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Official Opening of 67 New Homes at Ballyogan Square, Dublin 18

10 Oct , 2023  

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council (dlr) officially launched 67 new homes at Ballyogan Square. This new housing development includes two- and three-bed homes which are currently being allocated to persons on the dlr social housing waiting list. Councillor Denis O’Callaghan, Cathaoirleach, Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council said: “I’m delighted to be present today at the official […]

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Stelga setting the standards in construction excellence

9 Oct , 2023  

For a decade and counting, Stelga Construction has been delivering a wide range of industry-leading building projects, invariably with a strict adherence to quality workmanship and professionalism to consistently achieve absolute customer satisfaction. We got an insight into this exceptional multifaceted operation from founder / proprietor Damien Brannick. Since its inception in 2013, Stelga Construction […]

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Council’s Housing for Older Persons Wins Awards at All-Ireland Sustainability Event

9 Oct , 2023  

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council’s innovative energy retrofit project in the Beaufort housing development in Glasthule has received gold and silver awards at this year’s All-Ireland Sustainability Awards. Councillor Denis O’Callaghan, Cathaoirleach of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council said: “I am very pleased to see the fantastic work of our Housing Department being recognised with these two All-Ireland […]

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Industry stalwart Jim Henry receives lifetime recognition at CEF Awards

6 Oct , 2023  

Jim Henry, founder of leading Northern Ireland construction company Henry Brothers, has been recognised for his lifetime dedication and contribution to the industry at the Construction Employers Federation (CEF) Excellence Awards 2023. Jim received the Lifetime Achievement Award for his commitment to the pursuit of excellence, with judges determining that he exemplified outstanding leadership and […]

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Office of Public Works launches Irish Heritage Studies, a new research journal

6 Oct , 2023  

The Office of Public Works (OPW) has announced the launch of a new annual research journal, Irish Heritage Studies, and invites submissions for the first volume. Established in 1831 (and with antecedents dating back to 1670), the OPW has three principal areas of responsibility: managing much of the Irish State’s property portfolio; managing Ireland’s flood […]

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Painters with a professional touch

6 Oct , 2023  

With over 50 years’ experience and expertise in delivering quality finishes, Tom Crean & Son Painting Contractors Ltd are certified Master Craftsmen, and one of Ireland’s leading painting and decorating contractors. Based in the townland of Ballymurray, which is just a few miles outside Roscommon town on the N61 Athlone Road, the second-generation family business was established by Tom Crean in […]

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KORE wins at ICE Awards

5 Oct , 2023  

KORE was delighted to win the ‘Construction Product Innovation – Building Fabric’ Award for its industry-leading Insulated Foundation System at the recent Irish Construction Excellence Awards (ICE Awards) which were held in Dublin’s Convention Centre. No stranger to awards ceremonies, KORE has been providing Ireland and the UK with high-quality expanded polystyrene solutions since 1997. […]

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No job too big or small for Hilltop Quarries

4 Oct , 2023  

Operating from Augharue, Bilboa, Co Carlow, Hilltop Quarries Ltd specialises in crushing and screening services all across both Ireland and the UK. Building Ireland caught up with Managing Director David Condell recently to learn all about this family-run company – from its origins to the current state of business today. Set-up by David Condell in […]

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Putting your safety first

3 Oct , 2023  

Established in July 2012 by Helena Ryan, Cooga Safety Services Group (CSSG) Ltd in Doon, Co. Limerick is an award-winning company which provides an exceptional Health & Consultancy Service to a wide range of clients across the construction and event management spectres. Best known for her role as Health & Safety Advisor on the hit RTÉ show DIY SOS: The Big […]

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“It was great and the volunteers made it much easier”

2 Oct , 2023  

Custy Construction Ltd is a progressive building general contracting company which provides its clients with a high-quality construction service. Building Ireland caught up with Site Manager John Meabe to learn all about this thriving Co Clare venture which featured on RTE’s popular DIY SOS: Big Build Ireland programme this past April. Established since 2005, business […]