There will be about 7,000 fewer homes built this year than had been expected before the pandemic.
That's according to the Banking and Payments Federation, which says 18,000 units will be finished this year, a 14 per cent drop on 2019.
Dublin and Cork are the hardest hit by the slowdown in the construction sector.
Local Radio Plays A Huge Role In Community Engagement
The latest JNLR survey shows local attracts 2.3 million adult listeners daily.
Improvements Required At Bray Disability Centre Following HIQA Inspection
Baltinglass Awaits Rás Stage Finish
For Wicklow cycling fans, the return of the Rás to the mountains is being seen as one of the standout sporting occasions of 2026 and a rare opportunity to see Ireland’s biggest stage race tackle some of the county’s most iconic roads once again.
Hidden World Of Wildlife Discovered In Remarkable Avoca River DNA Study
A DNA test of the Avoca river has revealed 861 species - and a deadly frog fungus!
Beastie Boy Mike D To Headline Wicklow's Beyond the Pale In First Irish Date In Eight Years
A treat for fans of an '80's Hip Hop Icon who's Wicklow bound in June !
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