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EACH WEEK, WE round up the latest news and property happenings around Ireland.
From house prices rising to millions being pumped into sports grounds, here are some of the stories that piqued peoples’ interest over the last seven days.
Connacht Rugby has announced plans for a significant redevelopment of the Sportsground in Galway.
The cost is estimated at €30 million, delivering a new 12,000 capacity stadium, a new high-performance training centre for Connacht while also retaining existing greyhound racing facilities.
House prices have risen by 8.6% so far this year, according to the latest data from the Central Statistics Office.
It found that in the year to August, residential property prices at national level increased by 8.6%. This compares to a 10.0% increase in the year to July and an increase of 11.8% in the 12 months to August 2017.
A site covering 22.8 acres of land in Limerick, close to Castletroy College, has been put on the open market for €6.8m, according to The Limerick Leader.
Seller Savills describes it as “one of the best residential development sites to come to the market for some time in Limerick.”
South Dublin City Council (SDCC) has agreed a joint development plan for 975 homes at Kilcarbery in Clondalkin.
The mixed development will see 30% of the project set aside for social housing at 294 units.
The Granny Grant for childcare might be dead in the water, but ‘granny-flat grants’ are very much still in the pipeline, according to Transport Minister Shane Ross. “We got commitment that he [Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy] intends to do it,” said Ross.
The idea aims to meet the needs of older people by converting their homes into two separate units. It would involve the grant being used to convert family homes into self-contained ground floor accommodation for use by the older home owner while the upstairs area would become available for lodgers or other family members.
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But sure at least there’s bit of a stretch in the evenings!
WARNING……. Strong breeze today and rainfall. Take your coat wellies and an umbrella with you.
This is NOT a storm it’s Irish weather.
A storm is defined in the scientific community as consistent winds over 90kmph.
You clearly haven’t been out in it over the last couple of days then
Go away you clown ….everyone gets the point
This weather blows!
Sat in the car outside work contemplated going home again but I fought my way across the car park and made it to my desk. I’m a very brave woman. A little wind and rain won’t deter me.
Donna, society salutes you for your dedication.
If be worried if I lived in a McFeely property…
There’ll be great drying out today, But get the clothes in early.
Tired of it how I miss the summers :(
Ahhh shucks…. Only clicked on the article for the flying cow. Disappointed :-(
As a Vegan I find this comicalisation of bovine torture as abhorrent.
All your food is going to blow away..
Ah Paul,
Why did you have to ruin that photo with a “dramatization, might not have happened” slogan?
I’m almost certain that pic is from Twister or some other tornado related movie.
Farmageddon
Fisher men and sailors just shouldn’t be allowed out tonight. Not worth the risk. I know there are places where people are almost always in extreme weather catching fish but they’re well used to it and experienced.
Women talk note that Men and bad weather have a lot in common notting can be done to change either of us.
And cows will fly
No animals were just in the journal stating the obvious today
Hurt
I’m pretty sure you won’t find the Irish sea between erris head and fair head
you probably will when this is over
Windy in winter shocker. Why is there a need to publish an article about the wind blowing.
For all the people who will venture outside today maybe?
Maybe to warn those that have to go out in it to be a bit more Vigilant Branches breaking off Trees Bins being blown over etc
No pall I’m in hospital for the last 6weeks
Remember now Don’t swim in the Sea
Spelling:
I presume it is because the wind comes from America that the American spelling of “Hurrah” is used in the article……”Hooray”.
Perfectly normal new hurricane season in Ireland aided by weather modification.
I doubt you see cows flying through the air, did Mary off her head Poppins want a milk shake?
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