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Temple Bar residents succeed in blocking student flats over fear they may be turned into 'party flats'

Temple Bar residents, led by author and former Irish Times journalist Frank McDonald, have succeeded in blocking plans for a four-storey student accommodation block in the area.

Sun, 27 Jan, 2019

<p>The Custom House Quay site and buildings were sold for €5m in 2017 to Tower Development Properties. Picture: Dan Linehan</p>

Port of Cork moves out of iconic Custom House

Site is set to be redeveloped into a 34-storey hotel and retail development

Thu, 04 Feb, 2021

Green light for €230m Center Parcs holiday village in Longford

Ireland's first Center Parcs holiday resort has been given final approval by planners.

Wed, 27 Jul, 2016

<p>The proposed site of Apple's data centre in Galway.</p>

Court challenge against Apple data centre ruling

A High Court challenge has been brought by local resident against Galway County Council decision to extend the life of a planning permission granted allowing tech giant Apple build a data centre in Co Galway

Thu, 09 Sep, 2021

Burning issue that should be put to the people

AN Bord Pleanála’s recent decision to grant permission for a toxic waste incinerator at Ringsend in Dublin effectively allows the plant project to begin.

Sat, 24 Nov, 2007

Children's hospital group to examine all options, including greenfield site

The Minister for Health James Reilly has said he has ruled nothing out in terms of a location for the new National Children's Hospital, including building on a greenfield site.

Tue, 06 Mar, 2012

<p>Wind power contributed 656 gigawatt hours to the national grid during July. </p>

Wind energy's contribution to grid fell 11% in July due to calm weather

Cork saw the highest wind energy generation out of any county, with 80 GWh, followed by Kerry, with 66 GWh

Mon, 12 Aug, 2024

New homes at Cork's Harper's Creek right on track

THE presence of an important wetland habitat for migratory birds by the N25 road and a commuter rail line has generated the sales and marketing motto for Cork’s latest new homes development to launch this year: Harper’s Creek invites house hunters to “Come home to Glounthaune”.

Fri, 10 May, 2019

Ballincollig is ‘a useful model for planning in all Irish towns’

It was once a quiet rural village with a one-sided main street. But following the opening of retail giant Tesco’s latest Irish store in Ballincollig, Co Cork, yesterday, the town on the western outskirts of Cork City now boasts one of the widest retail choices of any town in Ireland.

Sat, 25 Oct, 2014

<p>An Taisce had challenged the planning permission granted to Kilkenny Cheese Ltd.</p>

An Taisce fails in its latest bid to stop Glanbia building cheese factory

Judge found none of the grounds advanced by An Taisce met the criteria for a certificate of leave to appeal

Fri, 02 Jul, 2021

<p>Ireland’s planning system is the flashing red light on the timelines of every single Irish offshore wind energy project. Picture: EDF Renewables</p>

Noel Cunniffe: We have the resources to build an energy-independent Ireland — we just need action

A broken planning system, an electricity grid that urgently needs reinforcement, and a lack of ports infrastructure are stifling the development of Ireland's offshore wind projects

Sun, 07 May, 2023

<p>A local man threw bags of cow excrement at Junior Minister Anne Rabbitte, above, and Ciarán Gannon TD at a public meeting organised by Gort Biogas Concern Group. Picture: Sasko Lazarov / RollingNews.ie</p>

Activists say cow dung throwing incident has 'drowned out' their concerns

Gort Biogas Concern Group condemns action and noted that the man in question is in no way attached to the group

Sat, 07 Jan, 2023

<p>Residents in Glounthaune have raised concerns about construction traffic and the potential for landslides and flooding. File photo: Larry Cummins</p>

'Glounthaune hasn't got the services' - Plans for new houses could 'swamp' Cork village

Glounthaune's population would surpass Millstreet and Kanturk if current plans are all developed, prompting warnings about the lack of amenities in the area

Fri, 11 Feb, 2022

<p>Artist' impression of the Redforge apartments block on the Millfield site by Bellmount Developments Ltd.</p>

Planning granted for nine-storey apartment tower in Blackpool

Some 114 apartments will be built in the new development, located just north of Cork City centre.

Wed, 19 Jan, 2022

VIDEO & PICS: Demolition under way at Capitol cinema site

Demolition work on the former Capitol cinema site in the heart of Cork City has begun, heralding the start of a €50m project which is set to rejuvenate the city centre.

Tue, 26 Jan, 2016

Piecing together the Ikea story

Ikea has grown into a global brand by tapping into customers’ fondness for DIY and, as its founder Ingvar Kamprad quits the board, the flatpack giant is looking to carve out an even bigger slice of the market, writes Kyran FitzGerald

Sat, 08 Jun, 2013

Farming couple faces 70-mile commute

LONG-DISTANCE farming wasn’t what Bernadette and Gerald Sheehan had in mind when they bought 160 acres of land in coastal west Cork 10 years ago.

Tue, 01 Jan, 2008

Kevin O'Neill: The only way is up as Cork skyline set to change beyond recognition in years ahead

Cork is on the up with €400m worth of tall building developments proposed for the city in the next few years, writes Kevin O’Neill

Thu, 26 Dec, 2019

<p>In an interview after the plans were lodged, Charlie Chawke stated: "I really believe in this development and it would be a lovely legacy to leave to Goatstown and that is what I would like to do." File picture</p>

Charlie Chawke's €186m apartments project rejected after widespread opposition

The company was planning to sell 17 one-bedroom apartments to the council with an indicative price range of €408,237-€595,028 each

Fri, 18 Jun, 2021

Exporting of gas reserves a sell-out

FOLLOWING the recent landslide in north Mayo, it is not surprising that fresh controversy has erupted among local residents, fishermen, small farmers and politicians in the wake of new moves by Shell to get planning permission to build a gas terminal in the area.

Fri, 21 Nov, 2003