The project will “significantly strengthen” Ireland’s global position as a leader in research and innovation.

Cork-headquartered JCD acquired the Half Moon St development from global property investment firm Kennedy Wilson in an off-market deal for a sum in the region of €30m.

The road closure will be in place from 7pm-7am, Monday to Friday, to allow the night works to be carried out safely and efficiently.

A temporary depot across the river in Tivoli, a more-than-doubling of the bus fleet, more drivers and a major hike in costings are all part of the details needed for Cork to embrace the long-awaited BusConnects programme, writes Amy Campbell.

The permission covers the demolition and removal of existing vacant commercial buildings and the construction of a hotel ranging in height from five to 10 storeys above ground level, with 180 bed spaces, a courtyard in the centre, a gym, reception area, kitchen, and breakfast/dining area.

It brings the total Cork city commencements in 2025 to 941, including 335 scheme units, 582 apartment units, and 24 one off units, with just one month left of the year.

The plans, lodged by Whitestone Corner Properties Ltd in July, were given the green-light by Cork City Council on Monday.

The development will consist of a mixed-use residential development, comprising 544 residential units in total.

Units A through F10 will be changed to a single, unified, buffet-style restaurant.

An Coimisiún Pleanála has upheld a decision by Cork City Council to grant planning for a 957-bed development for students at the former Good Shepherd Magdalene laundry and convent in Sunday’s Well.

Topping-out ceremonies date back at least 1,000 years and traditionally occur when the final beam is placed on a structure.

Assistant chief executive Brian Geaney said the email had been “sent in a very threatening way to councillors”, and “someone in this chamber” had given the report out before the meeting.

The Cork North Docks Public Realm and Transport Infrastructure project encompasses relocation of the N8 (Horgan’s Rd) away from the quayside to create space for a waterfront promenade of public-realm spaces, active travel corridors, amenities, and landscaping.

The application, lodged by the O’Flynn Group, seeks to construct a large scale residential development

An application, lodged by OMD(C) Ltd, was submitted to Cork City Council last month, seeking permission to construct a 100-residential unit development at the former St Ann’s Hydropathic Establishment in Blarney.

A huge ramping-up of housing developments has been called for by every political party, and by representative groups and unions for sectors including education and health. All sectors are impacted by the lack of accommodation, which can make it harder to secure staff.

The organisation is calling on Cork City Council to commit to a timeline for the delivery of a number of critical infrastructure projects.

Project Ireland 2040 looks ahead to identify areas where Ireland needs to grow, including the projection that Cork city’s population will grow by 50%. It also sets out opportunities and enablers for economic growth. David Linnane looks at the most recent updates to the ambitious roadmap

There is a significant gap between the amount of apartment units granted planning permission compared to those actually delivered in Cork city. Amy Campbell examines the figures

Cork city’s commencements were a decrease from 21 in July 2021, and the lowest July commencement levels since 2018.

The development will be comprised of 232 dwelling houses, 312 apartment/duplex units, a two-storey creche facility, and a commercial/retail unit.

Public consultation closed last week on the scheme, which consists of the realignment of the N8 national road between Lower Glanmire Road and Alfred Street to a new alignment closer to the rear of Kent Station, removing traffic from Horgan’s Quay.

Construction across Cork has seen significant advancements this summer, with more than 700 planning applications decided on by both the city and county councils, as Rachel Lysaght reports.

The €16m, 4,600sq m extension, which is being funded by the Department of Education, will provide 25 classrooms.

Main works on the Lehenaghmore Road Improvement Scheme are due to begin toward the end of August, Cork City Council has said, with Glas Civil Engineering Ltd appointed as the main contractor.

There will be 114 apartment units — 45 one-bed, 43 two-bed, and 26 three-bed.

Funding for the homes, which number 823 in total, will come as part of a Government allocation worth €700m, which was announced last week.

Owner Ted O’Connell, who took over the bar from Derek Gerrity, told The Echo in 2015 that the closure was “very, very sad”, but that economic factors also impacted in the years leading up to the closure.

The Cobh bank was one of nine Cork branches which closed in October 2021

Just 1% of apartments in “The Farm” scheme were three-bed units compared to the target figure of 28% set by Cork City Council.

Four appeals were lodged by residents and groups, including Blarney Street & Surrounding Areas Community Association, with the case due to be decided by the planning agency by November 6.

The development, consisting of 98 residential units, will be located in Carrignafoy, around 1.4km from Cobh town centre.

Cork City Council granted permission this week for development on a site to the south of the existing Holiday Blue Long-Term Car Park, at Cork Airport.

Fine Gael’s Shane O’Callaghan asked for the estimated total cost of the project, approximate dates when work is likely will be completed, and when it will be open to the public.

When the plans were initially announced for Mahon Point 2.0 in June, centre director Justin Young, described it as a “demand-led expansion that enhances Mahon for everyone, and looks forward to the next 20 years”.

“We’d like a home which is a flagship store, it will be the best store we’ll ever do in Ireland for sure.”

Fianna Fáil councillor Fergal Dennehy, who was elected Lord Mayor last month, welcomed news that the city council achieved 106% of its 1,646 target.

The council advertised yesterday, as part of its Part 8 public notice, its intention to demolish blocks two and four of the Noonan’s Rd flats.

These include the announcement of the M28 Cork-Ringaskiddy motorway; the announcement of the emerging preferred route (EPR) for the Cork Luas; the announcement of the route for the Cork-Limerick motorway; and the commencement of construction of the new €100m CORE1 berth at the Port of Cork.

Over the last six months, a significant number of planning applications have been lodged and decided on for proposed housing developments throughout the city and county, as Rachel Lysaght reports

The development will see the construction of 124 apartments, comprising a mix of one-, two- and three-bed units, at a site along the Carrigaline Road and Churchyard Lane in Douglas.

His comments come in response to Independent Ireland Cork South-West TD Michael Collins, who raised the issue in the Dáil on Tuesday.

The meeting came as a petition was launched by locals in the area, which at the time of going to print, had close to 2,750 signatures opposing the proposed development.

The plan approved at yesterday’s council meeting makes provision for 56 homes, comprising of one four-bed house; 17 three-bed houses; 12 one-bed apartments; 12 two-bed duplex units; seven two-bed ground-floor apartments, and seven three-bed duplex units.

The new homes, which will be built to complement the village infrastructure, will consist of one three-bed house, two two-bed houses, and four one-bed houses.

This is according to the figures released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) which were contained in its latest monthly Housing Hub statement.

An Bord Pleanála rejected the planning application made by Tiznow Property Company Limited.

The application, submitted to the local authority last week by Diamond Developments Ltd, is seeking to develop 72 residential units

An Bord Pleanála upheld last year’s decision by Cork City Council to grant planning permission to development firm Lyonshall for the construction of 90 residential units on a 0.63-hectare site on Skehard Rd.

Plans submitted by Marshall Yards Development Company Ltd for a large-scale residential development of 93 homes, made up of a mix of two-, three-, and four-bed units, as well as a creche with capacity for 68 children, have been granted by Cork County Council.