CorkCraneCount
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Tracking weekly construction crane numbers on the Cork city skyline, and passing on news of Cork construction and development projects
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Week ending 08/11/25: #CorkCraneCount: 18. Walls Construction crane in Blackpool. Thanks to a follower for the photos last week, and apologies for the lack of update last Sunday. The jib was actually only put on this weekend
Week ending 22/11/25: #CorkCraneCount: 19. 🚨🚨 ⬆️1 🚨🚨
New crane on Model Farm Road Near Texaco garage for Cork City Council apartments. Didn’t get any photo since of completed crane. Also heard reports of crane in Blackpool yesterday, but not confirmed if only temporary
New crane on Model Farm Road Near Texaco garage for Cork City Council apartments. Didn’t get any photo since of completed crane. Also heard reports of crane in Blackpool yesterday, but not confirmed if only temporary
November 23, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Week ending 22/11/25: #CorkCraneCount: 19. 🚨🚨 ⬆️1 🚨🚨
New crane on Model Farm Road Near Texaco garage for Cork City Council apartments. Didn’t get any photo since of completed crane. Also heard reports of crane in Blackpool yesterday, but not confirmed if only temporary
New crane on Model Farm Road Near Texaco garage for Cork City Council apartments. Didn’t get any photo since of completed crane. Also heard reports of crane in Blackpool yesterday, but not confirmed if only temporary
🚨🚨New crane on Model Farm Road🚨🚨 For City Council apartments. #CorkCraneCount: 19. ⬆️1
November 18, 2025 at 1:52 PM
🚨🚨New crane on Model Farm Road🚨🚨 For City Council apartments. #CorkCraneCount: 19. ⬆️1
Week ending 08/11/25: #CorkCraneCount: 18. Walls Construction crane in Blackpool. Thanks to a follower for the photos last week, and apologies for the lack of update last Sunday. The jib was actually only put on this weekend
November 9, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Week ending 08/11/25: #CorkCraneCount: 18. Walls Construction crane in Blackpool. Thanks to a follower for the photos last week, and apologies for the lack of update last Sunday. The jib was actually only put on this weekend
🚨🚨New crane in Blackpool🚨🚨. Second crane on Redforge Road for Walls Construction. Thanks to a follower for the update. #CorkCraneCount: 18. ⬆️1
November 1, 2025 at 8:33 PM
🚨🚨New crane in Blackpool🚨🚨. Second crane on Redforge Road for Walls Construction. Thanks to a follower for the update. #CorkCraneCount: 18. ⬆️1
11 of the 17 city cranes visible in this great video from mid October by @djwalker.bsky.social. Only missing Blackpool x2, Ardrostig, Victoria Cross, Christians and Horgan’s Quay
November 1, 2025 at 10:52 AM
11 of the 17 city cranes visible in this great video from mid October by @djwalker.bsky.social. Only missing Blackpool x2, Ardrostig, Victoria Cross, Christians and Horgan’s Quay
Week ending 25/10/25: #CorkCraneCount: 17. 🚨🚨⬆️1🚨🚨. Walls Construction crane erected in Blackpool for 114 apartments on Redforge Road. Thanks to a follower for the photos.
October 26, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Week ending 25/10/25: #CorkCraneCount: 17. 🚨🚨⬆️1🚨🚨. Walls Construction crane erected in Blackpool for 114 apartments on Redforge Road. Thanks to a follower for the photos.
Thanks to a follower for these photo updates of the new crane in Blackpool today.
October 24, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Thanks to a follower for these photo updates of the new crane in Blackpool today.
🚨🚨New crane going up in Blackpool🚨🚨. For apartments on Redforge Road (beside retail park). Thanks to a follower for letting me know. If anyone is in area, I’d appreciate some photos. #CorkCraneCount: 17. ⬆️1
October 24, 2025 at 9:06 AM
🚨🚨New crane going up in Blackpool🚨🚨. For apartments on Redforge Road (beside retail park). Thanks to a follower for letting me know. If anyone is in area, I’d appreciate some photos. #CorkCraneCount: 17. ⬆️1
Week ending 18/10/25: #CorkCraneCount: 16. No change. An application was lodged by O’Flynn Construction for 1150 units: 638 houses & 512 apartments/duplexes (9 blocks of 3-5 storeys) & refurbishment of Maglin House & gate lodge, a creche, 3 retail units
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October 19, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Week ending 18/10/25: #CorkCraneCount: 16. No change. An application was lodged by O’Flynn Construction for 1150 units: 638 houses & 512 apartments/duplexes (9 blocks of 3-5 storeys) & refurbishment of Maglin House & gate lodge, a creche, 3 retail units
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Week ending 11/10/25: #CorkCraneCount: 16. No change. Views from Mayfield across to Jacob’s Island (2 cranes) and Blackrock apartments 4 cranes. The view of the crane in Mahon is blocked by the trees I think.
October 12, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Week ending 11/10/25: #CorkCraneCount: 16. No change. Views from Mayfield across to Jacob’s Island (2 cranes) and Blackrock apartments 4 cranes. The view of the crane in Mahon is blocked by the trees I think.
Week ending 04/10/25: #CorkCraneCount: 16 🚨🚨 ⬆️1 🚨🚨. A crane went up in Blackpool near Neptune Stadium. I think for the apartment development pictured below.
October 5, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Week ending 04/10/25: #CorkCraneCount: 16 🚨🚨 ⬆️1 🚨🚨. A crane went up in Blackpool near Neptune Stadium. I think for the apartment development pictured below.
🚨🚨New crane up today in Blackpool🚨🚨. Behind Neptune Stadium. Thanks to followers for the updates and photos. #CorkCraneCount: 16 ⬆️1
October 1, 2025 at 8:40 PM
🚨🚨New crane up today in Blackpool🚨🚨. Behind Neptune Stadium. Thanks to followers for the updates and photos. #CorkCraneCount: 16 ⬆️1
Week ending 27/09/2025. #CorkCraneCount: 15. 🚨🚨⬆️1🚨🚨. A second crane was erected for 3 apartment blocks in Jacob’s Island. Thanks to follower Eddie for the photo.
September 28, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Week ending 27/09/2025. #CorkCraneCount: 15. 🚨🚨⬆️1🚨🚨. A second crane was erected for 3 apartment blocks in Jacob’s Island. Thanks to follower Eddie for the photo.
Super progress already on Next phase of Jacob’s Island apartments. Thanks to a follower for sending on the link. www.facebook.com/share/r/17Jn...
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September 22, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Super progress already on Next phase of Jacob’s Island apartments. Thanks to a follower for sending on the link. www.facebook.com/share/r/17Jn...
Week ending 20/09/2025 #CorkCraneCount: 14. No change. Doesn’t look like much but work is well underway at the former CMP site. Cairn Homes. I think the general public are going to be surprised by the scale of this project. Currently working on southern end of site.
September 21, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Week ending 20/09/2025 #CorkCraneCount: 14. No change. Doesn’t look like much but work is well underway at the former CMP site. Cairn Homes. I think the general public are going to be surprised by the scale of this project. Currently working on southern end of site.
Week ending 13/09/2025 #CorkCraneCount: 14. No change. Progress continues on first 4 blocks at Marina Depot. Compare Monahan Rd Corner with the planned final building.
September 14, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Week ending 13/09/2025 #CorkCraneCount: 14. No change. Progress continues on first 4 blocks at Marina Depot. Compare Monahan Rd Corner with the planned final building.
Week ending 30/08/2025 #CorkCraneCount: 15. 🚨🚨⬆️2 & ⬇️1🚨🚨 That was an interesting week! The action kicked off with a 🏗️ for Cork City Council apartments in Mahon/Bessborough. 84 units across 2 apartment blocks & 6 houses will be built by Clancy
August 31, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Week ending 30/08/2025 #CorkCraneCount: 15. 🚨🚨⬆️2 & ⬇️1🚨🚨 That was an interesting week! The action kicked off with a 🏗️ for Cork City Council apartments in Mahon/Bessborough. 84 units across 2 apartment blocks & 6 houses will be built by Clancy
🚨🚨New crane going up in Jacobs Island🚨🚨. That’s 2 in 2 days. For another apartment block there. Thanks to several followers for the photos. #CorkCraneCount: 16 ⬆️1
August 26, 2025 at 12:35 PM
🚨🚨New crane going up in Jacobs Island🚨🚨. That’s 2 in 2 days. For another apartment block there. Thanks to several followers for the photos. #CorkCraneCount: 16 ⬆️1
If you missed it earlier, that crane in Mahon is fully up now. Thanks @djwalker.bsky.social for the photos
August 25, 2025 at 9:04 PM
If you missed it earlier, that crane in Mahon is fully up now. Thanks @djwalker.bsky.social for the photos
🚨🚨New crane in Mahon🚨🚨. Clancy crane for apartments I think, just off of Besboro Road. www.echolive.ie/corknews/arid-41093086.html #CorkCraneCount: 15. ⬆️1
August 25, 2025 at 12:16 PM
🚨🚨New crane in Mahon🚨🚨. Clancy crane for apartments I think, just off of Besboro Road. www.echolive.ie/corknews/arid-41093086.html #CorkCraneCount: 15. ⬆️1
Week ending 13/08/2025 #CorkCraneCount: 14. No change: I thought the new crane for Jacob’s Island would go up this week but apparently not. Main news this week is that the LDA proposal for ESB site in Wilton was approved.
Week ending 10/05/2025 #CorkCraneCount: 11. No change. There was so much news last week that I omitted the @LDA_Ireland application for 16 2-storey townhouses & 332 apartment units (152 1-bedroom, 168 2-bedroom , 12 3-bedroom) arranged in 3 5-6 storey blocks in Wilton.
August 24, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Week ending 13/08/2025 #CorkCraneCount: 14. No change: I thought the new crane for Jacob’s Island would go up this week but apparently not. Main news this week is that the LDA proposal for ESB site in Wilton was approved.
Week ending 16/08/2025 #CorkCraneCount: 14. No change: the new crane for Jacob’s Island seems to have been delayed a few days. Main news was planning approval for first phase of major residential scheme in Dunkettle.
www.irishexaminer.com/property/dev...
www.irishexaminer.com/property/dev...
Cork housing: Plans for 500 Dunkettle homes approved despite local opposition
O’Flynn Group got the green light from the city council in April for the first phase of a major new housing scheme on the site near the Dunkettle Interchange that it has owned since 2003
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August 17, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Week ending 16/08/2025 #CorkCraneCount: 14. No change: the new crane for Jacob’s Island seems to have been delayed a few days. Main news was planning approval for first phase of major residential scheme in Dunkettle.
www.irishexaminer.com/property/dev...
www.irishexaminer.com/property/dev...
Week ending 09/08/2025 #CorkCraneCount: 14. 🚨🚨⬆️1🚨🚨. A fourth crane went up at Glenveagh Homes development at old Ursuline convent in Blackrock. This element is a small apartment building, a bit removed from where the other 3 cranes are. Thanks to a follower for the photos.
August 10, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Week ending 09/08/2025 #CorkCraneCount: 14. 🚨🚨⬆️1🚨🚨. A fourth crane went up at Glenveagh Homes development at old Ursuline convent in Blackrock. This element is a small apartment building, a bit removed from where the other 3 cranes are. Thanks to a follower for the photos.
🚨🚨New crane in Blackrock.🚨🚨. Fourth crane on Glenveagh Homes site there. #CorkCraneCount: 14
August 7, 2025 at 12:36 PM
🚨🚨New crane in Blackrock.🚨🚨. Fourth crane on Glenveagh Homes site there. #CorkCraneCount: 14
Confirmation for funding of two major apartment projects in the city. www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster...
Funding for 800 homes in Cork with one scheme to include Ireland’s tallest residential building
€300m in government funding has been approved to kickstart the delivery of two large and long-awaited social housing projects in Cork City
www.irishexaminer.com
August 6, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Confirmation for funding of two major apartment projects in the city. www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster...