Ireland

10 Sep 24

Designs revealed for Dublin Port’s new bascule bridge

Innovative opening mechanism creates symbolic gateway.
05 Jun 24

Ireland: work starts on Narrow Water cable-stayed bridge

Construction has started on a bridge between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
21 Feb 24

Irish government commits funding to cross-border bridge

A landmark bridge between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland will complete a scenic route to boost tourism.
31 Jul 23

Pile-driving begins for Irish sustainable-transport bridge

Barge is towed into place for start of US$188-million cycle and pedestrian bridge project in Waterford
21 Mar 23

Dublin Port begins consultation on final project in masterplan

Dublin Port in Ireland has opened public consultation on a major development project that includes a lifting bridge.

07 Mar 23

Preferred design unveiled for new Galway footbridge

A report presented to Galway City Council (GCC) in Ireland has identified a preferred option for the new Clifden Railway Pedestrian & Cycle Bridge.

15 Feb 23

Ireland allocates funding for roads and bridges

Ireland’s government has announced a US$672 million investment programme for this year covering regional and local roads.

18 Nov 22

Tendering begins for Narrow Water Bridge

The tender process is now under way for construction of a cable-stayed bridge linking Ireland and Northern Ireland.

08 Sep 22

Ireland signs military bridge contract

The Irish Defence Forces has signed a contract for the supply of bridges for use in military operations and emergencies.

03 May 22

Cantilevered addition planned for Galway bridge

Galway City Council in Ireland is planning to add a cantilevered pedestrian walkway to the Wolfe Tone Bridge.

19 Nov 21

Dublin Port announces plan for new bridges

Proposals for an expansion of Dublin Port in Ireland include a new bridge across the River Liffey.

15 Oct 21

Contract awarded for bridge over Ireland’s River Barrow

Kildare County Council has awarded the construction contract for a 3.4km link road that includes a new bridge over the River Barrow and the repurposing of an existing rail crossing.

01 Jul 21

Narrow Water Bridge moves forward

Newly approved funding will allow plans for an opening cable-stayed bridge linking Ireland and Northern Ireland to move to the tender stage.

11 Nov 20

Ireland awards funding for River Suir bridge

The Irish government has awarded US$95.2 million in funding for a regeneration project that includes an opening bridge over the River Suir in Waterford.

30 Jul 19

Cork’s Shakey Bridge set for restoration

Work will start on site in August to address extensive corrosion and damage to the historic Daly Bridge - also known as the Shakey Bridge - in Cork, Ireland.

14 Jun 19

EU offers funding for new Irish footbridge

The European Union has offered about US$10 million in match-funding for a project to link Ireland and Northern Ireland with a cross-border park and footbridge.

15 May 19

Winner unveiled in Dublin bridge design competition

The winning entry has been announced in the international design competition for a commemorative bridge at the Irish National War Memorial Gardens in Dublin.

15 Nov 18

Design contest launches for Dublin footbridge

A design competition is set to launch next week for a commemorative bridge to improve access to the Irish National War Memorial Garden in Dublin.

10 Jul 18

Contract awarded for Cork footbridge

Construction is set to begin this month in Cork, Ireland, of a US$5.9 million bridge designed by Arup and Wilkinson Eyre.

05 Oct 16

Tender published for design of new bridge in Ireland

Cork City Council in Ireland has published the tender for the design of the new Harley Street pedestrian and cycle bridge.

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