dedication have been invaluable. Here’s to many more successful years ahead.

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...

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 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...

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...

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...