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We are pleased to  announce the appointment of Barry Casey to its Main Board as Construction Director for the Southern Region (Ireland).

Barry joined PJ Hegarty in 1993 and has played a key role in delivering many of the company’s flagship projects across the commercial, pharmaceutical, life sciences and residential sectors. Having served as Regional Director since 2018, his appointment reflects more than three decades of leadership, technical expertise and commitment to the business.

Throughout his career, Barry has been involved in some of PJ Hegarty’s best-known projects, including Boston Scientific, MSD, Penrose Dock, Nano Nagle Place and the Elysian development in Cork city.

With more than 500 employees, PJ Hegarty is one of Ireland’s leading building and civil engineering companies, operating across Ireland and the UK with an annual turnover of more than €500m.

PJ Hegarty delivers projects for long-standing clients across the commercial, pharmaceutical, life sciences, high-tech, industrial, infrastructure, residential, aviation, fit-out and specialist sectors.

Current projects include the new Citibank headquarters in Dublin Docklands, a significant programme of works across Dublin and Cork Airports, major data centre and pharmaceutical developments for confidential multinational clients, and Ireland’s tallest residential building, the 25-storey Railyard development in Cork.

Having celebrated its centenary in 2025, PJ Hegarty continues to build on its reputation for excellence while maintaining a strong focus on safety, sustainability, responsible procurement, diversity and inclusion.

Barry Casey, Construction Director for the Southern Region, PJ Hegarty, said:

“PJ Hegarty has been part of my career from the very beginning, so I am proud to take on the role of Construction Director for the Southern Region and join the Main Board. Over the years, I have been fortunate to work on landmark projects including Clarion Hotel & Lapps Quay Development, Penrose Dock and the Elysian development in Cork city. I look forward to supporting our teams as we continue to deliver for our clients across the region, with safety, collaboration and quality at the centre of everything we do.”

Maurice Killeen, Managing Director, PJ Hegarty, Ireland, said:

“Barry’s appointment is very well deserved and reflects the outstanding contribution he has made to the company over more than 30 years.

Barry has played a pivotal role in the success of our Southern Region, delivering high quality projects across the region, with a well-earned reputation for technical expertise, commitment and integrity.

I look forward to working alongside him as we continue to grow the business while staying true to the values that have defined PJ Hegarty for more than a century.”

A key milestone was reached on Saturday morning at the Railyard Apartments scheme for JCD Group & Clúid in Cork city centre when we completed the slipform to the main tower core. Specialist contractor Slipform Engineering commenced pouring the lift and stair core on Wednesday, March 18th. Over 1,700m3 of concrete and 225t of reinforcement went into the slipform operations, with the team working 24/7 for 10 days to reach a full height of over 85 meters.

With the completion of this Slipform the scale and ambition of the development is now apparent. A big thank you to everyone who delivered this milestone safely and efficiently. We look forward to sharing further updates as the project progresses.

On Friday March 9th, we were sponsors of the Construction Industry Federation International Women’s Day Summit.

The event sparked insightful discussions across several important topics, with panel sessions ranging from Digital Adaptation of Innovation to hearing Apprentices’ experiences, along with a keynote address from Marie Gleeson, former Naval Captain, who spoke about the difference strong team support can make.

We were also delighted to see our Head of HR, Jan Glynn take part in the panel discussion ‘The Inclusion Exchange, Why Investing in Others Strengthens us all’, sharing perspectives on the value of investing in people and creating supportive, inclusive workplaces across our industry.

As we conclude our centenary year, we are taking a moment to reflect on the journey PJ Hegarty has taken over the past one hundred years and the people who have shaped our story.

Founded in 1925, PJ Hegarty has evolved through changing times while remaining committed to the relationships and shared values that define our work. Throughout this milestone year, we were delighted to celebrate with our clients, partners, friends, and the entire PJ Hegarty team. Their trust and collaboration have played an important role in our journey.

You can read about our history here: Explore our history

As we look forward to the next chapter, our focus will remain on strengthening these connections and delivering excellent outcomes together. We have been building partnerships since 1925, and we aim to continue this tradition into the future.

To gain further insight into PJ Hegarty, take a look at how we became the Tier One contractor we are today.

Ronan began his journey with PJ Hegarty during his college placement, discovering a workplace where everyone, from graduate to director, is approachable and genuinely supportive.

After graduation, he spent a year living in Australia, embracing the challenge of moving abroad and gaining experiences that broadened his outlook. When he decided it was time to come home, the decision to return felt easy, with family close by, and his career had a clear path ahead with the opportunity to return to PJ Hegarty.

Alyson first joined PJ Hegarty as a college student on placement, discovering an environment where development is encouraged, and support is part of everyday life. After graduating, she returned without hesitation, ready to take on the challenges of engineering.

Today, she brings fresh thinking, problem-solving energy, and the confidence that comes from feeling she belongs. For her, working as a young woman in construction is empowering, a clear reminder that what counts is the quality of your work and the opportunities you take.