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CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
Ireland Construction News Archive for November 2022
30/11/2022
Plans to enhance Ireland's rail transport with new electric train carriages have been announced. An agreement has been reached for Iarnród Éireann (IÉ) to order 90 new battery-electric train carriages from Alstom before Christmas this year, for delivery in 2026. The new carriages will significant
30/11/2022
The development of exciting outdoor recreation projects in Waterford has been unlocked with new investment. The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys announced €14 million for the development of 59 outdoor recreation amenities nationwide and to support outdoor pursuits su
30/11/2022
Commercial businesses across Ireland are set to trial a fully electric vehicle under a new initiative. Led by the Department of Transport and the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI), the Commercial Fleet Trial will see 200 businesses utilise an EV for three months at no cost to them, alo
30/11/2022
Northern Ireland-based contractor Henry Brothers has taken home a major prize at the recent West Midlands Property Awards 2022. The firm secured the Sustainability Award for the delivery of Woodlands Day Nursery and Forest School at Staffordshire University, a landmark carbon neutral project. This
30/11/2022
Leading Northern Ireland glass container manufacturer and filler, Encirc has won a top accolade at The Manufacturer MX Awards (TMMX Awards). Delivered by The Manufacturer in partnership with the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), TMMX Awards are peer-reviewed and widely regarded as the g
30/11/2022
The government has come under pressure to provide greater support for economically disadvantaged households across Ireland. Labour representative Rebecca Moynihan has criticised the recent increases to social housing income eligibility, claiming they do not keep pace with inflation since 2011. Se
30/11/2022
A series of vital path improvements have been completed across County Antrim. The path at Rea's Wood has now been fully resurfaced making it more accessible for walkers, runners or wheelchair users and buggies. A second viewing point and new benches have also been installed for visitors to enjoy th
30/11/2022
The UK government has come under criticism for "shifting the goalposts" on energy support payments in Northern Ireland. Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart voiced her concern on the issue after raising an Urgent Question to the Business Secretary in Parliament on delivery of the £400 energy support payme
30/11/2022
Irish Water has begun work to drive down leakage in Gorey, Co Wexford, as part of its national Leakage Reduction Programme. The utility is working with Wexford County Council to replace over 700 metres of problematic watermains in St. Waleran's, Gorey, representing a significant step in providing a
30/11/2022
A programme of water works is expected to begin in Cork city tomorrow, 01 December. Irish Water and Cork City Council are working together to deliver leakage reduction works in the Rathmore Park and Richmond Hill areas. Customers in Rathmore Road, Rathmore Park, Rathmore Terrace, Roche's Building
29/11/2022
Waterford's major North Quays Infrastructure project has taken a key step forward with a major appointment. BAM has been awarded the construction contract for the project, which will see the development of new integrated transport hub and sustainable transport bridge as well as enhanced multi-moda
29/11/2022
Savills has announced the appointment of a new head for its London residential business. Dubliner Liza-Jane Kelly will assume the role from 01 January 2023, when she will take responsibility for its 37 offices across the UK capital. She takes over from Jonathan Hewlett who is now Chairman of the Sa
29/11/2022
A key biodiversity project has been launched at Duncan's Dam in Lisburn, Co Antrim. Funded by the Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Environment Fund, this project will see water quality improvements delivered at the site. Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council and Féile an Pho
29/11/2022
The new-look Ringaskiddy Community Centre in County Cork has officially opened its doors. Refurbishment works were completed at the facility with a LEADER grant of €328,309, the largest grant made under the current programme. Works included renovations and energy upgrades to improve energy efficie
29/11/2022
Ballykelly Wastewater Plant has been significantly upgraded with a new solar panel system. NI Water's first battery energy storage system was installed at the new Ballykelly Wastewater Treatment Works (WwTW). Last year, NI Water announced the completion of the overall £5 million investment to upgr
29/11/2022
Northern Ireland fit out specialist Mivan has been recognised for its commitment to health and safety with a prestigious award. The firm won the Northern Ireland Regional Award at the 31st Annual All Ireland Occupational Safety Awards, which took place at Galmont Hotel, Galway on Friday 11 Novembe
29/11/2022
Mount Charles has procured a prestigious cleaning services deal from utility NI Water. Under the key contract, the facilities management firm will provide cleaning services at approximately 29 of NI Water's sites, including its offices, depots, workshops, water/wastewater treatment works and publi
29/11/2022
Work on the O'Connell Street revitalisation scheme in Limerick city has ceased for the Christmas period. Limerick City and County Council reached the decision following consultation with local traders. All works have stopped from 25 November, except localised remedial surface work, landscaping a
29/11/2022
Approximately £350,000 is set to be invested in rural road improvements in Armagh over the next few weeks. This investment will see upgrades delivered on three roads in the area. Almost 4km of resurfacing and drainage work will be carried out at Tullybrick Lane, Middletown, the U8561 (Glasgows La
29/11/2022
A programme of water main works is expected to begin in Batterstown, Co Meath, in the coming days. Irish Water and Meath County Council will work to construct over 1.6km of new water mains and ancillary works linking Batterstown to Dunshaughlin Water Treatment Plant, replacing the local water suppl
28/11/2022
Plans to invest £100 million in a landmark housing expansion in Antrim town have been approved for development. The reserved matters application will see 525 new homes, six local shops, public spaces and a play park being built along the north-east edge of the town, close to the Junction Retail Par
28/11/2022
A number of key rural development projects across County Mayo have been opened during a recent ministerial visit. Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD toured projects across the county which secured investment under the development policy, Our Rural Future. Minister H
28/11/2022
Artemis Technologies has showed off the innovative technology at its new Titanic Quarter facility during a key visit. Permanent Secretary for the Department for Infrastructure, Dr. Julie Harrison visited the new facility, where she met with Dr Iain Percy, CEO of Artemis Technologies, and the senio
28/11/2022
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has launched its first new refuse collection vehicles as part of a £7.4 million investment in its fleet. Four 32 tonne refuse collection vehicles, the largest in the collection, are in daily use after arriving in early November. Two 26 tonne refuse collection
28/11/2022
NI Water has hosted a number of local students at one of its sites in L'Derry. Pupils at Sacred Heart Primary School was welcomed by NI Water and contractor Farrans GlanAgua, where they learned about all things water. The utility is currently engaged in a major water improvement scheme in the Tre
28/11/2022
A call has been issued for greater investment in trains to capitalise on the growing potential of the Dublin - Belfast economic corridor. Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard held a meeting with Translink CEO Chris Conway, where he discussed rail services in Newry and the wider South Down region. Mr Hazzard
28/11/2022
A series of roadworks is set to get underway in Armagh city next week. Approximately £584,000 is being invested in the resurfacing scheme on Grange Blunder Road. These works will extend for 3.2 kilometres from the junction with the Armagh Road to the Loughgall Road junction and includes resurfacin
28/11/2022
The government is failing to understand the housing needs of the next generation, a Labour Senator has said. Senator Rebecca Moynihan was speaking ahead of the Raise the Rood rally last weekend. "We in the Labour Party firmly believe that the State should be the lead provider of housing," said Se
28/11/2022
Homes and businesses in the County Roscommon town of Elphin have benefitted from improved water quality. Irish Water worked with Roscommon County Council to replace more than 1km of old cast iron pipes, reducing the number of bursts but also guaranteeing a better quality of water. The works were
28/11/2022
New official figures have sparked a renewed call for an emergency response to tackle Ireland's homelessness crisis. The Department of Housing's October homeless report shows both single person and family homelessness surge to an all-time high of 11,397 people, including 3,480 children. Calling for
25/11/2022
A major wastewater infrastructure project has been launched in Waterford as part of the North Quays Strategic Development Zone (SDZ). This project will see a new pump station built in Ferrybank on the former Dunlop site, replacing the existing pump station. Waterford City and County Council and I
25/11/2022
As part of a new environmental scheme aimed at protecting and developing new Irish woodland a native tree nursery has been planted at Magilligan Prison. Run by prisoners and capable of producing up to 70,000 trees every year, the new nursery established within the walls of the prison grows Holly, G
25/11/2022
The Celtic Interconnector project between Ireland and France has reached a major milestone. Ireland's electricity grid operator EirGrid and its French counterpart Réseau de Transport d'Electricité (RTE) have signed key technical and financial agreements for the project. Contracts have been signed
25/11/2022
An exciting new Civil Engineering Work Placement partnership between Atlantic Technological University (ATU) and Donegal County Council has been announced. The organisations visited the civil engineering laboratories in the Letterkenny campus to officially launch their partnership. This partnershi
25/11/2022
Proposals to enhance electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure in Northern Ireland have been laid out in a new Action Plan. The Action Plan for EV Infrastructure was officially published by the Department for Infrastructure. It was developed by the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Task-Force which was se
25/11/2022
The success of The Bike Hub project in Dun Laoghaire has led to the launch of Dublin City Council's very first Bike Hub. The Bike Hub Crumlin Pilot Project at Eamonn Ceannt Park, Crumlin, will provide a host of exciting new services aimed at encouraging accessible, inclusive cycling for people of
25/11/2022
The recovery of nature is vital to help address the threat posed by climate change and to provide food and water security, and improve wellbeing and the economy. This was the message of NI's conservation bodies ahead of COP15. The Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) and DAERA's statutory ad
25/11/2022
The government must address the problems within the Irish rental market with a comprehensive suite of measures, a Labour representative has said. These comments come as the latest RTB figures show average rents in Dublin sit over €2,000. Labour Senator Rebecca Moynihan has criticised Fine Gael and
25/11/2022
The British government has come under fire for failing to clarify when Northern Ireland households will receive the Energy Support payments. Sinn Féin MP John Finucane has spoke out about the issue following six months of delay. The North Belfast MP said: "It's unacceptable that people are still
25/11/2022
Irish Water is progressing well with work to drive down leakage and address faulty mains in Portarlington, Co Laois. The utility and Laois County Council are working to replace nearly 500 metres of ageing and problematic backyard service connections in St Michael's Park to provide a more reliable
24/11/2022
Plans for a transformative €3.8 million development in Sligo is set to take place in Sligo town. This key project will see Stephen Street car park redeveloped into a civic and cultural amenity called Queen Maeve Square. This fully pedestrianised will welcome the public for concerts and other cultur
24/11/2022
Mary Hurley has been crowned Engineer of the Year, recognising the impact and contribution of her work on communities throughout Ireland. National body Engineers Ireland handed out the prestigious title to the UCC Civil and Environmental Engineering Graduate. As a Major Linear Infrastructure Proje
24/11/2022
Northern Ireland-based contractor GRAHAM has enjoyed a trio of award success at a recent event in London earlier this week. The firm took home three accolades at the annual Green Apple Environmental Awards presented at the Houses of Parliament on Monday 21 November 2022. The Green Apple Environmen
24/11/2022
The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors NI has announced Air Ambulance NI (AANI) as its chosen charity for the next year. Air Ambulance Northern Ireland was nominated by the RICS NI board, and will also serve as charity of the year for RICS Matrics NI, the networking and support group for RICS
24/11/2022
Farrans has deployed a number of employees to the site of Belfast-based social enterprise, Ravine, as part of a conservation-focused volunteer day. Ravine Market Garden is a conservation project where young people with mental health issues can gain work experience with specialists in horticulture a
24/11/2022
Cork City Council has launched a new Home Energy Office Upgrade Office. From retrofitting and decarbonising, to improving the efficiency of how home energy is used, individuals and communities can access the expert advice and guidance of Cork City's HEUGO, an in-person service, located on Grand Pa
24/11/2022
Northern Ireland electricity and gas suppliers have signed up to a new 'energy charter', supporting individuals and families struggling with the cost of living crisis. Welcoming the initiative, Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald said: "Many workers and families are struggling in the cost of living cri
24/11/2022
The Irish government has voted against a motion to declare a housing emergency in the state. TDs voted down Sinn Féin's motion in the Dáil last night, 23 November. Sinn Féin Eoin Ó Broin has hit out at the government for its "shameful" decision. Speaking today, Teachta Ó Broin said: "Minister Dar
24/11/2022
A farmer in L'Derry has been hit with a £1,000 fine over water pollution offences in Magherafelt. Adrian Bates, 39, was convicted at Magherafelt Magistrates Court yesterday, 23 November. The Court heard that on 27 November 2019 Water Quality Inspectors (WQIs) acting on behalf of the Northern Irel
24/11/2022
A series of key water supply upgrades have got underway in the West Finglas area of Dublin. Irish Water and Dublin City Council are working to deliver the works, which will prevent water leakage and safeguard the water supply for homes and businesses in the area. Work is taking place today, Thurs
23/11/2022
Groups and organisations have been invited to make Belfast city centre a lot greener. Belfast City Council has launched an initiative, offering funding to local businesses, social enterprises, charities and schools that want to help 'green' the city centre by introducing trees, plants, vegetation
23/11/2022
Northern Ireland-based construction firm Henry Brothers has been recognised for its commitment to environmental protection with a landmark accolade. The company was awarded Platinum Status, the highest accolade available, in Business in the Community Northern Ireland's (BiTC NI) Environmental Bench
23/11/2022
Plans have been announced to explore the development of a hydrogen lighthouse project around Shannon Airport. The project aims to explore the development of a sustainable green hydrogen plant at Shannon to demonstrate the use of hydrogen in aviation, heavy goods transport and industry, and as a lig
23/11/2022
K Systems has been handed three accolades at the recent Insulated Render and Cladding Association (INCA) Awards. The brand of Northern Ireland quarry and mineral processor Kilwaughter Minerals, K Systems won in the High-Rise Refurbishment (render / traditional finish) category and picked up highly
23/11/2022
The second cohort of students from Ballymena are on track to graduate from the 'Manufacturing Academy'. Delivered by Northern Regional College at the Farm Lodge Campus, the Academy allows individuals to boost their skills and help secure potential employment with local manufacturing companies. It
23/11/2022
A new pilot high street rejuvenation scheme is set to rolled out in Downpatrick. The Ministerial Advisory Group (MAG) for Architecture and the Built Environment for Northern Ireland has co-designed a Living High Streets Craft Kit in response to the challenges faced by traditional high streets. Th
23/11/2022
A key water improvement project in the County Meath town of Dunshaughlin has been completed. Led by Irish Water and Meath County Council, the project saw over 1km of old and problematic cast iron water mains replaced along Main Street. The old mains were replaced with modern pipework that will sig
23/11/2022
Phoenix Natural Gas has secured Gold recognition for its focus on corporate social responsibility. The leading Northern Ireland gas provider received Gold level standard in the CORE accreditation from Business in the Community. CORE is Northern Ireland's only corporate responsibility standard and
23/11/2022
Taoiseach Micheál Martin's refusal to ban rent increases has been met with extreme opposition from Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald. Teachta McDonald slammed the government for being in "deep and dangerous denial about the housing crisis and their policy failures" after challenging the Taoisea
23/11/2022
A new programme of roadworks has been announced for the village of Kells in County Antrim. The Department for Infrastructure is investing £441,000 in the resurfacing works on Kilgad Road. This scheme will see improvements delivered over a distance of approximately 1.7 kilometres. Work will begin o
22/11/2022
An exciting £30 million partnership has unlocked plans for a nationwide EV charging network across Ireland. SSE Energy Solutions and SSE Airtricity are collaborating to deliver at least 30 ultra-rapid electric vehicle (EV) charging hubs across Ireland over the next four years, all of which will be
22/11/2022
NI Water has been named among some of the best businesses in Belfast at the recent Belfast Chamber Business Awards. The utility was recognised as the inaugural winner of the Diversity and Inclusion award, following on from collecting two prestigious diversity awards at the Responsible Business Awar
22/11/2022
Thousands of local community and voluntary groups are to secure support with their energy bills under a new €10 million fund. The Community Support Fund will provide small grants to a wide and diverse range of local community groups to assist with their running costs. Funding will be available to s
22/11/2022
Northern Ireland fit out specialist Marcon has been recognised for its commitment to sustainability. The firm was named among NI's most sustainable organisations at an event to announce the results of the 2022 Northern Ireland Environmental Benchmarking Survey, organised by responsible business net
22/11/2022
The redevelopment of the Fermanagh Lakeland Forum has taken a key step forward. Fermanagh and Omagh District Council is leading a public consultation ahead of an application on the redevelopment project. The Forum redevelopment will aim to deliver a wide range of indoor and outdoor leisure and re
22/11/2022
A major milestone has been reached on the development of a Regional Water Resource Plan for the North West. The Regional Water Resource Plan – North West (RWRP-NW) will set out options for providing a more secure, reliable and sustainable water supply for 732,700 customers in the North West region
22/11/2022
Approximately €217 million has been unveiled for the Northern and Western region under the European Regional Development Funds (ERDF). The Northern and Western Regional Assembly announced the funding this week, which will support development in Connacht, Donegal, Cavan and Monaghan Welcoming the a
22/11/2022
Northern Ireland-based contractor Farrans has retained its Transformational status as an Engineers Ireland CPD Accredited Employer. This accreditation is in recognition of the quality of, and commitment to, Farrans' Continuing Professional Development (CPD) systems and practices for engineering and
22/11/2022
Daft.ie has recorded the highest ever rent increases in its history with the latest report. The Quarter 3 Daft.ie rent report shows new rents surging by 14%, the biggest increase since Daft.ie started publishing such reports in 2006. In the last 12 months, new rents have increased by an average o
22/11/2022
Irish Water is continuing to progress with a national campaign to reduce leakage, with work now taking place across County Offaly. The utility is working with Offaly County Council to replace old water mains in Fahy to provide a more reliable water supply and reduce high levels of leakage. The pro
21/11/2022
A sod turning ceremony has taken place to mark the beginning of construction on a landmark public housing scheme in Co Dublin. Work has begun on the project at Shanganagh, Shankill, which will involve the development of 597 homes, with the first being available by the end of 2024. The homes at Sh
21/11/2022
Funding of €6 million has been confirmed to help safeguard Ireland's archaeological monuments next year. The Community Monuments Fund aims to conserve, maintain, protect and promote local monuments and historic sites. Funding is available to allow conservation works to be carried out on monuments
21/11/2022
Ultrafast full fibre broadband is continuing to make a difference in Northern Ireland, with Openreach recently celebrating a major milestone. The 200,000th customer officially connected to the company's ultrafast full fibre broadband, following on its announcement earlier this year that over 80% of
21/11/2022
Members of the public have been invited to shape the visitor experience at Forest Parks and Community Trials across Northern Ireland. The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) in partnership with local Councils and community partners have recently invested in enhancement
21/11/2022
The government has underspent its housing budget this year by almost €500 million so far, according to reports. Yesterday, the Sunday Independent revealed that a government memo has confirmed the underspend. Sinn Féin representative Pearse Doherty has hit out at the government over the "scandalous
21/11/2022
Northern Ireland paving and walling manufacturer, Tobermore has provided support for a project delivered as part of BBC's Children in Need. The firm donated Secura Grand retaining wall blocks for DIY SOS: The Big Build for Children in Need. The Big Build for Children in Need saw a new home for th
21/11/2022
Students in the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council area have produced eye-catching posters exploring a variety of environmental themes. The winners of the Schools' Environmental Poster Competition were officially announced. The competition, managed by the Council's Sustainability team was ope
21/11/2022
Irish airport company daa has announced a major senior appointment. The Board of daa has appointed Kenny Jacobs as the new Chief Executive Officer. Mr Jacobs will take up the role in January, succeeding Dalton Philips, who left the business at the end of the summer. Mr Jacobs has been appointed f
21/11/2022
The rollout of the National Broadband Plan (NBP) is continuing to make significant progress in Leitrim. Surveying and design works for the plan will continue in Leitrim from Wednesday, 23 November. National Broadband Ireland (NBI) is the company undertaking the fibre network roll-out to enable hig
21/11/2022
A programme of water network improvements is set to begin in Cork city this week. Irish Water and Cork City Council are working to strengthen the supply on South Main Street. As part of the water main connection works, there may be disruption to their water supply from 8pm on Tuesday 22 November un
18/11/2022
The development of Narrow Water Bridge in Down has taken a major step forward. An Taoiseach Micheál Martin visited the proposed site for the bridge which will link the Mourne Mountains and the Cooley Peninsula, where he launched the tender process. Approximately €3 million from the Shared Island
18/11/2022
Belfast has been recognised for its leading commitment to climate action with a landmark award. An A-rating has been awarded to Belfast for its climate action work, placing it as the only city on the island of Ireland to secure the award. This accolade recognises from international climate researc
18/11/2022
The future of Ward River Regional Park in Swords, Co Dublin, is continuing to be shaped with help from the local community. Residents of the community shared their thoughts on the future of the park during the first public engagement session. While around 70 people met with the project team as par
18/11/2022
One of the largest broadband initiatives delivered across Northern Ireland has officially been completed. An event was held at at the Canal Court Hotel in Newry to mark the completion of the Local Full Fibre Network (LFFN) and Rural Gigabit Connectivity (RGC) projects. The initiative was delivered
18/11/2022
ESB has announced a series of key senior appointments. The electricity company confirmed that three Executive Directors will take up new roles. Marguerite Sayers has been appointed Deputy Chief Executive of the Group succeeding Jerry O'Sullivan who is retiring following 41 years with the organisati
18/11/2022
A series of tree works is set to get underway in Kerrs Wood, Co Down. Work will begin in Kerrs Wood from Monday 21 November 2022. They are for the purposes of good practice management, disease control and public safety. All trees are subject to an environmental assessment prior to being worked on w
18/11/2022
A key route in Downpatrick is set to close for improvements next month. The Department for Infrastructure is investing £362,000 to deliver a resurfacing scheme on Killough Road, extending a 1km stretch from its junction with Grange Road to its junction with Milltown Road. Work will get underway o
18/11/2022
With Glanaco's new GS Attachment Sweepers, you can keep your access roads clear of debris and your public streets clean this Winter. The most powerful attachment road sweepers on the market, these sweepers are ideal for heavy applications like construction, lumber yards, DIY providers, and other h
18/11/2022
A programme of water works has been announced for the County Mayo town of Ballina. Irish Water and Mayo County Council will deploy a crew to replace old pipes within the coming days. A 4km stretch of pipework linking the Knockanillaun Tower, a local landmark, and Ballina Reservoir, will be replace
18/11/2022
Maccaferri has announced it is to host a webinar, 'Drainage with Geocomposites', on Wednesday 30th November from 12:30pm - 1:30pm. 'Drainage with Geocomposites' will look at: • What a geocomposite drain is • Key benefits for environment and cost • Typical applications • Performance specificatio
17/11/2022
Plans to invest over £50 million in wind and solar across Northern Ireland over the next three years have gained major support. Renewables expert Everun has pledged its support to the investment following COP27 in Egypt last week. Everun, which has been in operation since 2010, currently manages o
17/11/2022
Tesco Ireland has confirmed plans to trial an electric home delivery van fleet in the Dún Laoghaire area. Welcoming the announcement, Frank Curran, Chief Executive of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, said: "This initiative shows the positive influence the Myrtle Square and Convent Lane Greeni
17/11/2022
Limerick City and County Council is continuing with its efforts to tackle dereliction across the region, announcing an intention to acquire a further 22 derelict properties. This latest tranche of sites were identified from the 388 entries currently on the Council's Derelict Sites Register. They a
17/11/2022
John Paul Construction has taken home two prizes at the National Irish Safety Organisation Awards 2022. The leading firm secured an Exceptional High Achiever and Higher Distinction Award at the 31st annual awards. Responding to the wins, a statement from the company read: "Our commitment is that
17/11/2022
The UK government has come under pressure to impose a proportionate windfall tax on energy companies profiting from the cost of living emergency. SDLP MP Claire Hanna raised the issue in the House of Commons during questions to the Treasury on Tuesday, 15 November. The South Belfast MP urged the g
17/11/2022
A new package of funding has been announced to support social inclusion and community development across Ireland. Minister for Community Development and Charities, Joe O'Brien, T.D has allocated €44 million for the Social Inclusion and Community Activity Programme (SICAP) in 2023 as part of the Bud
17/11/2022
The regeneration of Dublin's historic O'Connell Street must be delivered with respect to its historical and cultural importance, a Labour Senator has said. Senator Marie Sherlock has called on the government to provide the area with good jobs with decent terms and conditions, as promised by develo
17/11/2022
House prices across Ireland are continuing to rise according to the recent CSO property price index. The September index revealed overall house price inflation sat at 11%, with figures for the Midlands and the West even worse at 14% and 17% respectively. Commenting on the new figures, Sinn Féin re
17/11/2022
New bus lane extensions are set to be introduced in Belfast next week. Extensions to the bus lanes on the Ballygowan Road and Castlereagh Road will come into operation from Monday 21 November. The existing city-bound bus lanes have been extended to give additional priority to buses on the Ballygo
17/11/2022
A programme of water supply improvements has got underway in the County Donegal town of Lifford. Irish Water is working with Donegal County Council to address the frequent bursts in Unshinagh. Work will involve the replacement of 300 metres of old cast iron pipework, promising better water quality
16/11/2022
Belfast shipbuilder Harland & Wolff are among a few companies appointed to deliver three crucial support ships to the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA). British-led Team Resolute, comprising BMT, Harland & Wolff and Navantia UK, has been named the preferred bidder and will be awarded a £1.6 billion contr
16/11/2022
The Ballyshannon Historic Towns Initiative is set to compete for a national property award later this month. This initiative has been shortlisted for the Community & Heritage Award at the KPMG - Irish Independent Property Industry Excellence Awards, taking place at The Convention Centre, Dublin on
16/11/2022
Work has begun on a series of improvements at Delamont Country Park. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is working with the Woodland Trust to remove invasive woodland species at the destination. A survey carried out by the Woodland Trust in 2021 produced a Woodland Restoration Management Plan
16/11/2022
Leading contractor BAM has been recognised with a hat-trick of safety awards. The firm's safety team was presented with three all-Ireland occupation safety awards for safety management at the recent NISO Gala awards in Galway on 11 November. This year the NCH did a standalone entry separate from
16/11/2022
Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien has admitted the main targets underpinning the government's housing plan were too low. Speaking in response to the Minister's comments, Sinn Féin representative Eoin Ó Broin TD said: "The government launched its new housing plan in September 2021. At the heart of th
16/11/2022
Community and voluntary groups across Ireland struggling with the rising energy costs are set to benefit from new government funding. Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, and Minister of State, Joe O'Brien TD launched a new €10 million Fund. The Community and Voluntar
16/11/2022
The government has come under fire for its retrofitting plans for public buildings. Labour representative Ged Nash has criticised the government for "tinkering around the edges of what needs to be done". Deputy Nash said: "Individual actions are undoubtedly important. The elephant in the room is t
16/11/2022
Construction is progressing in South Leitrim on a number of water supply upgrades. Irish Water and Leitrim County Council are working to replace almost 1.3km of old water mains in Sratrissaun South and Cornagresha North in the coming months. Crews are on the ground along the R202 at Garvagh and t
16/11/2022
A series of road resurfacing works has begun in Clonmore, Co Armagh. Approximately £394,000 is being invested in the Tullyroan Road/Clonmore Road scheme. Work is extending for 1,700 metres from the junction with Summerisland Road to its junction with Derryscollop Road and includes resurfacing with
16/11/2022
Irish Water has announced a major investment in the water supply in Ballinacarrigy, Kilbixy. The utility is delivering the County Westmeath works as part of its campaign to drive down leakage. Working in partnership with Westmeath County Council, Irish Water is replacing approximately 2km of old
15/11/2022
Fermanagh-based creative studio SugarProjects has expanded its footprint in Enniskillen with an exciting new office space. The company has secured and fitted out a new office in the town centre, as well as opening a new street-level coffee dock, creating four new jobs with the support of Ulster Ban
15/11/2022
Leading Northern Ireland paving and building products company, AG has strengthened its commitment to sustainability with a dynamic new climate action pledge. The Fivemiletown-headquartered firm has pledged to reduce its carbon footprint by 30% by 2030 despite a surge in production levels. The fi
15/11/2022
A contractor has been appointed to deliver a €3 million housing development in Limerick city. This project will see eight new homes built on a plot of land at the junction of Sheep Street and Athlunkard Street in Limerick city. The development will consist of five three-bedroomed, two-storey duple
15/11/2022
ESB is progressing well with national efforts to upgrade the electric vehicle public charging network across Ireland. The firm is working to install high power chargers nationwide as part of a €20 million investment in the public charging networks. The intent of the programme is to
15/11/2022
Northern Ireland-based contractor Henry Brothers has announced plans to expand its operations in England. Headquartered in NI, the firm is opening a new office in Manchester as part of its growth plans across the Northern Region. This comes as Henry Brothers continues to expand and win contracts al
15/11/2022
The development of a new framework which sets out the vision for Tullamore's future has been unlocked. Offaly County Council and Brady Shipman Martin have signed a contract for the €200,000 Tullamore Regeneration Framework, which will provide a plan for delivering future integrated urban developme
15/11/2022
Tributes are rolling in after the sad passing of Amilcare Merlo, founder and president of telehandler manufacturer Merlo. Michael McHale, chairman of McHale Plant Sales, has expressed the sympathy and regret of all at the Birdhill and Rathcoole distributorship following the death of renowned Italia
15/11/2022
Sales and lettings property website, Propertynews.com is to undergo a major refresh and relaunch. GCD Technologies, which has owned the site for one year, is investing millions of pounds to enhance the website. The investment in technology, staff, branding and marketing is part of a strategy to
15/11/2022
Irish Water is celebrating Science Week 2022 with a series of nationwide events. Taking place this week, Science Week 2022 is focused on the theme of Infinite Possibilities and how society has shown resilience, adaptability, and the ability to withstand adversity. Irish Water will explore the inf
15/11/2022
A key route in the County Armagh village of Lislea is set to undergo resurfacing. Approximately £461,000 is being invested to improve the B30 Newry Road from the junction with Longfield Road to the junction with Mullaghans Road. Work includes resurfacing of the carriageway and upgrading of road dr
14/11/2022
Irish Architecture Foundation (IAF) has named a brand new Director. Emmett Scanlon has been selected to take over from the IAF's incumbent Director Nathalie Weadick in May 2023. Making the announcement, Chairperson of the Board of the IAF, Mr Brian Moran, said: "For over a decade, Emmett has show
14/11/2022
Plans for significant upgrades at two leisure facilities in County Down have been approved for development. Members of Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council's (LCCC) Planning Committee voted in favour of the plans at Laurelhill Sports Zone and Lough Moss Leisure Centre, which will include outdoor refu
14/11/2022
A senior figure at SiriusXT has been crowned the Chartered Engineer of the Year. William Fyans, Engineering Manager, was recognised with the prestigious award by Engineers Ireland and Arup, where he was selected from the large number of engineers who achieve their Chartered title in a given 12-mont
14/11/2022
An east Belfast brewery has enhanced its facilities with the launch of Northern Ireland's first ever taproom. Independent company, Boundary Brewery has been developing plans for the taproom for over 10 years, which included a successful Community Share Raise. It will officially open to the public
14/11/2022
Plans for a new Community Library in Boyle, Co Roscommon, have taken a key step forward. Funding of €4.35 million was pledged for the project by the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD. The project will tie in with existing large-scale Rural Regeneration and Developm
14/11/2022
A major shared e-bike scheme in Fingal is set to undergo further expansion. TIER Mobility will deploy 120 new e-bikes by the end of November across Fingal, bringing the total number of e-bikes in the TIER fleet to over 300. TIER has also completed the expansion of its business area to cover the w
14/11/2022
Approximately £900,000 has been pledged to deliver key improvements at Lisnaskea Household Recycling Centre in County Fermanagh. Fermanagh and Omagh District Council will begin works on Wednesday 16 November. These enhancements will include increased capacity for recyclable material and its separ
14/11/2022
The British government has come under pressure to clarify when the people of Northern Ireland will receive the £400 energy discount or the £100 heating oil payment. Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has penned a letter to the Secretary of State for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy, Grant Shapps, on
14/11/2022
A programme of roadworks is set to begin in Lisburn, starting next week. The Department for Infrastructure is investing £105,000 to deliver resurfacing works on Stockdam Road between Burandell Manor and Duncans Road. These works will deliver significant benefits for residents and road users. Wo
14/11/2022
A series of water network improvement works are continuing to progress in Cork city. Irish Water is leading the key upgrades, which will cause disruption to supply for some homes and businesses from 8pm to 12 midnight on Tuesday, 15 November 2022. These works may impact on supply for properties
11/11/2022
The new and improved SPAR in Mallusk has recently reopened its doors with an exciting new addition. Local business Henderson Retail pledged a multi-million pound investment to deliver a complete renovation and extension of the shop, including the launch of the first-ever Barista Bar coffee drive-th
11/11/2022
A cohort of eMobility industry professionals have embarked upon Dublin for this year's annual Electric Vehicle Summit. The event, which took place in the RDS, Dublin on Wednesday 09 November, is an annual premier industry forum which is used to discuss and learn about the latest updates in po
11/11/2022
Northern Ireland-based contractor Farrans has claimed a prestigious accolade at the 2022 Construction News Workforce Awards. The construction firm won the Best Place To Work – Contractor Award at a ceremony held at Grosvenor House Hotel, London on Tuesday 08 November 2022. The awards celebrate the
11/11/2022
A ceremony has been held to mark the official launch of the new-look Drumbreda Play Park in Armagh. Approximately £75,000 was invested to refurbish the existing facility, which now features a mixture of equipment including junior and senior swings, an inclusive roundabout, basket, and cradle swing,
11/11/2022
UK steel lintel manufacturer Keystone Group has transformed its Cookstown office with a major fit out. Marcon served as principal contractor to bring the project to life, fitting out the two-storey building. The 9000 sq ft office building features a reception area, meeting rooms, a combination of
11/11/2022
Plans for 90 new homes in Lisburn have been approved for development. Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council's planning committee voted in favour of the plans at Old Hillsborough Road. Commenting on the recent planning decision, Chair of LCCC's Planning Committee, Alderman James Tinsley, said: "The
11/11/2022
NI Water has been hit with a fine over an incident involving a discharge of sewage effluent into Dundrum Inner Bay. The organisation was fined £3,000 plus £15 Offenders Levy after pleading guilty at Downpatrick court. The court was told that on 14 April 2021, a Senior Water Quality Inspector (SWQI
11/11/2022
A programme of roadworks is set to begin in Hillsborough later this month. The Department for Infrastructure is investing £231,000 to deliver a resurfacing scheme on Tullynore Road, extending between Raffertys Hill Road and Ballynahinch Road. Work will begin on Monday 21 November and is expected
11/11/2022
The delayed roll out of the £400 energy payment in Northern Ireland has been heavily criticised. Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald has called for the payment to be delivered as soon as possible to support struggling families. The Sinn Féin economy spokesperson said: "It is now more than six months
11/11/2022
A new programme of water supply upgrades is set to take place in Greystones, Co Wicklow, starting next week. Irish Water and Wicklow County Council are working together to deliver the works as part of the utility's national Leakage Reduction Programme. Essential water main upgrade works are sched
10/11/2022
Ireland's largest regeneration project at Waterford North Quays has taken a major step forward. The Waterford North Quays Infrastructure Project will see sustainable access improvements between Waterford's North Quays and the city centre, as well as enabling development at the North Quays' Strateg
10/11/2022
Belfast has been recognised as the most sustainable destination on the island of Ireland and has been ranked 8th in the world, according to the latest GDS Index. The Index is a world-leading sustainability benchmarking and performance improvement programme for destinations and their visitor economi
10/11/2022
A ceremony has been held to mark the official opening of the new Kernan Play Park in Craigavon, Co Armagh. Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Councillor Paul Greenfield was joined by contractors, elected members and council officials to cut the ribbon on the new facility. Develope
10/11/2022
NIE Networks and Queen's University Belfast have marked the beginning of an exciting 10-year partnership with an innovative Sustainable Energy Laboratory. Representing a significant investment for the company, the laboratory at the Ashby Building in Stranmillis, will be used to educate students on
10/11/2022
TOBIN Consulting Engineers has been recognised for its commitment to professional development with a prestigious accolade. The firm was awarded the 2022 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Employer of the Year Award by Engineers Ireland. Sponsored by Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland, the C
10/11/2022
Students studying STEM subjects from counties Tyrone, L'Derry, Fermanagh and Donegal have been invited to apply for financial support. Now open for applications, the SSE Renewables 2022 Scholarship Fund is open to students who are starting courses in Ulster University, South West College and North
10/11/2022
Members of the public have been invited to shape physical improvements to the Duncairn Gardens area of Belfast. The aim of the Duncairn Gardens Development Study is to undertake open, transparent and meaningful engagement with stakeholders to fully understand their concerns and needs for the area.
10/11/2022
Safety clothing and workwear retailer M.A. Healy's has launched an exciting, month-long offer on MASCOT jackets. Never mind Black Friday, customers will be able to order any MASCOT Dundee, Vilada or Nisa jacket for just €25 (including VAT) all month long. These are available from the M.A. Healy's
10/11/2022
The £200 million Belfast Transport Hub Project is continuing to make significant progress. FK Lowry marked a key milestone on the project as the firm installed the final pile on site. The project is a joint venture of Farrans and Sacyr and they have been appointed to deliver the main works for the
10/11/2022
A key student accommodation development has been brought to life in Belfast city centre. Major contractor Farrans delivered the technically challenging project for CA Ventures, producing a 253 student bed development across five storeys. The Aster House PBSA scheme was built on a 20-year old podiu
09/11/2022
Glan Agua and Easy Hydro have entered a strategic partnership offering renewable electricity solutions to the water and wastewater industry across Ireland and UK. The partnership will assist the water industry in reducing carbon emissions, supporting the net-zero pledge and generating cost-effectiv
09/11/2022
Black Shamrock, a Virtuos Studio, has announced it is to expand its operations at the Guinness Enterprise Centre (GEC) in Dublin City Centre. The co-development studio aims to create 80 new jobs following the expansion. Founded in 2015, Black Shamrock is a co-development studio that specializes in
09/11/2022
Labour Party Leader Ivana Bacik has urged Taoiseach Michael Martin and the Irish Government to show leadership in COP27 negotiations. Two recent reports have revealed the scale of climate change taking place both globally and in Europe. Deputy Bacik said the time to tackle the problem is "running
09/11/2022
Irish construction firm Sisk has announced a senior management appointment in its UK business. Ger Hayes has been appointed Managing Director UK South, taking on the role previously held by Ajaz Shafi. Ajaz was appointed Chief Operating Officer for Sisk's entire UK business earlier this year. He
09/11/2022
The Alliance Party has hit out at the owner of Ballyrolly House, also known as 'Kinderfarm' in Millisle, for failing to carry out essential repair work at the site. North Down MLA Andrew Muir has expressed deep concern over the future of Ballyrolly House. Millisle Kinderfarm is a unique historical
09/11/2022
Dublin City Council has added six buildings to the Record of Protected Structures to protect key buildings on Moore Street. Sinn Fein has described the decision as a "hugely significant" step forward towards preventing the destruction of the 1916 heritage site. Following the councillors' decision,
08/11/2022
Significant progress is being made on the NI Water Mourne Wall Restoration Project with the £2.5 million phase two schedule of repairs and plans to begin on Slieve Donard this month. The construction team led by GEDA and encompassing local stonemasons from Thomas Rooney & Sons, has completed more t
08/11/2022
NetApp®, a global, cloud-led, data-centric software company, has officially opened its new international headquarters in Cork. The office is in Navigation Square within Cork's Docklands, Ireland's largest urban regeneration project. The new international headquarters will serve NetApp's internati
08/11/2022
The Fine Gael National Agriculture, Food and Rural Development (NAFRD) have commenced with the first of a series of regional conferences in Cork which focused on the climate emergency and food production. The event was held in the Firgrove Hotel, Mitchelstown, and featured Ministers Simon Coveney a
08/11/2022
Shareridge has commenced work on an €11.8 million deal to provide a more reliable water supply for existing homes and businesses in Ratoath, Kilbride and Ashbourne. Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage Darragh O'Brien, TD and officials from Irish Water and Meath County Council turned
08/11/2022
A boil water notice for consumers on the Clogh-Castlecomer Public Water Supply has beenlifted with immediate effect. The notice was issued last week, however following the completion of remedial measures and the receipt of satisfactory monitoring results, it is now lifted. The decision follows con
08/11/2022
The SDLP has hit out over the lack of the Executive from functioning as the climate emergency is continuing to get worse. The party's Climate Change Spokesperson Mark H Durkan described the situation as "shameful". He was speaking as world leaders gather for COP27 in Egypt. Mr Durkan said it was
07/11/2022
ESB's ambitious project to transform its Moneypoint site into a renewable energy hub is continuing to make significant progress. The national electricity operator has announced a a new €50 million synchronous compensator at Moneypoint Generating Station, Co Clare, as part of Phase One of Green Atl
07/11/2022
A major infrastructure project to develop an exciting new bypass in County Clare has officially begun construction. The new Killaloe Bypass, Shannon Bridge Crossing and R494 Improvement Scheme will provide a western bypass around Killaloe, a new bridge crossing of the River Shannon and an upgrade o
07/11/2022
The next phase of Belfast City Council's Business cluster and community grant scheme has been launched. Over £600,000 has been allocated, with local business cluster partnerships, community groups, charities and social enterprise invited to apply for capital grants. Successful applicants will se
07/11/2022
Work to prepare Town Centre First Plan for Milford, Co Donegal, is set to be unlocked with a major appointment. Donegal County Council has launched a search to appoint an Architect Led Full Integrated Design Team for the project. This project is funded by the Department of Rural and Community Deve
07/11/2022
The flagship A5 project has taken a further leap forward with the publication of Supplementary Environmental Information. Members of the public are being invited to have their say on the brand new information. The Department for Infrastructure published and consulted on a new Environmental Stateme
07/11/2022
Progress on climate emergency action in Northern Ireland has taken a step backwards as COP27 gets underway in Egypt, an Alliance MLA has said. Upper Bann MLA Eóin Tennyson claims any commitments made to tackle the climate emergency in Northern Ireland are hollow without an Executive to deliver. "L
07/11/2022
The planning application process in County Westmeath has been modernised with a new e-Planning system. Westmeath County Council has launched the new system in conjunction with the Local Government Management Agency (LGMA). The new planning system will become a one-stop online service for submittin
07/11/2022
One of the first confirmed cases of mica in Northern Ireland has been revealed in L'Derry. Concerns have now been raised that other homes in border areas could contain the mineral. SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP has called for proper redress to be provided to those affected. Mr Eastwood said: "We
07/11/2022
NI Water is getting ready for this year's WaterAid NI Greatest showman Ball. The local utility, which leads the WaterAid NI Committee, is holding the event at the Europa Hotel this Friday, 11 November. Hosted by top broadcaster Pete Snodden and talented local comedian Paddy McDonnell, the event w
07/11/2022
Plans to reduce leakage on the national water supply is progressing well in the County Waterford town of Portlaw. Irish Water is working with Waterford City and County Council to replace 525 metres of ageing and problematic backyard service connections in George Street and William Street in Portlaw
04/11/2022
Work has begun on the first phase of the new Dublin City Library Project. This scheme forms part of Phase 1 of the Parnell Square Project. Work will include the development of a new City Library at Parnell Square North and essential works to the protected Georgian houses on Parnell Square North No
04/11/2022
Dublin property firm Harcourt Developments has announced an exciting, new senior appointment. Lisa O'Connor has been promoted to Group Director of Sales and Marketing for the Hotel Collection. The Irish company are proprietors of the five-star Leading Hotels of the World Carlisle Bay in Antigua,
04/11/2022
Irish Water has pledged its support to biodiversity with a tree-planting initiative in County Mayo. The national utility has sowed more than 1,000 trees at three of its Mayo plants, accelerating efforts to halt the decline of biodiversity. Ballina's Wastewater Treatment Plant is only a stone's thr
04/11/2022
A £3.7 million water improvement scheme has been launched in the County Fermanagh area of Killyhevlin. NI Water is leading the scheme, which gets underway this month and will continue until Spring 2024. The first phase of work will involve pipelaying between The Old Enniskillen Road and the Thomas
04/11/2022
Iconic Belfast shipbuilder Harland & Wolff has appointed Andrew Jackson as its new Group Director of Human Resources. Andrew possesses over 20 years of experience in HR leadership roles in the private and public sector, forming a reputation for delivering exceptional business outcomes. He began h
04/11/2022
The government's announcement of €1.3 billion investment in forestry supports has been welcomed. This comes after Fine Gael Senators Tim Lombard and Micheál Carrigy recently raised the significant worry felt by many in the industry while addressing Minister McConalogue in the Seanad. Cork South W
04/11/2022
A public consultation has been launched on the temporary one-way traffic arrangements currently in place in L'Derry city centre. The pilot scheme was introduced in June 2021 with the introduction of one-way vehicular traffic along Upper Carlisle Road and Ferryquay Street, as well as extended pedest
04/11/2022
Leading construction firm Brooks Group has acquired Kildare Builders Providers Ltd, bringing its network of outlets to nine across seven counties. The company, which is one of the leading timber and builders' merchants in the country, expects turnover to exceed €125 million in 2022 and plans to exp
04/11/2022
The redevelopment of Dalymount Park in Dublin has taken a major step forward. Dublin City Council has selected a design for the project, following a process in which the architect-led design team assessed the options. Based on the information provided, the recommendation from the design team was
04/11/2022
Work to replace ageing water mains in the County Cork town of Newmarket is set to begin. A team of Irish Water and Cork County Council engineers will work to deliver the works in Clonfert. The works involve the replacement of approximately 2,702m of problematic water mains with new modern pipes.
03/11/2022
A ceremony has been held to mark the grand opening of Scarva's new state-of-the-art play park. Found within the woodland surroundings of Scarva Park, Co Down, the new £250,000 facility is tailored for specific age groups, with areas for young children and toddlers, as well as more challenging play
03/11/2022
Work to upgrade a water pumping station (WPS) in Campsie, Co Tyrone, has reached completion. NI Water invested £5 million to improve the River Faughan facility, replacing ageing assets to ensure a reliable water supply to Carmoney Water Treatment Works. These works included the replacement of the s
03/11/2022
Kilwaughter Minerals has launched a new training academy which aims to tackle the skills gap facing the construction industry. The Northern Ireland-based minerals processor has introduced 'K Academy', with courses set to be delivered at a purpose built facility in St Helens, Liverpool, serving as t
03/11/2022
Northern Ireland construction firm McAleer & Rushe has pledged its support to a campaign to plant one million trees in Kenya. Official sponsors of Tyrone GAA, the Cookstown-based firm is sponsoring County star Conor Meyler to join 50 other GAA players from across Ireland taking part in 'Plant the P
03/11/2022
Plans to transform the Arthur's Quay area of Limerick city are moving forward. A search has begun to find tenders for a multi-disciplinary team to prepare a Framework Plan, which will set out the guidelines for a comprehensive, plan-led and place-based approach to the redevelopment of this area.
03/11/2022
Approximately €1.3 billion has been proposed to drive forward Ireland's next Forestry Programme, representing the the largest ever investment by an Irish Government in tree-planting. Taoiseach, Micheál Martin TD, Minister of State with responsibility for Forestry, Senator Pippa Hackett, and Ministe
03/11/2022
Merlo's range of telehanders are continuing to perform well in Ireland after another year of buoyant sales according to local distributor McHale Plant Sales. On foot of year-on-year growth, and the expectation of further expansion down the line, sales director, Denis McGrath says "assuming economic
03/11/2022
The Chair of An Bord Pleanála, Dave Walsh has announced his early retirement amid reports of conflicts of interest at the organisation. Sinn Féin representative Eoin Ó Broin TD has welcomed the announcement, claiming this is an opportunity to wipe the slate clean at An Bord Pleanála. Teachta Ó Bro
03/11/2022
Leading NI solicitors Wilson Nesbitt has been recognised with accolades at the ESTAs Awards for the third consecutive year. The company's Residential Property Conveyancing team took home two prizes at this year's awards, winning a Gold Award for Conveyancer in Northern Ireland and Best in County C
03/11/2022
Residents in the higher areas of Cork City North side are set to experience disruption to water supply this evening, 03 November. The disruption is expected from 7.30pm until 6am tomorrow, Friday 04 November. This is a result of vital underground network improvement works being delivered to facili
02/11/2022
One of Fingal's largest housing developments in Dublin 15 is continuing to make significant progress. Taoiseach Micheál Martin visited the Church Fields development, where around 100 social homes are nearing completion. Once the development is fully completed it will provide around 1,000 new proper
02/11/2022
One of AG's leading engineers has secured a top industry accolade at the UK KYT Awards. Catherine Campbell, a Sustainability and Quality Engineer at the Northern Ireland building products firm, won the prestigious Future Leader title at a ceremony in Liverpool. She has worked with AG as a Knowledg
02/11/2022
A new McDonald's restaurant has officially opened its doors in Belfast. Located on Ballygomartin Road, the new 70-seater destination commenced trading today, 02 November, and will open 7am – midnight Sunday to Thursday, with 24-hour opening on Fridays and Saturdays. McDonald's UK and Ireland now
02/11/2022
Northern Ireland transportation firm Woodsides Logistics Group has been boosted with investment under Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council's Logistics Fund. The Ballynure-based family firm, which employs over 550 staff, is utilising this support with the aim of upskilling staff and creating thre
02/11/2022
Around 500,000 homes across Ireland could benefit from more attic insulation, new figures have revealed. According to the latest reports, fewer than 5,000 houses got such works completed in both 2020 and 2021 despite the urgent need. Minister Eamon Ryan has come under pressure to prioritise the ur
02/11/2022
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has passed a motion in support of a moratorium on all forms of exploration and extraction of oil and gas in Northern Ireland, and in opposition to fracking. This will eventually lead to a legislative ban on exploring and extracting oil or gas across the regio
02/11/2022
A new study has explored the potential to further develop the Offshore Wind sector of the Atlantic Region. Part funded by Donegal County Council along with other local authority partners and Enterprise Ireland, the report highlights plans for further growth in offshore wind, including along the coa
02/11/2022
A programme of work to strengthen the water supply network in Killarney town is progressing well. Irish Water and Kerry County Council are working to deliver water mains connections on Fairhill Park Road. As part of the water main improvement works being delivered on Fairhill Park Road there may b
02/11/2022
SSE Airtricity and Firmus Energy have both announced the removal of minimum consumption charge for its gas customers. The minimum consumption charge is part of a customer's bill and is included to cover the fixed costs of the gas network. Whilst this charge could be applied to all natural gas consu
02/11/2022
A series of extensive testing and sampling is continuing to take place on the Cork city water supply following reports of discolouration. Irish Water will share its findings with the EPA and the HSE so they can confirm that the water is safe to drink. The utility is collaborating with Cork City C
01/11/2022
Primark has officially reopened its flagship store in Belfast's Bank Building following an investment of £100 million. Officially opened by the Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Tina Black the newly refurbished store represents an investment of £100 million to renovate and restore this iconic build
01/11/2022
The development of a a multi-facility sports hub in Ballyclare has taken a major leap forward. Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has agreed in principal to develop a new 3G pitch as part of the Cloughan Project. The project, led by Ballyclare Rugby Club and supported by both the Council and
01/11/2022
A new £2.6 million programme of work is set to begin to transform wastewater infrastructure in the County Tyrone village of Derrycrin. NI Water is leading the scheme, which will see Derrycrin Wastewater Treatment Works (WwTW) replaced with modern new infrastructure. Construction work at Derrycrin
01/11/2022
Leading international infrastructure operations partner Actavo has reached a landmark safety milestone. Headquartered in Dublin, the firm is celebrating one year without a lost time incident across all of its operations globally. It achieved 5.2 million hours worked during the period across all of
01/11/2022
Firmus Energy has decided to remove its minimum consumption charge effective from today, 01 November. The supplier has introduced the measure to support struggling households, which also coincides with the launch of the government's Energy Price Guarantee (EPG) Scheme. DUP Upper Bann MP Carla Lock
01/11/2022
A landmark £98 million project offering advanced manufacturing and engineering businesses access to the very latest technology, specialist equipment and expertise across Northern Ireland has moved forward. The Strategic Technology Roadmap for the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (AMIC) has
01/11/2022
Over 100 team members of full fibre broadband provider Fibrus have taken part in vulnerable adult training. Leading mental health charity Inspire Wellbeing trained the Fibrus team, covering topics like emotional intelligence and empathy, reflective listening, supportive communication techniques, ma
01/11/2022
Work is set to take place in Downhill, Co L'Derry, to reconstruct the retaining wall on Mussenden Road. Construction will commence on Monday 07 November, and will see the retaining wall and parapet rebuilt to maintain structural integrity and road safety at this location. In order to carry out the
01/11/2022
Irish Water has joined forces with engineering industry leaders to launch an exciting new initiative on safety. The Infrastructure Delivery Collaborative Forum includes leading Irish contractors and engineering companies, along with Irish Water's experts in infrastructure delivery and Environment
01/11/2022
A series of roadworks are to begin in Newry later this week. Work will get underway on The Glen from Wednesday 02 November until Friday 16 December 2022. The Department for Infrastructure is investing £267,000 in the scheme, which will extend from Bridge Street for the length of The Glen and incl
