Office of Public Works

Leave No Trace Ireland launches “Love This Place” 2025 campaign to protect Ireland’s outdoors

This year’s 'Love This Place' campaign reinforces the simple message: "If you love this place, leave no trace"

Brú na Boinne Visitor Centre recognised for architectural excellence in ‘Deep Surfaces’ Exhibition in Venice, Italy

Huge honour for Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre to be included in this world renowned exhibition

Mayo nursing home residents experience virtual tour of OPW Heritage sites in recognition of “National Arts in Nursing Homes Day”

Residents had the opportunity to virtually experience sites including the Céide Fields, the Battle of the Boyne, Newgrange and Kilkenny Castle- bringing history to life in a unique and engaging way

Celebrate the beauty of Rhododendrons during Rhododendron Week at Altamont Gardens, Co. Carlow

Rhododendrons in full bloom is a sight to behold

Consultations

Annagassan Embankment Repairs on the Glyde & Dee Arterial Drainage Scheme, Co. Louth. 23 May 2025

Online Public Participation for Sluice Replacement Reen Co. Kerry, Maine Arterial Drainage Scheme 16 May 2025

Online Public Participation for Sluice Replacement Ardcanagh Co. Kerry, Maine Arterial Drainage Scheme 16 May 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

Leave No Trace Ireland launches “Love This Place” 2025 campaign to protect Ireland’s outdoors 27 May 2025

OPW responds to proposals to issue temporary permits for reopening of season at Sceilg Mhichíl 23 May 2025

Minister Kevin Moran announces approval to place a contract for construction of a culvert under the Howth Road as part of the River Wad Phase 1B Flood Relief Scheme 22 May 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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