International Women’s Day 2024
For International Women's Day we want to recognise our Brightpath Recruitment team members Caroline, Elaine, Nicola and Rachel as well as all women that contribute to the construction sector in Ireland. #IWD2024 #InspireInclusion.
More than 1,300 homes get the green light in north Dublin
The construction of over 1,300 homes and a vast nature park in the Fingal area, has been given the green light. The construction of this significant development for the area will take place over 10 years and will also boast a community use unit and a medical centre....
New 1,000 pupil multi-million euro school in Westmeath given green light
A new 1,000 pupil school is to be built in Westmeath after it was given the go-ahead by local planning chiefs. The new state of the art campus will see the demolition of up to five buildings and the construction of a purpose built educational facility, encompassing...
SK Biotek to invest up to €35m developing new plant in Dublin
SK Biotek, a South Korean-owned pharmaceutical contract development company, has received planning permission to develop a manufacturing facility in Swords, Co Dublin, that could represent an investment of up to €35m. The development would see the demolishing of part...
New €40m cost-rental, modular housing scheme announced for Galway city
A pioneering new €40 million social and affordable housing development earmarked for Galway city, which will be constructed using modern methods of construction (MMC), has been announced by approved housing body Tuath Housing. The Clai Mór scheme, which is to be...
An Bord Pleanála approves €180m ‘build to rent’ scheme by US property firm in Dublin
An Bord Pleanála has given the green light to plans by US headquartered Greystar for a €180m ‘build to rent’ scheme on grounds around Dalguise House on Monkstown Rd, Monkstown in south Dublin. The commencement of construction is expected to begin later this year with...
Dalymount Park: Long-awaited redevelopment set to be approved
A redevelopment of Dalymount Park in Phibsborough, north Dublin is expected to be approved today. Dublin City Councillors are expected to give the green light for the new Bohemian FC stadium at their monthly meeting. Under the long-awaited plans the existing stadium...
An Bord Pleanála approves plans for hotel and office in Heuston South Quarter
An Bord Pleanála has approved plans for a 12-storey office block and scaled down hotel proposal as part of a mixed use scheme for Heuston South Quarter for Kilmainham in Dublin 8. The ruling overturns a decision in 2022 by Dublin City Council to refuse planning...
Jameson in Midleton gets approval to expand into country’s first carbon-neutral distillery
Irish Distillers have been given planning permission for a €250m expansion in Midleton by Cork County Council. Some 800 jobs are expected during the 29-month construction phase. The proposed works include a new pot still building to be designed as a “unique feature...
Green light for €15m Errigal College revamp
A major €15 million redevelopment of a Letterkenny-based secondary school has been given the green light. Donegal County Council has given the go-ahead to the redevelopment at Errigal College, which will see the demolition of the existing school and the construction...