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<p>Plans for thousands of new homes were lodged by developers before Christmas in a four-day scramble, ahead of a key date that sees the ending of fast-tracking of planning for strategic housing developments. Picture: Eamonn Farrell</p>

Crisis of supply in housing laid bare by stark new figures

The total number of properties available to buy on Daft.ie on December 1 was just 11,483 - the lowest on record in a series dating back to January 2007

Wed, 29 Dec, 2021

<p>Last month, planning permission was granted for a 243-bed student accommodation complex at Victoria Cross on the site of the former Honda garage. Here we can see cranes on another student accommodation site at Victoria Cross in Cork. Photo: Dan Linehan</p>

Plans lodged for almost 1,200 new homes in Cork ahead of change in legislation

They are part of a deluge of schemes under Strategic Housing Development legislation that bypass local authorities and go straight to An Bord Pleanála

Mon, 27 Dec, 2021

<p>A planning application seeking permission for the demolition of the former Vita Cortex structures and outbuildings on the Kinsale Road and Pearse Road was lodged last month. Picture: Denis Minihane</p>

Plans for Vita Cortex site include apartments and a discount supermarket

An apartment block and a discount retail store have featured in pre-planning talks in relation to the future of the former Vita Cortex facility

Tue, 28 Dec, 2021

<p>Artist's impression of O'Callaghan Properties' plans for the South Docks</p>

Year in Review: Despite a pandemic, a variety of projects enhanced Cork city's liveability in 2021

Great strides in outdoor dining, the ongoing transformation of the city's quays, a new marina park - 2021 saw lots of developments and 2022 is looking busy too

Tue, 04 Jan, 2022

<p>The Ring of Kerry greenway (pictured is the former railway line between Farranfore and Valentia) was one of the projects that caused concern to landowners' representatives such as the IFA. Picture: Valerie O’Sullivan</p>

Landowners who help with delivery of greenway schemes may be paid

Following concerns about CPOs, stakeholders have agreed a new code of practice for developing Ireland's growing greenway network

Fri, 17 Dec, 2021

<p>Work is now underway to vest the titles of 118 and 119 Barrack Street, Cork, with the local authority following An Bórd Pleanála’s decision to approve the council’s derelict site acquisition order.</p>

Council acquires two derelict properties in Cork city

It was not clear last night what route the council will take - whether it will seek to redevelop the sites itself or place them on the open market

Thu, 16 Dec, 2021

<p>The Blarney Park Hotel when it was closed in October 2007. The Irish Conference and Leisure Holdings had appealed the decision to the board which has now granted planning. Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

Major development on site of derelict Blarney Park Hotel gets go-ahead

The mixed-use development includes a hotel, 70 residential units, a supermarket, cafe and an office building

Wed, 15 Dec, 2021

<p>Aerial view of proposed development site at Clarke’s Hill, Rochestown. Aperee healthcare investment fund, part of the Blackbee Group, has just been granted planning permission to develop a 100-bed nursing home and 47 independent living units on the 7.2-acre site. The development is due to commence in Q1 of 2022.</p>

Greenlight for €25m nursing home development in Cork's Rochestown

Plan includes 47 independent living housing units

Thu, 16 Dec, 2021

<p>An artist's impression of part of the Galway City Ring Road proposal. It is expected the main construction phase would take three years to complete.</p>

Green light for Galway ring road - but roads projects have many more miles to cover

If the Galway ring road is anything to go by, promised road projects in other parts of the country, such as the Cork to Limerick motorway, will certainly remain a case of “we’ll believe it when we see it”, writes Sean Murray

Sat, 11 Dec, 2021

<p>Ballycotton Pier. The Ballycotton Fishermen’s Association say the location of a proposed new pumping station and holding tank on the site of existing public toilets on the pier posed a huge risk of pollution of the inner harbour.</p>

Ballycotton sewage system held up by planning row with local fishermen

Fishermen and a local school principal have concerns about the proposed siting of a pumping station and treatment plant

Wed, 22 Dec, 2021

<p>An Bord Pleanála has ruled out holding an oral hearing into the GAA’s controversial revamp plans for Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork.</p>

An Bord Pleanála rules out oral hearing for Páirc Uí Chaoimh revamp plans

The plans included two controversial car parks on public land

Thu, 09 Dec, 2021

<p>Supporters of the proposed Galway ring road said it would help alleviate widespread traffic congestion in the city and aid Galway City’s future development, while opponents said it would only increase emissions and called for more sustainable transport options.</p>

Legal challenges loom for contentious Galway ring road

About 500 landowners would be affected by the proposed ring road running from the west of the city near Barna to the existing M6 motorway

Wed, 08 Dec, 2021

<p>An Taisce free to raise all grounds in its appeal against the High court decision to grant planning permission for a cheese processing facility at Glanbia in Kilkenny. File photo</p>

Supreme Court allows An Taisce to raise all grounds in appeal against Glanbia cheese factory

One argument is that there was no adequate environmental impact assessment of the quantity of milk that will supply the factory

Tue, 07 Dec, 2021

<p>Supporters said the ring road would help to alleviate widespread traffic congestion in Galway City, while opponents said it would only increase emissions. Picture: Ray Ryan</p>

Green light for €600m Galway City ring road project

An Bord Pleanála has given the go-ahead for the 18km road over three years after receiving the application

Tue, 07 Dec, 2021

<p>Irish Cement says it intends to replace fossil fuels with non-fossil fuels and use alternative raw materials in its process at the cement factory. Picture: Dan Linehan</p>

JP McManus' daughter lodges one of two challenges against cement works plan in Limerick

The two separate challenges to the Irish Cement licence have been admitted to the fast track Commercial Court

Mon, 06 Dec, 2021

<p>Hotel Killarney: An Bord Pleanála has approved plans by property investment firm Octavius Property, which owns three blocks of holiday apartments within the grounds of Hotel Killarney, for a change of use of 18 apartments to residential units.</p>

Killarney holiday apartments to be converted into private homes despite objections

A property investment firm, which owns the holiday apartments with the grounds of the Hotel Killarney, won An Bord Pleanála approval to convert the holiday apartments into residential units.

Thu, 09 Dec, 2021

<p>An appeal has been lodged against the recent decision by Clare County Council to grant planning permission for a pet crematorium. Vets in the area have backed the proposal.</p>

Pet crematorium plans for Mid-West on hold after objection

Proposed development has been opposed by Navan resident Don Weldon, who has expressed concern about its environmental impact and traffic implications

Wed, 08 Dec, 2021

<p>Jim O'Brien, who is retiring as general manager of the Old Head golf club in Kinsale. Picture: Eddie O'Hare</p>

Pars and stars at the Old Head of Kinsale: Quietly managing one of world golf's great experiences

From a portable building in the car park to a golfing must-play of world renown, the Old Head and its genial General Manager Jim O’Brien have quite the adventure to reflect upon

Fri, 03 Dec, 2021

<p>The former Duhallow Park hotel in Kanturk. </p>

Planning row continues over planned North Cork crematorium

Tue, 30 Nov, 2021

<p>The Dingle Distillery was established in 2012 by the late businessman, Oliver Hughes (pictured) and his cousin, Liam LaHart who also set up the Porterhouse pub and craft brewery group, in an old saw mill on the western edge of Dingle with the first whiskey produced at the plant released in 2015. Photo: Domnick Walsh / Eye Focus</p>

'It's a distillery, not Rapunzel’s castle' - Locals object to Dingle distillery expansion

The company also plans to provide a shuttle bus service from the centre of Dingle for visitors during summer months

Wed, 01 Dec, 2021