Work begins on major housing project aiming to bring over 1,000 new homes to Cork
Construction has officially begun on a major 1,090-home residential development in Cork, Ireland, after two decades of planning delays. The project, led by the O'Flynn Group, was finally approved following the completion of the nearby Dunkettle Interchange.
Why it matters
This project represents a significant boost to housing supply in Ireland, addressing long-standing infrastructure and planning bottlenecks in the region.
News Daire Fitton Senior Reporter 13:28, 08 Jun 2026 Updated 16:36, 08 Jun 2026 View Image (L-R) Fergal Dennehy, Lord Mayor of Cork City, An Taoiseach Micheál Martin, Michael O’Flynn, Founder and CEO, O’Flynn Group, and Valerie O’Sullivan, CEO of Cork City Council, at the launch of O’Flynn Group’s Dunkettle housing scheme.
The report is a straightforward local news piece detailing project timelines, stakeholders, and historical context.
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