Office of Public Works

The OPW acquires historic estate lands at Castletown House, Celbridge, on behalf of the State

The Office of Public Works is delighted to confirm that some 235 acres of historic estate lands at Castletown House in Celbridge, Co. Kildare have been purchased by the Commissioners of Public Works (OPW) on behalf of the State.

Farmleigh showcases impressive Irish Book Collection in ‘Benjamin Iveagh: A Life in Books’ Exhibition

Ministers Chambers and Moran welcomes official opening of a new ultra-modern Customs and Border Control Complex at Europort, Co. Wexford

The new complex will enhance driver welfare and streamline access and exits points for passenger and freight ferries

Minister Seán Canney Turns Sod on New Greystones/Wicklow Coast Guard Station

Consultations

Bonet Arterial Drainage Scheme Maintenance Works, Co. Leitrim. 21 October 2025

Kilcoo Arterial Drainage Scheme 8 October 2025

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

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General Publications

Office of Public Works Annual Report 2024 7 November 2025

Office of Public Works Annual Report 2023 7 November 2025

Launch of the OPW Statement of Strategy 2025-2028 3 November 2025

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Press Releases

The OPW acquires historic estate lands at Castletown House, Celbridge, on behalf of the State 19 November 2025

Fabric upgrade contract awarded for State Examinations Commission, Athlone 18 November 2025

Minister Seán Canney Turns Sod on New Greystones/Wicklow Coast Guard Station 18 November 2025

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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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