EXTENSION AND REFURBISHMENT – GLENLO ABBEY HOTEL
Careys were successfully awarded the Tender worth seven figures for this project, after a competitive process. The project comprised building an extension of the existing bedroom block and alterations and refurbishment to the pavilion bar and spa areas. The works involved: New-build of 24 bedrooms, laundry room, store, lift and plant room. New single storey…
BENEDICTINE MONASTERY AT KYLEMORE ABBEY
Carey Building Contractors was selected by the Kylemore Trust, to construct a new Benedictine Monastery at Kylemore Abbey, Connemara. A purpose-built complex totalling 2,292m2. It was designed to provide new living spaces for 15 nuns, including individual ensuite bedrooms, a community room, refectory and cloister garden. Located within the Twelve Bens/Garraun SAC, the site was…
THE GROVE MENTAL HEALTH & DISABILITY SERVICES CENTRE
The Grove project consisted of part-demolition, refurbishment and remodelling of the old Grove Hospital along with new extensions and site works. The site in Tuam, originally an 18th century House, was used as a private hospital under the Bons Secours Order of nuns from 1944 until its closure in 2001 and prior to this was…
EXTERNAL RENOVATION AND REPAIR OF WESTPORT HOUSE
Westport House is a protected building of national significance. Carey Building Contractors were appointed to carry out extensive detailed external repair works with the aim to retain, restore and enhance the protected status of the building. This project took 13 months and a seven-figure investment to accomplish. The works comprised: Roof repairs to the main…
CONSERVATION & REFURBISHMENT PISCATORIAL SCHOOL GALWAY
Following a successful tender for the refurbishment and conservation works to the Piscatorial School in the Claddagh, Carey’s are delighted to be involved in the sensitive restoration, extension and upgrade works to the historical building dating from 1846. The works included; Demolition of an external steel escape stairs to the rear of the building Restoration…
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…
CONNEMARA VISITOR’S CENTRE ROSMUC
Client: Údarás na Gaeltachta Project Description: Construction of the Pearses’ Cottage, Visitor’s Interpretive Centre, Rosmuc, Co Galway The works consisted of the construction of a single-storey Interpretive Centre of approximately 500sq.m with a pinched open gable roof of fretted zinc to complement the bog landscape in Rosmuc, Co Galway. The Interpretive Centre is located in an…
BALLYNAHINCH CASTLE HOTEL
Client: Ballynahinch Castle Hotel, Recess, Co Galway Project Description: The project consisted of the refurbishment of 11 existing bedrooms and the construction of an 8 bedroom extension, a new lounge area and WC’s within the Hotel. The structural elements included in situ concrete, blockwork walls, steel beams and columns precast/insitu stairs, timber roof trusses. As the…
NOTRE DAME UNIVERSITY AT KYLEMORE ABBEY
Client: University of Notre Dame and Kylemore Trust Project Description: Refurbishment & extension St Joseph’s Building, Kylemore Abbey, Galway The purpose of the project was to create a vibrant, educational, intellectual and spiritual Centre for students. St Joseph’s Building was designed as a student facility where students from Notre Dame University US could come…
ASHFORD CASTLE NEW SPA & LEISURE FACILITY
Client: Red Carnation Hotels Project Description: The second phase of the Ashford Castle enhancement project included the refurbishment of 55 new bedrooms in the East Wing and the construction of a new Spa and Swimming Pool (which incorporated a bespoke steel structure) which was constructed on a greenfield site. The Hotel remained live throughout the…