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Public awareness low around proposals for Copper Switch Off

16 May , 2025  

To mark World Telecoms Day, NBI has published research findings that highlights that just one in four adults in Ireland are aware that the country’s copper telephone and broadband network is set to be phased out over time.  The European Commission has proposed 2030 as the latest date for the decommissioning of the legacy copper […]

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Recruitment drive to attract graduate planners into local authorities

13 May , 2025  

A major recruitment drive is underway to attract graduate planners into Ireland’s county and city councils.  The local government initiative aims to attract suitably qualified graduates exiting degree or masters courses in Ireland, Northern Ireland, Britain and internationally.  Successful candidates will have the opportunity to positively shape the future development of cities, towns and villages, […]

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Major solar project for TINE Ireland expected to reduce dairy giant’s carbon emissions by 4000 tonnes

13 May , 2025  

One of Ireland’sleading renewable energy providers, MarVal Power, has successfully completed a major solar energy project for TINE Ireland Ltd, the Irish division of Norwegian dairy giant TINE, at their commercial premises in Mogeely Co, Cork. The project will reduce the company’s carbon footprint by over 4,344 tons across the next two decades—the equivalent of planting 2,150 trees or […]

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Over 2,300 social homes reactivated from vacancy in 2024

9 May , 2025  

The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD has published figures showing 2,357 vacant social homes were brought back into active use in 2024 under the Voids Programme. Making more efficient use of existing housing stock is another approach being utilised to bring more homes back into active use.  The Voids Programme […]

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Drumlargan Construction celebrates 21 years of excellence 

9 May , 2025  

Celebrating 21 years in business, Drumlargan Construction Ltd is an exceptional family-run contracting firm specialising in new home developments, commercial fitouts and fire remediation.  Consistency, quality and innovation are the hallmarks of the Summerhill, Co. Meath-based company which was founded in June 2004 by Kilcock brothers David and Richard O’Neill. Taking its name from a […]

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Land Development Agency and Dublin City Council submit plans for Bluebell Waterways

8 May , 2025  

The Land Development Agency (LDA) and Dublin City Council (DCC) have submitted a Part 8 planning application for a new social and affordable housing development in Dublin 12. Bluebell Waterways, located beside the 5th Lock on the Grand Canal at the former filter bed complex, will provide almost 400 homes, as well as community spaces and […]

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ARD Precision reaches new heights 

7 May , 2025  

Experts in precision and steel fabrication solutions for over 30 years, ARD Precision (IRL) Ltd continues to go from strength to strength with clients such as John Sisk & Son, Castle Group, Stewart Construction, ESB, Iarnrod Éireann, Liebherr and Wills Bros on its books.  Established in 1993 by managing director Joe Brady, ARD (which is […]

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Oaklee and Evara mark the official launch of new cost rental and social homes at The Sidings in Adamstown

6 May , 2025  

Oaklee, an award-winning Approved Housing Body, and Evara, Ireland’s largest private homebuilder, marked the official launch of 184 new cost rental and social homes at The Sidings in Adamstown, Co Dublin, at an event held on Friday May 2nd.  The homes were delivered by Oaklee in partnership with Evara and with the support of South […]

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From ashes to concrete: new technique reduces carbon emissions by over 50%

6 May , 2025  

Engineers have devised a means of transforming biomass ash byproduct into high-quality concrete, which reduces carbon emissions by over 50%. In 2022, the cement sector accounted for almost 5% of Ireland’s national emissions, underlining the tangible impact this new technique could have in reducing that burden. In a groundbreaking leap towards sustainability, researchers at Trinity […]

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Traditional values shine through at Edmund Browne Construction 

6 May , 2025  

Operating out of Newport in County Tipperary, Edmund Browne Construction Ltd. is an exceptional, client focused contracting company that has delivered an outstanding portfolio of work since its inception in 2019. As we move into what promises to be EBCL’s busiest year to date, Building Ireland made a trip to Tipp to find out more […]