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Trinity-led team pioneers low-carbon construction material

22 Oct, 2026  

Pioneering research led by Trinity College Dublin, in partnership with Gannon Eco and McGrath Quarries, is transforming “red mud” industrial by-product into a high-performance, low-carbon construction material. The team is now successfully moving from laboratory development to real-world industrial trials. Bauxite refining residue, commonly known as red mud, is the principal waste generated from alumina […]

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Ireland’s first next125 Concept Store brings a new dimension of luxury kitchen design to the market

22 Oct, 2026  

Ireland’s luxury interiors market welcomes a major new arrival this October with the opening of next125 by Evoke Kitchens in Waterford, the country’s first dedicated next125 Concept Store. Bringing the premium German kitchen brand to Ireland, the new destination sets out a compelling showcase of contemporary living, where architectural precision, exceptional materials and intelligent design […]

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Kilsaran wins major precast contract for landmark Parkgate Street development

21 Oct, 2026  

Kilsaran has been appointed by John Paul Construction as the principal precast and ready-mixed concrete supplier for the landmark Parkgate Street residential development in Dublin. As part of the major contract, Kilsaran will manufacture, supply and install approximately 97,000m² of precast flooring and wall systems for the development, making the company a key delivery partner […]

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Framespace and Homely launch new Irish garden home brand Móro

15 Oct, 2026  

Irish construction company Framespace and home ownership platform Homely have come together to launch Móro, a new Irish garden home brand developed following the introduction of the new planning exemption for qualifying garden homes. Móro has been created to give homeowners a straightforward route to adding a premium, permanent home to their property. The proposition […]

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Egis appoints Energy Director to lead UK and Ireland growth

12 Oct, 2026  

Global architectural, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility firm Egis has appointed Mark Docherty as Energy Director for the UK and Ireland as the firm continues to expand its energy offering across the region. Based in Edinburgh, Mark brings 38 years of experience in the energy sector. He joins from Arcadis, where he served as […]

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Taoiseach marks start of construction at Dún Brí in Dundrum

9 Oct, 2026  

Taoiseach, Micheál Martin along with Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD and Cathaoirleach of Dun Laoghaire Rathdown, Cllr Barry Saul, today officially marked the start of construction at Dún Brí, Dundrum, Dublin 14. The new development, delivered in partnership by the Land Development Agency (LDA) and Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council (DLRCC) […]

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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 […]