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Fresh plans lodged for apartment development in Cork suburb
Planning granted for Ballincollig apartments after lengthy legal battle
O'Flynn Construction approved for 153 apartments on Ballincollig's Old fort Road

Tue, 03 Nov, 2026

Plan for 80 homes at former Victorian baths in Cork refused permission
Plan for 80 homes at former Victorian baths in Cork refused permission
The planning commission found the proposed housing density was too low and would be 'inefficient and unsustainable'

Mon, 02 Nov, 2026

U2's Adam Clayton finds what he’s looking for with plans to construct mansion in Kinsale
U2's Adam Clayton receives the green light for Kinsale mansion
Planning permission is granted for a lavish seven-bedroom retirement mansion in Kinsale, featuring a spa, gym, and underground parking.

Wed, 21 Oct, 2026

McDonald's refused planning permission for 24-hour Cork drive thru
McDonald's refused planning permission for 24-hour Cork drive thru
Setback for the fast-food giant's plans to open 25 new restaurants

Tue, 20 Oct, 2026

Well-known Caseys approved for furniture store at former Cork printers
Well-known Caseys approved for furniture store at former Cork printers
it would maintain its presence at the Oliver Plunkett St and Grand Parade premises until future uses for the property have been secured.

Thu, 15 Oct, 2026

Leisureplex demolition looms at Premier Inn site
Leisureplex demolition looms at Premier Inn site
Construction of Cork city’s second Premier Inn to begin early in the New Year.

Thu, 15 Oct, 2026

Group of skilled padel players playing padel match on new court indoors at night
Permission granted for North Cork Padel court developments
Go ahead for new courts in Mallow and Fermoy

Wed, 14 Oct, 2026

Ballincollig bypass junction upgrade to prevent traffic queues
Ballincollig bypass junction upgrade to prevent traffic queues
Council plans to add traffic lights at key Cork junction

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

Newly built houses in Ireland
Property management: Changes in the system, but similar patterns remain
Letting agents are seeing that for the first time in years, there is now an increase in the supply of property coming on the market. Conor Power reports

Sat, 10 Oct, 2026

Happy real estate agent using a tablet while showing a property
Property rental market: Has the exodus of the small landlord ended?
Have the changes introduced earlier this year to the property rental market halted the flight of the small landlord? Conor Power reports  

Fri, 09 Oct, 2026

Couple Family Searching Real Estate Property
A property rental market within the rental market
Property rental agencies and landlords need to be conscious that subletting could become very attractive in the current market. Conor Power reports

Fri, 09 Oct, 2026

North Kerry solar farm refused permission
North Kerry solar farm refused permission
The farm was to operate for 40 years

Fri, 09 Oct, 2026

Handsome real estate agent on a street
Block management, a growing sector in property rental market
An increasingly sophisticated owners’ market is prepared to pay appropriately for the management and upkeep of common spaces. Conor Power reports

Fri, 09 Oct, 2026

Wooden Glamping pod in a glamping village with yurts and gravel paths Ireland
Plans for glamping tourism hub in disused Cork quarry
The development would take place on a site of about 15 acres (6ha) adjacent to the Glashagarriff River

Tue, 06 Oct, 2026

Planning refused for Cork city KFC and Costa Coffee outlets
Planning refused for Cork city KFC and Costa Coffee outlets
Council said drive thru isolates the cafe/restaurants from the main walking route serving the district

Fri, 02 Oct, 2026

Fresh plans lodged for homes on former Nemo Rangers GAA site
Fresh plans lodged for homes on former Nemo Rangers GAA site
Site has remained vacant since the club moved to new premises in 2007

Fri, 02 Oct, 2026

New build numbers are moving in right direction
New build numbers are moving in right direction
New Homes: Tommy Barker, property reporter, sees positive signs in the latest figures for new home builds

Fri, 02 Oct, 2026

New homes: Buyers focus on access to parking
New homes: Buyers focus on access to parking
Home hunters across all sectors will have to factor their current and future motor needs, including EV charge point access

Fri, 02 Oct, 2026

New Homes: Yet another 'borderline'  issue 
New Homes: Yet another 'borderline'  issue 
Only five cities — Cork,  Limerick, Waterford, Dublin, and Galway — are eligible for the  Croí Cónaithe (Cities) scheme viability-gap support for new apartments

Fri, 02 Oct, 2026

Permission granted for 300 Ballincollig homes despite objection
Permission granted for 300 Ballincollig homes despite objection
Developer Michael O'Flynn's own plans for a 1,150 home development in the same area were recently refused

Mon, 28 Sep, 2026

New Homes: Buyer appetite for housing continues to grow
New Homes: Buyer appetite for housing continues to grow
Positive signs for aspiring homebuyers  as 2025 delivers the strongest annual new homes completion figure in recent years

Mon, 28 Sep, 2026

Greenlight for office plan for Limerick's Bannatyne Mill
Greenlight for office plan for Limerick's Bannatyne Mill
Redevelopment would create office space for 350 workers

Mon, 28 Sep, 2026

Boxd appeals drive-thru refusals in Midleton and Carrigrohane
Boxd appeals drive-thru refusals in Midleton and Carrigrohane
Company is seeking to overturn the decisions by Cork County Council and Cork City Council, lodging separate appeals to An Coimisiún Pleanála

Thu, 24 Sep, 2026

From Glastonbury to Adare: helicopter guests and 360-bed tent village planned for Ryder Cup
From Glastonbury to Adare: helicopter guests and 360-bed tent village planned for Ryder Cup
Glastonbury luxury camp operator behind plan lodged days after council refused rival glamping scheme

Wed, 23 Sep, 2026

Plan for more than 100 new homes at Cork's Pope's Hill approved
Plan for more than 100 new homes at Cork's Pope's Hill approved
Major housing plans for over 100 new homes, including a crèche, near Cork's Collins Barracks have received city council planning approval.

Tue, 22 Sep, 2026

Limerick city residential development is approved
Limerick city residential development is approved
A substantial 182-home and creche development has been approved for Mungret, Limerick, featuring diverse housing and meeting Part V social housing.

Mon, 21 Sep, 2026

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

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