We are delighted that 3 of our projects have been shortlisted for the 2026 Irish Construction Excellence Awards: · Benedictine Monastery at Kylemore Abbey – Leisure/Tourism · Clifden Station House Hotel – Fit-out or Refurbishment · The Coombe Hospital Laboratories – Healthcare This is a great testament to our team’s strength, depth and commitment. Our…
Carey Building Contractors achieve ISO 19650:2 accreditation.
Carey Building Contractors have successfully completed many Public Works projects over the years. This includes hospitals, healthcare, educational, residential, and public buildings for various public bodies, which have all been delivered using the Public Works Contract Forms. In 2024, the Office of Government Procurement introduced the BIM Mandate, with the aim of standardizing digital construction…
Carey’s Win Health & Safety Award
We’re delighted to share that Carey Building Contractors received a Distinction at the 2025 National Irish Safety Organisation’s Occupational Safety Awards held recently in Killarney. This recognition reflects the ongoing commitment of our site teams and safety professionals to maintaining the highest standards across all our projects. Safety is never just a box to tick,…
Carey’s Project Wins National Award
We’re delighted to share that our work on the new Benedictine Monastery at Kylemore Abbey has been named winner of the “Contractor Residential Project of the Year – over €5M” category at the Irish Construction Industry Awards 2025. This project was also a finalist in the overall Project of the Year category. We are thrilled…
TWO CAREY PROJECTS NOMINATED FOR ICI AWARDS
We are delighted to see two of our recent projects recognised on the Irish Construction Industry Awards 2025 shortlist: In the Contractor Health Project of the Year, our nominated entry is the construction of The Laboratories at The Coombe Mother & Infant Hospital: a 4-storey laboratory with rooftop plant, plus two extensions and internal refurbishment…
CAREY AWARDED TENDER FOR NEW DAY CENTRE AND HOMELESS ACCOMMODATION
Galway County Council has announced that, following a tendering process, Carey Building Contractors has been awarded the Tender to build a new day centre and homeless accommodation in Galway City. This vital service for homeless men and women in Galway is part of the Galway City Council Housing For All Action Plan. The redevelopment involves…
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Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality Advisor Carey’s Building Contractors is a dynamic and progressive main contractor based in Galway City, specialising in capital projects across both the public and private sectors. With a strong track record in delivering high-quality construction work, we manage projects from tender through to completion—ranging from healthcare, education and heritage…
KYLEMORE ABBEY -TOURISM ENHANCEMENT PROJECT
Carey Building Contractors were engaged to undertake the new Visitor’s experience at Kylemore Abbey and walled Gardens. The project which consisted of the refurbishment of a new wing within the protected structure of the Abbey is entitled ‘From Generation to Generation – the story of Kylemore Abbey’ and was developed in conjunction with Kylemore Trust…
ST OLIVER’S SCHOOL TUAM
We have been successful in our Tender for the construction of St Oliver’s School on a site on the Dunmore Rd, Tuam, Co Galway. The School which operates under the patronage of Ability West, will cater for pupils aged 4 to 18 who have a learning disability or physical sensory disabilities. The sod turning took…
TEMPLE ST HOSPITAL REFURBISHMENT WORKS
The refurbishment works in St Philomena’s Ward consist of full ward decant and alterations of existing walling and room parameters, new lift installation and full interior décor. Additional to the internal works is: a) the construction of a new link bridge over the existing emergency access road which will provide additional access for staff and…
PISCATORIAL SCHOOL SCAFFOLD REMOVAL
This project is progressing on schedule with the scaffold removal last week.
MODH EILE GALWAY
Works progressing well at our Modh Eile project with programme milestone targets achieved for the first floor deck pour & commencement of first floor blockwork.
CARDIAC CATHETER LABORATORIES AND CARDIOTHORACIC WARD, UCHG
We have handed over phase 1 of this project which included 2 no. Cardiac Catheter Labs. Full commissioning has taken place of the two suites.
ST JAMES’S HOSPITAL ENDOSCOPY/DECONTAMINATION UNIT
We have been successful in our tender for a new Extension & Upgrade to the Endoscopy/Decontamination Unit in St James’s Hospital Dublin. Works are due to commence within the next month.
PISCATORIAL SCHOOL CLADDAGH GALWAY
Views from the roof of the Piscatorial School project in the Claddagh. First fix Mechanical & Electrical works have commenced in the new extension & internal refurbishment works are well underway in the existing building.
FIRST CRANE LIFT MODH EILE
First crane lift at the Modh Eile Project today. Scaffolding going up for the rear extension blockwork and existing Building Roof Refurbishment Works.
COPE (MODH EILE HOUSE) GALWAY
Carey Building Contractors have been successful in their tender for the proposed renovation of the Magdalen Laundry Building in Galway. The Building was gifted to COPE Galway by the Mercy Order for a new refuge. Works have commenced on site. Modh Eile is a new home for Cope Galway’s Domestic Abuse Service. The new building…
CONSERVATION & REFURBISHMENT TO PISCATORIAL SCHOOL
Following a successful tender for the refurbishment and conservation works to the Piscatorial School, Claddagh Galway., Carey’s are delighted to be involved in the sensitive restoration, extension and upgrade Works to the historical building dating from 1846. The Works which have commenced will include; Demolition of an external steel escape stairs to the rear of…
TEMPLE ST HOSPITAL WARD REFURBISHMENT, DUBLIN
Carey’s were successful in their tender for the project in Temple Street Hospital which includes a bridge link extension and refurbishment works at St Philomena’s Ward which is on the first floor level of Temple St Hospital.
74 BED EXTENSION SACRED HEART HOSPITAL
The official sod turning took place in the Sacred Heart Hospital in Mayo on Monday 11th July. In attendance were Taoiseach Enda Kenny, employees of the HSE, local Dignitaries and Paul Carey Managing Director.
AWARD WINNERS GRADAM SHEOSAIMH UÍ ÓGARTAIGH
Delighted to have been involved with Gaillimh le Gaeilge over the past year in preparing our submission for the Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh award. Well worth the effort in the end. Míle Buíochas.
BEACON HOSPITAL DUBLIN
Works have commmenced on the Linear Accelerator Replacement & Attendant Works in the Beacon Hospital Sandyford, Co Dublin.
SOD TURNING AT THE BON SECOURS HOSPITAL
An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny T.D. “turned the sod” last Thursday on the development of a new state of the art Interventional Cardiology Suite at Bon Secours Hospital Galway. The new unit will treat patients requiring procedures such as Angiography, Cardiac Angioplasty and Electrophysiology including the insertion of Cardiac Pacemakers. Carey’s are delighted to be working…
SHORTLISTED FOR THE GRADAM SHEOSAIMH UÍ ÓGARTAIGH AWARD
Go raibh míle maith agat – we have been selected as a Finalist for the Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh Award. The Award ceremony takes place on the 15th May.
CHAMBERS IRELAND CSR AWARD 2016
Carey Building Contractors was named as the winner of the ‘Excellence in Corporate Social Responsibility by an SME’ award at the 13th Annual Corporate Social Responsibility Awards, which took place in Dublin on September 1st 2016. The annual award ceremony hosted by Chambers Ireland recognises the significant contribution that Irish business makes to society through corporate social…























