# Building

Last year

2022

# Discovery

Men found in shallow grave under Cork pub met a violent death centuries ago, say archaeologists

Skeletal remains found on the site of Nancy Spain’s pub in Cork have been determined to date back to as early as 1447.

42.0k

Jun 12th 2022, 4:30 PM

# Building

Fewer new homes recorded in 2021 but increase in construction by end of year

16.5% more dwellings were under construction in the final quarter of 2021 compared to the same period in 2020.

12.2k

Jan 18th 2022, 6:30 AM

All time

# Charlestown

€235m north Dublin build-to-rent apartment scheme given green light by An Bord Pleanála

In a separate case, ABP also granted planning for 114 build-to-rent apartments in Dublin 16.

50.3k

Sep 20th 2021, 10:20 PM

# Development

An Bord Pleanála ruling clears way for €48m UCD building inspired by the Giant's Causeway

The ruling clears the way for a €180m development of facilities at University College Dublin.

51.0k

Apr 6th 2021, 10:30 PM

# Housing Crisis

Phased return of construction from 12 April criticised as 'economic and societal own goal'

The Taoiseach said that the resumption of house builds from 12 April includes home refurbishments.

39.2k

Mar 30th 2021, 9:06 PM

# Building

The Ulster depth chart: Madigan and Mathewson add experience

Dan McFarland has some exciting young players in his squad.

32.6k

Jul 29th 2020, 9:50 PM

# covid19

Dublin construction site closes after over 20 workers test positive for coronavirus

The construction company said further tests are being arranged.

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Jul 20th 2020, 6:20 PM

# Building

United boss Solskjaer sets 'realistic' transfer targets in bid to launch title tilt

The Norwegian is pitching sensible targets to Ed Woodward – and hopes Paul Pogba will sign a new deal.

8.8k

Jul 8th 2020, 11:09 PM

# High Court

BAM 'welcomes' legal action taken against it by board of National Children's Hospital

The dispute relates around the validity of a contract to commence Phase B of construction of the Children’s Hospital without a design.

57.7k

Apr 2nd 2020, 10:15 PM

# Construction

Construction work ceases at National Children's Hospital site

The contractors had been criticised for continuing construction at the site after new government guidelines.

27.6k

Mar 31st 2020, 6:31 PM

# Momentum

Twickenham visit looms for Farrell's Ireland after strong Six Nations start

‘We want to keep the pressure on,’ said the Ireland boss after the win over Wales.

8.5k

Feb 10th 2020, 7:00 AM

# Complaints

Council warns National Children's Hospital contractor about working hour breaches on site

One local councillor says local residents feel “under siege” from the constant construction work near their homes.

29.9k

Nov 2nd 2019, 12:05 AM

# wbs

Building firm caught up in school structural defects controversy wins contract to build new hospital block

A total of 42 schools built by WBS were inspected over concerns about structural problems.

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Aug 19th 2019, 6:00 PM

# Prep

Who's playing who in the build-up to the World Cup in Japan?

Eight busy weeks lie ahead before the action gets underway at the World Cup.

10.9k

Jul 25th 2019, 3:30 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Should Dublin go high-rise?

Is it possible, and if so, is the right thing to do?

31.3k

Jul 4th 2019, 9:30 AM

# progress update

Construction has started on the building frame of the National Children's Hospital

The hospital board will appear before an Oireachtas committee today.

16.4k

Jun 12th 2019, 6:10 AM

# dublin 9

OPW raised concerns over impact planned apartments in Glasnevin will have on Botanic Gardens

The OPW brought up issues with the scale of the proposed development at the site of a former car dealership on Glasnevin Hill.

13.6k

May 8th 2019, 6:30 AM

# Student Accommodation

'A kick in the teeth for the community': Another 235 student beds approved for The Liberties

The new beds will be operated by Global Student Accommodation.

35.6k

Apr 19th 2019, 6:05 AM

# Report

Construction costs to rise further as Dublin one of most expensive cities to build in the world

It is the third most expensive in Europe behind London and Zurich.

16.2k

Apr 11th 2019, 6:20 AM

# daneswell place

Locals concerned over plans to build 299 apartments in blocks of up to 9 storeys in Glasnevin

A Strategic Housing Development application was lodged earlier this month by property developer Scanron Limited.

38.6k

Mar 30th 2019, 2:15 PM

# Housing Crisis

New State lender to give cash to small developers to build homes for first-time buyers

The new state lender aims to deliver 7,500 homes within five years.

19.6k

Jan 28th 2019, 1:33 PM

# CLERYS CLOCK

Here's what the new Clerys Quarter will look like

Office space, shops and a hotel will be built on the site of the iconic former department store.

52.6k

Jan 25th 2019, 3:38 PM

# Social Housing

'This isn't acceptable': Government delivers less than half of planned social housing in first 9 months of the year

Eoghan Murphy has been criticised over the delivery.

15.4k

Dec 12th 2018, 1:24 PM

# Sandyford

'We work, we pay tax': 'Hidden homeless' family protest against sale of Nama site

The site already has planning permission for more than 450 apartments.

38.3k

Nov 8th 2018, 12:05 AM

# merseyside

Firefighters tackle huge blaze overnight at Liverpool's iconic Littlewoods building

Crew remain at the scene tackling hot spots this morning.

20.3k

Sep 3rd 2018, 10:54 AM

# North Wall

The last waterfront site in Dublin's docklands is up for sale for €120 million

But the local community isn’t overly impressed.

20.5k

Jul 31st 2018, 6:10 AM

# Motel One

A major German boutique hotel chain's first Irish venue has been cleared for north Dublin

The nine-storey Abbey Street development will operate under the Motel One brand.

41.4k

Jul 8th 2018, 6:30 AM

# Dublin

This is Ireland's favourite building

The shortlist for the public choice award included 31 entries around the island of Ireland and one in India.

42.0k

Jun 8th 2018, 10:21 AM

# best buildings

From Dublin Port to the 'Medieval Mile': People are being asked to vote for Ireland's favourite building

The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland wants your opinion.

16.5k

May 20th 2018, 8:00 PM

# Wooden It Be Nice

This wooden "vertical village" will be built in Paris

The mixed-use development will be built using a timber frame.

19.3k

Apr 21st 2018, 4:00 PM

# Housing Crisis

Minister: 'To solve the housing crisis, we need to build thousands of affordable apartments'

Minister Eoghan Murphy has claimed the cost of building apartments has dropped by as much as 15%.

25.1k

Apr 12th 2018, 6:15 AM

# High Court

Collapse of Carillion pushes building contractor Sammon into examinership

Carillion went bust in early January, as a result of debts of over £1.5 billion.

26.2k

Apr 5th 2018, 5:00 PM

# Construction

How will Ireland 2040 be delivered? For starters, we need more brickies, tilers and plasterers

Ireland 2040 has big plans – but will we have enough construction workers to deliver government pledges.

15.3k

Feb 24th 2018, 10:30 AM

# Collapse

UK watchdog to investigate KPMG audits of collapsed building firm

Carillion went bust earlier this month.

12.2k

Jan 29th 2018, 2:26 PM

# Building

Claims about bogus self-employment in construction 'grossly exaggerated'

The construction industry’s representative body did acknowledge a reluctance in contractors to directly employ workers and said the government needs to make this more attractive.

16.5k

Jan 28th 2018, 8:00 AM

# Housing Crisis

'They know the gun is to the head': Vexatious objectors are delaying the construction of new homes

The head of the Construction Federation of Ireland said developers are paying objectors up to €10,000 to make their objections go away.

13.6k

Jan 27th 2018, 6:00 AM

# cracks

Those who bought houses with major defects 'should get a redress scheme'

The scheme would focus on homes built between 2002 and 2008 in particular.

15.6k

Jan 24th 2018, 11:03 AM

# gone bust

Minister 'confident' school building projects not in jeopardy after construction firm collapse

The Department of Education said school buildings in question are approximately 90% complete.

45.8k

Jan 15th 2018, 2:30 PM

# Ballymun

Dublin City Council 'super depot' gets the green light

The €27 million plan will be built in Ballymun.

18.2k

Jan 11th 2018, 2:05 PM

# brick by brick

Back booming: Almost 3,000 building apprentices predicted for this year

There were 650 construction apprenticeships in 2010 – that rose to 2,271 last year.

14.6k

Nov 5th 2017, 6:30 AM