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Three generations of building excellence

7 Dec , 2021  

Based in Scartaglin & Gneeveguilla, Co Kerry, O’Connor-Brosnan Building Contractors Ltd provides building contracting services for its clients all over Kerry, Cork and Limerick. Building Ireland spoke with one half of the company’s directorship in Ger Brosnan to learn all about the ins and outs of the business and its current projects. Business is good […]

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8 Weeks Remaining for Schools to Build The Future for Everyone with the CIF’s National Schools Competition

6 Dec , 2021  

Senior cycle students and schools have just over two months (8 weeks) to enter the CIF Build the Future – Schools Challenge,’ which can be entered via www.cif.ie/cifchallenge. The deadline for entries is January 31st 2022. The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) in association with Sherry FitzGerald has opened this competition (in its second year), which is aimed at Transition […]

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Traditional building experts for more than 40 years

6 Dec , 2021  

Edward Byrne’s love for old buildings led to him setting up an architectural salvage and traditional building supplies business over 40 years ago. It was from this The Traditional Lime Company was born. It became the first company in Ireland to sell natural hydraulic limes commercially in 1997, and has supplied traditional lime / paint […]

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Build your dream home with a trusted team

3 Dec , 2021  

Kenber Developments has been delivering high-quality, energy efficient homes and projects to clients since 2004. Specialising in new builds, extensions and renovations, the Mullingar-based builder can turn your dream into a reality. Fronted by Ken Berry, the company has earned an outstanding reputation for constructing beautiful bespoke one-off homes, and for extending and renovating existing […]

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O’Neill-O’Malley – one of the best in the West

2 Dec , 2021  

Established in 2004, O’Neill-O’Malley is an Architectural and Project Management Consultancy with its head office located in Galway. Building Ireland touched base with co-director John O’Malley recently to learn all about this thriving business and its recent projects. It’s been steady growth for O’Neill-O’Malley over these past 17 years and, right now, business is strong […]

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Business thriving at Paul O’Looney Construction Ltd

1 Dec , 2021  

Based in Miltown-Malbay, Co Clare, Paul O’Looney Construction Ltd specialises in building extensions, renovations and roofing projects for its clients. Building Ireland touched base with the man himself to learn all about this thriving construction business situated in the Banner County. These are busy times at Paul O’Looney Construction Ltd and the plan for Paul […]

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KSN launches KSN Horizon

1 Dec , 2021  

It is no surprise that climate change is the most important global issue that will continue to exist as an existential threat to our way of life. To limit temperature rise to 1.5° C above pre-industrial levels, we must reduce the amount of greenhouse gases (GHG) we emit into the atmosphere. Ireland has committed to […]

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Busy times at Comerford Construction & Carpentry Ltd

30 Nov , 2021  

Based in Borris-in-Ossory, Co Laois, Comerford Construction & Carpentry Ltd provides its clients with the full range when it comes to construction and carpentry work. Building Ireland touched base with founder Brian Comerford to learn all about this thriving venture situated in the O’Moore County. Business is good these days at Comerford Construction & Carpentry […]

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Latest mortgage data from BPFI shows almost €1.2 billion in mortgage approvals in October

30 Nov , 2021  

The Banking & Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI) has today published the latest figures from the BPFI Mortgage Approvals Report for October 2021. The following are the key figures: A total of 4,568 mortgages were approved in October 2021 – some 2,533 were for FTBs (55.5%) of total volume) while mover purchasers accounted for 1,076 (23.6%). The number of […]

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MJ Clarke & Sons celebrates 60 years

29 Nov , 2021  

Celebrating 60 years in business, MJ Clarke & Sons Ltd is one of Ireland’s longest established building contractors and building maintenance providers. The family-run business’ reputation is built on quality workmanship, excellent client relationships and absolute dependability. Established in 1961 by the late Michael Clarke, MJ Clarke’s is now fronted by his daughter Rachel Clarke […]