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John O’Regan
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The wrong side of 61 with a keen interest in all things maritime
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Second major development at former Cobh IFI site refused by An Bord Pleanála
The board said the proposed development was not for a port-related activity, which the site was specifically designated for
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February 25, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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Public does not believe Ireland can meet 2030 carbon emission targets
Only 6% of survey respondents consider a 51% reduction feasible, says KPMG research
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February 25, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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Government to choose future offshore wind farm locations to 'protect biodiversity'
Some locals are concerned about developments off their coast damaging sandbanks and impacting coastal erosion.
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February 24, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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Who controls Ireland's offshore wind? Spoiler: Not Irish companies
Big oil, governments and one of Europe’s largest polluters are among the developers of planned projects off our coast.
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February 21, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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Naval ship suffers damage to hull after collision with quayside in Cork Harbour
The LÉ Niamh, which has been undergoing a refit for the last two years in Cork Dockyard near Cobh, collided with a quayside, it is understood.
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February 19, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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Grid capacity prevents more wind energy savings
Spending on gas for electricity in Ireland was cut by almost one billion euro last year, as wind energy supplied 32 per cent of Ireland's electricity. These figures come from the latest annual Cuttin...
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February 17, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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Development for Wind Turbine Facility at Greenore Port in Louth is Appealed
A decision by Louth County Council to grant planning permission in Greenore for the construction of a support base site (c. 4.88 hectares) for future offshore wind arrays in the Irish Sea has been app...
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February 7, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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Cobh Prepares for Busy Cruise Season with 93 Scheduled Ships
Cobh expects a significant economic boost as 93 cruise ships are set to arrive from April to October, enhancing local trade
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February 5, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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Cruise Schedule - Port of Cork
Port of Cork Cruise Schedule 2022
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January 31, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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Calls for Ireland to boost defence of subsea internet cables
Some say recent suspected sabotage of transatlantic cables serving Europe and UK means Ireland must be able to defend itself
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January 25, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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Interesting as not too far from Oress2.1 area
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January 24, 2025 at 12:16 AM
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January 23, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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Castletownbere quays packed…. And more still making for there
January 23, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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Many fishing vessels heading to Bantry Bay to take shelter from Storm Éowyn
January 23, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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The equivalent of 280 Eiffel Towers are coming to Ireland and they need a place to land - The Currency
A year ago, the clock was ticking loudly for Conor Mowlds at the Port of Cork.  The port’s chief commercial officer wanted to build the quay infrastructure to enable Cork to become the only place in I...
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January 16, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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Stryker plans major expansion of Cork research facility
The latest planning, development and construction news in Ireland reporting on how our country's built environment is changing.
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January 15, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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Green light for Greenore Port wind turbine facility that could create 200 jobs
Permission has been granted for a major development at Greenore Port which would create over 200 jobs for the operation and maintenance of wind turbines off the east coast.
www.independent.ie
January 9, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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Greenore Port Gets Green Light for Wind Turbine Facility With Potential to Create 200 Jobs
At Greenore Port, Co. Louth, planning permission has been granted for a major development of a wind turbine facility at Ireland’s only privately owned port.
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January 9, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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How a bridge put the brakes on plans for 1,300 Cork City apartments
Cork faces a potential decade-long delay in the delivery over the apartments due to An Bord Pleanála's refusal to allow a fertiliser facility to relocate its operations over poor road infrastructure
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January 3, 2025 at 11:22 AM
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The Irish Times view on the climate crisis: political courage to act is missing
The general election took place inside a bubble, when a calamity with fundamental implications for society and the economy was relegated to a side issue by the three largest parties
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January 2, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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Data centre restrictions to hit FDI, tech figures say
Seen & Heard: Tax still key for foreign investment, warning on cocoa prices and bread merger
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December 30, 2024 at 6:02 PM
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Russia-linked cable-cutting tanker seized by Finland ‘was loaded with spying equipment’
<em>Eagle S</em>, the Russia-linked tanker suspected of damaging an underwater electricity cable on Christmas Day, was kitted out with special transmitting and receiving devices that were used to monitor naval activity, according to a source with direct involvement in the ship, which has since been detained by Finnish police
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December 27, 2024 at 7:20 PM
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Finland Investigates Another Suspicious Act In Undersea Power Cable Outage
Marine Insight - The maritime industry guide.
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December 26, 2024 at 6:26 PM
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Bord na Móna criticised over woodchip importation
An Taisce has criticised Bord na Móna for its ongoing importation of woodchip material for burning in power generation.
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December 23, 2024 at 7:30 PM
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Cork council unveils new plan to improve access between city centre and south docklands
Scheme, which could cost between €10m to €15m to deliver, includes new public transport, walking and biking links, new landscaping and quayside parklets, and major improvements to the streetscape of t...
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December 21, 2024 at 4:41 PM