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Irish Property Market Intelligence

Weekly Transactions & Planning Monitor — 1–7 June 2026

Source: PROPERTY | Period: 2026-06-01 to 2026-06-07

Monthly | Property Market Intelligence | April–May 2026 (Registered)

5,236 Transactions, a Softening Average, and a Planning Pipeline Pointing Upward: Ireland's Property Market in Transition

The Property Price Register — which typically lags 4–6 weeks behind actual transactions — recorded 3 transactions across Ireland in the April–May 2026 period, with a national average price of €356,326 and a median of €326,704. The headline number conceals a meaningful shift: Dublin's average fell 6.7% from €568k in February–March to €530k in April–May, while transaction volumes surged 18% from 1,187 to 1,401 — a pattern consistent with a market broadening rather than cooling, as more mid-range properties clear. Meanwhile, the planning pipeline tells a forward-looking story: 0 applications were received in the period, with the largest single scheme — 72 houses in Drogheda — signalling that Leinster's commuter belt is still attracting developer attention.

Transactions Registered (Apr–May 2026)

€326,704

National Median Price

€446,700

Dublin Median Price

Planning Applications (May–Jun 2026)

Largest Single Scheme (Units, Drogheda)

By the Numbers

Metric	Value	Signal
National avg price (Apr–May 2026)	€356,326	Stable
National median price	€326,704	Baseline
Dublin avg price (Apr–May 2026)	€530,073	-6.7% vs Feb–Mar
Dublin transaction volume	1,401	+18% vs Feb–Mar
Wicklow avg price	€465,626	+2.9% vs Feb–Mar
Galway avg price	€282,341	-26.7% vs Feb–Mar
Galway transaction volume	289	+58% vs Feb–Mar
Transactions above €1m (Dublin)	50+	Premium active

  Business Post AI Pick:
  The most striking number in this period is not the headline average — it is Galway's 58% volume surge alongside a 26.7% average price drop. When volume rises sharply while average prices fall, it typically signals one of two things: a flood of lower-priced stock clearing, or a compositional shift toward smaller units. Galway's new-build pipeline (including the Oughterard scheme seeking to expand from 4 to 6 units) suggests the former — more affordable stock is finally reaching the register. Watch for whether Galway's average recovers in the June–July data as the premium end of the market catches up.

Pattern of the Period: New-build transactions — identifiable by their VAT-exclusive pricing — are clustering in specific Dublin micro-locations: Cherrywood (D18), Swords (K67), Donabate (K36), and Kilternan. These are not random; they map directly onto the active planning permissions granted to listed homebuilders. The Cherrywood SDZ in particular is generating a steady stream of new-build registrations at the €450k–€650k price point — consistent with the Help-to-Buy scheme's upper threshold and confirming that the SDZ is delivering at scale.

The Investigation: County by County, the Market Tells Different Stories

A deeper look at the April–May 2026 transaction data reveals a market that is simultaneously cooling at the top and accelerating at the base. Dublin's average price decline of 6.7% period-on-period is not a crash signal — it is a compositional shift, with the 18% volume increase suggesting that more affordable properties are clearing faster than premium stock. The commuter counties tell a more nuanced story: Wicklow holds its premium (€466k average), Kildare is strengthening (+4.5%), while Galway's dramatic volume surge warrants close attention.

County Price Tracker: April–May 2026 vs February–March 2026

The table below compares county-level pricing between the current registered period (April–May 2026) and the previous equivalent period (February–March 2026). Dublin leads on volume by a factor of five over the next busiest county, Cork — a structural concentration that has defined the Irish market for decades.

County	Median Apr–May	Avg Apr–May	Avg Feb–Mar	Avg Change	Vol Apr–May	Vol Feb–Mar	Vol Change
Dublin	€446,700	€530,073	€567,970	-6.7%	1,401	1,187	+18.0%
Cork	—	€326,371	€340,220	-4.1%	682	451	+51.2%
Galway	—	€282,341	€384,829	-26.7%	289	183	+57.9%
Kildare	—	€407,783	€390,038	+4.5%	281	210	+33.8%
Limerick	—	€271,860	€270,845	+0.4%	164	136	+20.6%
Meath	—	€342,657	€378,940	-9.6%	186	157	+18.5%
Wicklow	—	€465,626	€452,332	+2.9%	154	127	+21.3%
Waterford	—	€234,734	€278,777	-15.8%	159	108	+47.2%
Wexford	—	€257,468	€272,420	-5.5%	182	174	+4.6%

Stress Signal — Galway Compositional Shift: Galway's average price fell 26.7% period-on-period while volume surged 58%. This is not a price crash — it is a compositional shift. The February–March period likely included a cluster of premium rural and coastal properties (Connemara, Salthill) that inflated the average. The April–May data shows a broader base of mid-range transactions clearing. The question for the June–July data: does the premium end return, or has Galway's market structurally repriced?

Standout — Kildare Strengthening: Kildare is the only major county showing both volume growth (+33.8%) AND average price appreciation (+4.5%) in the same period. At €408k average, Kildare sits comfortably below Dublin but well above the national median — the sweet spot for commuter buyers priced out of the capital. The Naas–Newbridge–Celbridge corridor is absorbing demand that Dublin can no longer accommodate at accessible price points.

Top Transactions Registered: April–May 2026

The premium end of the Dublin market remained active, with at least 50 transactions above €1 million registered in the period. The top transaction — 8 The Rise, Malahide at €1.9 million — reflects the enduring premium commanded by north Dublin coastal addresses. Notably, several high-value transactions were VAT-exclusive new builds, confirming that the luxury new-build segment is active.

Address	County	Price	Type	Date
8 The Rise, Malahide	Dublin	€1,900,000	Residential	19 May 2026
APT 1, 111 Seville Place, Dublin 1	Dublin	€1,885,000	Residential	20 May 2026
Kilreesk House, St Margarets	Dublin	€1,766,245	Residential	19 May 2026
26 Eden Park Dr, Goatstown, D14	Dublin	€1,450,000	Residential	21 May 2026
111 Leinster Rd, Rathmines, D6	Dublin	€1,372,500	Residential	19 May 2026
Rockton, Old Bray Rd, Foxrock, D18	Dublin	€1,283,000	Residential	20 May 2026
7 Grange Oaks Drive, Kilternan	Dublin	€1,189,427	New Build	21 May 2026
33 Arnott Street, Dublin 8	Dublin	€1,110,000	Residential	19 May 2026
19 Sandymount Castle Court, D4	Dublin	€1,100,000	Residential	19 May 2026
12 Hill Farm Ave, Model Farm Rd, Cork	Cork	€700,440	New Build	20 May 2026

Planning Pipeline: Largest Residential Schemes (May–June 2026)

The planning register for May–June 2026 shows 0 applications received, with the largest schemes concentrated in Leinster's commuter counties and the Midlands. The 72-unit Drogheda scheme is the standout — a 2.1-hectare site delivering 3- and 4-bedroom houses at a scale that will meaningfully add to Louth's housing stock. Portlaoise's 42-unit brownfield redevelopment of the former Coughlan Fireplaces site is equally significant: it demonstrates that Midlands towns are recycling commercial land for residential use.

Application	Location	Units	Authority	Type	Status
2660283	Greenbatter, Drogheda, Louth	72	Louth Co. Council	Houses (3 & 4 bed)	Pre-Validation
2660304	Colliers Lane, Kilminchy, Portlaoise	42	Laois Co. Council	Mixed (2–4 bed)	New Application
2660278	Castletown, Galmoy, Kilkenny	8	Kilkenny Co. Council	Modular (worker housing)	New Application
2660751	Canrawer West, Oughterard, Galway	6	Galway Co. Council	Terraced (increase from 4)	Pre-Validation
2660297	Harpers Lane, Portlaoise, Laois	6	Laois Co. Council	Houses	New Application

  Construction Watch — Portlaoise Brownfield Signal:
  The 42-unit Portlaoise application (ref. 2660304) is more than a planning statistic. It involves demolishing the former Coughlan Fireplaces sales room and workshop — a commercial site being recycled for residential use in the heart of a Midlands county town. Portlaoise is one of Ireland's fastest-growing towns by population, driven by its position on the M7 corridor. Two applications in the same period from Laois County Council (42 units and 6 units) suggest a local authority actively processing a backlog. Watch for decision dates in Q3 2026.

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The Connections: What the Transaction Data Alone Cannot Tell You

Property transactions are the end of a long chain — planning permission, construction, sale, registration. To understand what is really happening in the Irish market, you need to read the planning pipeline, the listed homebuilder results, the court cases challenging An Bord Pleanála, and the macroeconomic context. This month, several threads converge: Ireland's GDP contracted in Q1 2026 (driven by multinational volatility, not domestic weakness), state revenues are running 6.1% ahead of target, and the two largest listed homebuilders just achieved the highest global climate rating. The market is not in crisis — but it is navigating a complex set of headwinds and tailwinds simultaneously.

Homebuilder Confidence — Glenveagh and Cairn Homes Lead on Climate: The Business Post reported in May 2026 that a record 12 Irish companies achieved CDP's top 'A' climate rating — and two of them were Ireland's largest listed homebuilders: Glenveagh Properties and Cairn Homes. This matters for the property market because ESG credentials are increasingly a prerequisite for institutional investment in residential development. Both companies' new-build transactions are visible in the April–May register: Cherrywood (D18), Swords (K67), and Donabate (K36) all show VAT-exclusive new-build registrations consistent with their active development pipelines. The Business Post also noted that housing stocks — including Glenveagh and Ires Reit — drove the ISEQ's gains on June 4, suggesting equity markets are pricing in continued delivery. The question for the 2026 annual results: can delivery volumes hold up against rising construction costs driven by the Iran-related energy price shock?

  Macro Context — GDP Contraction Meets Property Resilience:
  Ireland's Q1 2026 GDP contracted sharply — the multinational sector shrank 27% — yet the property market registered 5,236 transactions in April–May at a national median of €326,704. This apparent contradiction is explained by the Business Post's reporting that underlying domestic demand grew 0.6%, driven by personal spending. The property market is a domestic demand story, not a multinational one. State revenues running 6.1% ahead of target (€49.2bn in Jan–May 2026) provide fiscal headroom for continued housing investment. The risk is on the cost side: if the ECB raises rates in response to 3.2% Eurozone inflation, mortgage affordability tightens precisely when supply is beginning to respond.

Legal Overhang — An Bord Pleanála Judicial Review Risk: The planning pipeline's 792 applications in May–June 2026 must be read against a backdrop of persistent judicial review risk. The courts database shows a pattern of High Court challenges to An Bord Pleanála decisions: Four Districts Woodland Habitat Group v An Bord Pleanála [2023] IEHC 335 quashed permission for a 204-unit housing development; Jennings v An Bord Pleanála [2023] IEHC 14 quashed a student accommodation scheme. The 72-unit Drogheda scheme (ref. 2660283) and the 42-unit Portlaoise scheme (ref. 2660304) are both in pre-validation or new application status — they face a multi-year journey through the planning system before a single foundation is poured. The legal risk is structural, not exceptional.

Dublin Airport Planning — A Cautionary Tale for Infrastructure: The most consequential planning story of the period is not in the residential register. The Business Post reported that the US has extended its retaliation deadline over Dublin Airport's 32 million passenger cap to July 6, 2026. The cap is a 2007 planning condition — a reminder that planning decisions made nearly two decades ago can constrain national infrastructure for generations. The High Court case Aer Lingus v Irish Aviation Authority [2024] IEHC 624 confirmed the legal complexity of unwinding such conditions. For property investors, the lesson is direct: planning conditions attached to large-scale developments today will shape asset values for decades.

The Radar: Three Signals Worth Watching

Signal 1 — Midlands Brownfield Activation: Two planning applications in Portlaoise in a single period — 42 units at Colliers Lane (Kilminchy) and 6 units at Harpers Lane — both from Laois County Council, suggest a local authority processing a backlog of residential applications. Portlaoise's population has grown faster than any other Irish town in the past decade, yet its housing stock has not kept pace. The brownfield redevelopment of the Coughlan Fireplaces site is a signal that commercial land is being recycled for residential use. Watch for: whether Laois County Council grants permission within the statutory 8-week period, and whether similar brownfield activations appear in Tullamore, Mullingar, and Athlone.

Signal 2 — Galmoy Mine Worker Housing (Kilkenny): The application for 8 modular housing units for workers at Galmoy Mine, Kilkenny (ref. 2660278) is an unusual hybrid: industrial employer providing residential accommodation for its workforce. This is a pattern more common in remote resource extraction globally than in Ireland. It signals that Galmoy Mine's operator is struggling to attract workers to a rural location without on-site housing — a microcosm of Ireland's broader rural housing shortage. Watch for: whether this application is granted, and whether similar employer-provided housing applications emerge from other rural industrial sites.

Signal 3 — Seville Place Apartment Premium (Dublin 1): The registration of APT 1, 111 Seville Place, Dublin 1 at €1,885,000 is a data point that deserves scrutiny. An apartment in D01 — traditionally a mixed-use, lower-income area of the north inner city — registering at €1.885 million suggests either a very large unit (penthouse or duplex) or a significant gentrification premium. The address is near the IFSC and the Convention Centre. Watch for: whether this is a one-off or the leading edge of a D01 premium apartment market that has been building since the Docklands regeneration.

The Deep Dive: Two Stories the Headline Numbers Don't Tell

A deeper look at the April–May 2026 data reveals two entities worth profiling in detail: the Drogheda Greenbatter development — the largest single planning application of the period at 72 units — and the Cherrywood SDZ new-build cluster, which is generating the most consistent stream of new-build registrations in Dublin. Both tell us something important about where Irish housing supply is coming from and who is delivering it.

Drogheda Greenbatter — 72 Houses on the Leinster Commuter Belt

The planning application for 72 three- and four-bedroom houses on lands east of Ballymakenny Road, Drogheda (ref. 2660283) is the largest single residential scheme in the May–June 2026 planning register. The 2.1-hectare site in the townland of Greenbatter is part of the broader Listoke development — a phased residential scheme that has been building out Drogheda's northern suburbs for several years. The application is currently in pre-validation status with Louth County Council, meaning it has not yet been formally accepted for processing.

Metric	Detail
Application Number	2660283
Planning Authority	Louth County Council
Site Area	2.1 hectares
Units Proposed	72 (3 and 4 bedroom, 2-storey)
Unit Types	Detached, semi-detached, terraced
Access	Via Listoke Avenue (off Ballymakenny Road)
Application Status	Pre-Validation
Date Received	13 May 2026
Density (approx.)	34 units/hectare

Reading Between the Lines — Drogheda's Supply Moment: Drogheda is one of Ireland's fastest-growing towns, with a population now exceeding 45,000. The Listoke development has been a key driver of that growth, and this 72-unit application represents the next phase. At 34 units per hectare, the density is moderate — consistent with family housing rather than apartment-led development. The mix of 3- and 4-bedroom houses targets the family buyer market, which is the segment most acutely undersupplied in Leinster's commuter belt. If granted and built, these 72 units will add approximately €25–30 million to the Louth property register at current prices. The pre-validation status means the clock has not yet started on the 8-week decision period — expect a formal decision in Q4 2026 at the earliest.

The question for Q4 2026: will Louth County Council grant permission within the statutory timeframe, or will the application face requests for further information that push the decision into 2027?

Cherrywood SDZ — Dublin's Most Active New-Build Cluster

The Cherrywood Strategic Development Zone (SDZ) in south Dublin (D18) is generating the most consistent stream of new-build registrations in the April–May 2026 data. VAT-exclusive transactions at addresses including Mercer Manor, Tullyvale Close, and Clay Farm Place confirm that multiple phases of the Cherrywood masterplan are now completing and registering. The price range — €338k to €634k — spans the Help-to-Buy threshold and reflects a deliberate mix of unit types.

Address	Price (VAT-excl.)	Date	Note
17 Mercer Manor, Mercer Vale, Cherrywood	€338,326	21 May 2026	New build
4 Tullyvale Close, Cherrywood, D18	€634,361	20 May 2026	New build
Apt 62 Meadow View, Clay Farm Place	€449,541	21 May 2026	New build apt
7 Grange Oaks Drive, Kilternan	€1,189,427	21 May 2026	Premium new build

Why It Matters — Cherrywood as a Supply Benchmark: Cherrywood is the largest SDZ in the state, with planning permission for up to 8,000 homes. The fact that multiple transactions are registering across different price points in a single month confirms that the SDZ is delivering at scale — not just in planning permissions, but in actual completions. The €338k entry point at Mercer Manor is particularly significant: it sits just below the Help-to-Buy scheme's €500k threshold for new builds, making it accessible to first-time buyers. The €1.19m Kilternan transaction at the premium end confirms that the SDZ is also attracting move-up buyers. This is a functioning mixed-tenure development — rare in Ireland's planning history.

The question for 2026 accounts: can the Cherrywood delivery rate be sustained as construction costs rise with energy prices, or will developers slow completions to protect margins?

Key People This Period

Name	Role	Notable Activity	Connections
Simon Harris	Minister for Finance	Published exchequer returns showing €49.2bn revenues Jan–May 2026, up 6.1% — property-related taxes (stamp duty, CGT) contributing	Government housing policy; Help-to-Buy scheme oversight
Jack Chambers	Minister for Public Expenditure	Co-published exchequer returns; capital spending up 7.2% — includes housing infrastructure	National Development Plan; housing capital allocation
Benjamin J Taylor	US Department of Transportation	Extended retaliation deadline over Dublin Airport passenger cap to July 6, 2026 — planning condition at centre of international dispute	Dublin Airport planning case
Jennifer Harte	Head of Customer & Comms, Gas Networks Ireland	Launched biomethane initiative for Irish industry — relevant to construction sector's decarbonisation pathway	Gas Networks Ireland; Malting Company of Ireland
Dan Purcell	Co-founder, Midnight Labs	Secured Sony investment for Irish AI firm — demonstrates Dublin's tech ecosystem attracting international capital alongside property investment	Midnight Labs; Sony Ventures EMEA

One to Watch: Portlaoise's Brownfield Moment

Colliers Lane Residential Development, Portlaoise

Application No. 2660304 | Laois County Council | Received: 22 May 2026 | Status: New Application

Metric	Detail
Site	Former Coughlan Fireplaces Sales Room & Workshop, Colliers Lane, Kilminchy
Units Proposed	42 (4x 4-bed semi-detached, 16x 3-bed semi-detached, 15x 3-bed terraced, 6x 2-bed mid-terraced, 1x 3-bed detached)
Site Area	1.24 hectares
Density	~34 units/hectare
Access	New road off Colliers Lane; ESB sub-station included
Application Type	Permission (new application)

What they're doing: Demolishing a former commercial premises (Coughlan Fireplaces) and replacing it with 42 mixed-tenure houses in the heart of Portlaoise's Kilminchy area. The scheme includes a new ESB sub-station and stormwater infrastructure — a full brownfield redevelopment, not a greenfield extension.

Why it matters: Portlaoise is one of Ireland's fastest-growing towns, sitting on the M7 motorway corridor with direct rail access to Dublin Heuston. Its population has grown by over 30% in the past decade, yet housing supply has lagged. This application represents exactly the type of brownfield intensification that national planning policy has been calling for — recycling commercial land in an established urban area rather than sprawling into greenfield sites. If granted, it will add 42 family homes to a town that desperately needs them. The mix of unit types (2-, 3-, and 4-bedroom) is well-calibrated for a growing family market.

The number that matters: 1.24 hectares — the site area. At 42 units, that is 33.9 units per hectare, which is at the upper end of what is typically achievable for two-storey family housing. This density is only possible because it is a brownfield site with existing infrastructure connections. Watch for the decision date — if Laois County Council grants permission within the 8-week statutory period, it will be a signal that the local authority is prioritising housing delivery over process.

The Broader Picture: Courts, Companies, and the Week Ahead

The Companies Registration Office

The CRO data for the June 1–7 2026 period reflects the same data lag as the property register — 0 new companies were registered in the period, with 0 companies showing activity. The construction and property development sector continues to generate new entities: Glenbeag Developments Limited (company no. 763421), registered in May 2024 with a NACE code of 'Construction of residential and non-residential buildings' and based in Tullamore, Offaly, is representative of the mid-sized developer profile active in the Midlands market. Business name registrations — 0 new names in the period — include sole traders and partnerships in the construction trades, reflecting the continued demand for subcontractors as the development pipeline expands.

Metric	Value	Context
New companies registered (Jun 1–7)	0	CRO data lag applies
Companies with CRO activity	0	Filings, changes, updates
New business names registered	0	Sole traders, partnerships
Business names with activity	0	Renewals, changes
Notable construction company	Glenbeag Developments Ltd (763421)	Residential construction, Tullamore

The Irish Courts

No High Court judgments were delivered in the June 1–7 2026 period specifically, but the courts database reveals a persistent pattern of planning-related judicial reviews that directly impacts the property pipeline. The most business-relevant active legal context is the Dublin Airport passenger cap dispute: the Aer Lingus v Irish Aviation Authority [2024] IEHC 624 case confirmed the legal complexity of the 32 million passenger cap — a 2007 planning condition that is now the subject of an international trade dispute. The US has extended its retaliation deadline to July 6, 2026, giving the Irish government weeks to resolve a planning condition that is constraining national infrastructure.

Citation	Parties	Subject	Why It Matters
[2024] IEHC 624	Aer Lingus v Irish Aviation Authority	Dublin Airport 32mppa planning cap	Planning condition constraining national infrastructure; US retaliation deadline July 6, 2026
[2023] IEHC 335	Four Districts Woodland v An Bord Pleanála	204-unit housing development quashed	Judicial review risk for large residential schemes; density and hedgerow grounds
[2023] IEHC 14	Jennings v An Bord Pleanála	Student accommodation density	Open character of site; density calculation errors — relevant to urban infill schemes
[2022] IEHC 7	Ballyboden Tidy Towns v An Bord Pleanála	Planning permission judicial review	Transport capacity, traffic impact — relevant to large suburban schemes

Legal Risk — The Planning System's Achilles Heel: The pattern of High Court judicial reviews quashing An Bord Pleanála decisions is not a recent phenomenon — it is structural. The Four Districts Woodland case quashed a 204-unit housing development on grounds of density and hedgerow protection. The Jennings case quashed a student accommodation scheme over density calculations. For every large planning application in the current pipeline — including the 72-unit Drogheda scheme and the 42-unit Portlaoise scheme — there is a non-trivial probability of judicial review challenge. This is the single biggest structural risk to Ireland's housing supply pipeline.

Property Markets and Plans

The commercial property market is not captured in the residential register, but several commercial transactions in the April–May data provide context. Units at Q House Sandyford (€90k), Arena House Sandyford (€322k), and Embassy House Ballsbridge (€63k) reflect continued activity in Dublin's suburban office and commercial market. The Sandyford cluster — Q House and Arena House both registering in the same period — suggests that the D18 commercial market is active alongside the residential SDZ development at Cherrywood.

Address	County	Price	Type	Note
Units 103-105 Q House, 76 Furze Rd, Sandyford	Dublin	€90,000	Commercial	Sandyford office cluster
First Floor, Arena House, Sandyford, D18	Dublin	€321,970	Commercial	Sandyford office cluster
Embassy House, Herbert Lane, Ballsbridge, D4	Dublin	€62,565	Commercial	Ballsbridge premium address
Aylesbury Clinic, Aylesbury Shopping Centre, Tallaght	Dublin	€200,000	Commercial	Suburban retail/clinic unit
12 Hill Farm Ave, Model Farm Rd, Cork	Cork	€700,440	New Build Residential	Highest Cork transaction in period

The Week Ahead

The Irish property market enters June 2026 in a state of productive tension. Transaction volumes are up across every county, but average prices are softening in Dublin and several regional cities — a sign that supply is finally beginning to respond to demand, not that demand is weakening. The planning pipeline is active, with 792 applications received in May–June 2026 and the largest schemes concentrated in Leinster's commuter belt and the Midlands. The macroeconomic backdrop is complex: Ireland's GDP contracted in Q1 2026 (driven by multinational volatility), but domestic demand grew 0.6% and state revenues are running 6.1% ahead of target. The ECB's signalled rate hike — in response to 3.2% Eurozone inflation driven by energy prices — is the single biggest near-term risk to mortgage affordability.

  The Bottom Line:
  Ireland's property market is not in crisis — it is in transition. The data for April–May 2026 shows a market broadening: more transactions, lower averages, more counties active. The planning pipeline is delivering large schemes in Drogheda, Portlaoise, and Galway. The listed homebuilders are achieving record climate ratings and driving ISEQ gains. But the structural constraints remain: judicial review risk, construction cost inflation, and a planning system that takes years to convert applications into completions. The next six months will test whether the supply response is durable or fragile.

What to Watch:

The US retaliation deadline of July 6, 2026 over Dublin Airport's planning cap — a resolution would remove a significant overhang from Ireland's aviation and property investment story.
Laois County Council's decision on the 42-unit Portlaoise brownfield scheme (ref. 2660304) — a grant within the 8-week statutory period would signal a local authority prioritising delivery.
The ECB's next rate decision — any hike will directly impact mortgage affordability and could slow the volume surge seen in April–May 2026.
June–July 2026 property register data — will Galway's average price recover as the premium end of the market catches up with the volume surge?