Glenveagh: Cork 'no exception' to Ireland’s serviced land shortage crisis

Glenveagh’s profits have more than doubled in 2025, but its CEO warns zoning and infrastructure block Ireland’s housing goals

Glenveagh Homes apartment blocks under construction by Conack at the former 'Live at the Marquee' site beside the newly developed Marina Park at Monahan Road/ Centre Park Road, Ballintemple, Cork. Picture: Larry Cummins 26.09.2025

One of the State’s largest home builders, Glenveagh Properties, is having a strong 2025 so far, with revenues and profits soaring between January and June.

However, the lack of availability of serviced and zoned land for development is making it difficult for developers to build the homes people need, and Cork is “no exception”.