# Renovation
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2022
€100 million revamp plans for Stephen's Green shopping centre proposes adding two storeys
A report lodged with the plans states that most retail units at the “outdated” landmark shopping centre are too small and trade poorly.
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More than €22m extra needed for Big Ben repair works after discovery of asbestos and war damage
The renovation work will cost about €95 million in total.
'How I created my dream home from a house that hadn't been renovated since 1934'
Home renovations often take more time and money than planned.
Irish homeowners have spent €1.7 billion via renovation scheme
It might be the Dermot Bannon effect.
Thinking of renovating your home? 7 things to consider before you start
‘You don’t always need an extension – you can reorganise the space you have.’
The government is about to spend €60,000 repairing the roof of an old prison
This comes as part of a bigger investment into historic properties and monuments.
Making the fairytale come true for your family home
We spoke to David Leahy about fulfilling his dream of a home for the ages in his native Co Limerick.
What's behind the magic door of this modest streetfront?
It was once a temporary jail, and was semi-derelict when snapped up – but now this 1790s house in Kerry is a real family bolthole.
5 properties to view... on the outskirts of Dublin
Here are the 5 best properties on the outskirts of Dublin you can view this weekend.
5 properties to view... in the centre of Dublin
Here are the 5 best properties in the centre of Dublin you can view this weekend.
Renovation station: Reviving a 1950s terracotta-tiled beauty
Each week, we focus on a makeover of an Irish home into a wonderful living space.
Renovation station: The creation of an access-all-areas family home
Each week, we focus on a makeover of an Irish home into a wonderful living space.
Renovation station: Open plan living with an energy-saving facelift
Each week, we focus on a makeover of an Irish home into a wonderful living space.
Renovation station: A 1930s semi-d finally sees the light
Each week, we focus on a makeover of an Irish home into a wonderful living space.
The Cliffs of Moher are getting a bit of a makeover
The facilities at one of Ireland’s best-known tourist attractions are getting an upgrade.
Derelict African skyscraper wouldn't be lost in a sci fi horror
Ponte City apartments were designed to be des res homes – things didn’t go as planned.
New date of home renovation scheme 'will boost construction'
The tax incentive is for homeowners to carry out home improvements and it is hoped it will decrease black market activity.
Special room for teen cancer patients to open in Crumlin Children’s Hospital
A total of €8 million has been donated to help build a new cardiac unit and to renovate the cancer ward at the hospital.
