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CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
Ireland Construction News Archive for October 2021
29/10/2021
Northern Ireland-based housebuilding business Lagan Homes Group is continuing to grow its footprint with a 23% increase in turnover for 2020. The company, owned by Kevin Lagan, reported pre-tax profits have almost doubled to £6.2 million, while turnover has risen to £95 million for the previous ca
29/10/2021
Two greenway projects from Comber-Newtownards and Newtownards-Green Road in Bangor have been boosted with a new investment. Ards and North Down Borough Council secured funding of £3.216 million from the UK government's Levelling Up Fund to support the development of these two routes. This investme
29/10/2021
A collection of new data has revealed an increase in housing construction activity across Ireland with a rise in Commencement Notices. Commencement Notices for 3,203 residential units were received by Building Control Authorities in September, representing a 48% increase on August. The latest da
29/10/2021
Popular game developer Riot Games has announced plans to open a new Remote Broadcast and Content Production Centre in Swords. The company behind the widely successful title 'League of Legends' will launch new digital broadcast and production facilities in Airside Retail Park by January 2022. This
29/10/2021
A programme of proposed improvements to Portrush Recreational Grounds has taken a major step forward with a key appointment. FP McCann has signed a deal to serve as the Main Contractor for the project, which will see a multi-use recreational area and new pavilion building created at the site. Ot
29/10/2021
SSE Airtricity is set to increase its electricity prices in Northern Ireland by nine percent. Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald has described the news as another huge blow for workers and families. Caoimhe Archibald said: "News that hard-pressed families are set to be hit with another price hike at
29/10/2021
A new space has opened in South Dublin's Collinstown Park focusing on the physical and mental well-being of teenagers. Mayor of South Dublin County Council, Councillor Peter Kavanagh visited the site to officially open the new teenspace yesterday, Thursday 28 October. Speaking at the opening, Cl
29/10/2021
The MACDECK Safety Decking System has now been made available to customers in Ireland thanks to Ridgeway. Ridgeway is bringing the system to the Irish market after forming a strategic partnership with JMAC Safety Systems. UK-based JMAC Safety Systems has been operating within the construction ind
29/10/2021
A programme of water mains upgrades is moving forward across County Cork, with Kilnagurteen the latest to benefit from the scheme. Irish Water is working alongside Cork County Council to replace over 615m of problematic water mains with new modern pipes in Kilnagurteen, Macroom. These works will im
29/10/2021
The government has been urged to take full advantage of the Community Wealth Building model to help support climate action. Sinn Féin representative Darren O'Rourke TD addressed the government ahead of travelling to Glasgow for COP26, highlighting the importance of Community Wealth Building as a to
28/10/2021
A £5 million project to upgrade the water treatment works in Ballykelly has taken a major step forward. Maghera-based BSG Civil Engineering will work in partnership with Belfast-based RPS to deliver key upgrades for customers in Ballykelly, Co L'Derry. Led by NI Water, the upgrade at Ballykelly W
28/10/2021
Over £16 million has been awarded to support three key redevelopment projects in L'Derry. Investment was secured from the UK-wide Levelling Up Fund to support the Derry City and Strabane District Council projects. The Daisyfield Community Sports Hub Redevelopment, Derg Active Community Infrastru
28/10/2021
Work to develop a new footway and cycleway along the A2 Dundrum Road between Clough and Dundrum in Co Down is set to get underway. The first phase of the project will begin on Monday 01 November, with work which involves widening 1.1 kilometres of existing footway to provide an upgraded combined f
28/10/2021
Michelin has expanded its range of multi-purpose, all-season CrossGrip tyres with a new addition. The company has unveiled the largest CrossGrip tyre, a new 540/80 R38 fitment which takes the range up to 13 dimensions in total. This new tyre is available on both the original equipment and replace
28/10/2021
Plans for a Sewerage Scheme for the community of Inchigeelagh in North-West Cork have reached a major milestone with a key appointment. Glan Agua has struck a deal to deliver the work on behalf of Irish Water, which will see an investment of €6.8 million utilised to eliminate the discharge of untr
28/10/2021
A call has been issued to modify existing building regulations to increase accessibility for Electric Vehicles (EVs) across Ireland. Dublin Fingal TD Alan Farrell has called for the changes to ensure all new homes are built EV ready, with appropriate wiring provided in advance of home occupation.
28/10/2021
The transformation of Dundonald Ice Bowl has been boosted with a brand new investment. Approximately £12.2 million has been awarded to Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council to support the redevelopment of the key visitor attraction. Funding was provided under the Levelling Up Fund, which allocated £5
28/10/2021
A traffic weight restriction has been proposed in the Co L'Derry village of Clady to help reduce the number of HGVs using the narrow main road. Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon proposed the introduction of an order to minimise heavy vehicles using the road as a through route between the A5 a
28/10/2021
The recent publication of new carbon budgets for Ireland have been tentatively welcomed, with one Labour representative claiming "the devil will be in the detail". Speaking ahead of the much-anticipated COP meeting this week, Labour's Ivana Bacik said: "Given the existential challenge posed by cli
28/10/2021
Farm businesses across Northern Ireland have already invested in green technology and embraced environmentally-friending farming practices, DAERA Minister Edwin Poots has said. Minister Poots was speaking at the 'Agriculture and Climate Change: A Countryside COP event' at CAFRE's Greenmount campus
27/10/2021
Plans for four new national schools in Dublin and Cork have taken a major step forward with a key contract award. BAM Ireland has secured the Design & Build (D&B) contract for the projects in a joint venture with Glasgiven Contracts. Work has already got underway on all four sites located at Balli
27/10/2021
Belfast's Lord Mayor Kate Nicholl has adopted an electric vehicle as her official mode of transport. Councillor Nicholl has become the first to test drive the initiative and the only Belfast Mayor to date to have an electric vehicle as their official mode of transport. This comes following agreemen
27/10/2021
NI Water has claimed a highly-coveted prize at the recent Belfast Business Awards 2021. The utility defeated stiff competition to be named Team of the Year 2021 at a gala awards ceremony at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Belfast. The event, run by Belfast Chamber of Commerce, was hosted by Cool FM's Pete
27/10/2021
Work on the €1.95 million Kanturk Link Road in County Cork is progressing well and on track for an official opening next month. Major construction works are expected to reach completion this month, with the road set to open to the public from mid-November. The new road runs from Bluepool Upper t
27/10/2021
Projects in Ireland which demonstrated the best examples of creating a sustainable energy future have been celebrated at this year's SEAI Energy Awards. The online ceremony from the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI), saw University College Cork/Tyndall National Institute take home the
27/10/2021
A deal has been struck for the construction of Phase 1 of the Edenderry Inner Relief Road project in Co Offaly. Tower Civil Engineering has signed a construction contract for the first phase of the project, which will see the development of a new link road from Clonmullen linking across to the St
27/10/2021
A proposal calling for Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council to oppose fracking has been rejected. The Alliance proposal, brought by Councillor Peter Lavery and seconded by Councillor Eóin Tennyson, would have seen the Council write to Environment Minster Edwin Poots to call for a b
27/10/2021
Dublin City Council has come under fire for failing to make "meaningful progress" on regeneration and restoration projects in the North Inner City. Local Fianna Fáil Senator, Mary Fitzpatrick criticised the local authority after it was granted more than €120 million earlier this year for the regen
27/10/2021
A series of road closures have been announced in the County Antrim town of Ballymoney to facilitate a programme of improvements. The Department for Infrastructure is investing £207,500 to resurface a 0.55km distance along the A26 Frosses Road at Kilraughts Road Roundabout. Work will begin on thi
27/10/2021
Work to improve the water supply in Cork city is moving forward as part of a larger economic and social development of the South Docks area. Irish Water and Cork City Council will look to improve water mains connections on Anglesea Street under the Cork South Docks Networks Extension Project. Comme
26/10/2021
Construction work has commenced on a new €20 million bus interchange facility for Liffey Valley Shopping Centre in Dublin. The Mayor of South Dublin County, Cllr Peter Kavanagh, turned the sod on the new facility as part of the Bus Connects strategy being rolled out by National Transport Authority
26/10/2021
Schneider Electric has launched Resi9, a range of electrical consumer units that provide the highest level of residential circuit protection safety to date. The offer comprises of an expanded enclosure system, which now includes 18 mod wide surface mounted units, along with the newly added flush mo
26/10/2021
Work on the new Ballykinlar Community Centre in Co Down has been completed. Members of the Ballykinlar and Tyrella Community Association worked with Slieve Croob District Electoral Area Councillors and Newry, Mourne and DownDistrict Council to help bring the new facility to life. The Council purc
26/10/2021
Mid Ulster District Council has welcomed the withdrawal of controversial planning advice which they believed would have had "severe and far-reaching" consequences for rural communities. The 'Planning Advice Note for Development in the Countryside' was withdrawn following significant objections by e
26/10/2021
Derry City and Strabane Council has announced a series of events to tackle environmental issues and action being taken locally to combat them. Two pop up roadshows will take place in November highlighting the risk of severe weather such as flooding, storms, heatwaves, ice and snow with a range of p
26/10/2021
The Green Party NI is calling for urgent action to be taken to tackle fuel poverty. Leader of the party Clare Bailey recently met met with the CEO of the Utility Regulator, John French, and heard first-hand how energy prices in Northern Ireland are set to soar again. She said: "This is a stark re
26/10/2021
A 'Boil Water' notice remains in place for consumers supplied by the Macroom Public Water Supply. Areas include: Macroom town, Codrum, Masseytown, Kilnagurteen, Coolehane, Coolcower, Macloneigh, Carrigadrohid, Ballinagree and surrounding areas. The Boil Water Notice has been put in place a precaut
26/10/2021
Work has started on a £50,000 LED lighting upgrade and improvement scheme for Twaddell Avenue in Belfast. The project will involve the replacement of 18 existing columns and associated cabling. Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon said: "This significant investment will benefit everyone who trav
25/10/2021
Sinn Fein has welcomed plans to develop over 120 new homes in north Belfast. MLA Carál Ní Chuilín said she is delighted that Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has announced £37 million to build 123 new homes in the Upper New Lodge. She said: "This will deliver high quality, social and affordabl
25/10/2021
FK Lowry has scooped the award in the Northern Ireland Exporter to Scotland of the Year Category at the Causeway: Ireland Scotland Business Exchange Awards. The Causeway Ireland Scotland Business Exchange aims to connect professionals from both sides of the Irish Sea, building a strong working rela
25/10/2021
The Alliance Party is calling for urgent action from the Department for the Economy and the Department for Communities to tackle the increasing pressures of energy costs on vulnerable households. Alliance MLA Stewart Dickson was commenting following a further announcement from the Utility Regulator
25/10/2021
Clúid Housing has announced that applications have opened for 56 new cost rental homes in Kildare. The new homes are a mix of two-, and three-bedroom terraced and semi-detached homes. The cost rental homes are located in Barnhall Meadows, Leixlip Co. Kildare. Under the Government’s Cost Rental Sc
25/10/2021
Green Party Senator Róisín Garvey is introducing a Private Members' Motion on flooding to the Seanad, which will recommend a multi-faceted, catchment-based response to flood management while maintaining a multi-annual investment programme managed between the OPW and the local authorities. She said:
25/10/2021
Alter Domus has officially opened new offices for its European Centre of Excellence in Cork. The firm has invested in a new workspace for the future at Cork Airport Business Park allowing the business to continue to scale. The 20,000ft2 space facilitates a hybrid work model and follows the principl
25/10/2021
Work is continuing to resolve any potential odour issues at Drogheda wastewater treatment plant. Irish Water has been made aware of complaints from the public regarding reported intermittent malodours in the Drogheda area and continues to work closely with EPS Limited who operate the Plant on behal
25/10/2021
The Northern Ireland Housing Executive has announced it is to lead a shared energy efficiency programme. Heat and Energy Empowerment and Education in Rural Areas (HEATER) is a new cluster project approved under the EU Interreg Northern Periphery and Arctic Programme (NPA). It will bring together f
22/10/2021
Over 120 new homes are to be built in Upper New Lodge in north Belfast as part of a £37 million housing regeneration project, Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has announced. Minister Hargey said: "I am delighted to announce this £37m regeneration project for Upper New Lodge Belfast. This scheme
22/10/2021
GMC Utilities has started work has begun to improve the sewer network in the Ballycullen and Scholarstown area in Dublin. The contractor is carrying out the work on behalf of Irish Water. The works, which began in May, involve the construction of almost 2km of new sewers along Stocking Well Row,
22/10/2021
Consumers supplied by Ardfert North (Ballyheigue) Public Water Supply, serving Ballyheigue, Causeway, Ballinglanna, Kerry Head west of the Feanes road, Lerrig and surrounding areas are being remindeded that the Boil Water Notice will remain in place until further notice. The Boil Water Notice has b
22/10/2021
ESB has confirmed it is to replace several electric vehicle charge-points across Northern IReland. Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has welcomed the announcement, however she said greater investment is needed to build the network. She said: "These charge-points were in poor condition and in urgent need
22/10/2021
John Paul Construction has promoted Gary Howard to the senior leadership team as Associate Director – Mission Critical. Over the past eight years the company has expanded its mission critical portfolio, delivering numerous data centre projects in Ireland, the UK and the Middle East. Gary has been
22/10/2021
Dublin Port has completed work on a new state-of-the-art playground at St. Joseph's Co-educational Primary School in Dublin’s East Wall. Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe, T.D., officiall opened the new playground. This is the first time in more than 10 years that the school has been able to c
22/10/2021
Construction work has been completed on a new purpose-built facility for Edwards Lifesciences Corporation in Limerick City. The company celebrated the opening of its new manufacturing centre in Castletroy and announced its intention to increase its workforce to 850 employees in the coming years. Th
22/10/2021
The tender process has started to select an artist to design and manufacture a public art installation at the proposed Harbour Square Public Realm project. The process was launched by Derry City and Strabane Council. The artwork will recognise the industrial heritage of the city with specific refe
21/10/2021
The Waterford Greenway is set to be extended from Bilberry to the city centre as part of a major extension. Work has officially begun on the extension, with John Craddock Ltd of Kilcullen securing a €6.8 million contract to deliver the project. This will help augment the user numbers along this se
21/10/2021
A host of 21 derelict properties are set to be acquired by Limerick City and County Council and brought back into use. The historic Toll Cottages, overlooking the River Shannon, at Verdant Place off Thomond Bridge are among the next batch of properties being acquired by the local authority in a Co
21/10/2021
Twelve key rural regeneration projects across Ireland have been awarded additional funding to support their continued development. Funding of almost €3.5 million was announced under the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund (RRDF), supporting projects like town centre rejuvenations and the develo
21/10/2021
A demolition project is underway in Ballbriggan, Fingal, to remove the dangerous O'Sheas Buildings. Fingal County Council deployed contractors to the site after the dilapidated building was deemed to be a dangerous structure. O'Sheas Buildings, which housed the Home Nightclub and a pub, closed i
21/10/2021
Significant delays to the rollout of the National Broadband Plan (NBP) to rural communities has officially been confirmed. The government and National Broadband Ireland revealed just 17,000 premises have been completed this year to date, with a further announcement detailing how the original targe
21/10/2021
Northern Ireland-based construction firm McLaughlin & Harvey has joined the Get It Right Initiative (GIRI). GIRI is a group of UK construction industry experts, organisations and businesses actively improving productivity, quality, sustainability, and safety in the construction sector by eliminatin
21/10/2021
A reminder has been issued regarding the end of the House Sales Scheme next year. Tenants of Registered Housing Associations have been reminded the scheme will end at midnight on 28 August 2022 as detailed in the Housing (Amendment) Act (NI) 2020. The Department of Communities made the statement
21/10/2021
A review of planning regulations across Ireland has been launched, which partly examines the possibility of utilising vacant pubs for residential homes. This review will look at the possibility of providing an exemption for the conversion of vacant pubs to residential use. The Planning and Develo
21/10/2021
Stoney Road in Dundondald is set to close for a series of improvements. Resurfacing work will take place from the Ballyregan Road westwards for a length of 640 metres to the stone bridge. The scheme will get underway on Monday 25 October and is expected to reach completion by Friday 19 November.
21/10/2021
A programme of essential upgrades has been launched at Carnaross Water Treatment Plant in Co Meath. Irish Water is working alongside Meath County Council on the scheme, which aims to improve operational performance at the plant. While works are ongoing customers in Carnaross may experience tempo
20/10/2021
A series of "game-changing" improvements have been completed at Armagh's historic Derrymore Estate in Bessbrook. Investment of £632,658 was pledged to support the development of new play and recreation facilities, bringing new life to the land. The project was funded under DAERA's the Rural Devel
20/10/2021
A new bike hub has been unveiled at Queen's University Belfast in an effort to increase access to cycling for staff, students and the wider south Belfast community. Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Kate Nicholl launched the new hub at a ceremony today, Wednesday 20 October. She was joined by Vice-
20/10/2021
The €140 million N4 Collooney to Castlebaldwin Roads Project in County Sligo has officially reached completion. An Taoiseach Micheál Martin, TD visited the site of the project to open the road to traffic on Monday, 18 October. This project, which began construction in 2019, involved the developme
20/10/2021
A multi-million euro project to develop a Student's Union space for St Patrick's College in Thurles has garnered additional funding support. The Co Tipperary project, named Thurles Market Quarter, has secured extra funding of €549,269 from the Department of Rural and Community Development. This is
20/10/2021
The National Smart Metering Programme (NSMP) from ESB Networks has reached a major milestone. The firm celebrated the successful installation of 500,000 smart meters in customers' homes, farms and businesses across the country. Commenced in July 2019, the roll-out programme is being delivered by E
20/10/2021
A park in South Dublin has been significantly improved with the creation of a new Pavilion. Mayor of South Dublin County Council, Cllr Peter Kavanagh visited Dodder Valley Park in Old Bawn to perform the official opening of the Pavilion on Monday, 18 October. The event saw local councillors, Mr D
20/10/2021
Work has got underway to develop a masterplan for County Cavan's Dun a Rí Forest Park. As part of the masterplan process, Cavan County Council has called on members of the public to help shape plans for the future of the Kingscourt amenity. Comprising 565 acres of mature woodland, heritage feature
20/10/2021
A programme of extensive accessibility and usage improvements have been completed at Killiney Beach in Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown, Dublin. A team of DLR County Council workers and contractors have been delivering the upgrades over the last few months, which sees a number of changes from Killiney Dart s
20/10/2021
A warning has been issued that energy price increases could be set to increase even further in Northern Ireland. The Utility Regulator has warned customers that gas bills could increase by a further 50% in December, with electricity prices set to increase by up to 20% in January. Sinn Féin MLA C
20/10/2021
The new Kingston Memorial Play Park has officially opened in Co Armagh following a significant investment. Approximately £100,000 was invested to build the new facility as part of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council's £4.75m Play Strategy 2018-2026. Farrans served as the lead cont
19/10/2021
A major £13 million water improvement project has reached completion in Northern Ireland, improving the security of the supply for customers across Down and into Belfast. These key upgrades at Drumaroad Water Treatment Works saw the construction of a a new water storage tank, which has a capacity o
19/10/2021
A major conservation project led by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has reached the finals of a major Europe-wide competition. The CANN (Collaborative Action for the Natura Network) project was named as a finalist in the Innovations in Politics Awards. Now in its fifth year, the Awards ask
19/10/2021
County Armagh's Slieve Gullion Forest Park has been recognised with a prestigious award for its range of facilities and accessibility for locals and visitors. The park secured the Royal Forestry Society's 'Community Woodlands Award', representing how well the destination has developed into a hub fo
19/10/2021
Gosford Forest Park has improved its accessibility with the launch of three new glamping pods. The popular Co Armagh outdoor facility opened the new pods as part of a further investment under the Access and Inclusion programme funded by the Department for Communities. These accessible glamping po
19/10/2021
One of the busiest roads in Northern Ireland, Bangor's A2 Donaghadee Road Roundabout is set to be greatly improved under a new scheme. The Department for Infrastructure is investing £250,000 to resurface the key transport link and its immediate approaches. Work will get underway on Monday 25 Oct
19/10/2021
Metso Outotec is set to launch its new LT200HPX and LT220GP Lokotrack mobile screening units at an online event. The company, whose equipment is marketed in Ireland, north and south, by McHale Plant Sales, will host a digital event on 27 October to unveil the new units. During the digital event,
19/10/2021
Cathedral Road Play Park in Co Armagh has been transformed thanks to a £100,000 investment. The new-look facility was officially reopened last week, with children from St Malachy's Primary School and Naiscoil na Caille Playgroup invited along to celebrate and enjoy the new equipment. Featuring a
19/10/2021
The experience at Dublin's Docklands has been enhanced with the installation of new Light Boxes. Approximately seven boxes were installed in the area, each containing old photos from the Docklands showing how the area has evolved over generations of history. Four are located on North Wall Quay and
19/10/2021
The recent withdrawal of rural planning advice described as having "severe and far-reaching" consequences for communities has been welcomed. The 'Planning Advice Note for Development in the Countryside' was withdrawn on Friday 15 October following significant objections by elected representatives
19/10/2021
A programme of work is set to begin in County Clare to replace almost 1,850m of problematic water mains in Tullabrack/Gower. Irish Water is working with Clare County Council to deliver the project under its National Leakage Reduction Programme. Contractor Shareridge Ltd will begin work tomorrow, 2
18/10/2021
A new £3 million cancer care unit has been opened at the Ulster Hospital today, Monday 18 October. Health Minister Robin Swann visited the Dundonald site to officially open the facility, which brings together chemotherapy and support services to treat patients with cancer. Designed with the help
18/10/2021
Leading Northern Ireland social homes provider Radius Housing has strengthened its team with a new key senior appointment. Rachel Pedigrew joins Radius as the new Senior Head of Development, tasked with taking forward the company's ambitious plans for more new social and affordable housing across
18/10/2021
Newtownabbey-based company Environmental Street Furniture is getting ready to attend the hotly anticipated UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow. The environmental furniture leader will showcase its innovative and sustainable product range at the prestigious event, which runs from 31 Oct
18/10/2021
Planning advice put forward for rural communities in Northern Ireland has been withdrawn after it sparked serious concern from local representatives. The Planning Advice Note (PAN) – 'Implementation of Strategic Planning Policy on Development in the Countryside' was issued on 02 August, with MLAs
18/10/2021
A new cycle route has opened in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown as part of the continued roll-out of new pedestrian and cycling infrastructure. This scheme forms one section of the Sandyford Cycle Route, comprising footpaths and cycleways measuring over 2.5km between Drummartin Link Road and Kilgobbin Road
18/10/2021
New proposals have been put forward to increase the affordable housing options in Northern Ireland, including the introduction of Intermediate Rent. Intermediate Rent, an affordable housing model, offers tenants the chance to rent a new or refurbished home at a price less than the market rate. L
18/10/2021
A collection of videos from Irish Water is set to be released showcasing the benefits and progress being made to eliminate raw sewage discharged into waterways across the country. The first video will be available tomorrow, Tuesday 19 October, focusing on Wexford. A new wastewater treatment plant
18/10/2021
A key junction in Newry city centre is set to be upgraded with new traffic signals. The Department for Infrastructure is leading a £200,000 scheme to upgrade traffic signals at the Trevor Hill / Sugar Island Road/ Kildare Street / Upper Water Street Junction, which carries over 1,500 vehicles at pe
18/10/2021
Gas prices across Northern Ireland have risen 250% since January 2021, prompting serious concern from local representatives. During this year, both of Northern Ireland's gas providers, and all six electricity providers have increased their prices. Alliance MLA Stewart Dickson has expressed serio
18/10/2021
Grassroots community facilities in the Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council area have been boosted with new investment. The Council has awarded £250,938 to 27 community based facilities across the area as part of its Local Investment Plan 2021/22. Speaking about the 'Community Facilities Fund' allo
15/10/2021
Dublin-based firm Grafton Architects has fought off stiff competition to claim the UK's most prestigious architecture award, the RIBA Stirling Prize. The company was presented with the accolade at an event inside Coventry Cathedral for its work on Kingston University London - Town House. This cere
15/10/2021
Work is continuing forward with the Limerick Northern Distributor Road (LNDR) despite news the project has not been included in the National Development Plan 2021-2030 (NDP). Cathaoirleach Cllr PJ Ryan voiced his disappointment about the project's omission from the NDP at the October meeting of Cl
15/10/2021
Students from St Joseph's School on the Ravenhill Road in Belfast have heard about the possibilities of a career in construction and engineering during a visit from NI Water. The firm talked to A-level students as part of its community liaison on the ongoing £7 million Ravenhill Avenue Flood Allev
15/10/2021
An event has been held to celebrate the opening of a new Community Playground in Killea, Co Kerry. Donegal County Council hosted the opening on Wednesday 13 October, welcoming members of the community to the site of the new facility. Keynote speakers included Nicola Mahon representing the Killea
15/10/2021
The N26 Cloongullane Realignment Project has reached a major milestone with the beginning of a steel beam lift. A steel beam lift began today, Friday 15 October, and will also take place on Tuesday 19 October for the new River Moy Bridge. The beam lift will be carried out using a Liebherr LR 1600/
15/10/2021
The vision for the iconic Narrow Water Bridge has been clearly outlined during a meeting with local stakeholders. Cross-border representatives Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon MLA and Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage Darragh O'Brien TD visited the site of the proposal which
15/10/2021
A series of road closures have been announced in Belfast's Titanic Quarter as part of a new road improvement scheme. The Department for Infrastructure is investing £105,000 to improve Ballymacarrett Road from the Newtownards Road to the Titanic Railway Halt. Work will begin on Monday 18 October a
15/10/2021
Locals in the County Clare town of Ennis have been called to have their say on plans for potential pedestrianisation measures in the town centre. This survey, which runs from 15-29 October, gives residents, businesses owners and more the opportunity to voice how they would like to see the town cen
15/10/2021
Plans to develop an outdoor recreational green space in Maghera have taken a step forward. A feasibility study is set to begin on the proposed development, with Outdoor Recreation NI (ORNI) appointed by Mid Ulster District Council to undertake the work. This study will explore options for the la
15/10/2021
The County Armagh village of Glenanne is set to become the latest in the region to undergo road improvement works. Approximately £410,000 is being invested to deliver works on Mowhan Road, from South of the Tullyallen Road junction to the Glenanne Road junction. This will include carriageway patch
14/10/2021
Leading financial company Alter Domus has opened a new state-of-the-art workspace in Cork, creating 80 new jobs. The new offices for its European Centre of Excellence are located at Cork Airport Business Park in a 20,000ft2 space facilitating a hybrid work model. Speaking at the official opening,
14/10/2021
Banbridge town centre is set to undergo a programme of improvements to help improve the streetscape and increase footfall. A new £5.5 million public realm scheme will see works delivered including paving and landscaping to improve the quality of the main streets and connectivity between them, as we
14/10/2021
Work is continuing to progress to restore the peatland habitat on Cuilcagh Mountain in Co Fermanagh. Finance Minister Conor Murphy visited the Special Area of Conservation earlier this week to hear about the work taking place. The Collaborative Action for the Natural Network (CANN) project is co
14/10/2021
A new campaign has been launched in Belfast which urges locals to do #OneWeeThing to help tackle climate change. The #OneWeeThing campaign from Belfast City Council sets out to raise awareness of the climate crisis, while also recognising the little things people across Belfast do everyday to enac
14/10/2021
Work to enhance Tramore town centre in Co Waterford is progressing well ahead of its scheduled completion. Paving works on Main Street are nearly finished, with limestone kerbing and steps installed adjacent to the Vee Cafe and Seagull Bakery. Currently the paving crew are installing the 'infill se
14/10/2021
A programme of roadworks has been announced for Cherryvalley, Belfast, starting next week. The Department for Infrastructure is investing £96,000 to deliver improvements along Cherryvalley between Knock Road and Gilnahirk Road. Work will begin on Monday 18 October and run until Monday 25 October.
14/10/2021
Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has come under heavy criticism for a lack of measures supporting those in the private rented sector in Budget 2022. Sinn Féin representative Eoin Ó Broin spoke out following Leaders' Questions, criticising the government for its failure to cut rents and ban any increases. "
14/10/2021
Businesses across the Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council area have been encouraged to take advantage of a new programme focused on the use of green energy. The new Green Economy Business Support Programme includes the opportunity for all local businesses to hear directly from expert
14/10/2021
A key route in the County Armagh village of Ballymacnab is set to be improved thanks to a £400,000 investment. Work will take place on Ballymacnab Road, from the Coolmillish Road junction to the Newtownhamilton Road junction. It will include carriageway patching, resurfacing and drainage improveme
14/10/2021
BDRS Ltd, which specialises in the Data Centre sector, is seeking to recruit highly skilled and experienced panel beaters and spray painters to join its winning team on projects across Europe. The firm, which recently scooped the accolade for international cladding and white wall repair company 202
13/10/2021
Budget 2022 has put a larger emphasis on sustainable energy and climate action, inviting praise from industry bodies across the country. The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) heaped praise on the new Budget as it sparks the beginning of bringing the National Development Plan to fruiti
13/10/2021
Ambitious plans to improve Dromore town centre in County Down have been boosted with a new investment of £250,000. This recently announced revitalisation scheme will help support local businesses by enhancing shop frontages, addressing derelict sites, encouraging a pavement culture and improving s
13/10/2021
Registration has officially opened for NI Water's 'Power of Water' event, set to take place early next month. Supported by EY Northern Ireland, the free virtual event is open to individuals and organisations with an interest in tackling the climate emergency, featuring key note speeches from publi
13/10/2021
A £180,000 LED lighting upgrade scheme is set to get underway in the County Armagh town of Portadown. Work will begin to replace existing lights with a new LED street lighting system on Monday 18 October. Extending from Bridge Street up to Hanover Street, the new LED lighting system will retain th
13/10/2021
County Down firm JMC Mechanical and Construction has entered liquidation, resulting in over 100 job losses. The company had premises in Lisburn and Bleary. Commenting on the job losses, Alderman Amanda Grehan, Development Committee Chairman at Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council, said: "It is dis
13/10/2021
Mercury has begun a search for a host of construction management, electrical engineering and other professionals in Leinster. The engineering firm is recruiting for a number of exciting vacancies based on major projects in counties Dublin, Kildare, and Meath. Positions range from Construction Ma
13/10/2021
Plans to develop under sea gas storage at Islandmagee have been given the green light by DAERA Minister Edwin Poots. The Marine Construction Licence for the Larne Lough area was granted, enabling the project to move forward. The decision has been heavily criticised by Alliance MLA Stewart Dickso
13/10/2021
Plans for flood alleviation measures in Strabane's Ballycolman Estate are moving forward. Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon pledged her Department's commitment to the project during a visit to the Ballycolman Estate today, 13 October. The Department commissioned consulting engineers to carr
13/10/2021
Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has come under pressure to withdraw planning guidance during a Committee meeting today, Wednesday 13 October. Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan reiterated his call to Minister Mallon to withdraw the new planning proposals after concerns they will make it harder for
13/10/2021
Funding of €3 million has put been forward to support the transition to a low carbon economy in Counties Longford and Offaly. This investment will help ease the serious ongoing impact of the closure of peat fired power plants in 2020. In 2019, Lanesboro/Lough Ree Power Station accounted for approx
12/10/2021
The key Dodder Greenway project in Dublin has reached a major milestone with the opening of a bridge. Transport Minister Eamon Ryan TD was joined by council representatives to mark the official opening of the Dodder Greenway Bridge on Friday 08 October. Once complete, the Dodder Greenway is envis
12/10/2021
People across Northern Ireland have been invited to have a say on the proposed increased energy efficiency standards for new buildings. Finance Minister Conor Murphy launched a consultation on the proposal during a visit to a 'passive' house in Crawfordsburn to see first-hand how energy efficient
12/10/2021
A ceremony has been held to mark the opening of a new play park in Sion Mills, Co L'Derry. The new park was delivered as part of a strategic Village Renewal Project, with £195k in grant funding set aside. The funding was part of the Rural Development Programme funded by the Department of Agricultu
12/10/2021
Staff at Brooke Park in L'Derry have been heaped with praise after the leisure destination was named in Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful's Green Flag Award list for 2021. The Green Flag is a worldwide award to recognise publicly accessible parks and green spaces that meet strict, benchmarked criteri
12/10/2021
A new guide has been published giving landowners across Ireland clear steps on how to manage roadside trees. Launching the 'A Guide for Landowners to Managing Roadside Trees', Minister of State with responsibility for Land Use and Biodiversity at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine,
12/10/2021
A new community garden has been delivered in Waterford City thanks to a regeneration programme. Work from Waterford City and County Council, community garden members and local businesses saw a former derelict site on St Carthage's Avenue transformed into the new area. The 18-month project kicked
12/10/2021
The community of Bruckless in County Donegal is set to benefit from a brand new playground. An event was held to mark the opening of the Bruckless Community Playground on Thursday 07 October. The project has re-imagined an undeveloped space and created a shared space to support peace and reconci
12/10/2021
A programme of water improvement work is moving forward on the supply in Farranfore, Co Kerry. These essential works may cause a disruption to water supply for customers in Farranfore, Firies, Ballyfinnane, Castlemaine, Kiltallagh,, Ballyseedy, Ballymacelligott, Ballinorig, Currow, Currans, Ballym
12/10/2021
The leader of Dublin City Council, Owen Keegan has come under fire over recent comments on the ongoing student accommodation crisis. Responding to a letter from UCD on the nationwide issue, Mr Keegan replied: "If you genuinely believe that excess profits are being made in the PBSA market I am surpr
12/10/2021
An audit of the Drumconrath Water Treatment Plant in Co Meath and satisfactory water samples have seen the Boil Water Notice for the area lifted. The Notice was first put in place on Monday 26 July as a precautionary measure to protect public health due to high turbidity levels in Lough Bracken.
11/10/2021
The new Castletroy Urban Greenway has been officially opened in County Limerick, linking local schools, shops and homes. The 1.3km greenway includes a western link to Castletroy Town Centre and an eastern link to the nearby residential area of Walkers Road. Its main north-south spine provides conne
11/10/2021
A total of 84 parks and open spaces across Northern Ireland have been recognised with a prestigious Green Flag Award for 2021. The Green Flag Award is an internationally recognised certification for environmental quality management for parks and open spaces and is increasingly sought after in North
11/10/2021
A under-utilised building on the coast in Portrush has been brought back to life thanks to a transformation programme. The Old Lifeboat Shelter has been restored and repurposed into a new coffee shop and eatery, 'Shanty Brews and Bites'. Welcoming the new tenant to the iconic site, Mayor of Cause
11/10/2021
Councils across Northern Ireland have secured support to help grow the e-charging network across the region. Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has set forth plans to allocate £350,000 match-funding within the Blue Green Infrastructure Fund. Speaking more about the investment, Minister Mallon
11/10/2021
A call has been issued for more social and affordable housing to be developed in Swords, Fingal. Fingal County Council has come under pressure to deliver a suitable site for new homes in the area. Fine Gael Senator Regina Doherty has spoke out after plans got underway to build 1,200 homes in Donab
11/10/2021
Rural development projects across Ards and North Down have been boosted with new funding of £900,000. DAERA Minister Edwin Poots announced the new funding from his Department's LEADER NI Rural Development Programme while visiting a number of projects in the region. The Minister began his visit in
11/10/2021
Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council has reiterated its commitment to planning improvement across the region following a review. The local authority welcomed the recent review of its Planning Department, which included recommendations for improvements. Elected members were presented with the
11/10/2021
The Lagan Gateway project has been recognised with one of Northern Ireland's most prestigious construction awards. Charles Brand, the firm behind the scheme, was presented with the Social/Community Project prize for the project at the CEF Awards on Thursday 07 October. The CEF Awards showcase th
11/10/2021
Lough Mask Water Treatment Plant (WTP) in County Mayo is set to undergo major upgrades. Veolia Water Ireland will carry out work on behalf of Irish Water and Mayo County Council to increase the plant's capacity, facilitating development across Mayo, Galway and Roscommon. Work will include an upg
11/10/2021
Gaps in the provision of Traveller accommodation across Ireland have been highlighted in a new report. A report from the Office of the Planning Regulator (OPR) reviewed the local authorities' current development plans and the associated Traveller Accommodation Programmes (TAPs). Discussing the fin
08/10/2021
The A6 North Western Transport Corridor Dualling project has won the top prize at the 2021 Construction Excellence Awards. GRAHAM Farrans Construction JV was presented with the 'Overall Award' for the work on the scheme between Randalstown and Castledawson. The flagship £189m scheme incorporated
08/10/2021
A run down area in Portrush is set to be restored and developed into exciting new recreation grounds. Funding of £3.32 million has been provided from the Department for Communities (DfC) and Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council to support the project. This investment will bring forward plans t
08/10/2021
National energy use across Ireland had significant reductions during 2020, a new report from SEAI has revealed. Ireland's 2020 National Energy Balance revealed energy related CO2 emissions fell by 11.5% (4.3 million tonnes) in 2020, which is the most significant annual reduction since the height of
08/10/2021
NI Water is part of a team who has just secured £3.5 million to drive forward carbon reduction within the water industry. The utility partnered with Anglian Water on the winning submission of the Water Breakthrough Challenge, which tackles the biggest challenges facing water and wastewater servic
08/10/2021
Two of Komatsu's machines for agricultural use have been significantly upgraded. The Komatsu WA compact wheel loader range, with front bucket and interchangeable fork attachments, and the farm-specified Merlo TurboFarmer telescopic forklifts have undergone upgrades. Distributed by Birdhill and R
08/10/2021
Over 400 new dwellings are set to be developed in the Waterside area of L'Derry following approval from the Planning Committee. During Derry City and Strabane District Council's Planning Committee monthly meeting on Wednesday 06 October, the major residential development was approved. The Reserv
08/10/2021
The seaside village of Castlerock in L'Derry is set to be boosted with a footway and road improvement scheme. The Department for Infrastructure is investing £260,000 to improve Freehall Road from the Amenity Site to its junction at Mussenden Road. This involves the installation of a new 2.5m footw
08/10/2021
The continuing energy price increases across Northern Ireland are "extremely concerning", a Sinn Féin MLA has said. Sinn Féin representative Caoimhe Archibald has expressed concern the daily basis wholesale gas prices hitting record highs will "have a knock-on impact if further price rises are pas
08/10/2021
A programme of roadworks is set to get underway in Keady, Co Armagh, starting next week. An investment of £375,000 will support improvement work on Annvale Road, extending from the A29 Newtownhamilton Road junction towards the B3 Tassagh Road junction. Work will begin on Monday 11 October with a
08/10/2021
A Boil Water Notice for customers in parts of Clonmel Town centre and surrounding areas has remained in place due to issues at Glenary Water Treatment Plant. Problems were reported with the filtration process at the plant which resulted in the Notice being issued, affecting approximately 10,500 peo
07/10/2021
Additional funding of up to £15 million has been allocated to deliver new homes in Northern Ireland. Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey approved the funding to ensure stability in the social housing construction sector following recent volatility in the costs of materials. Minister Hargey has sta
07/10/2021
Plans for 55 new apartments at Ebrington, L'Derry, have been approved for development. The proposals were green lit at the recent Derry City and Strabane District Council Planning Committee meeting. These plans will provide further housing for the Waterside area and enhance Ebrington as an attrac
07/10/2021
Michelin has announced a major new appointment to its UK and Ireland workforce. The company has appointed Andrew French as B2B Sales Director for the region, with responsibility for truck and bus, van, agriculture, construction, mining and the Services and Solutions business lines. Having first jo
07/10/2021
The recently restored Navigation House in Lisburn has been made available to lease for local businesses and social enterprises. Navigation House benefitted from a £1 million investment programme which restored the house, associated stable block and courtyard to create a multi-purpose facility with
07/10/2021
A key transport link in Belfast is set to undergo a series of improvement works. The Department for Infrastructure is moving forward with £225,000 resurfacing work on the A55 Belvoir Road. The improvement work will extend along the southbound carriageway from the Newtownbreda Road at Tesco to the
07/10/2021
A new revolutionary Poolpod facility has become fully operational at Banbridge Leisure Centre, making the swimming pool accessible for all guests. This pioneering platform lift system transforms access to swimming pools for people with disabilities and restricted mobility. Supplied by Disability S
07/10/2021
Irish engineering firm Mercury has reaffirmed its commitment to innovative technology with the progression of its digital project delivery programme. The company is currently trialling a number of Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Realty (MR) tools. Where VR fully immerses th
07/10/2021
Active Ennis Tim Smythe Park has been enhanced with the official opening of brand new dressing room facilities. Mayor of Ennis Municipal District, Cllr Ann Norton was on hand to mark the opening on Tuesday, 05 October. This development comprises a new dressing room building with two dressing roo
07/10/2021
A programme of roadworks is set to place in Bangor starting next week. An investment of £250,000 has been put forward to support the resurfacing scheme on the A2 Donaghadee Road Roundabout. Work will begin on Monday 11 October and is expected to be complete by Wednesday 27 October. Traffic manage
07/10/2021
Plans have got underway to develop a more secure water supply in Newbliss, Co Monaghan. Irish Water and Monaghan County Council are working to replace over 3.2 km of damaged, old water mains, reducing the high level of leakage and improving water quality. The works are scheduled to commence in th
06/10/2021
Plans to deliver a new €500m urban village development in Adamstown, Dublin have taken a major step forward. The first phase of the project has been launched by developer Quintain, which will see the construction of 279 apartments and over 91,000 sq ft/8,500sqm of space to house two major supermark
06/10/2021
A major construction milestone has been celebrated at Northern Ireland's largest Grade A office development in Belfast Harbour. Contractor Farrans was on hand to top out Belfast Harbour's City Quays 3, marking the completion of the building's external structure. Belfast Harbour's largest propert
06/10/2021
Kilkee Fire Station in County Clare has reopened following a programme of upgrades. The old station was brought back up to standard with works costing approximately €620,000, funded by the National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management in the Department of Housing, Local Government and Her
06/10/2021
A joint pilot scheme on electric vehicle (EV) charging options has been launched in Fingal, Dublin. Leaders Fingal County Council and ubitricity have begun testing the new EV options as part of the scheme. The largest public EV charge point operator in the UK, ubitricity has also recently retrofit
06/10/2021
The state of wastewater and sewerage capacity in Northern Ireland is "reaching crisis point", an Alliance MLA has said. These comments from Andrew Muir come after the Assembly backed a motion calling on the Minister for Infrastructure to bring forward a new strategy to enhance and expand NI's water
06/10/2021
A town in County Clare has become one of the first to take part in Irish Water’s Sustainable Water Towns Initiative. Shannon is the second town to enrol in the initiative, which is being rolled out in partnership with Chambers Ireland following the successful launch of Irish Water’s innovative and
06/10/2021
A programme of roadworks is set to take place in the County Down town of Dromore starting next week. The Department for Infrastructure is leading a £85,000 resurfacing scheme on Slievenaboley Road, extending a distance of approximately 1300 metres from the junction of Grove Road to the junction of
06/10/2021
An event is set to take place to allow locals to have a say on the Carrickmines Shanganagh Flood Relief Scheme. Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council and the OPW are hosting an online Public Engagement Event which will help inform the project. There is a history of flooding in key areas in the ca
06/10/2021
Residents from Galway city have been invited to view ongoing work at the Millar's Lane upgrade. Galway City Council has issued a brochure and drawings available online to provide an update on the project. It will support permeability, by providing off-road walking and cycling routes for residents
06/10/2021
Ageing water mains are set to be replaced in Leckaun, Co Leitrim, to provide a more reliable water supply to the local community. Work to replace 425 metres of old mains at Newtownmanor will get underway in the coming days, addressing current leakage issues. New high density plastic pipes will b
05/10/2021
The £27 million North West Multimodal Transport Hub has been shortlisted for a major European award. The project, which was completed during 2020, will compete for an EU REGIOSTARS Award. The REGIOSTARS Awards are a yearly competition, organised by the European Commission's Directorate General fo
05/10/2021
An event is set to take place in Northern Ireland to help raise awareness of climate issues and how agriculture work can help tackle the global crisis. The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs will host the 'Agriculture and Climate Change: A Countryside COP event' on 27 October
05/10/2021
An award-winning park in Belfast has added 14 new trees to its outdoor space to mark the Northern Ireland Centenary. A ceremony was held at Moat Park in Dundonald to plant the trees as part of Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council's Northern Ireland Centenary Programme. Representatives from the South
05/10/2021
A new alliance has been formed which will see a host of leading companies collaborate on the development of next generation, zero-emission mining equipment and infrastructure. Plant and construction equipment manufacturer, Komatsu is partnering with customers Rio Tinto, BHP, Codelco and Boliden to
05/10/2021
A new €1 million fund has been announced to develop sensory gardens across Ireland. Created to benefit children and adults with disabilities, sensory gardens include features, surfaces, objects and plants that stimulate our senses through touch, sight, scent, taste and hearing. A call for submiss
05/10/2021
Community gardens across Mid and East Antrim have been boosted with support from NI Water. The utility delivered waterbutts to collect and store rain water runoff, typically from rooftops via pipes. Speaking more about the benefits of waterbutts, Pat McCauley, Education Officer, NI Water, said: "W
05/10/2021
Ultrafast fibre broadband is to continue to be rolled out across Ireland after a new contract was awarded. Actavo agreed a further contract with broadband provider SIRO to serve as the primary contractor for the installation of fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) services across Ireland. The three-year contr
05/10/2021
The Irish government has come under pressure to scrap plans for Carbon Tax increases in the upcoming Budget. A proposed increase has been revealed for Budget 2022, raising carbon tax to €41 per tonne. This also follows on from the government's intention to increase carbon tax by €7.50 per tonne in
05/10/2021
A road in Dublin is set to close later this month for repairs. Leslie Avenue will close from its junction with Harbour Road to its junction with Coliemore Road on Monday 25 October, running until Sunday 31 October. Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council is putting a number of temporary measures i
05/10/2021
A programme of water mains replacement works is continuing to move forward in Dublin city. Irish Water is partnering with Dublin City Council to deliver work on Leinster Road in Rathmines. The scheme will involve the construction of 2km of new watermains which will improve water quality and redu
04/10/2021
A special event has been held to mark the official opening of four wastewater treatment plants in Co Sligo. Approximately €16 million was invested in the Grange, Strandhill, Tubbercurry and Ballinafad Wastewater Treatment Plants to ensure treated wastewater is now fully compliant with EU Urban Was
04/10/2021
Carrickfergus-based firm McCue has continued to bolster its apprentice intake thanks to a continuing partnership with Northern Regional College. The fit-out company has worked with Northern Regional College to develop and mentor the younger generation in the specialist trade of bespoke joinery for
04/10/2021
Local communities across Northern Ireland are being called to create their own green space under a new grant scheme. Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has launched a Living Places and Spaces grant scheme, using her Blue Green Infrastructure fund. The fund will allow local communities to cre
04/10/2021
A new £1.7 million grant scheme has been launched to support construction training in Northern Ireland. The CITB NI training grants scheme supports a wide range of training and qualifications for their employees working in NI. Charlene Meek from local construction company Corramore, said: "The CIT
04/10/2021
A major milestone has been marked on the redevelopment of Mallow Castle Gardens with the opening of a new children's playground. Signalling the beginning of phase one of the project, the inclusive playground centres around a bespoke castle-type structure with towers, slides, rope walks, climbing f
04/10/2021
Sinn Féin has questioned the credibility of the National Development Plan following comments from Transport Minister Eamon Ryan. Minister Ryan said he can't guarantee every road project included in the plan will go ahead after completion dates were removed. Darren O'Rourke of Sinn Féin slammed th
04/10/2021
Local people have been invited to have a say on a new greenway between Kilbeggan and Mullingar in Co Westmeath. A drop-in consultation event will take place on Wednesday 13 October, run by TOBIN Consulting Engineers and LUC Consulting. The consultancies will be joined by Offaly County Council and
04/10/2021
A street in Mallow, Co Cork, has been the subject of a temporary pedestrianisation. Thomas Davis Street is under the scheme for the next five Saturday afternoons, with businesses and visitors called to make full use of the street. The street is closed to traffic from 2pm until 7pm each Saturday
04/10/2021
A team has been deployed to deliver repairs on the water supply in Co Westmeath. An issue arose which may cause supply disruptions to customers supplied from the Collinstown Water Treatment. Dedicated water service crews have mobilised and repairs are underway. The repairs are being conducted as q
04/10/2021
A programme of path improvement works have got underway in the County Tipperary town of Cahir today, Monday 04 October. Work is taking place on Swiss Walk, with a section of the route from the gates to the Bridge closed for four weeks to facilitate the improvements. As the improvement works bein
01/10/2021
The first phase of work to deliver a new £80,000 park trail in Lisburn has reached completion. Work completed during this phase included the creation of an access pathway and water crossing from Glenmore Activity Centre into Deadwall Plantation. Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council received fundin
01/10/2021
A total of 83 community and home energy projects across Ireland have secured investment from the government. Environment Minister Eamon Ryan announced funding of €57 million to support the projects under the Community Energy Grant Scheme. The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) is admin
01/10/2021
The integrated waste management facility at Drummee in Enniskillen has officially reopened following a major refurbishment and upgrade programme. The new-look site provides a more efficient service to the public, providing easy access to skips for recycling, with new and improved signage for guida
01/10/2021
Development plans for Lough Neagh are set to move forward after a motion was brought to a Council meeting this week. Councillor Jim Montgomery brought a motion to the Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council meeting on Monday evening, 27 September, suggesting the Council engage with colleagues in Ar
01/10/2021
Sinn Féin has set out proposals to deliver 20,000 public homes a year, tackle rising rents, address housing inadequacy and inequality in its housing plan. The newly launched housing plan forms part of the party's alternative budget for 2022. Speaking more about the new plan, Teachta Ó Broin said:
01/10/2021
Businesses in the Lisburn conservation area are being encouraged to apply for funding to replace their shop front façade and signage. This investment will be used to help them meet the Lisburn Conservation Area Design Guidance, from a heritage perspective. Alderman Amanda Grehan, Chairman of Lisbu
01/10/2021
Northern Ireland-based construction firm McLaughlin & Harvey has been named one of the founding partners of the new Social Partnership Portal. Procured by SCAPE, the Social Partnership Portal is a new digital platform to enable stronger, long-term relationships between contractors and social enter
01/10/2021
A self-employed contractor and Newtownstewart-based company have been struck with fines for health and safety failings. William (Liam) McColgan and Riverview Farms Limited of Deerpark Road were prosecuted following construction work at a farm where two workers fell while working at height. They pl
01/10/2021
Irish Water's new non-domestic tariff framework for business customers has officially gone live today, Friday 01 October. Announced by the utility's economic regulator, the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU), the changes were originally due to go live on 01 May 2020 but were deferred to
01/10/2021
Affordable homes provider Radius Housing has announced the upcoming closure of its Statutory House Sales Scheme. The scheme will close to applications at midnight on 27 August 2022, reflecting the Housing (Amendment) Act (Northern Ireland) 2020 passed by the Northern Ireland Assembly on 30 June 20
