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OPW offers tours exploring architecture at ‘Open House Dublin’ Festival 2026 

7 Oct, 2026  

Ireland’s largest festival of architecture, ‘Open House Dublin’ is celebrating its 21st year this October and the Office of Public Works (OPW) is delighted to host a number of tours at OPW sites across the city as part of this festival.  Throughout the festival, buildings and public spaces across Dublin open up to the public, […]

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JJ Rhatigan Teams Take on Four Mountains in One Day for Sunflower Children’s Hospice

5 Oct, 2026  

One third of employees from across JJ Rhatigan will come together on Friday, 9 October to take on four of Ireland’s best-known mountains in one day, raising vital funds for Sunflower Children’s Hospice in Castlebar. The 4 Peaks Challenge will see teams from across the company tackle Carrauntoohil, Diamond Hill, Croagh Patrick and the Sugar Loaf, […]

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Wastewater infrastructure needed for up to 185,000 new homes takes major step forward

30 Sep, 2026  

Uisce Éireann has welcomed the decision by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to grant a Wastewater Discharge Licence for the Greater Dublin Drainage Project, marking another major milestone in the delivery of one of Ireland’s most important infrastructure projects. It brings Uisce Éireann closer to delivering the wastewater capacity needed for new homes, economic growth […]

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Global property leaders to headline 2027 REAL Estate Agency Summit in Waterford

28 Sep, 2026  

Global property leaders Tom Panos and Verona Frankish among headline speakers as REAL Estate Agency Summit announces 2027 return following sell-out inaugural event Ireland’s estate agency industry is undergoing a period of rapid change, with artificial intelligence, new technology, shifting consumer behaviour and increasing competition transforming how agencies attract clients, market properties and build successful […]

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LDA and Dublin City Council lodge planning application for over 300 homes at Cherry Orchard Point

28 Sep, 2026  

The Land Development Agency (LDA) and Dublin City Council have lodged a Part 10 planning application for Phase 3 of the Cherry Orchard Point development in Dublin 10. The proposed phase will deliver 312 homes, alongside retail and commercial units, public open space and a range of supporting amenities. The plans include seven apartment blocks […]

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CIF’s Annual Conference hears relentless delivery needed over next ten years

23 Sep, 2026  

The Construction Industry Federation’s Annual Conference being held in Croke Park highlighted how maximising construction output under the National Development Plan over the next 10 years is essential to safeguard Ireland’s economic competitiveness, meet social needs, and deliver the infrastructure required for a resilient, productive future. The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage James Browne together […]

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TU Dublin’s New Academic Hub and Library at Grangegorman officially opened

16 Sep, 2026  

Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin) recently welcomed Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD to officially open the new An Mol Acadúil ┐Leabharlann / Academic Hub & Library on its Grangegorman Campus, marking another significant milestone in the University’s campus development programme. The Taoiseach was joined by James Lawless TD, Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and […]

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The Land Development Agency to deliver 562 new homes in partnership with Castlethorn

11 Sep, 2026  

The Land Development Agency (LDA) has announced the imminent commencement of 562 new homes in a new partnership with Castlethorn, one of the country’s leading homebuilders. The homes are due to be built at Parkgate Street in Dublin, on a site formerly occupied by Hickey’s Wholesale Fabrics warehouse, which is just across the River Liffey […]

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Rooneys Home and Hardware officially becomes Chadwicks Kells

7 Sep, 2026  

Rooneys Home and Hardware has officially begun its next chapter as Chadwicks Kells following its acquisition by Chadwicks Group, ­­ A total of €1.3 million has been invested in the Chadwicks Kells branch since last year, delivering a significant upgrade and expansion of its trade and retail offering. The move brings together the strengths of both businesses, combining Rooneys’ strong local reputation, excellent service, established customer […]

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HSA launches all-island campaign to prevent death and serious injuries from construction plant and machinery

7 Sep, 2026  

The Health and Safety Authority (HSA), in partnership with the Health and Safety Executive Northern Ireland (HSENI) and the Construction Industry Federation (CIF), today announced the launch of the all-island People-Plant-Safe Separation Campaign, which will run from 7 September to 18 September 2026. The two-week campaign highlights the critical importance of safe working practices around plant, […]