What the new normal means for self-builders in Ireland
From virtual consultations to appointment-only showroom visits, here’s how the self-build industry in Ireland has adapted to deal with COVID-19. At the height of the coronavirus lockdown, the majority of…
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Houses unaffordable because of planning restrictions, says Kerry musician
Breanndán Ó Beaglaoich’s application to build a vernacular cottage was rejected in April on the grounds that the house would be “unduly obtrusive on the landscape” and that it would…
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1800s cottage renovation
For Mary McGeough renovating this early 1800s cottage was not just about preserving history, it was about paying tribute to her aunt and cherishing childhood memories. As a vernacular cottage…
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Planning applications suffer coronavirus delays
Covid-19 measures are adding at least six weeks to planning decisions in ROI, writes Michael O’Keeffe of healycornelius design In ROI the Minister for Housing, Planning & Local Government has…
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Modern renovation for Mayo home
How Leonie and Jonathan Kennedy survived their major renovation project, all the while living in their house and preparing for their wedding. “When we were house hunting, our priority was…
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Amazing views from Antrim new build
For Jason and Joanna Blake building a home was all about tailoring it to their family’s lifestyle, and high on the wish list was the games room. “We never thought…
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COVID-19 lockdown shuts down self-builds, but all work doesn’t stop
Coronavirus containement measures have stalled all self-build sites in NI and ROI. The coronavirus outbreak had, as of early April 2020, brought much of the economy to a standstill, with…
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Modern bungalow in County Donegal
When Dawn and Declan Lambe of Co Donegal found a site with jaw dropping sea and country views, the modern bungalow self-build of a lifetime beckoned… We were living in…
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NI builders hit by COVID-19
Lack of guidance on social distancing rules for small building sites leads to confusion, as job losses amongst small building firms already underway says the Federation of Master Builders. Federation…
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Home Stoves Explained
The modern solution to having a fire in the homewithout the massive heat loss of an open fire. Wood-burning and other fuelled stoves have become very popular in our houses…
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