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<p>Communities 4 Just Transition are opposing a wind farm in Kilmanagh, Co Kilkenny. Picture: Patrick Browne</p>

Suspicion, distrust, confusion: Why wind farm developments are being delayed

The experience in Kilmanagh, Co Killkenny, is a perfect example of the problems and the need for a new blueprint

Sun, 28 Jan, 2024

<p>The details emerged on Monday as engineers working on the massive scheme, which could cost at least €1bn to deliver, briefed public representatives on design progress. Picture: Denis Minihane.</p>

Further details on M20 Cork to Limerick road revealed as engineers hone route design

It is only if planning is approved that tenders can be published which means that construction is several years away yet

Mon, 27 Nov, 2023

<p>Some €300m is already being invested in a new through-platform at Kent Station. Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

New 'world-leading' battery electric trains to be running in Cork within two years — minister

Just eight trains operate on the network today. The new service will require an unprecedented fleet increase up to 30 trains, with 150 carriages

Fri, 24 May, 2024

<p>O’Brien & O’Flynn criticised the chronic delays in upgrading the public waste water treatment plant in nearby Killumney, which now threatens its plans to build 110 homes on a site it owns in Ovens, which has been zoned for housing for almost 20 years. File picture</p>

Plans for Cork homes refused over delay in public water treatment plant upgrade

The firm applied to Cork County Council in July 2023 for planning for 51 houses — 30 four-bed, 12 three-bed, and nine two-bed houses

Thu, 18 Jul, 2024

<p>Glenwood House in Carrigaline was bought by the HSE in 2021. Picture: Denis Scannell</p>

Call for PAC probe as former Cork B&B bought by HSE is left vacant for three years

Glenwood House in Carrigaline was bought by the HSE, which sought to turn the former B&B into a mental health facility to replace Millfield House in Cork city

Fri, 05 Jul, 2024

<p>Transport Minister Eamon Ryan: 'There are currently no plans to provide multi-annual funding to TII for national road projects.' Picture: Stephen Collins/Collins</p>

Eamon Ryan rules out multi-annual funding for road building despite warning several projects at risk

It comes after Transport Infrastructure Ireland warned some of the country’s biggest road projects, including M20 Cork to Limerick and the M28 Cork to Ringaskiddy motorways, could be delayed because of how funding is allocated

Fri, 20 Sep, 2024

<p>The planned development on the former CMP site in Cork city includes 257 ‘build-to-rent’ apartments. Picture: Pedersen Focus</p>

Cork suburb to get 11 apartment blocks, including 15-storey tower, on CMP Dairies site

The €237m scheme by dairy giant, Dairygold, also includes retail use, a creche, a coffee kiosk and a gym

Tue, 21 Jun, 2022

<p>The new state agency will be responsible for regulating development and activity in Ireland's maritime area and aims to protect the marine environment while enabling planning permission for wind farms with one environmental assessment. File photo: Neil Michael</p>

Wind sector urgently needs clarity, Cork company says

Shell's withdrawal from deals to jointly develop a floating wind project off the Clare coast should "focus minds" within Government on setting up the Maritime Area Regulatory Authority

Wed, 28 Sep, 2022

<p>Waltham Abbey Residents Association had challenged An Bord Pleanála’s approval last September for the development, designated strategic housing, at the site on the Old Fort Road, Ballincollig.</p>

Court overturns permission for 123 apartments in Ballincollig

Mr Justice Richard Humphreys overturned permission after finding the board failed to comply with planning and development regulations concerning screening of projects.

Mon, 10 May, 2021

West Cork campaigners seek solar farm guidelines

Campaigners opposing a large solar farm planned in West Cork have called on the Government and local authorities to introduce legislation and guidelines to control and regulate the development of such projects around the country.

Tue, 01 Jan, 2019

<p>A computer-generated image of the proposed residential developments, including the Strategic Housing Development Gateway View, earmarked for a parcel of land on the former Bessborough estate in Cork.</p>

Experts cannot rule out possibility of burials on Bessborough land

Developers have applied for permission to build 67 apartments and 179 residential units

Tue, 01 Dec, 2020

Could Ennis become home to the Donald Trump Plaza?

Ennis could soon become the unlikely home of the Donald Trump Plaza, or perhaps the de Valera Plaza, or maybe even the Davy Fitzgerald Plaza.

Thu, 14 Jan, 2016

‘Grave concerns’ over toxic waste dump clean-up delay

The organisation which represents the majority of the Naval Service says there can be no delay in cleaning up a toxic waste dump close to its headquarters in Cork harbour and claimed the Government has “a legal and moral obligation to safeguard those employed in the area”.

Thu, 16 Jun, 2016

GAA to provide cardiac screeningfor teenagers

The GAA is to provide free cardiac screening to teenagers living near Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork city as part of an agreement secured over a planned €70m redevelopment of the stadium.

Mon, 22 Sep, 2014

Dozens of crashes could be avoided by upgrading tourist road, hearing told

Dozens of road crashes could be avoided by upgrading a substandard road in Co Kerry, an oral hearing was told yesterday.

Wed, 16 May, 2012

<p>The proposed large-scale residential development near the Dunkettle Interchange.</p>

O'Flynn Group gets green light for major development of 550 homes in Cork

Proposed scheme near Dunkettle includes 394 homes, 156 apartment and duplex units, a creche and neighbourhood centre

Mon, 14 Apr, 2025

<p>The 217-unit Railyard Apartments scheme includes plans for 99 social and 118 cost-rental apartments in a 24-storey residential tower, which will become Ireland’s tallest building.</p>

Funding for 800 homes in Cork with one scheme to include Ireland’s tallest residential building

€300m in government funding has been approved to kickstart the delivery of two large and long-awaited social housing projects in Cork City

Wed, 06 Aug, 2025

<p>'They are now being caught up in this residential tax, even though they are not hoarding land.' Picture: iStock</p>

Farmers 'worried sick' over 'unjust' zoned land tax, Dáil told

Farmers call for complete overhaul of the proposed tax, including an exemption for productive farmland

Mon, 12 Dec, 2022

<p>The Boyne flowing beneath St Peters Bridge in Co Meath. Among the measures being undertaken by local conservationists is a plan to plant native trees along its banks. Picture: Gareth Chaney</p>

Save our rivers: Anglers and allotment holders work together to defend the Boyne

The Boyne Rivers Trust, along with anglers and growers, are taking an active role to help reverse decades of damage on the catchment, and build a sustainable future for the historic river

Thu, 22 Aug, 2024

<p>20 Woodlawn off Cork's Model Farm Road has been fully reworked: Sherry Fitz's Johnny O'Flynn guides at €700,000</p>

Walk in order at €450k Woodlawn will see swift sale in bustling Cork suburb

Model Farm Road three-bed has been brought to a B2 BER, and is thus priced at €700k after selling in 2021 for €450,000