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BPFI figures show strong quarterly growth in mortgage drawdowns

29 Jan , 2021  

Banking & Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI) has published the latest figures from the BPFI Mortgage Drawdowns Report for Q4 2020 and the BPFI Mortgage Approvals Report for December 2020. The following are the key figures from the Mortgage Drawdowns Report for Q4 2020. The following are the key elements: 12,154 new mortgages to the value of €2,950 million were drawn down by […]

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LPI Group Announced as Partners of Host in Ireland for 2021

28 Jan , 2021  

Following their recent rebrand, LPI Group, Europe’s leading lightning protection, earthing system and surge protection device specialists have announced their partnering with Host In Ireland for 2021. The partnership comes after a rigorous application process to ensure LPI Group’s alignment with Host in Ireland and their commitment to furthering the data centre sector in Ireland […]

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O’Flaherty Holdings to expand its presence in Plant Hire

26 Jan , 2021  

O’Flaherty Holdings, best known for its role in the development of Ireland’s motor industry, is to expand its plant hire interests in Ireland and in the UK. According to a statement announcing its acquisition of Louth-based Drogheda Hire & Sales last May and Derbyshire-based Mainline Hire Group in December, the group states that it will […]

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Mick Flynn appointed President of the Master Builders & Contractors Association

21 Jan , 2021  

Mick Flynn has been appointed President of the Master Builders & Contractors Association (MBCA). Mick is one of the Founding Directors of Flynn, a leading construction and fit-out company based in Dublin and with operations in Ireland, UK and Europe.  The Master Builders’ and Contractors’ Association is the representative Association for firms involved in main […]

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Residential prices to hold firm in early 2021 – Lisney Outlook 2021

12 Jan , 2021  

The Irish property investment market registered a market turnover of €3bn in 2020 despite the global pandemic, according to new figures released today by Lisney, Ireland’s largest independently-owned multi-disciplinary property advisory company. While this was half the previous years’ record-breaking €6bn, supply was more limited from April onwards as several potential sales processes were put […]

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Komatsu upgrades mini diggers range

11 Jan , 2021  

Komatsu has pressed the upgrade button on its four-strong MR mini diggers model range with engine enhancements that hit the target in terms of performance, economy and emissions. On models PC16MR, PC18MR, PC22MR and PR26MR, engines have moved up the scale from Dash 3 to Dash 5 level, an improvement that their distributor in Ireland, […]

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Lightning Protection Ireland celebrate 10 Years with the launch of Group Rebrand

11 Jan , 2021  

Lightning Protection Ireland, one of Europe’s leading lightning, earthing and surge protection systems specialists, today celebrate their 10-year anniversary with the launch of their group rebrand. Lightning Protection Ireland will now be known globally as ‘LPI Group’. After a successful ten years trading, LPI Group have recognised their growth and expansion with the unveiling of […]

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Ashview Consultants achieve All -Star Construction Health and Safety Accreditation

8 Jan , 2021  

Irish operated and owned Ashview Consultants have today been awarded the coveted All-Star Construction Health & Safety Consultancy 2021 accreditation. This is an independently verified standard mark for indigenous businesses, based on a rigorous selection criteria. The accreditation is overseen by the prestigious All-Ireland Business Foundation, whose adjudication panel is chaired by Dr Briga Hynes […]

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CIF says Construction operating safely during Covid-19

7 Jan , 2021  

Due to the deteriorating situation of Covid-19, the Government has decided to restrict construction activity to restrict people’s movement across the country.  It’s widely acknowledged at all levels of government that the industry is operating safely and has had an excellent track record at keeping covid-19 off sites and managing it when onsite.  At no […]

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PREM Group invests €7.4m at Wicklow Hotel

5 Jan , 2021  

International hospitality company, PREM Group is well into the second phase of its ambitious renovation plans at the 4-star, Tulfarris Hotel and Golf Resort in Blessington Co. Wicklow.   The group purchased the 90-bedroom hotel in 2016 and by the end of 2019 had already spent over €6 million on the property in a bid to return […]