Coroner’s Court set for overhaul
A major facelift is planned for the 107-year-old Dublin City Coroner’s Court in Store Street in the city centre.
Architectural Heritage Survey of County Sligo launched
Mr Michael Finneran, T.D. Minister for Housing, Urban Renewal, & Developing Areas has launched the Department’s Architectural Heritage Survey of County Sligo and the associated book,
Planning board gets 127 appeals on Ballsbridge tower
An Bord Pleanála is to hold a preliminary meeting next Wednesday to deal with the 127 appeals it received on developer Seán Dunne’s plans for the Jurys/Berkeley Court hotel sites in Ballsbridge,
Leinster House restoration is delayed for a year
A multi-million euro restoration of Leinster House has been delayed for a year because the Department of Finance insists the job must be completed for a pre-agreed price.
Dublin docklands €4.5bn expansion plan goes on show
A €4.5 billion plan for the further development of Dublin’s docklands has been put on display for public consultation.
Green light for Gresham Hotel revamp
Dublin City Council has approved plans for a major revamp of Dublin’s Gresham Hotel which will it expand the number of its bedrooms by almost 50 per cent.
Architect slams Byrne for being ‘out of touch’
An award-winning architect has labelled Gabriel Byrne’s criticism of a modern building in Dublin city centre as “absurd”
More details sought on Carlton site
Dublin City Council has asked for further information before making a decision on plans for a €1.25 billion redevelopment of a site centred on the former Carlton cinema on O’Connell Street.
Public picks Donegal home for top architecture award
A private house overlooking Lough Swilly in Co Donegal is the first winner of a major Irish architectural award to be voted on by the public.
RIAI Irish Architecture Awards 2008
Best Accessible Project: ABK Architects for the New Civic Offices, Cork
Best Conservation / Restoration Project: Michael Collins Associates for the Chq building,
