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Uisce Éireann prepares for largest repair operation ever undertaken on national water network

28 Jul, 2026  

Uisce Éireann is preparing to undertake the largest repair operation in its history as specialist crews mobilise to carry out critical works on the Ballymore Eustace to Saggart trunk watermain over the August bank holiday weekend. These planned repairs mark the latest phase of a programme of works to strengthen the pipeline, reduce leakage and […]

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OPW welcomes the re-opening of the Magazine Fort, Phoenix Park following conservation works

28 Jul, 2026  

The Office of Public Works (OPW) has welcomed the re-opening of the historic Magazine Fort, Dublin after completion of the first phase of conservation and stabilisation works. Set in the Phoenix Park, the Magazine Fort is one of Dublin’s most significant heritage landmarks. Originally built in the 18th century as a military storage facility for gunpowder, it […]

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Mercury marks significant milestone at Equinix’s MU4.3 Data Centre Delivery in Munich

27 Jul, 2026  

Mercury recently celebrated a significant milestone with a topping-out ceremony to mark the completion of the structure and roof of the MU4.3 data centre in Munich. This significant milestone paves the way for the internal fit-out to be completed. A ceremony attended by key figures at Mercury and Equinix featured the customary raising of a […]

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Finalists in the 2026 Octabuild Awards announced

22 Jul, 2026  

The finalists have been announced for the 2026 Octabuild Builders Merchant Excellence Awards, following a record number of submissions from builders merchants across the island of Ireland. With 22 businesses now in contention across eight award categories, they reflect the strength, resilience and innovation that continue to define the sector. Following a highly competitive entry […]

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Inline Construction features on ‘Room to Improve’ 

22 Jul, 2026  

2026 has got off to a great start for the team at Inline Construction whose exceptional building and carpentry work was showcased in the second episode of season 17 of the hit RTÉ television programme, ‘Room to Improve’.  Established in 2018 (it has been a limited company since 2020), Inline Construction Ltd in Skerries, Co. Dublin has earned a stellar […]

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Gym and leisure centre fitouts are no sweat to Cluna Contracts 

21 Jul, 2026  

Cluna Contracts Ltd is a commercial contractor specialising in gym, leisure centre and retail fitouts. Celebrating 10 years in business, it consistently delivers superior quality to valued clients.  Offering a variety of fitout services in Dublin and beyond, Cluna Contracts evolved from Cluna Developments, which continues to operate as a specialist in residential new builds, […]

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Landmark N69 scheme heads Wills Bros Awards nominations  

20 Jul, 2026  

As the Irish construction sector gathers to celebrate innovation, delivery and best-in-class engineering, Wills Bros Ltd enters this year’s Irish Construction Excellence (ICE) Awards with a strong portfolio of nominations that reflect both the company’s legacy and its forward-looking ambition.   Shortlisted across three categories, the firm’s presence at the awards signals not only project success, […]

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Another mighty residential project delivered by Mythen Construction 

17 Jul, 2026  

Wexford-based main contractor Mythen Construction Ltd is thrilled to be a finalist in the ‘Residential Social & Affordable up to €25m’ category at the upcoming Irish Construction Excellence (ICE) Awards for its successful delivery of Páirc an Aonaigh in Gorey in collaboration with van Dijk Architects for Wexford County Council.  Páirc an Aonaigh transforms the site of the former […]

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LDA and Dublin City Council submit plans for over 120 homes at Donore Project

16 Jul, 2026  

The Land Development Agency (LDA) and Dublin City Council (DCC) have submitted a planning application for 123 new homes at Donore Project in Dublin 8.  The homes are proposed as part of Phase 2 of the Donore Project development where the LDA and DCC are already developing 542 homes.  The proposed plans involve separate sites […]

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United Hardware acquires Kehoe’s Homevalue in New Ross

15 Jul, 2026  

United Hardware has announced the acquisition of Kehoe’s Homevalue, New Ross, Co. Wexford. The acquisition represents a strategic investment for United Hardware and forms part of the Group’s broader programme to strengthen and develop its retail network, alongside the ongoing rollout of the new Homevalue concept stores and the recent completion of its acquisition of Expert Hardware, which has created a combined […]