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<p>Three blocks comprising 149 apartments are currently under construction on Jacob’s Island in Mahon. A planning application for an additional 556 units has just been lodged with Cork City Council.</p>

Planning application lodged for more than 550 homes on Cork's Jacob's Island

Part of an ongoing €750m development, expected to ultimately deliver more than 1,200 homes.

Thu, 22 Jan, 2026

Environmental group lose appeal over Westmeath peat extraction works

An environmental group has lost its Supreme Court appeal over An Bord Pleanála's refusal to decide whether peat extraction works on some 410 acres in Co Westmeath require planning permission.

Thu, 23 Apr, 2020

<p>A Department of Transport report on the Economic Cost of Congestion in Regional Cities predicts that Galway's ring road will experience heavy traffic flows and that the 'overall level of congestion in the city will rise given the higher volumes of vehicles on the road'. File picture </p>

S New roads mean more traffic, not less — somebody should tell Galway County Council

New roads cause more traffic, not less, but that doesn't stop people from wanting them. It's time to change tack, writes Ciarán Ferrie

Wed, 28 May, 2025

The new steel rollercoasters at Tayto Park. Picture via Tayto Park

Appeal lodged by local residents against €15.5m Tayto Park rollercoasters

Tayto Park has suffered a setback in its plans to construct a new €15. 5m ‘Coaster 2021’ roller-coaster for the theme park.

Mon, 20 Jul, 2020

Court rules quashing of fast tracked 450 house development in Drogheda will stand

The High Court has ruled that a developer cannot continue to defend a challenge against Bord Pleanala's decision to allow 450 housing units be built in Drogheda which the planning authority accepts was flawed.

Fri, 19 Jun, 2020

<p>'The Voice of Our Angels' Group protesting at Cork University Hospital about organ retention/disposal. Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

Taoiseach wants to share reviews into 'distressing' infant organ disposal with families

Meanwhile, citing an Irish Examiner report, Catherine Murphy slammed the Government’s attempts to 'ram through' 48-pages of amendments to its Planning Act this week

Wed, 13 Jul, 2022

Future of energy left blowing in the wind

This week’s ruling may lead to a dismantling of a Waterford wind farm, which is likely to have widespread repercussions for wind energy into the future, writes Michael Clifford.

Thu, 29 Aug, 2019

It was a mad, mad year

WAS 2005 the year when the craziness went truly mad? Or made? Walford, a Dublin Shrewsbury Road house, sold in summer for a mind-blowing €58 million, on 1.8 acres, and may or may not have development potential.

Sat, 31 Dec, 2005

Harbour plan ‘will not hit prices’

PLANS to develop a €226m container terminal in Cork Harbour will not damage its sailing pursuits or property prices, an oral hearing was told yesterday.

Sat, 05 Apr, 2008

<p>A CGI render of the planned Custom House Tower. Picture: Pedersen Focus</p>

Developer seeks three-year extension for 34‑storey tower hotel on Cork’s Custom House Quay

The application seeking an extension of time to build a 140m, 240-bed tower hotel, plus 25 residential suites, on Custom House Quay

Thu, 05 Feb, 2026

Big plans for iconic Ard Rí Hotel

second, high-end Waterford hotel is planned by the purchaser of the Ard Rí/Ardree Hotel as the city positions itself as a pivot in the Ireland’s Ancient East tourism drive.

Thu, 06 Apr, 2017

Kerry County Council in narrow vote to lift 1km masts ban

Kerry County Council has decided, by a narrow vote, to lift a ban on the erection of telecommunications masts within 1km of residential buildings, including homes, schools, and hospitals.

Tue, 13 Jan, 2015