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Work to begin on 124 new homes at Barry's Field in Douglas after completion of €5m land deal
Work to begin on 124 new homes at Barry's Field in Douglas after completion of €5m land deal
The scheme is expected to get underway in June on the last greenfield site in Douglas village

Wed, 11 Feb, 2026

Newly approved plans for almost 250 Cork City homes appealed to An Coimisiún Pleanála
Newly approved plans for almost 250 Cork City homes appealed to An Coimisiún Pleanála
The scale of Bridgewater’s Ardarostig programme is the largest residential development in the city’s western suburbs in several decades

Wed, 11 Feb, 2026

Plans lodged for KFC and Costa Coffee drive-thru restaurants on Cork's Kinsale Road
Plans lodged for KFC and Costa Coffee drive-thru restaurants on Cork's Kinsale Road
One of a number of developments in the area

Tue, 10 Feb, 2026

Work begins to secure Limerick's Cleeves site
Work begins to secure Limerick's Cleeves site
Work starts on Limerick's €400m Cleeves Riverside Quarter regeneration project, preserving the historic Flaxmill to create a dynamic new urban hub.

Tue, 10 Feb, 2026

Daily Life In Krakow
Cork Jehovah's Witnesses lodge plans for new place of worship amid growing congregation
Watchtower Bible & Tract Society of Ireland said a larger building was required to cater for a growing Jehovah's Witnesses congregation

Tue, 10 Feb, 2026

Developer seeks three-year extension for 34‑storey tower hotel on Cork’s Custom House Quay
Developer seeks three-year extension for 34‑storey tower hotel on Cork’s Custom House Quay
The application seeking an extension of time to build a 140m, 240-bed tower hotel, plus 25 residential suites, on Custom House Quay

Thu, 05 Feb, 2026

Cork developer Bridgewater to build 700 homes in €400m Waterfall Rd expansion
Cork developer Bridgewater to build 700 homes in €400m Waterfall Rd expansion
A third project has been granted planning permission for 246 homes

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

Developer behind €350m Cork Docklands project to remove commercial units for more apartments
Developer behind €350m Cork Docklands project to remove commercial units for more apartments
Larchtown Limited, led by O'Callaghan Properties, said commercial units would be 'challenging to occupy' at the development's location on Kennedy Quay

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

James Dyson granted planning permission for helipad at €30m Waterford estate
James Dyson granted planning permission for helipad at €30m Waterford estate
Planning board limited helicopter use to 50 flights annually, despite concerns about wildlife, noise and scenic impacts

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

New images show BAM's planned student apartment development on Cork's Sullivan's Quay
New images show BAM's planned student apartment development on Cork's Sullivan's Quay
Planning application lodged on Friday, 20 years after Bam acquired the almost one-acre site from the Revenue Commissioners.

Sat, 31 Jan, 2026

Work to begin on 779 new apartments on St Vincent's Hospital site
Work to begin on 779 new apartments on St Vincent's Hospital site
LDA says in addition to the residential development, a 51-bed medical facility will be built

Thu, 29 Jan, 2026

Plan for 144 apartments in Cork City given go-ahead despite local objections
Plans for over 100 Cork City apartments appealed to planning commission by local residents
Green light from Cork City Council was appealed over density and social concerns 

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026

Plans for almost 550 new homes in Ballincollig lodged with Cork City Council 
Plans for almost 550 homes in Ballincollig face appeal over traffic and social concerns
Local residents have appealed plans for a major Cork development, citing traffic, school pressures, and social concerns for families

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026

Former Midleton pub to be converted into three new homes
Former Midleton pub to be converted into three new homes
Plans were appealed to An Coimisiún Pleanála following a split decision from the local council

Wed, 21 Jan, 2026

Supermarket survey
Aldi launch fresh bid for new Limerick store after planning approval quashed by High Court
Planning approval for a new Aldi store in Moyross was overruled by the High Court in October last year

Wed, 21 Jan, 2026

Cork City Council to acquire derelict property after 'no effort' by owner to redevelop 'neglected' site 
Cork City Council to acquire derelict property after 'no effort' by owner to redevelop 'neglected' site 
The dwelling on Lower Glanmire Road has been on the derelict property register since January 2022

Fri, 16 Jan, 2026

Lidl figures
New Lidl store to open in Cork following positive bid from council 
Approved plans also include a new gym, beauty salon and dry cleaners 

Thu, 15 Jan, 2026

BAM to lodge plans with Cork City Council to build student accommodation on Sullivan's Quay
BAM to lodge plans with Cork City Council to build student accommodation on Sullivan's Quay
Planning had been in place for a 193-bed hotel 

Wed, 14 Jan, 2026

IDA hands over 41-hectare Kilbarry site with potential for major Cork housing development
IDA hands over 41-hectare Kilbarry site with potential for major Cork housing development
The 41-hectare Kilbarry site has been rezoned for housing and could deliver a major new community by 2027

Thu, 08 Jan, 2026

Green light given to apartment and food market plan at former Dennehy's Cross garage site 
Plans granted for 30 new homes in Dennehy's Cross following appeal to planning commission
An Coimisiún Pleanála approved the plans for 30 new apartments at the former Dennehy's Cross Garage despite deveral objections

Wed, 07 Jan, 2026

Marina Park shines, Bishop Lucey divides — has Cork finally cracked the public realm question?
Marina Park shines, Bishop Lucey divides — has Cork finally cracked the public realm question?
Major investment has transformed parts of Cork’s public realm, but not every park or plaza is winning hearts

Sun, 04 Jan, 2026

New Trump Doonbeg ballroom to have 'no impact on protected snail'
New Trump Doonbeg ballroom to have 'no impact on protected snail'
The resort's planned ballroom that will have the capacity to accommodate 320 guests

Sun, 28 Dec, 2025

Plan for 144 apartments in Cork City given go-ahead despite local objections
Plan for 144 apartments in Cork City given go-ahead despite local objections
Homes will be built on Ballyhooly Road, Laherdane, Whites Cross

Tue, 23 Dec, 2025

Green light for almost 550 new homes in Ballincollig
Green light for almost 550 new homes in Ballincollig
Cork City Council approved plans for 232 homes and 312 apartments at Greenfield in Ballincollig

Mon, 22 Dec, 2025

Plans for 170 homes at former Vita Cortex site approved following appeals to An Coimisiún Pleanála
Plans for 170 homes at former Vita Cortex site approved following appeals to An Coimisiún Pleanála
The planning commission greenlit plans for the 1.2-hectare brownfield plot following several appeals by local residents 

Mon, 22 Dec, 2025

To solve the housing crisis, let builders get on with the job, says developer Michael O'Flynn 
To solve the housing crisis, let builders get on with the job, says developer Michael O'Flynn 
More viable zoned land, planning reform, and accelerated delivery of infrastructure are all part of the solution to the crisis

Sun, 21 Dec, 2025

Green light for more than 70 Rochestown homes despite local objections 
Green light for more than 70 Rochestown homes despite local objections 
New homes will comprise 10 houses and 62 apartments at Monfieldstown and Mounthovel in Rochestown

Thu, 18 Dec, 2025

Green light for Cork City's landmark Roches Stores building to be split into retail units 
Green light for Cork City's landmark Roches Stores building to be split into retail units 
City Hall planners have approved plans to revive the former Roches Stores which is to be split into several new retail units 

Tue, 16 Dec, 2025

Blarney Castle owners lodge plans for outdoor swimming pool on estate grounds 
Blarney Castle owners lodge plans for outdoor swimming pool on estate grounds 
The Colthurst family has applied for permission to add a private outdoor pool and enclosure at Turret House on the Blarney Castle estate

Thu, 11 Dec, 2025

Barmans arms pulling a pint of beer
Cork pub owner granted permission to keep extension despite elderly neighbour’s objections
A long-running dispute ended after the planning commission approved the Joshua Tree Bar’s garden room extension with strict new conditions

Thu, 11 Dec, 2025

Neighbours appeal US billionaire's renovation plans of €4.75m Kinsale home
Neighbours appeal US billionaire's renovation plans of €4.75m Kinsale home
Local residents say the large-scale redevelopment at Sprayfield House threatens the rural character and visual landscape of the Sandycove area

Tue, 02 Dec, 2025

Developers refused permission for 17 apartments in Cork City appeal decision to planning commission
Developers refused permission for 17 apartments in Cork City appeal decision to planning commission
Developers challenge the council’s refusal of a 17-apartment scheme in Gurranabraher as a separate city-centre clinic wins approval

Wed, 26 Nov, 2025

Roches Stores building owner files further information on planned redevelopment
Roches Stores building owner files further information on planned redevelopment
Former Debenhams site has been vacant since the pandemic

Mon, 24 Nov, 2025

Derelict Passage West terrace to be restored as contractor housing by Doyle Shipping Group
Derelict Passage West terrace to be restored as contractor housing by Doyle Shipping Group
Doyle Shipping Group will refurbish six long-derelict Passage West homes to provide modern accommodation for its contractor workforce

Thu, 20 Nov, 2025

New 'health and wellness centre' for Douglas Court approved by Cork City Council 
New 'health and wellness centre' for Douglas Court approved by Cork City Council 
Seven new units will provide a range of services, including fitness, aesthetics and hair and beauty treatments

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025

Street in downtown Dingle, Ireland
Outdoor seating area of popular Dingle pub appealed to planning commission by local property owner 
Murphy's Pub on Strand Street has had its case appealed to An Coimisiún Pleanála

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025

Green light for major buffet restaurant on Cork's St Patrick Street
Green light for major buffet restaurant on Cork's St Patrick Street
Development will see several units combined to create a large new restaurant space for 'Wing's World Cuisine' in Merchants Quay Shopping Centre 

Tue, 18 Nov, 2025

700 cost rental homes in the pipeline in Cork city via approved housing body Respond
700 cost rental homes in the pipeline in Cork city via approved housing body Respond
A scheme of 114 homes in Blackpool is due for completion in early 2027, while a large scheme on the southside will take about three years

Thu, 13 Nov, 2025

Plans lodged for more beds at CUH with new in-patient ward 
Plans lodged for more beds at CUH with new in-patient ward 
HSE is seeking permission for a change of use of its existing medical records building on Bishopstown Road to an in-patient bed ward

Thu, 13 Nov, 2025

Refused plans for new motor home park in Waterford appealed by developer
Refused plans for new motor home park in Waterford appealed by developer
Local council refused plans for a 52-motor home park and glamping pods at Tramore

Wed, 12 Nov, 2025

Planning commission gives green light for Ipas centre in Macroom
Planning commission gives green light for Ipas centre in Macroom
Approved plans will provide 20 apartment-style units for the temporary accommodation of people seeking international protection

Wed, 12 Nov, 2025

Houses delivered in double quick time in Ballyvolane thanks to novel build approach
Houses delivered in double quick time in Ballyvolane thanks to novel build approach
A blend of precision offsite manufacturing and efficient onsite assembly is more than halving the house build timeframe at Longview 

Thu, 06 Nov, 2025

Green light for 19 new apartments near Kent Station in Cork despite local opposition
Green light for 19 new apartments near Kent Station in Cork despite local opposition
An Coimisiún Pleanála has upheld planning permission for 19 new apartments opposite Kent Station, rejecting a local appeal over heritage and design concerns

Fri, 31 Oct, 2025

Early 2026 build start for Cork city's second Premier Inn following design changes
Early 2026 build start for Cork city's second Premier Inn following design changes
Developers Whtibread Plc, owners of the Premier Inn brand, made substantial design changes to get the project over the line

Wed, 29 Oct, 2025

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Refusal of new coffee dock in Cork City appealed to planning commission
Developer sought permission to install a self-contained coffee unit on Douglas Road 

Wed, 29 Oct, 2025

Plans for almost 20 new apartments refused by Cork City Council 
Plans for almost 20 new apartments refused by Cork City Council 
Developers sought planning for 17 new apartments near Blarney Street

Wed, 29 Oct, 2025

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