Office of Public Works

Sculpture in Context celebrates 40 years at the National Botanic Gardens, Dublin

Sculpture in Context is a pivotal event in the Irish arts calendar

OPW welcomes completion of works at Carrowmore Visitor Centre, Co. Sligo

Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery is the oldest and largest concentration of Neolithic tombs in Ireland with remains of over 35 passage tombs constructed almost 6,000 years ago

OPW welcomes ‘Artistic Islands’ exhibition at Dublin Castle, exploring Irish art and diaspora

This exciting exhibition identifies Ireland and its diaspora as places where creative genius was always encouraged

OPW and Clare County Council celebrate the completion of €5.2 million Springfield Flood Relief Scheme

The scheme will protect 21 homes in the Springfield area from significant flooding

Consultations

Duff Arterial Drainage Scheme Maintenance Works, Co. Leitrim and Co. Sligo. 26 August 2025

Knockrockery Arterial Drainage Scheme Maintenance Works, Co. Roscommon 26 August 2025

Killimor/ Cappagh Arterial Drainage Scheme Maintenance Works, Co. Galway. 22 August 2025

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General Publications

Published Volumes 22 May 2025

Internal Audit Report - Capital Expenditure Review 15 May 2025

New Minister Brief 2025 24 February 2025

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Press Releases

Minister Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran announces funding approval for Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection for Rathcormac, County Cork 17 September 2025

OPW welcomes completion of works at Carrowmore Visitor Centre, Co. Sligo 17 September 2025

Culture Night - Uncover Ireland’s culture and history at OPW heritage sites across the country 16 September 2025

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Policies

Built Heritage

Flood Risk Management

Estate Management

Services

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Government Publications

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Ministers

Kevin 'Boxer' Moran

Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works

Senior management

John Conlon

Chairman

Robert Mooney (Commissioner)

Head of Planning and Climate Adaptation

Jim Casey

Head of Flood Risk Management

Rosemary Collier

Head of Heritage Services and Capital Works Delivery

Cathleen Morrison

Head of Estate Management

Kathryn Whyte

Head of Corporate Services

Conor Sreenan

State/Principal Architect

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The Office of Public Works' (OPW) mission is to use experience and expertise to fulfil its role and responsibilities with effective, sustainable and innovative services to the public and to its clients with competence, dedication, professionalism and integrity.