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Jun 05
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Plans Applied For Nearly 300 New Homes in Westmeath in €37m Development

By | Building Information Ireland

Plans are in place to deliver nearly 300 new homes in Co Westmeath in a €37 million development.

Developers Glenveagh Homes seek to build 278 residential units in Rathgowan and Farranshock, on the outskirts of Mullingar.

It includes 254 houses and 24 apartments in total.

Of the houses, there will be 133 two-beds, 109 three-beds and 12 four-beds. All of the apartments are one-beds.

Plans also include one childcare facility on the site.

Glenveagh Model Works Westmeath

Plans are in place to deliver nearly 300 new homes in Co Westmeath in a €37 million development. Credit: Model Works

There will also be three ESB substations, footpaths, cycle lanes, car and bicycle parking. Plans are in place for drainage, bin storage, public lighting, landscaping/amenity areas and boundary treatments.

Access will be via Rathgowan Park from the existing roundabout on the R394 (C-Link Road) to the south and the R393 Ashe Road to the north.

Works include the decommissioning and relocation of existing underground surface water attenuation tanks and the diversion of two foul sewer lines.

The two existing foul lines will outfall to a new single foul pipe proposed as part of the new drainage network.

Glenveagh Homes Ltd put forward plans to Westmeath County Council in April this year.

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May 21
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Water-Rock

Water-Rock in Cork to see 452 new homes in €105m development

By | Industry News

Developer Sean Walsh has lodged plans to build over 452 new homes in a €105 million development in Water-Rock, County Cork.

The developer is looking to build the homes near the town of Midleton.

The plans include the construction of 219 houses and 233 apartments.

The houses will rise to two storeys and consist of 17 detached, 120 semi-detached and 82 terraced units.

Of the detached houses, 14 will be four-beds and three will be three-beds. In relation to the semi-detached houses, 104 are four-beds and 16 are three-beds.

The plans include apartments comprising 99 duplexes across 20 three-storey blocks and 134 apartments in four three- to five-storey blocks.

There will be 42 three-bed, 15 two-bed and 42 one-bed duplexes.

Of the apartments, there are plans for 74 two-beds, 32 one-beds and 28 studios.

The proposal includes provisions for two communal rooms in Block C and Block E of the apartments. Other outdoor amenity areas will be located along the Glounamuck Stream.

The plan provides vehicular access from two entrances off Water-Rock Road to Site B. Another entrance to Site A will be just off the Carrigtwohill to Midleton Inter-Urban Cycleway. As part of this, the plans include both pedestrian and cycling access to the south of Site A.

In 2020, Cork County Council zoned Water Rock as an area to provide 2,500 new homes for around 6,000 residents.

Developer Sean Walsh submitted plans in April 2026.

A decision by Cork County Council is set for May 26, 2026.

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May 01
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Dalymount Park

€60m redevelopment of Dalymount Park goes to tender

By | Upcoming Construction Projects

A €60 millon redevelopment of Dublin’s iconic Dalymount Park has gone to tender.

The football stadium, home to Dublin’s Bohemians FC, will transform into a UEFA Category 3 stadium. It will accommodate 8,039 spectators (6,245 seated and 1,794 standing spaces).

The redevelopment involves the demolition and removal of all existing stadium structures and associated infrastructure, as well as site investigation and testing.

In its wake, the project hopes to deliver a “modern, compliant sporting venue”. This includes spectator stands, player and match official facilities, media and broadcasting infrastructure, hospitality and community spaces, building services installations, and all associated external and site development works.

Dalymount Park

The redevelopment involves the demolition and removal of all existing stadium structures at Dalymount Park. Credit: Digital Dimensions

Dublin City Council (DCC) look to reorient the pitch to a North/South Axis and install a new sand-based grass pitch.

There will be a new basement area to facilitate competition area changing rooms and facilities.

They also look to modernise match-day facilities for both teams and officials.

There will be club offices and a merchandise shop for the Bohs.

There are provisions for a stadium bar and function room as well as concession areas within the stadium.

There will be 12 car parking spaces and 50 bicycle spaces on the site.

Developers wish to provide a community room and gym. On top of that, there will also be a public plaza linking North Circular Road and Connaught Street.

The project is sponsored by DCC’s Community, Culture, Leisure and Area Services (CCLAS) Department and overseen by the Corporate Project Governance Board (CPGB)

 

Initial submitted plans in 2024 saw the redevelopment of Dalymount Park cost €40 million.

However, in November last year, the council heard that it had risen to €60 million.

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Apr 14
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Galway City Ring Road gets go-ahead

By | Industry News

The Galway City Ring Road has received the green light from An Coimisiún Pleanála.

Over 25 years on from its initial genesis, Galway County Council received notification of the decision on April 9. 

The government has pledged €1 billion for the N6 Galway City Outer Ring Road in its National Development Plan.

The proposed 18-kilometre road would run from the M6 motorway from the east of the city to the west of the village of Bearna.

It can now proceed to the next phase of the project – The Enabling and Procurement stage. This includes detailed design, preparation of contract documentation and the procurement process.

Galway City Council hailed the road as “a core component of the wider transport solution” for both the city and county.

Minister of State for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports, Seán Canney, welcomed the news and described it as a significant milestone.

“This is a really important and positive step forward for Galway. The Outer Ring Road has been talked about for many years, and to now have planning permission in place brings a much-needed level of clarity and momentum to the project,” he said.

“This is a major piece of infrastructure that has the potential to transform traffic movement around Galway, reduce congestion, and support the future growth and development of the city and surrounding areas.”

Minister Canney acknowledged that it has been a “long and difficult process” for families and people affected by the proposed route.

“The Government is fully supportive of this project, and funding has been provided for it under the National Development Plan Sectoral Plan for Transport. That commitment is crucial in ensuring we can now move from planning to delivery.”

Decades of delays and deliberations 

Designed to tackle chronic congestion, an outer city bypass was first proposed in 1999.

In 2008, An Bord Pleanála approved plans for the €17 million Galway City Outer Bypass project. This permission was then quashed in 2011.

Fast forward to 2018, Galway City Council and Transport Infrastructure Ireland put forward an application for the Galway City Ring Road.

It initially secured approval in 2021. However, the High Court rescinded this permission after ABP said it had not considered the State’s Climate Action Plan when granting approval.

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Apr 07
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Permission Sought for 523 New Homes in Castletroy, Limerick

By | Industry News

Developers Columbia Estates Management are looking to build 523 new homes in the Limerick city suburb of Castletroy.

The €138 million development seeks to build the apartments on the Monaleen Road.

If approved, construction can begin on 214 2-3-storey residential units, comprising 10 two-beds and 204 three-beds.

Plans see the provision of 309 apartments across 10 apartment blocks, ranging from four to five storeys in height.

These include 159 one-beds, 141 two-beds and nine three-beds.

Developers Columbia Estates Management are looking to build 523 new homes in the Limerick city suburb of Castletroy.

Developers Columbia Estates Management are looking to build 523 new homes in the Limerick city suburb of Castletroy. Credit: Digital Dimensions

There will also be a creche at the ground level of one of the apartment buildings, alongside an outdoor play space.

Car parking will be available at surface level with a combination of both in-curtilage and one-street.

Apartment blocks 6 through 9 will have parking in the basement. Plans also see both electric vehicle charge points and bicycle storage.

Limerick Apartments Castletroy Digital Dimensions

Plans see the provision of 309 apartments across 10 apartment blocks, ranging from four to five storeys in height. Credit: Digital Dimensions

In addition to the residential dwellings, the site will also host open space areas, residential communal open spaces, as well as private gardens and amenity spaces.

Developers also hope to provide an entrance from the Monaleen Road for vehicles and the Dublin Road for pedestrians.

Columbia Estates Management put forward their application to Limerick County Council in early March this year.

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Mar 24
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Green light for €1.2bn data centre in Co Clare

By | Upcoming Construction Projects

A €1.2 billion data centre development in Clare can proceed following a number of legal challenges.

Developers Art Data Centres Ltd initially sought permission in 2021, with An Bord Pleanala approving in 2022.

However, the project met pushback from Dr Colin Doyle, Friends of the Irish Environment CLG, Futureproof Clare, Martin Knox and Christine Sharp, who took the matter to the High Court.

In March, Mr Justice Richard Humphreys dismissed the final objection to the project, concerning a derogation license due to a bat colony in the area.

Work can now begin on the site near Ennis in Co Clare.

The development sees the demolition of an existing single-storey with pitched roof farm dwelling house and eight other farm outbuildings.

In its wake, Art Data Centres Ltd look to build six two-storey data centre buildings with three storeys of plant and office levels.

It will have a combined gross floor area of 118,740 square metres. The halls will reach a maximum height of 19 metres.

Each data centre will include data halls, associated electrical and mechanical plant rooms, loading bays, maintenance and storage spaces, office administration areas, pump rooms, water storage tanks, and plant.

Each building will have 11 backup diesel generators.

The project also sees the construction of a gas powered energy centre, comprising 18 lean-burn natural gas engines, two pump rooms and a fuel storage compound.

It includes two single-storey buildings for 20/10 kV switchgear control and a two=storey Vertical Farm building.

Developers have planned solar panels for each of the data centres as well as provisions for rainwater harvesting.

Credit: Art Data Centres

Mar 16
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Stillorgan Cairn Homes

Work begins on €96m residential development in Stillorgan

By | Industry News

Work has begun on a €96 million residential development in Stillorgan, Co Dublin.

Developers Cairn Homes have commenced work at the former Blakes and Esmonde Motors site with the construction of two apartment blocks over basement. The buildings are to range from six to eight storeys, with the ground floor providing a creche and an ESB substation.

An Coimisiún Pleanála approved the scheme in March last year, which is set to deliver 377 new apartments.

As “Build To Rent” BTR apartments, developers will build the homes along six different buildings, ranging from three to nine storeys.

Stillorgan Cairn Homes

Developers Cairn Homes have commenced work at the former Blakes and Esmonde Motors site in Stillorgan, which is set to deliver 377 new apartments. Credit: O’Mahony Pike Architects

Build To Rent Apartments in Stillorgan

Building 01 (3–7 storeys over basement) will provide 77 apartments, including 13 studios, 30 one-beds, 33 two-beds and one three-bedroom unit. The ground floor will also include a 215 sq. m creche with a dedicated play area.

Building 02 (3–8 storeys over basement) will contain 95 apartments — seven studios, 57 one-beds, 24 two-beds, and seven three-beds.

Meanwhile, Building 03 (7–9 storeys over part basement) will include 54 apartments, 18 one-beds and 36 two-beds, along with a 195 sq. m office space.

Building 04 (7 storeys over basement) will deliver 60 apartments, consisting of 42 one-beds and 18 two-bedroom homes.

Furthermore, the ground floor of Building 03 and 04 will host Residents’ Support Facilities. 

Building 05 (6–7 storeys) will include 62 residential units (one studio, 26 one-beds and 35 two-beds) alongside several restaurant and café spaces at ground and lower ground levels. This building will also feature a double-height Community Sports Hall.

Building 06 (5–6 storeys) will provide 29 apartments (16 one-beds and 13 two-beds), and additional restaurant and café units at street and plaza level.

Developers also look to create open space areas and bring improvements to the public realm with footpaths and cycle paths along the Lower Kilmacud Road. ‘The Hill’ is also seeing a widening to its footpath and two vehicular access points.

Cairn Homes originally submitted plans in April 2022.

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Feb 23
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Glenveagh Homes seeks permission for €103m residential development in north Dublin

By | Industry News

Developers Glenveagh Homes are seeking permission to construct 815 new homes in Balbriggan, Co Dublin.

They have applied for a 10-year planning permission for the €103 million development of a Large-Scale Residential Development (LRD) at a site to the south of Flemington Lane, just outside the north Dublin town.

The proposal replace a previously permitted LRD on the site.

The new development has 610 houses, 194 apartments and 11 later living developments.

The houses comprise of 318 two-beds at two storeys, 254 three-beds at two storeys and 38 four-beds at three storeys.

Glenveagh Homes. Credit: 3D Design Bureau

They have applied for a 10-year planning permission for the €103 million development of a Large-Scale Residential Development (LRD) at a site to the south of Flemington Lane, just outside the north Dublin town. Credit: 3D Design Bureau

The apartments will be built across five buildings, ranging from three to five storeys, with 52 studios, 87 one-beds, 51 two-beds, and four three-beds.

The later-living houses will be single-storey two-beds with associated communal open space.

Developers also wish to build a two-storey community pavilion and a retail unit on the ground floor of one of the apartment blocks.

The development will have two two-storey creches.

Glenveagh Homes. Credit: 3D Design Bureau

The apartments will be built across five buildings, ranging from three to five storeys, with 52 studios, 87 one-beds, 51 two-beds, and four three-beds. Credit: 3D Design Bureau

The site will extend a portion of the ‘C-Ring Road’ from Flemington Lane to link to the existing R122 roundabout. Provisions include junctions, footpaths, cycle paths and bus stops.

To make way for the new residents, provisions are in place for 1,037 car parking spaces and 1,114 bicycle parking spaces.

Plans include 5.26 hectares of open space.

Developers Glenveagh Homes submitted their planning application to Fingal County Council in December last year.

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Feb 10
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Plans applied for €135m residential development for Jacob’s Island, Cork

By | Industry News

Developers Hibernia Star Ltd are looking to build a €135 million residential development for Jacob’s Island in Co Cork.

They seek to build 556 apartments across four blocks, ranging from nine to 11 storeys.

Of the apartments, these include 150 one-beds, 402 two-beds, one three-bed and three three-bed duplexes.

Across the blocks, block 11 will range from one to eight storeys with 164 apartments. Block 12 will have a height of three to nine storeys with 51 apartments. Meanwhile, Block 14, at four to seven storeys, will host 140 apartments. And Block 15 will have 201 apartments across five to eight storeys.

All buildings will provide bicycle parking, car parking, substation, bin store, and plant rooms.

Jacob's Island.

Developers Hibernia Star Ltd are looking to build a €135 million residential development for Jacob’s Island in Co Cork, delivering 556 new homes to the area. Credit Pedersen Focus (3D Architectural Visualisation)

Infrastructural Upgrades at Jacob’s Island

In order to make way for new residents, developers also look to bring infrastructural upgrades to Long Shore Avenue and the Mahon Interchange. This includes additional lanes, upgraded road parkings and new footpaths and cycle paths.

There is plans to introduce an additional flare traffic lane on N40 Slip Road on the Mahon interchange, as well as the removal of a central median to improve swept paths.

Jacob's Island

In order to make way for new residents, developers also look bring infrastructural upgrades to Long Shore Avenue and the Mahon Interchange. This includes additional lanes, upgraded road parkings and new footpaths and cycle paths. Credit: Pedersen Focus (3D Architectural Visualisation)

On the Jacob’s Island side, another central median would be removed to make way for a bus lane and shared pedestrian or cycle paths.

On Long Shore Avenue, there is provisions for additional crossings and the modification of the existing roundabout.

Plans include hard and soft landscaping, boundary treatments, and the installation of a noise attenuation screen along the north-east of the site.

Developers put forward plans to Cork City Council at the end of January this year.

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Jan 30
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Permission granted for 252 new homes in €80m Blackrock development

By | Industry News

Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council has given the green light for 252 new homes at a €80 million new development in Blackrock.

Cairn Homes Properties sought permission to build a mixed residential development at a site in Chesterfield, Cross Avenue.

The plans see the construction of 236 apartments and 16 houses on the 2.77ha site.

The apartments will be across two blocks, ranging in height from 5 to 8 storeys over a basement. These include 43 one-beds, 137 two-beds and 56 three-beds, all with private amenity space. Plans see 16 five-bedroom terrace houses.

Provisions are in place for the construction of a childcare facility with an outdoor secure play area.

Residential amenities also include a gym, a yoga room, a meeting room, a resident’s lounge, as well as kitchen and bathroom facilities.

Blackrock. Credit: Model Works

Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council has given the green light for 252 new homes at a €80 million new development in Blackrock. Credit: Model Works

Developers look to start a realignment and enlargement of the existing on-site ornamental pond for surface water attenuation.

They will demolish two existing shed structures on the site.

There will also be the installation of infrastructure along Cross Avenue to facilitate connections to the potable water supply at Cross Avenue and Booterstown Avenue.

Cairns Homes Properties originally submitted plans for the site in 2019.

Last year An Coimisún Pleanála refused permission for 355 build-to-rent apartments on the site,

Revised plans were submitted in August 2026, with permission granted in January of this year.

Credit: Model Works