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CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
Ireland Construction News Archive for January 2019
31/01/2019
2018 has been revealed as a record-breaking year for renewable energy usage in Ireland. According to new analysis from EirGrid, renewable energy accounted for one-third of electricity used in Ireland last year, marking the highest ever levels of renewable generation on the Irish power system. 32
31/01/2019
Plans have been unveiled for a £4 million project to connect open spaces in west Belfast. Connecting Open Spaces will involve creating and animating a network of shared spaces stretching from Glencairn to Bog Meadows. They include the redevelopment of Springfield Dam and Park, as well as the crea
31/01/2019
Mayo County Council has launched a new fleet of electric vehicles. Two new Citroen Berlingos will replace old petrol and diesel vehicles, supporting the council's commitment to go green. There are two charging points in front of Aras an Chontae, available to Mayo County Council and the General P
31/01/2019
Sinn Féin's 'No Consent, No Sale' Bill has been passed in the Dáil today, 31 January. The Bill from Teachta Pearse Doherty aims to ensure that banks cannot sell a homeowner's mortgages to a vulture fund or third party without the borrower's consent. Deputy Doherty said: "This is a momentous day
31/01/2019
A huge turnout of almost 200 people came to Dublin's CWU Centre yesterday, 30 January, for a major 'Raise the Roof' conference. The conference focused on securing a legal right to housing, as well as the need for increased investment in a major programme of public housing. In her opening remarks,
31/01/2019
A new Irish company has announced its plans to build data centres across the country, creating over 1,000 jobs. Echelon Data Centres' €1 billion investment will involve developing new centres in Clondalkin, Dublin and Arklow, Co Wicklow. Both projects are progressing well, with planning permissio
31/01/2019
The number of families in emergency accommodation has fallen in December 2018. The latest figures showed 252 fewer children and 111 fewer families living in B&B's, hubs and hotels. Despite the decline, Sinn Féin's housing spokesperson Eoin Ó Broin TD has issued a warning calling for caution on t
31/01/2019
Around 80% of West Cork's €5.015 million LEADER funding has been left untouched, according to new figures released to Fianna Fáil. Just €983,997 of the allocation has been spent during the 2014-2020 programme, with only €146,440 of that utilised on projects. Fianna Fáil TD for Cork South West, M
31/01/2019
The Department of Education has confirmed its investment to support a major infrastructure and refurbishment project at St Columba College in Kilucan. The funding will provide the school with a ASD unit, a science room and preparation area, as well as a woodwork room and construction preparation a
31/01/2019
Irish Water has deployed a team to repair a burst main on Anglesea Road in Dublin. They have been working alongside Dublin City Council on site since the early hours of this morning, 31 January. Areas potentially affected by disruption to water supply include: Beaver Row; Nutley Park; Ringsend;
30/01/2019
A tower located at County Clare's iconic Cliffs of Moher is to be restored. The landmark O'Brien's Tower, which boasts views of Clare, the Kerry mountains, Galway Bay and the Aran Islands, will undergo works to remove and replace its existing stair enclosure, staircases and windows. Further work
30/01/2019
Construction is underway on a new 15-home development on Shore Road in Greenisland, Co Antrim. H&J Martin is delivering the £3.5 million Fortfield Manor Development, which will comprise of detached and semi-detached homes along with private car parking spaces. The exterior of the modern homes wil
30/01/2019
The government has approved a proposal by the Minister for Transport, Shane Ross, to replace a "notoriously dangerous" section of the N4. Welcoming the government's decision, Minister Ross, said: "The Collooney to Castlebaldwin N4 route is a notoriously dangerous stretch of road. "Over the decades
30/01/2019
The Royal Society of Ulster Architects (RSUA) is offering industry professionals the chance to secure an RSUA Certificate in Architectural Conservation. RSUA is hosting a five-day Advanced Conservation Course in which participants who successfully complete an assessment can be awarded the prestigi
30/01/2019
Raise the Roof is hosting a conference in Dublin today, 30 January, focusing on securing a legal right to housing. The conference will also highlight the need for increased investment in a major programme of public housing. It is taking place in the CWU Conference Centre, North Circular Road, fro
30/01/2019
NI Water is progressing work on a major sewerage scheme in the Ormeau area of Belfast. The £5 million NI Water project will deliver infrastructure improvements to the pipes and sewers around Ormeau Avenue, Dublin Road, Bruce Street, Sandy Row and sections of the lower Ormeau Road. Ground investig
30/01/2019
Fitzgibbon has landed a contract to deliver the new €910,000 Shannon Town Park in County Clare. Work has now commenced on the project, which will include formal footpaths, cycle track, an adventure play area, a bandstand/performance area, formal and informal seating areas, lighting and signage, th
30/01/2019
Sinn Féin has urged the government to introduce its 'No Consent, No Sale' Bill to help protect homeowners. The Sinn Féin Bill aims to ensure that banks cannot sell a homeowner's mortgages to a vulture fund or third party without the borrower's consent. The party's Dublin Bay North TD Denise Mitch
30/01/2019
Belfast's Skegoneill Avenue is to undergo resurfacing work, beginning next week. Work will take place on a 600-metre section of the road between the Shore Road and Glandore Avenue. The Department for Infrastructure's £151,000 scheme will commence on Monday 04 February and is expected to be compl
30/01/2019
BSG Civil Engineering has begun work to install a new storm sewer in the Castle Park Avenue/Dufferin Avenue area of Bangor, Co Down. The new sewer and associated manhole chambers will serve a hotel development on Castle Park Avenue. Work commenced on the project within Castle Park grounds on 28 J
29/01/2019
The Valley Leisure Centre in Newtownabbey has secured funding of £500,000 to transform its health suite. The project will involve replacing the Jacuzzi, Steam Room and Sauna with the addition of new ventilation, heated loungers and a monsoon shower. Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council is prov
29/01/2019
Irish forestry company Coillte is on the hunt for a new Chief Executive, after Fergal Leamy informed the company of his decision to step down from the role. Fergal, who also serves as Director, will leave and take on a new position in the private sector in June. The company board will officially
29/01/2019
NI tiling contractor Trainor Stone and Tile (TST) is celebrating a successful start to 2019 with the award of a £1 million contract in London. The County Down firm will begin work in the Post Building in London's West End on behalf of fit-out firm, BW, providing quality flooring and wall finishes;
29/01/2019
Development work is underway at County Tyrone's Knockmany Forest. The forest, just outside Augher, is undergoing works to become a new outdoor facility hub. Improved recreational trim trails, site access, signage and paths will be delivered. Visitor facilities will also be upgraded in a new build
29/01/2019
A scheme has been launched to recover and retain the Blue Flag status at Duncannon beach in Co Wexford. The Duncannon Blue Flag Farming and Communities Scheme will deal with pollution from both agricultural and domestic sources in order to retain the status. This is one of 21 European Innovation
29/01/2019
Two play parks in Newtownabbey have secured overall funding of over £850,000 to deliver major refurbishments. Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council approved the investment to upgrade the Lilian Bland Community Park in Glengormley, and the Play Park in Rathcoole. Lilian Bland Community Park wil
29/01/2019
Shareridge and Farrans have won a contract as a joint venture to extend the Tuam Regional Water Supply to Loughrea, Co Galway. The €13.8m project will involve the construction of approximately 20km of water mains from Carrowmonesh in Oranmore to the Seefin Reservoir, and the construction of a new
29/01/2019
The Northern Ireland Housing Executive has been urged to assure residents on its programme of planned maintenance work following the collapse of two major frameworks. The planning maintenance framework was formally collapsed on Friday, 25 January, adding to the recent fall of the window and doors
29/01/2019
A carriageway improvement scheme has been launched in Kircubbin, County Down. The £150,000 works will involve resurfacing a 650m section of the A20 Rowreagh Road. Work will begin on Thursday 31 January and is due for completion by Friday 15 February. A daily weekday road closure will be in ope
29/01/2019
Shareridge has commenced water main rehabilitation works in Kells and Dunboyne, Co Meath. This works forms part of a county-wide scheme to replace 25km of ageing water mains with heavy plastic and ductile iron pipes. Customers on Gardenrath Road Lower, Termon Hall, and Hermitage Glen in Kells wi
28/01/2019
A Northern Ireland recycling manufacturer has landed a six-figure contract to support post-earthquake recovery in Italy. Dungannon-based Kiverco will see its mobile recycling plant deployed to help recover rubble in Umbria, which was hit with a 6.2 magnitude earthquake in August 2016. The compan
28/01/2019
Avondale House and Forest Park in County Wicklow is to be transformed into a new state-of-the-art tourist destination. Coillte is delivering the 'A Place for Visionaries' facility in partnership with Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Authority. The €8 million development will focus on two the
28/01/2019
The government has announced a Capital Investment Package of €35.7 million to support the development of the national harbour network, a €9.4m increase on the final expenditure of last year. The funding will be used to boost the ongoing development of Ireland's six Fishery Harbour Centres and othe
28/01/2019
The Northern Ireland Housing Executive has collapsed the tender process for two major frameworks. The planning maintenance framework was formally collapsed on Friday, 25 January, adding to the recent fall of the window and doors framework. Both frameworks represent over £1 billion total in the H
28/01/2019
The Department for Infrastructure is to launch a resurfacing scheme on the Knockmore Road / Ballinderry Road Junction in Lisburn later this week. Work will begin on Thursday 31 January to widen Knockmore Road, realign Ballinderry Road East and introduce traffic signals to control all traffic movem
28/01/2019
Kildare County Council has secured a prestigious award with Engineers Ireland. The local authority was presented the award of CPD Accredited Employer by the Director General of Engineers Ireland, Ms Caroline Spillane. Ms Spillane, who presented the award during a visit to Nass on Friday 25 Janua
28/01/2019
Irish Water has restored the water supply in the Athlone area in Co Westmeath. A team was on hand yesterday, 27 January, to investigate the unplanned outage. Approximately 5,000 properties were affected in Ballykeeran, Garycastle, Dublin Road, Athlone Town, Fardrum, Moydrum, Mount Temple, IDA Pa
28/01/2019
FK Lowry Piling's Rig Operator, William Cooke has been recognised for his work on the Spencer Dock North Project in Dublin. William won the PJ Hegarty Positive Safety Award for January 2019, celebrating his meticulous control of vehicle movements, maintaining the piling rig high risk exclusion zone
28/01/2019
Irish Water has completed a water main repair on the Stillorgan Road in Dublin. The faulty trunk main was disrupting water supply for customers in the area. The utility's team delivered the repairs on Saturday night, 26 January, in collaboration with Dublin City Council. Supply should have ret
28/01/2019
Construction work is to begin to resurface the B536 Ligford Road in Plumbridge, Co Tyrone. The £114,000 scheme will begin on Monday 04 February and is expected to be completed by 12 February. When complete, the project will improve the strength and quality of the road. A full road closure will
25/01/2019
Queen's University Belfast has pledged its support to Ulster University's ongoing developments in the north west. UU has plans in place for a full expansion of the university's Magee campus in Londonderry, which includes the establishment of a graduate entry medical school. The proposed Magee Po
25/01/2019
Connolly & Fee has commenced construction work on a new £2.5 million family adventure land on Altona Road in Lisburn. The new 'High Rise' centre, launched by Social Enterprise Employers For Childcare, will include a Clip 'n Climb experience, soft play area, sensory room and a number of spaces for b
25/01/2019
BAM Ireland has boosted its business opportunities in the region after acquiring a non-controlling share in modular homes provider Modern Homes Ireland (MHI). MHI constructs quality assured steel-framed homes and commercial buildings within a precision-controlled environment. The strategic move
25/01/2019
The delivery of 8,000 new homes in south Dublin is being halted by opposition, some of which include Fine Gael councillors and NAMA. The progression of the Clonburris Strategic Development Zone is being discussed at an oral appeal hearing at An Bord Pleanala. Clonburris SDZ is a social and econom
25/01/2019
The Royal Society of Ulster Architects is welcoming applications for the Alan Barnes Travel Scholarship Award. This award is targeted at undergraduate architecture students in their final year, and offers them the chance to secure funding for an architecture-based trip. Applicants must also be bor
25/01/2019
Additional land has been acquired to facilitate the expansion of Ulster University's Magee campus in Londonderry. Land at the site of the former Foyle College has been transferred to UU for the planned north west expansion. Sinn Féin MP Elisha McCallion welcomed the progress: "The expansion of Ma
25/01/2019
Engineers Ireland has launched its 13th annual Engineers Week. The 2019 campaign, taking place from 02-08 March, will celebrate the world of engineering in Ireland through series of nationwide events. It will help promote engineering as a career and the importance of the profession to Ireland.
25/01/2019
Farrans Construction is to begin works on the Birdstown Water Main rehabilitation project in Co Donegal, starting next week, 28 January. The project will involve replacing 830 metres of ageing water mains with new plastic pipes along the Burnfoot to Muff Road (R239) and continuing north at the jun
25/01/2019
To support compliance with the new nZEB standard (as transposed in Part L of the Irish Building Regulations), Dublin School of Architecture is hosting 'Delivering Commercial nZEB' Conference on 06 March 2019. APA Facade Systems, Carey Glass and SE Controls are proud sponsors of this TU Dublin even
25/01/2019
Irish Water has completed repair work on the water supply in Granard, Co Longford. This follows an unplanned outage in the area, affecting Cara, Springtown Bunlahy and Granardkill. It may take a number of hours for the water supply to return to normal. Customers on higher ground or at the extre
24/01/2019
Construction work is underway to replace Londonderry's original Lincoln Courts Community Centre with a new shared community space. The new two-storey facility will feature a social hall, a computer suite, social space, meeting and consultation rooms, and enhanced storage space, and will become a h
24/01/2019
Sinn Féin has called for clarity on the number of homeless people in Belfast, following recent tragic events in the city. A homeless man was found dead in High Street on Friday 18 January, sparking conflicting figures on the number of homeless people and the exact number of emergency and hostel be
24/01/2019
A major national campaign has been announced which will focus on securing a significant programme of public housing construction, action on rents and tenant security and the creation of a new, legal Right to Housing. The Raise the Roof campaign will include a major conference on housing, a national
24/01/2019
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has retained its platinum status in environmental management at a recent Northern Ireland awards ceremony. The local authority was recognised for its continuing work at the Northern Ireland Environmental Management Benchmarking Awards, conducted by Business in t
24/01/2019
The Kilrush Digital Hub in Co Clare has been successfully upgraded with one gigabit network connectivity. Enet is delivering the 1000 mbps fibre connection straight into the facility via the local metropolitan area network (MAN). The hub currently provides hot desking, co-working, conference and
24/01/2019
Irish Water is to carry out essential repairs in Dublin this weekend, resulting in potential disruptions to the water supply in parts of the city and Dun Laoghaire Rathdown. The project will be delivered on the trunk water main on the Stillorgan Road in Donnybrook. It is expected to be completed
23/01/2019
A new €140 million cheese manufacturing facility is to be built at a greenfield site in Belview, Co Kilkenny. It will delivered by Ireland's largest diary processor, Glanbia Ireland, in partnership with Netherlands-based Royal A-ware. An opening date is scheduled for 2022, with 100 temporary job
23/01/2019
Sixteen schools across Northern Ireland have secured a total investment of £40 million to improve their buildings. The funding was awarded by the Department of Education under its school enhancement programme. They will benefit from projects valued between £500,000 and £4m. Celebrating the new
23/01/2019
Major improvement works are progressing in Carrickfergus, with plans in place to commence work in the Antrim Street and Lancasterian Street this week. The £698,000 works will improve the appearance of the area along Lancasterian Street, the front of the Civic Centre, and along Antrim Street by ins
23/01/2019
Construction businesses have been urged to prepare for the worst as strong winter weather begins to hit the country. This warning comes after the UK and Ireland were struck with severe weather last winter, resulting in three red weather warnings in less than a week. Health and safety expert Arco
23/01/2019
Approximately 842 children were treated and discharged into homelessness at Temple Street Children's Hospital emergency department in 2018, according to new figures. In a report from the hospital, the Lead Emergency Medicine Consultant added that "presentations were varied and complex but in the m
23/01/2019
Applications are being sought for the fourth annual Community Grants Scheme in Co Clare. Clare County Council is welcoming applications for the 2019 scheme from community groups in the Shannon Municipal District. The €30,000 scheme aims to support community groups engaged in a wide range of cultu
23/01/2019
The NHBC is taking its housebuilding roadshow on tour across the UK, with plans to hit Northern Ireland shores in early April. The Building for tomorrow shows will focus on preparing UK house builders for a changing landscape. NHBC experts will present the latest technical and regulatory updates
23/01/2019
Public consultation has begun on plans to renovate the Town hall (Tholsel) Building on Kilkenny's High Street. The proposal is now on public display, with open days being held at the building on Saturday 26 January (2-4pm) and Wednesday 30 January (7-9pm). The plans can also be inspected until F
23/01/2019
The 2019 GLAS (Green Low-Carbon Agri-Environment Scheme) Traditional Farm Buildings Grant Scheme has been opened. Farmers have been encouraged to apply for the annual grant scheme, which supports the conservation and repair of traditional farm buildings and related structures. The scheme is suppo
23/01/2019
WOCA Denmark is hosting an event next month on how to become an approved WOCA floor finisher. The event will be held at Northridge House Education & Research Centre in Mahon, County Cork, on Thursday 07 February from 10am-4pm, in association with Aislinn Hardwood Flooring. The finishing training
22/01/2019
Applications are being welcomed for the 2019 SEAI National Energy Research Development and Demonstration Funding programme. The government initiative funds innovative energy research projects across the country, with up to €4 million available in this year's fund. Successful applicants will be le
22/01/2019
Planning permission has been granted for two new developments in County Antrim. Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council's Planning Committee progressed the projects, with full planning permission granted to Fermac Properties' for a residential proposal at Randalstown Road. Fermac's development w
22/01/2019
Fingal County Council has announced plans to focus on improving its housing stock from a Climate Change perspective in 2019. These comments come after it was revealed the local authority invested €12m maintaining its housing stock throughout 2018. Some of the maintenance work included window rep
22/01/2019
Views are being sought on a proposed playpark at Tannaghmore Gardens in Craigavon, Co Armagh. A public meeting has been scheduled at St Patrick's Primary School Aghacommon, Derrymacash Road on Tuesday 29 January 2019 at 7.00pm regarding the development. Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borou
22/01/2019
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has issued a call for innovative proposals to promote forestry in Ireland. Minister of State at the Department, Andrew Doyle TD announced the call yesterday, 21 January. Mr Doyle and the Department have advised that all proposals should demonstra
22/01/2019
Irish Water is continuing to tackle water leakage problems across County Cork, with work scheduled to begin in the Bohonagh area next week. Coffey Northumbrian will replace 1.5 kilometres of problematic water mains with modern, plastic pipes in the area between Roscarbery and Clonakilty. The con
22/01/2019
Kildare County Council is welcoming applications under the Local Improvement Scheme (LIS). The LIS supports the improvement of non-public rural roads which provide access to homes and farms, as well as amenities such as lakes and rivers. Up to 90% of the funding is provided, with the balance comin
22/01/2019
Sinn Féin has called for an update on the potential development of a new build for Holywell Hospital in Antrim. This follows a visit to the site last May, in which the Department of Finance confirmed a new build was still being appraised. The party's mental health spokesperson Órlaithí Flynn has
22/01/2019
Resurfacing work is to begin on the A2 Seaview carriageway in Warrenpoint, Co Down. The £155,000 scheme will involve upgrading a 520-metre section of the road from Queen Street to Springfield Road. A daily weekday road closure will be implemented between 9am and 4.30pm during the project. Divers
22/01/2019
Access All Areas has introduced Doorson's SI60 60 minute fire rated automatic sliding door with self closing break out function, which it will distribute exclusively in the Irish market. This cleverly designed fire door has been in development by Doorson for a number of years, passing SI30 initial
21/01/2019
A controversial new Southern Regional College (SRC) campus in Craigavon has been unanimously approved by local councillors. The £45 million campus was supported by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council's planning committee despite pushback from campaign group 'Save Craigavon Park an
21/01/2019
Plans are advancing to develop an integrated park network, landmark amenity and tourist destination in Mallow, Co Cork. Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Patrick Gerard Murphy and Chief Executive of Cork County Council Tim Lucey signed contracts with Brady Shipman Martin today, 21 January. The d
21/01/2019
A water charging scheme for excessive water use is to be introduced in 2020. Sinn Féin spokesperson on Water Eoin Ó Broin TD hit out at the scheme, calling it "expensive and unnecessary". "The government hopes to raise €39m over five years via this charge. It will cost Irish Water more to collec
21/01/2019
A project to upgrade the existing all-weather pitch at Corduff Sports Centre in Fingal has been given a significant funding boost. Funds of €150,000 was allocated to the centre under the Sports Capital Grants (SCP) programme. This will go towards the upgrade and extension of the centre's all-weat
21/01/2019
An Bord Pleanála has approved plans to improve the N5 road between Ballaghaderreen and Scramoge in Co Roscommon. A stretch of the road from the existing Ballaghaderreen by-pass to the eastern side of Strokestown will be upgraded as part of the project. Members of Mayo County Council have praised
21/01/2019
Northern Ireland home provider Radius Housing has announced AWARE as its new charity partner for 2019/20. AWARE delivers mental health and wellbeing programmes in communities, schools, colleges, universities and workplaces throughout Northern Ireland. Radius Housing will run events like fun runs
21/01/2019
US software company Salesforce is to expand its Dublin operations with a new base at the docklands. The new base, which will be known as Salesforce Tower, will consist of four new buildings overlooking the River Liffey. Around 1,500 jobs will be created over the next five years as part of the ex
21/01/2019
The government has been urged to utilise the Credit Union's €10bn in assets to deliver new social housing across the country. The Credit Union movement has been advocating for the ability to utilise its €10bn or so in assets through 'social good' investments for nearly five years. Fianna Fáil Ho
21/01/2019
Structural issues have been identified on Stonepark Bridge in Meelick, Co Clare, forcing a weight restriction to be put in place. Significant corrosion and concrete spalling was detected on the deck of the bridge, following a detailed assessment by Environment and Engineering Consultants. A temp
21/01/2019
Resurfacing work is to begin on Church Road in Drumlegagh, Co Tyrone. The £287,000 scheme will commence on Monday 28 January, and will involve reconstructing and resurfacing the road. Church Road will be closed daily from 8am-6pm while work is being carried out. Diversions will be clearly sign
18/01/2019
DELI-LITES Ireland is expanding its headquarters in Warrenpoint, creating 20 new full time jobs. The food-to-go company secured a £250,000 investment to develop a new innovation hub and deliver major refurbishments at its Warrenpoint site. The innovation hub will be used for product-development
18/01/2019
Construction is underway on 52 new homes in Fermoy, Co Cork. The Cork County Council project is being delivered as a turnkey development in the existing Crann Ard site on Pike Road. While addressing the need for social housing in the area, the development will also address dereliction, improving
18/01/2019
The construction industry will be boosted by a 20% growth in 2019, according to a new AECOM review. The report analyses the industry outlook and takes a long view at what will be required to sustain development up until 2040. It was supported by an industry survey taken by senior professionals in
18/01/2019
Archaeological investigation works are to begin on the A5 Western Transport Corridor (A5WTC) project. The A5WTC scheme will provide 85 kilometres of dual carriageway from south of L'Derry at New Buildings to the border at Aughnacloy, Co Tyrone. A joint venture between FP McCann and NAC will deli
18/01/2019
A consultation is to be held regarding the development of an all-government plan on climate change. Environment Minister Richard Bruton TD will launch the consultation today, 18 January, on the potential plan, which aims to strengthen Ireland's position in responding to climate change. Represent
18/01/2019
GMC Utilities Group is to carry out work in Colp, Co Meath, to improve the local water supply. The contractor will replace 800 metres of ageing mains with new modern pipes along the Dublin Road R132 between the Beamore Road and Drogheda Road. Any existing lead connections will also be replaced a
18/01/2019
Four roads in the Strathfoyle area of L'Derry are to undergo resurfacing works, starting next week, Monday 21 January. The £230,000 works will take place on Clonmeen Drive, Garrymore Place, Rossmore Place and Stradowen Drive. Lane closures will be implemented during periods of construction, with
18/01/2019
A section of water mains is to be renewed in Castleblayney, Co Monaghan, as part of Irish Water's national Leakage Reduction Programme. Farrans will replace 1,190 metres of old mains on Main Street with heavy plastic pipes, starting next week. It is being delivered on behalf of Irish Water and M
17/01/2019
Farrans is to deliver phase one of a major £500 million urban regeneration scheme in Belfast City Centre, bringing a wealth of employment opportunities to the local community. The firm was named preferred contractor for the first phase of Tribeca Belfast, which aims to deliver 1,500,000 sq ft of p
17/01/2019
A former college in Londonderry is to be transformed into a new Retirement Complex. Located on the old Thornhill College site on Culmore Road, the JTJ (Thornhill) Limited development will involve retaining three existing buildings at the front of the site to provide a Community Hub Building, Comm
17/01/2019
House prices and sales are expected to fall across Northern Ireland in the first three months of 2019, according to a new survey. The latest RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) and Ulster Bank Residential Market Survey revealed caution amongst the respondents, with eight percent more e
17/01/2019
Kerry-based company TLI has landed a four-year contract with Electric Ireland to carry out electricity meter replacements nationwide. The Abberdorney firm will replace every Electric Ireland meter with a new smart meter, comprising an electronics box containing sensors which measure and record a b
17/01/2019
A playground in North Belfast is to be redeveloped with state-of-the-art equipment and new surfacing. Work will begin on the £400,000 upgrades at Navarra Place playground between Mulderg Drive and Serpentine Road next month. A new multi-games play area will also be created as part of the project
17/01/2019
Fingal County Council is to continue its "relentless focus" on the homeless crisis in 2019. Director of Housing Margaret Geraghty pledged the local authority's commitment to the issue. She said: "The reality is that until there is sufficient housing supply in the system, there is going to be an
17/01/2019
The Department for Infrastructure is to begin work resurfacing the A29 Dungannon Road in Cookstown, Co Tyrone, tomorrow, 18 January. The £110,000 scheme will involve improving a 450 metre section of the road from Drumraw Bridge towards Dungannon. When complete, the work will provide a right turn
17/01/2019
A water main has burst in Co Meath, impacting the supply for residents in the Ardcath, Clonalvy and surrounding areas. Irish Water's crew identified the location of the incident and have dispatched a crew to repair the main. The work is expected to be completed early this afternoon, 17 January.
16/01/2019
The decision regarding the operational model of Craigavon's £30 million leisure centre has been deferred by local councillors. Sinn Féin Councillors in Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Council secured the deferral, allowing the opportunity for existing leisure staff and their union representatives
16/01/2019
Sinn Féin has been criticised for misleading people with "flash headlines" regarding the housing crisis in Ireland. Fine Gael TD Maria Bailey hit out at the party for putting billboards before policy. The Dun Laoghaire TD said: "If Sinn Féin wants to pay for billboards to drive around Dublin, th
16/01/2019
Hodder + Partners Chairman, Stephen Hodder MBE is to take part in an architecture lecture series at Queen's University Belfast. Experienced industry professional Stephen has been president of the Manchester Society of Architects, RIBA North West Region Chairman and a member of the RIBA Awards Comm
16/01/2019
Concerns have been raised over Limerick City's continued exclusion from Rent Pressure Zones. No movement has been made to introduce the zones in the city, despite it having the highest private rent increases in the country. Limerick Labour TD Jan O'Sullivan called on Housing Minister Eoghan Murp
16/01/2019
A planning application has been submitted to build an amphitheatre at a First World War commemorative site in east Londonderry. The amphitheatre will form the centrepiece of the site at Brackfield Wood. Local DUP MP Gregory Campbell welcomed the progress. He said: "I am delighted that the Direc
16/01/2019
A water supply scheme in Grangemore, Co Roscommon, is to be extended after securing a €2.4 million investment from Irish Water. The extended Boyle Supply Scheme will lead to the decommissioning of the Cavetown Water Treatment Plant, a site listed on the EPA's Remedial Action List for Trihalomethan
16/01/2019
ESB Networks has launched a programme to upgrade electricity meters across Ireland. This programme of works will enable modern smart ready technology to help combat climate change. The progress comes after the results of three major tenders were announced. The tenders announced deals with: • T
16/01/2019
Deane Public Works is to commence repairs on the sewer network along the Lisburn Road in Belfast. Faults were found in the sewer in the Ferndale Court/Maryville Avenue area after investigations took place to identify the cause of out of sewer flooding. Sheet piling will be installed to stabilise
15/01/2019
McHale Plant Sales has predicted a growth in sales for Komatsu's Forest range in 2019, following a successful full year distributing the products in Ireland. The unit sales of the timber harvesters and forwarders reached double digits in 2018, with forward sales indicating a further growth this ye
15/01/2019
Sinn Fein is demanding an overhaul of the Government's housing policy due to the increasing number of homeless people and growing demand for social housing across the nation. Rebuilding Ireland was established in 2016 as the government's six billion action plan to tackle the country's housing short
15/01/2019
Cork City Council has introduced a new fund to help enhance Cork city centre. The placemaking fund will help the local community re-imagine everyday spaces with street art, greening projects, parklets, creative seating and atmospheric lighting. It aims to increase footfall in the city centre and
15/01/2019
Concerns have been raised that a no-deal Brexit would have a severe impact on the Irish construction industry. Currently 80 percent of cement used in the construction materials sector in the north is sourced from the south. Sinn Féin infrastructure spokesperson Philip McGuigan spoke out regardin
15/01/2019
The £27 million Foyle College project is to be featured at the CIOB/CITB NI annual lecture and presentation of awards. Heron Bros delivered the scheme at the former Clooney army base in Londonderry, and was recently declared the overall winner at the CEF/Specify Construction Excellence Awards cere
15/01/2019
FP McCann's precast concrete hollowcore and solid plank flooring solutions have been deployed in an ongoing housing development in Scotland. The Northern-Ireland precast concrete supplier and manufacturer installed 3,000m² of its solutions in the 16-apartment building in Edinburgh. The work was
15/01/2019
Works are progressing on the £600,000 refurbishment of six parks in the Lisburn & Castlereagh district. Six parks across the area will be upgraded with new play facilities. The upgrades will take place at parks in Hillhall, Lambeg, Moat Park, Edgar Avenue and Colby Park, as well as at the Queen E
15/01/2019
Fianna Fáil has called on Transport Minister Shane Ross to show ambition and lead work to decarbonise the transport sector. The comments from TD for Dublin Mid-West, John Curran, come after new details revealed just €646,000 of the €5.5 million allocated to the Department of Transport in Budget 20
15/01/2019
The first ever Green Infrastructure and Climate Change Conference in Northern Ireland is to take place in Londonderry later this year. A number of global climate change and green space experts will attend The Guildhall on 12 March to share their knowledge and expertise on how to develop green infr
15/01/2019
Careys Building and Civil Engineering has launched phase one of a redevelopment project in Dublin. The contractor has commenced work at O'Devaney Gardens, 10 years after the scheme was first conceived. When complete, O'Devaney Gardens will provide 585 new homes, with 30% earmarked for social home
14/01/2019
UK multi-metal stockholder Smiths Metal Centres has opened its first service centre in Northern Ireland. The Belfast centre is located in Titanic Quarter's Channel Commercial Park. The facility stocks plate, sheet and bar products including a full range of ferrous and non-ferrous materials. Mar
14/01/2019
Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy TD has been urged to introduce amendments in the new Residential Tenancies Bill to protect tenants from eviction in buy to let properties. Sinn Féin Housing spokesperson Eoin Ó Broin TD spoke out on the issue, seeking the Minister to implement measures identified in
14/01/2019
An environmental and planning consultancy has been appointed to form a plan for the joint development of Castlebar and Westport in County Mayo. McCarthy Keville O'Sullivan will focus on developing a feasibility strategy combining the joint development of both growth centres into a focal point. Th
14/01/2019
The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland is welcoming entries for the 2013-2014 RIAI Silver Medal for Housing. The highest award for housing design given by the RIAI, the RIAI Silver Medal for Housing is a biennial award made to encourage excellence of design in housing. It is awarded seve
14/01/2019
A major £4.2 million sewerage infrastructure upgrade project is to commence in the Main Street area of Dundrum, Co Down. The work will involve upgrading sewers and replacing two existing Wastewater Pumping Stations. It will be carried out by BSG Civil Engineering in a number of phases over the n
14/01/2019
An electrical firm in Ballymena has ceased trading, resulting in the loss of 57 jobs. JBE Mechanical Electrical has been operating since 1983, working on projects in the education, healthcare and retail sectors across the UK and Republic of Ireland. The news follows the company's announcement last
14/01/2019
Work is underway to replace ageing water mains in Kilkenny City. The project will involve replacing 500 metres of old cast iron water mains with plastic pipes along Dean Street and onto Black Mill Street. New water service connections will also be installed as part of the work. Speaking about
14/01/2019
Coffey Northumbrian has successfully replaced an ageing water main in Carlow town, ensuring a safer and more secure water supply. By replacing 600m of old water main in Tullow Street, the contractor has saved over 180,000 litres of water. Approximately 60 lead pipes connecting properties to the w
14/01/2019
A complex water main repair has been completed following a burst in North Dublin. The major burst occurred on a trunk water main near Dublin Airport yesterday, 13 January. The water supply may be interrupted in a number of areas, including: Airfield, Santry, Coolock, Darndale, Clonshaugh, Donaghm
14/01/2019
APA Facade Systems has been awarded the contract to manufacture its curtain walling, manual and automatic doors and rooflights for a new 'super-site' at Ansty Park in Coventry. Speedclad will be installing APA's aluminium curtain wall, manual and automatic door systems and rooflights on this Winvic
11/01/2019
Four new social housing schemes have been opened in Donegal during a visit from Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy TD. Minister Murphy visited the county to officially open schemes in Stranorlar, Newtowncunningham, Manorcunningham and Crievesmith Letterkenny. He also turned the sod on two further soci
11/01/2019
IL Contracting has successfully delivered phase one of a new blueway route along the River Bann. The Glenone route will link Toome in Co Antrim and Coleraine, Co Londonderry. The new multi-use path along the riverbank was developed as part of a proposal to develop a 7km Blueway route, from the t
11/01/2019
Concerns have been raised over the number of unregistered vacant properties in Dublin after the council's register revealed only 27 sites on the register. Dublin City Council's Derelict Sites Register aims to regenerate sites no longer in use and put them back on the market. Fianna Fáil General E
11/01/2019
An increase in house prices across the country could result in property tax hikes of up to €500, according to reports. These increases will be introduced unless the system is reformed. Hitting out at the reports, Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Housing Darragh O'Brien said: "As part of the Local Pro
11/01/2019
SDLP has called for urgent action on the development of a scheme to upgrade safety on the A1. Two major accidents have occurred on the road this week, prompting Newry and Armagh MLA Justin McNulty to call for greater urgency on the proposed scheme from Sprucefield to the border with County Louth.
11/01/2019
The Higher Education Authority (HEA) is welcoming applications for €80 million funding under the new Higher Education Strategic Infrastructure Fund. Announced by Education Minister Joe McHugh TD and Minister of State for Higher Education Mary Mitchell O'Connor TD, the fund will help support signifi
11/01/2019
A new storm sewer is to be installed along Eglinton Avenue in Portush, Co Antrim. The £45,000 works will involve laying 70 metres of storm sewer to serve Portrush Train Station. Associated manholes and connections will also be delivered as part of the project. The project will commence on 21 Jan
11/01/2019
Fingal County Council is progressing work on several projects under the Local Infrastructure Housing Activation Fund (LIHAF) scheme. Plans to open up a landbank to the west of Swords are expected to move forward in early 2019. The area is to make room for 3,400 new homes and a new secondary school
11/01/2019
Building Control NI has launched its 23rd annual Fire Safety Conference. The voluntary group is now taking bookings for its 2019 conference, which will take place at the Armagh City Hotel from 07-08 February. The event will help promote and share fire safety knowledge with a host of insightful s
11/01/2019
An open call has been issued for applications to the Community Water Development Fund 2019. The fund aims to help communities progress water related projects and initiatives nationwide. While it aims to benefit projects locally, it will also help to meet the objectives of the River Basin Managem
10/01/2019
Northern-Ireland company BW Homes & Construction is to merge with its sister company, housebuilder Braidwater. Braidwater is best known for its family homes around Northern Ireland, while BW Homes & Construction has concentrated on social housing and commercial developments over the past 25 years.
10/01/2019
A £7 million funding package has been secured to help preserve the built and cultural heritage in Lurgan, Co Armagh. The Lurgan Townscape Heritage (LTH) will help transform the town centre by supporting the restoration of twenty-five historic properties within the town's Conservation Area over the
10/01/2019
Lisburn-based company Brookvent has shipped its new house ventilation product Aircycle 1.3 to London to support a new apartment development. Approximately 39 units have been shipped to London to support the new housing. Aircycle 1.3 was launched in October, and following its first shipping and co
10/01/2019
Radius Housing has helped support first charity partner NI Hospice since 2017, raising a total of £56,000. The housing provider has organised tea parties, coffee mornings and car boot sales at their schemes across Northern Ireland to raise money for the charity. A team from Radius also took plac
10/01/2019
Mid & East Antrim Council has issued an update on plans to develop a next generation science park in Ballymena. The multi-million park will be built on the site of the former St Patrick's Barracks. The proposed Integrated Industrial Inspiration and Innovation Campus, i4C, will encompass an inspi
10/01/2019
Works to widen the M7 motorway from Kildare to Dublin are to be complete by April, Kildare County County has revealed. The project involves widening the road from two to three lanes for 14km, between Junction 9 Naas North and the M7/M9 interchange at Junction 11. Work began on the project more tha
10/01/2019
A total of 58 homes have been proposed in Ballybaan More, Galway. The plans include 5 four-bed homes, 20 three-bed homes, 15 two-bed homes, as well as a mixture of duplexes and apartments. A multi-use Games Area facility, access roads, parking spaces and site boundary treatment will also be comp
10/01/2019
Two projects along Offaly's Grand Canal Greenway are moving forward with new funding. Minister for Rural & Community Development, Michael Ring TD announced €400,000 for the schemes under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme. Approximately €200k will be invested in the completion of a link
10/01/2019
Fox Building and Engineering has commenced work to replace Monaghan Town's Blackwater Bridge. The work will involve demolishing the existing bridge and replacing it with a new new three span structure. Blackwater Bridge carries the N2 National Road over the Blackwater River just north of Monagha
10/01/2019
Essential water works have commenced to replace a valve on a water main in Drogheda, Co Louth. There may be interruptions in the water supply between 8.30am and 5pm today, 10 January, for people living in the Melrose Avenue, Five Oaks and surrounding areas. The work is being carried out by Irish W
09/01/2019
Ulster University's proposed Magee Postgraduate Medical School could face a further 12-month delay if a business case is not approved by the end of May 2019. SDLP Councillor Sinead McLaughlin has called for the progression of the plans to avoid the longer delay. She said: "I am concerned for the
09/01/2019
Ballycroy National Park in County Mayo is to extend its grounds with the acquisition of new forests. Coillte is transferring a number of its forests into the ownership of the park, with a completion date expected in 2022. Forests in Muingaghel, Derry Lower, Derry Upper, Tubrid More, Tubrid Beg,
09/01/2019
The Department for Infrastructure has launched a public consultation on the draft timetable for the Northern Ireland Flood Risk Management Plan (2021 – 2027). The timetable and work programme outlines a preparation plan for the scheme, which aims to mitigate the impact of flooding across NI. As
09/01/2019
The government has been slammed for its "tokenistic" response to the waste management crisis in Ireland. SIPTU has urged the government to take real action, after the announcement last week from Environment Minister Richard Bruton that single-use plastic cups, cutlery and straws will not be purcha
09/01/2019
Plans are progressing to create a new shared space facility in Waterside, Londonderry. The Waterside Shared Village project has secured a funding boost of €8 million from the European Union's PEACE IV Programme to develop the facility. When complete, the development will consist of a central com
09/01/2019
Funding of €800,000 has been awarded to Mayo County Council to help boost tourism in the region. Approximately €200k each will be allocated to four projects, which include the Great Western Greenway in Kilmeena & Turlough, The Bowers Walk in Ballinrobe, Achill Island Greenway and the Bangor Trail
09/01/2019
Farrans Construction is to begin work to upgrade the water supply in several areas of County Sligo next week. The contractor will replace ageing water mains with new plastic pipes on the Templehouse Road at Camross, Ballymote and Bunduff, Mullaghmore. Approximately 1.8km of mains will be replace
09/01/2019
Work is underway in Drogheda, Co Louth, to replace a valve in the water network. Supply interruptions may occur between 8.30am and 5.00pm today, 09 January, while the work is carried out. A number of areas will be affected, including: College Rise; Mount Sandford; Beaulieu View; Harmony Heights;
09/01/2019
Plans for £2.75 million public realm works have moved forward in Coalisland, Co Tyrone. Mid Ulster District Council's Planning Committee approved the plans during its meeting on Monday 07 January. The project will deliver new footways, parking and loading bays, stone kerbing, street furniture an
09/01/2019
Four projects in County Cavan have landed a major funding boost through the Department of Rural and Community Development. The projects were successful under measure two of the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS) 2018, securing €715,539 in funding . They include: • Upgrade and extens
08/01/2019
The Mourne Wall Restoration Project has been recognised for its sustainability by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE). NI Water's project team was awarded the ICE Sustainability Award at the institution's recent annual dinner for their work on the century-old structure. The biennial ICE Sust
08/01/2019
Housing construction activity has risen in Fingal, with around 2,000 homes delivered in 2018. The homes have been delivered in 73 active sites across the county. Areas like Baldoyle, Portmarnock, Malahide and the south Fringe have all seen significant increases over the past 12 months. Fingal
08/01/2019
Consultation is to be launched on the expansion of the Royal Canal Greenway Cycle scheme in the Dublin West area early this year. A preferred route for the expansion from Maynooth to the Docklands is being discussed by the National Transport Authority, Fingal County Council and Kildare County Coun
08/01/2019
Louth County Council has launched the Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS) and Historic Structures Fund (HSF) for 2019. The BHIS is a fund which helps assist with works to safeguard structures protected under the Planning and Development Act 2000. It also supports work to structures within Arch
08/01/2019
Faulty water mains are to be replaced in Tullaghanmore, Kilbeggan, to help reduce leakage in the network. Approximately 4km of water mains will be replaced with plastic pipes along the L1222 and the L1223 at the Loughan Crossroads. The work is expected to be complete by May 2019. The L1222 will
08/01/2019
The Ballycastle Shared Education Campus has secured a funding boost of €3.1 million from the Peace 4 Shared Spaces Programme, Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). The funds will help deliver the community sports element of the project, between Cross and Passion College and Ballycastle High School on
08/01/2019
Engineers Ireland is searching for a number of individuals to form part of its two new panels of experts. The body is developing a OPW Voluntary Homeowners Relocation Scheme, in which experts will consider any appeals received against decisions taken by the Commissioners following Stage 2 of the V
08/01/2019
Work is underway in Cork City to replace ageing water mains. The project will involve replacing over 3.5 kilometres of cast iron mains on MacCurtain Street with new plastic pipes. Further work will also take place in adjoining streets, with the entire project scheduled for completion in September
08/01/2019
The current Chairs of the Londonderry Port and Harbour Commissioners and the Belfast Harbour Commissioners have had their roles extended. The Department for Infrastructure made the announcement yesterday, 07 January. Ms Bonnie Anley, Londonderry Chair, and Dr David Dobbin, Belfast Chair, now hav
08/01/2019
A burst water mains has been successfully repaired in Celbridge, Co Kildare. The incident was first reported on 06 January, affecting the following areas: Abbey farm, Ballymakealy, Celbridge Abbey, Killadoon Park, Priory Lodge, Priory Walk, Priory Drive, Priory Court, Priory Crescent, Priory Square
07/01/2019
Northern Ireland-based Pure Fitout has appointed experienced industry professional Amanda Allen as its new UK Head of Business Development. Amanda has worked for almost two decades establishing and growing companies across the fit out industry. The new appointment signals the company's commitmen
07/01/2019
A number of multi-functional systems from Metal Technology have been deployed in Queens University Belfast's (QUB) new £35 million student accommodation at College Avenue. The state-of-the-art accommodation spans 11 floors featuring Metal Technology's System 17 high rise curtain walling on all fac
07/01/2019
EirGrid has announced a major upgrade scheduled for the Intel manufacturing plant in Leixlip, Co Kildare. The operator of Ireland's electricity transmission system will upgrade the network supplying power to the plant. A new 220 kV electricity substation will be developed adjacent to the Intel p
07/01/2019
Labour has urged the government to redevelop the vacant Player Wills site in Dublin in order to address the lack of affordable housing in the capital. The South Circular Road site has the potential to have over 500 social and affordable homes, in conjunction with the social housing on St Teresa's
07/01/2019
Work is underway on new sewer installations on the Old Dundonald Road in County Down. The five-week project began today, 07 January, and will involve work on a new storm and foul sewer. The sewers will be built from the entrance to Hanwood Business Park and Filling Station, progressing towards t
07/01/2019
Sinn Féin has slammed the Taoiseach for his continued failure to address the housing and homelessness crisis. The party's Housing spokesperson Eoin Ó Broin TD spoke out after the Taoiseach claimed on Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy's housing failures "ring hollow". Deputy Ó Broin said: "Of course
07/01/2019
Ward and Burke Construction is to commence work to replace ageing water mains in Arklow, Co Wicklow. The work will take place along the Sea Road (R750), from the junction with Ferrybank to the Cluain Árd junction. Approximately 2700 metres of old mains will be replaced with new plastic pipes. W
07/01/2019
A total of 38 projects in Co Cavan have secured a funding boost under the government's Community Enhancement Programme. Announced by the Department of Community and Rural Development, the programme provides capital grants to community groups and is targeted towards enhancing facilities in disadvan
07/01/2019
Work is continuing to repair a burst water main in Celbridge, Co Kildare. The incident was first reported yesterday, 06 January, with a team working into the night to alleviate the problem. The burst is impacting customers in the Clane Road and Abbey Road estates and surrounding areas. Irish Wat
07/01/2019
Northern Ireland ready mix concrete supplier RTU is preparing to showcase its latest products at this year's Selfbuild show. Taking place at the Titanic Exhibition Centre in Belfast from 22-24 February, Selfbuild 2019 will give visitors ideas to create a dream home. The RTU team will be on hand
04/01/2019
A new £30 million leisure centre has been officially opened in Ards. The state-of-the-art Ards Blair Mayne Wellbeing and Leisure Complex houses a 110 station gym and three fitness studios, as well as a luxury spa and six lane main pool and minor pool with moveable floors. Other facilities includ
04/01/2019
Sewerage construction works are to resume shortly on a number of roads in Belfast. The £5 million NI Water project involves infrastructure improvements to the pipes and sewers around Ormeau Avenue, Dublin Road, Bruce Street, Sandy Row and sections of the lower Ormeau Road. A four-week programme o
04/01/2019
Armagh, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council has taken control of the recreation management at Gosford Forest Park. The council will work to preserve the long-term future of the area through capital investment and routine planned maintenance. Speaking at the official handover the Lord Mayor of
04/01/2019
Environment Minister Richard Bruton has been urged to "set an example" by supporting opposing parties' legislation on climate action. Labour Spokesperson for Climate Action Sean Sherlock TD spoke out following the Minister's decision to reduce single-use plastics within government departments. L
04/01/2019
Ballymena-based JBE Mechanical Electrical has entered into administration, leaving 58 jobs in danger. The electrical and mechanical contractor is set to close after recently suffering losses on work in Scotland. JBE has been operating since 1983 and worked on various projects in the education, h
04/01/2019
Plans have been revealed to deliver significant upgrades on the Collin Road in Ballyclare, Co Antrim. The project, which will be completed in three stages, will involve resurfacing more than 3km of the road. The first stage of work will be carried out from Braepark Road to Carnlea Road, with the
04/01/2019
CITB NI is hosting a new workshop on advanced tendering in the public sector next month. The workshop, aimed at construction businesses, will take place at Cookstown Enterprise Centre in Co Tyrone on Wednesday 06 February from 9am-4.45pm. Intertrade Ireland is collaborating with CITB NI on the e
04/01/2019
ShareRidge is progressing work on a €12 million project to replace water mains across County Donegal. Approximately 40km of ageing mains are being decommissioned and replaced with modern pipes. Work is being undertaken in a number of areas, including: Ballybofey South Backline, Argery Reservoir;
04/01/2019
A car park located at Craigavon Lakes in Co Armagh is to undergo refurbishment works later this month. The South Car Park will be resurfaced to improve accessibility and increase safety for those accessing the area. It will be closed between Wednesday 09 January and Friday 11 January to facilitat
04/01/2019
Customers in Co Wicklow have been urged not to use the Kiltegan water supply due to elevated nitrate levels. A Do Not Consume Notice remains in place from Irish Water. This notice does not apply to any other areas or water schemes in County Wicklow. The utility is providing bottled water daily
03/01/2019
Around 26,000 homes are being potentially impacted by delays in probate each year, according to new information obtained by Fianna Fáil. The new figures show the waiting times for probate in Ireland vary from four to 20 weeks, a significant increase from England's average three-four week wait. T
03/01/2019
Plans have been proposed for a new Civic, Cultural and Library Services Centre in Virginia, Co Cavan. The project aims to develop the centre on the site of the Ramor Theatre, adjacent former Parochial House and storey end-of-terrace building on Main Street. The former Parochial House will be reta
03/01/2019
Fingal County Council has celebrated a landmark year in housing, delivering more homes in 2018 than the previous three years combined. The local authority delivered over 1,600 homes last year, exceeding its target and beating 2015-2017's numbers by almost 300 units. Director of Housing Margaret G
03/01/2019
Consultation has been launched on a programme of plans to improve the ground surfaces in Carrick on Suir, Co Tipperary. The plans involve upgrading the footpaths, parking arrangements and road surfaces between the Town Hall in New Street and Ormond Castle, including a part of Main Street and all o
03/01/2019
Ward & Burke Construction is to replace ageing water mains in Brosna, Co Offaly. Approximately 1800m of mains will be replaced with new plastic pipes along Roscrea Road (R491) and Milltown Road (L4012), starting next week. The project will help improve the water supply for the local people, as w
03/01/2019
A biodiversity project is to take place in two Mid Ulster parks next week, Friday 11 January. 'Yellow rattle' wildflowers will be planted in Moneymore's Manor Park and Polepatrick Park in Magherafelt. These two events will mark the start of Mid Ulster District Council's biodiversity programme.
03/01/2019
Resurfacing work is to begin on the Ballylough Road in Castlewellan, Co Down. The £265,000 scheme will begin on Monday 07 January on a 1.5km section of the road from its junction with the Drumnaquoile Road to beyond its junction with the Ballywillwill Road. As well as improving the structure of t
03/01/2019
Mid Ulster District Council is encouraging local residents to utilise its Fuel Stamp Scheme in an effort to tackle fuel poverty in the region. The scheme can help you save for fuel by spreading the cost throughout the year. Participants can collect the fuel stamp savings card and purchase £5 sta
03/01/2019
Work is progressing on a road construction project in Mullymucks, Co Roscommon. Roscommon County Council has announced an upcoming road closure to facilitate works on the scheme. The N61 from junction with L7113 at Mullymucks, north to the tie-in with the New N61, will be closed from Monday 14 J
03/01/2019
Refurbishment works have been completed at Clare Dog Shelter at the Gort Road Industrial Estate. The project involved installing new specialist flooring throughout the building, pvc windows, upgraded heating, upgraded vet room and the inclusion of kennel hatches. Each kennel was also improved with
02/01/2019
Housing prices across Ireland increased by more than €1,000 a month in 2018, a new report from daft.ie has revealed. The latest House Price Report showed a 5.5% annual rise during last year. Despite the annual increase, the average price in the final quarter was down 1.1.% from the previous quart
02/01/2019
Northern Ireland firm GRAHAM has landed a major redevelopment contract in London. The Gramophone Works in Kensal Rise are being redeveloped as a new commercial campus. Phase one of the works has already been delivered, which features 20,000 sq ft of office space, communal terrace and four outsid
02/01/2019
The government is spending around €600,000 annually to maintain vacant properties across the country, according to new figures obtained by Fianna Fáil. The information also shows that 395 properties are rented across the country. Fianna Fáil's Barry Cowen TD, Spokesperson on Public Expenditure a
02/01/2019
The recently refurbished Moneymore Recreation Centre has won a prestigious award for its number of disability-accessible facilities. Over £270,000 was invested by the Social Investment Fund under its Community Capacity Hubs Programme and Mid District Ulster Council on the building. The William Ke
02/01/2019
A Fine Gael Senator has called for changes to be implemented to allow 24/7 construction on major transport projects across the country. Kildare Senator, Anthony Lawlor said: "When it comes to planning of major public transport infrastructure projects, a common issue at the tender stage is a failur
02/01/2019
Resurfacing work will commence on a section of the U0366 Ballynahinch Road in Crossgar, Co Down, starting next week. The £165,000 project will take place on a 1.1km stretch of the road from its junction with the B7 Ballynahinch Road to its junction with the B7 Crossgar Road. Work will begin on M
02/01/2019
Plans to improve the entrance to the Strule Arts Centre in Omagh have secured a funding boost from the Department for Communities. The Department announced £238,270 funds to help upgrade the entrance, as well as support further refurbishments on Bridge Street. Director of the Regional Developmen
02/01/2019
Sligo County Council has been awarded a record-breaking National Roads allocation for 2019. Announced by Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), the €37 million fund is a €20m increase from the local authority's previous largest annual allocation. The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council, Counc
02/01/2019
Resurfacing work is to commence on Grange Road in Magherafelt, Co Londonderry. The £200,000 scheme will involve improving a 1.7km section of the road from its junction with Dromore Road to its junction with Rosgarron Road. Work will begin on Monday 07 January 2019 and is expected to be completed
02/01/2019
Plans have progressed to revitalise a number of areas in Enniskillen after further funding of £335,000 was secured for the works. The project for Down Street, Cross Street and the Buttermarket includes a shop front improvement scheme, an upgrade to the public toilets, new street furniture, improve
