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Construction Advances on 25-Storey Railyard Tower in Cork

Wednesday 28 October 2026

Construction is progressing on the 25-storey Railyard Tower in Cork, which is set to deliver 217 apartments by 2027.

Construction is underway on the 25-storey Railyard Tower in Cork, which will deliver 217 apartments upon its scheduled completion in 2027.

Reported as Ireland's tallest building as it takes shape, the high-rise scheme is planned to provide long-term family homes in the city centre area. The development represents a significant addition to high-density residential accommodation in Cork, comprising over two hundred residential units across twenty-five floors.

According to reporting by the *Irish Independent*, the project aims to support local housing supply with permanent residences once construction works conclude.

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