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New 495-bed student apartments approved for Cork's city centre
Cork student apartment plan on site of former Sullivan's Quay tax office is appealed
Bam said a City Council condition cutting floors threaten the project's viability

Sun, 20 Sep, 2026

Ryder Cup glamping site advertises stays up to €900 a night in Adare
Planning refused for Adare glamping pods for Ryder Cup
Temporary accommodation facilities being advertised for up to €900 per night during competition days

Wed, 16 Sep, 2026

Cork's historic Monkstown Castle to be transformed into luxury apartments
S Cork's historic Monkstown Castle to be transformed into luxury apartments
The 17th-century landmark will house three apartments, preserving original features while introducing lifts, roof lights and modern interiors

Wed, 16 Sep, 2026

Dungarvan quayside development granted permission for 35 apartments
Dungarvan quayside development granted permission for 35 apartments
Planning permission approved for a significant six-storey commercial and residential block with 35 apartments in Dungarvan's vibrant town centre.

Tue, 15 Sep, 2026

Tommy Barker: I'm back in love with Cork's urban core — What are your favourite city sights?
Tommy Barker: I'm back in love with Cork's urban core — What are your favourite city sights?
The gritty city seems to have reached a turning point given a raft of improvements and investments

Mon, 14 Sep, 2026

Páirc Uí Chaoimh appeal to develop bus set-down and turning point turned down
Páirc Uí Chaoimh appeal to develop bus set-down and turning point turned down
An Coimisiún Pleanála says development could 'create the potential for pedestrian and vehicular traffic conflict'

Fri, 11 Sep, 2026

Amazon begins consultation on transatlantic data cable
Amazon begins consultation on transatlantic data cable
Developing a new subsea fibre optic cable landing at Owenahincha

Thu, 10 Sep, 2026

523-home Castletroy development in Limerick approved despite objections
523-home Castletroy development in Limerick approved despite objections
Golf club raised concerns over errant shots from the course causing damage or injury

Mon, 07 Sep, 2026

Aerial view of the city of Waterford. Ireland.
Plans for 26-home Waterford development
The new homes will be developed for older persons

Mon, 07 Sep, 2026

Planning permission granted for new Blackpool railway station in Cork city
Planning permission granted for new Blackpool railway station in Cork city
The Kilbarry station will feature two platforms, a park-and-ride facility and links to Cork’s expanding commuter rail network

Fri, 04 Sep, 2026

Planning approval for North Cork funeral home
Planning approval for North Cork funeral home
J. Hannon & Sons approved for Fermoy funeral home

Wed, 02 Sep, 2026

Bridgewater ramps up housing plans with 206-home development in Glanmire
Bridgewater ramps up housing plans with 206-home development in Glanmire
Also seeking permission to build 300 homes at Castletreasure

Thu, 27 Aug, 2026

Approval for new Limerick housing estate of more than 200 homes
S Approval for new Limerick housing estate of more than 200 homes
Site is located in the east of Limerick City between the Bloodmill and Groody Roads

Wed, 26 Aug, 2026

McDonald's
McDonald's planning new drive thru outlet in Cork
Fast food giant is in expansion mode planning five new restaurants each year

Sun, 23 Aug, 2026

Planning granted for Old Head clubhouse extension and relocation of cigar room
Planning granted for Old Head clubhouse extension and relocation of cigar room
Exclusive course aims to take advantage of extra Ryder Cup visitors

Thu, 20 Aug, 2026

Lift-off for Cork's South Docks as work finally due to start on 103 homes
Lift-off for Cork's South Docks as work finally due to start on 103 homes
The long-awaited Cork South Docks regeneration officially begins with 103 A-rated homes on Kennedy Quay, signaling a major transformation for the area by LDA and OCP.

Thu, 20 Aug, 2026

New 495-bed student apartments approved for Cork's city centre
New 495-bed student apartments approved for Cork's city centre
Planning granted for a major student apartment complex on Cork's Sullivan's Quay, transforming the vacant site with almost 500 new beds.

Tue, 18 Aug, 2026

Boxd coffee to open new Cork city location
Boxd coffee to open new Cork city location
Boxd joins Sugar Plum Sweetery and Salty Dog Ballycotton in opening new Cork city locations

Fri, 14 Aug, 2026

Plans approved for 229 homes in final phase of Carrigaline’s Janeville
Plans approved for 229 homes in final phase of Carrigaline’s Janeville
The housing mix will be 194 houses and 35 apartments

Thu, 13 Aug, 2026

Planning permission granted for Dingle Harbour floating sauna
Planning permission granted for Dingle Harbour floating sauna
Such floating sauna units have become increasingly popular

Thu, 13 Aug, 2026

Planning granted for major Killarney housing development despite local objections
S Planning granted for major Killarney housing development despite local objections
Large site on Countess Road approved for 259 new homes

Fri, 07 Aug, 2026

Ryder Cup glamping site advertises stays up to €900 a night in Adare
Planning lodged for Adare glamping pods for Ryder Cup
Temporary accommodation facilities being advertised for up to €900 per night during competition days

Wed, 05 Aug, 2026

Taking the war out of Warsaw: Polish capital has lessons for post-war cities and devastated communities in Ukraine and Gaza too
Taking the war out of Warsaw: Polish capital has lessons for post-war cities and devastated communities in Ukraine and Gaza too
Warsaw's Old Town was faithfully created as a matter of cultural pride: who'll pay for other ravaged cities to rise again?

Tue, 04 Aug, 2026

Plans for 300 new homes in Douglas lodged with Cork City Council
Plans for 300 new homes in Douglas lodged with Cork City Council
Bridgewater Homes is seeking to build 210 houses and 90 apartments on land at Castletreasure

Fri, 24 Jul, 2026

Caseys furniture to quit Cork's Oliver Plunkett Street for major Mahon Point development
S Caseys furniture to quit Cork's Oliver Plunkett Street for major Mahon Point development
Plans include a large retail showroom, customer café and the relocation of the long-established Cork furniture retailer from the city centre

Wed, 22 Jul, 2026

Warning letters issued to unauthorised Midleton sauna and car wash company
Warning letters issued to unauthorised Midleton sauna and car wash company
Cork County Council confirmed that enforcement files have been opened into alleged unauthorised uses on Cork Road in Midleton

Wed, 22 Jul, 2026

Plans for more than 100 Blarney homes appealed to An Coimisiún Pleanála
Plans for more than 100 Blarney homes appealed to An Coimisiún Pleanála
Blarney Castle Estate, which objected to the homes, argued that the development, as a result of its proximity to Blarney Castle, would make it ideally suited for tourism-related development

Thu, 16 Jul, 2026

Trump’s global tariff agenda puts Ireland’s pharmaceutical industry at serious risk
Health and safety cited in Eli Lilly plans for 360 car spaces at Kinsale plant
Planners said the Eli Lilly return-to-office policy came into effect in mid 2025 and together with the construction traffic is leading to an increased volume of personnel on site

Wed, 15 Jul, 2026

Engineering man showing blueprint detail for people buying house.
Plans for almost 450 homes on Cork City's north side lodged with council
Murnane & O'Shea is seeking 10-year planning permission for 441 homes at Kilnap, Blackpool 

Thu, 09 Jul, 2026

Coffee chain Boxd seeks retention permission for Cork City kiosk following council warning letter
Coffee chain Boxd seeks retention permission for Cork City kiosk following council warning letter
City Council spokesperson said planning permission was never sought for a drive-thru cafe on Carrigrohane Road despite Boxd operating at the site for almost six years

Mon, 06 Jul, 2026

Planning commission approves compulsory acquisition of two derelict Cork City properties 
Planning commission approves compulsory acquisition of two derelict Cork City properties 
An Coimisiún Pleanála approved the two compulsory acquisitions following objections from both owners 

Wed, 01 Jul, 2026

Plans for more than 260 new Cork City homes lodged with council 
Plans for more than 260 new Cork City homes lodged with council 
A mix of houses, apartments and duplexes is proposed for a more than 7-hectare site in Ballyvolane 

Tue, 30 Jun, 2026

Boxd seeks permission for Midleton drive-thru following council order to cease operations
Boxd seeks permission for Midleton drive-thru following council order to cease operations
Cork County Council confirmed last week that it opened a planning enforcement file into the case after it was found to be operating without planning permission

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026

Planners reject drive-thru plans for Cork restaurants on Kinsale Rd
Planners reject drive-thru plans for Cork restaurants on Kinsale Rd
Creamfields will include a 15-storey landmark building, creating a new focal point in the city with work continuing at the site over the next three years

Sun, 21 Jun, 2026

Son of a Bun operator to convert Cork's former Reidy's Vault Bar into restaurant
Son of a Bun operator to convert Cork's former Reidy's Vault Bar into restaurant
Former bar on the western road to be converted for restaurant use

Thu, 18 Jun, 2026

Cork's Leonardo Hotel seeking five-storey extension under new plans
Cork's Leonardo Hotel seeking five-storey extension under new plans
Former Jurys Inn was rebranded in 2022 following the acquisition of the group by Israeli hotel group Fattal

Tue, 16 Jun, 2026

Páirc Uí Chaoimh appeals refusal for bus set-down and turning point to An Coimisiún Pleanála
Páirc Uí Chaoimh appeals refusal for bus set-down and turning point to An Coimisiún Pleanála
First-party appeal to the planning commission means a new decision on the controversial plans is due to be made in October 

Mon, 15 Jun, 2026

No appeals to Mahon Point €200m expansion
No appeals to Mahon Point €200m expansion
Way is cleared for the €200m expansion of Mahon Point Shopping Centre as the plan has not been appealed to the planning board.

Wed, 10 Jun, 2026

O'Flynn Group to lodge fresh plans for Ballincollig housing scheme seeking larger development of 159 homes
O'Flynn Group to lodge fresh plans for Ballincollig housing scheme seeking larger development of 159 homes
CEO and chairman of the property giant Michael O'Flynn said the scheme will be larger and denser than the original plans

Tue, 09 Jun, 2026

Work begins on 550 new homes at major Cork housing scheme 
Work begins on 550 new homes at major Cork housing scheme 
Welcoming the O'Flynn Group's masterplan of 1,090 new homes in Dunkettle, Taoiseach Micheál Martin said Ireland 'needs housing schemes of scale'

Mon, 08 Jun, 2026

BAM has four-month reprieve to address concerns over Cork student scheme
BAM has four-month reprieve to address concerns over Cork student scheme
Major Cork student accommodation by BAM is delayed on Sullivan's Quay as planners demand more info on design and environmental impact.

Wed, 03 Jun, 2026

Cork bar and restaurant The Anglers appeals refusal to keep major extension 
Cork bar and restaurant The Anglers appeals refusal to keep major extension 
Co-owner Alice Cross filed a first-party appeal after Cork City Council ruled the venue's increased popularity caused a potential traffic hazard

Wed, 03 Jun, 2026

Green light for 450 Cork homes in major urban expansion zone
Green light for 450 Cork homes in major urban expansion zone
Cork County Council has approved plans for 452 Midleton homes, comprising 219 houses and 233 apartments 

Wed, 03 Jun, 2026

Green light for controversial 408-bed student scheme in Cork after previous approval quashed
Green light for controversial 408-bed student scheme in Cork after previous approval quashed
High Court sent the Bishopstown student accommodation plan back to the planning commission, which has now approved plans for a second time for the 50 student apartments 

Wed, 27 May, 2026

Planning commission approves total of 900 Cork City homes following spate of objections
Planning commission approves total of 900 Cork City homes following spate of objections
Three major residential schemes in Cork City have been approved after each was appealed by local residents to the planning commission

Wed, 20 May, 2026

Amazon gets green light to build landing station for transatlantic cable connecting Cork and US
Plans by Amazon to build landing station for cable between Cork and US appealed to An Coimisiún Pleanála
Objectors to the plans raised questions about safety, visual impact and environmental concerns 

Tue, 19 May, 2026

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