A key milestone was reached at the Railyard Apartments scheme for JCD Group & Clúid in Cork city centre. A 104 m tower crane (92.1 m under the hook) has now been erected on site, currently the tallest crane in operation in Ireland. Free-standing at over 100 metres, it now defines the skyline ahead of construction commencing on the 25-storey tower.
It’s the third time we’ve delivered Cork’s tallest crane installation, following projects at Cork County Hall and The Elysian, both of which were the tallest buildings in Ireland at the time of completion. When finished, Railyard Apartments is set to become the tallest residential building in Ireland.
Planning for a crane of this scale began in 2025, with detailed design selection and component configuration, particularly important given the more demanding wind zone conditions in the south-west compared with other parts of the country.
A big thank you to everyone who delivered this milestone safely and efficiently. We look forward to sharing updates as the project progresses.
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