Four projects have been announced as recipients of a €73 million fund for large-scale tourist attractions in counties Cavan, Donegal, Dublin and Mayo The four recipients are The Shannon Pot & Cavan Burren Park, Blacklion, Co Cavan which receives €4.8 million Fort Dunree & Head, Buncrana, Co Donegal – €9.3 million “This is Ireland” North City […]
Initiative Ireland has announced that in, partnership with Fairfield Real Estate Finance, it will lend €600m for the construction of residential homes over the next 3 years. The injection will enable small, medium and large-scale developers to deliver 5,000 new homes nationwide over the next 3-years, supporting over 3,000 construction jobs and creating 20 new […]
The energy company EI-H2 has announced plans to build a “green” hydrogen facility in Cork. Planning permission will be sought for a 50MegaWatt electrolysis plant in Aghada. The project will create over 85 full-time direct and indirect jobs as the site develops and EI-H2 Aghada hopes to be operational before the end of 2023. The […]
The Peter McVerry Trust has announced construction is set to begin on two new housing projects at at Moyross and Southill in Limerick City. It is the Peter McVerry Trust’s largest housing project to date. The projects are being delivered in partnership with Limerick City and County Council. The Department of Housing, Local Government and […]
Obton, a Danish solar photovoltaic (PV) business are set to invest €300m in the Irish solar energy sector. Obton, a Danish solar photovoltaic (PV) business, and its Irish partner Shannon Energy, have released plans to develop up to 500 MW of solar PV projects in Ireland over the next five years. This will create over […]
The government has issued a draft national strategy on how Ireland can transition to a Circular Economy and is currently inviting businesses, communities and citizens to contribute their views through a public consultation. What is a circular economy? Looking beyond the current take-make-waste extractive industrial model, a circular economy aims to redefine growth, focusing on […]
Glenveagh Properties PLC have been given the green light to go ahead with its plans to sell 702 Build-to-rent Apartments to Dublin City Council for just over €33.44 million. The plans are to create the Build-to-rent at Castleforbes Business Park at Sheriff Street and East Rd, Dublin 1. The development comprises nine apartment blocks ranging […]
An Bord Pleanála has granted planning permission for the €140m Custom House Quay development in Cork which includes construction plans for Ireland’s tallest building. The go-ahead for the €140m development at Custom House Quay in Cork City centre was given subject to 23 conditions. The development includes a 34-storey hotel tower, 25 serviced suites, and […]
Reported Plans of Irish Construction Reopening from 5th April: Irish construction looks set to reopen on a phased basis from 05 April, with housing returning to work first, according to constructionnews.ie. However, work on commercial projects such as offices and hotels will not be allowed to reopen until a later date. At the moment only […]
The Irish Home Buyers Association one-day Virtual Summit will explore how to accelerate the delivery of affordable homes. The event takes place on March 25, 2021 The full agenda is here. In many countries, both across Europe and beyond, the lack of good-quality affordable housing is a pressing problem. We are all too aware of the […]
