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We are delighted to have commenced works to Phase 2 of our Glor na Mara Primary School project in Tramore, Co. Waterford. Having handed over a new modern two storey extension to the Board of Management at the end of Phase 1 last year, Phase 2 works will include the part demolition and major refurbishment […]

The 1st of 5 Phased Sluice Area fit-outs at University Hospital Waterford was completed and handed over Christmas week 2020, with all refurbishment works to the first phase carried out in just two weeks. Handover of the above pictured first phase was required for the pre Christmas shutdown. The second phase fit-out and refurb commenced […]

Our third Fast Track project of the last couple of weeks, we were delighted to hand over a new Lobby Extension and Queuing Area to the A&E Department of University Hospital Waterford at 5pm on Tuesday 22nd December 2020. Works commenced on site on the 16th November 2020 and were completed in just over 5 […]

We have completed the hand over of a fast tracked Covid Test Centre and the provision of Consultation Areas to St. Martin’s Centre, Kilcohan, Waterford. Handover was achieved to the HSE before the Christmas break. Our thanks to RKD Architects and Malone O’Regan Engineers for their prompt action and collaboration on this project, and our […]

TOBC were asked by the HSE to carry out a fast track extension to the Emergency Department and Ward Blocks at Wexford General Hospital. This is a hospital TOBC know well having carried out many large projects over the years including St Brigid’s Ward Extension and most recently the Decant Unit Extension. This substantial extension […]

Phase 1 of our Glor na Mara Primary School Project in Tramore, Co. Waterford has reached Practical Completion Stage. This impressive modern 12 Classroom Extension has now been handed over to Staff and Students. Works included in this first Phase involved the demolition of a number of existing buildings, the construction of a major new […]

We are delighted to learn that our Johnstown Castle Restoration project has been nominated for a Prestigious International Award! The castle estate saw a multi-million euro investment completed in 2019 and it has been nominated for the British Guild of Travel Writers’ International Tourism Awards, having been described as “a national treasure”. Well done to […]

Tom O’Brien Construction have recently commenced works to Phase 2 of our Gaelscoil Clonmel Project. With the Impressive New Build School extension from Phase 1 now handed over to the staff and students, TOBC have commenced restoration and refurbishment works to the existing School Building pictured, an historic 3 storey over basement Protected Structure (Circa […]

Great to see the commencement of another new project close to home, Tom O’Brien Construction have started a new Primary School Extension Project in Piltown, Co. Kilkenny. Enabling works began over the recent mid-term break with us securing the site and establishing a new site road to facilitate the project. We are happy to be […]

Refurbishment works to the Mercy School Science Labs in Waterford are now complete. A complete refurbishment of existing facilities has been carried out in no more than 3 months and exactly on programme, led by Contracts Manager Dan Casey and Site Manager Derek O’Connor. Our thanks to C.J.F.A. and the rest of the design team […]

Extensive refurbishment works are now practically complete to the Historic Market Market House Building in Enniscorthy. This c.1820’s Listed Building has been completely transformed over the last number of months into bright and modern offices for Enniscorthy Town Council. This project further expands our portfolio in the heritage and conservation fields.   

Phase 1 works of a new multi-million euro School Development in Clonmel are now complete. Phase 1 involved the construction of a major 2 storey over basement extension and the provision of all ancillary landscaping and playground areas. Phase 2 works to the original existing school building are due to commence in the coming weeks. […]

Refurbishment works have recently commenced at Our Lady of Mercy Secondary School in Waterford City. Brand new Science Labs, Prep rooms and Store areas will be ready for both Staff and Students in just a matter of weeks. Great to be working again with C.J. Falconer & Associates and Jerry Geaney Engineering Consultants.

We were delighted to complete the timely handover of St. Angela’s new educational facility to our Client in time for the new school term. Works involved demolitions early in the project and the construction of a new and modern extension consisting of science labs, circulation areas, home economics rooms, stores and prep rooms.

Despite carrying out a number of essential construction works for the HSE during the lockdown period, all of the Tom O’Brien Construction team are excited to be officially back to work on numerous projects this week throughout the country. We are embracing a very different way of working and adhering to all strict Covid-19 policies […]

We’re proud to have this week delivered a fast track 21 bed Critical Care Unit to the HSE at Ely Hospital, Wexford. Over only a 5 week period, TOBC carried out Emergency Works over two floors to completely transform an unused area in the hospital into a modern 21 Bed Critical Care Ward to help […]

We’re proud to be working with the Health Service Exexutive to help in the fight against COVID-19 providing fast-track Healthcare projects. We have been progressing Emergency Works at speed along with RKD Architects at sites in Wexford and Waterford. Ely Hospital in Co. Wexford is receiving a New 21 bed Critical Care Unit in under […]

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We return to Enniscorthy this week to commence the Refurbishment of the historic Market House for Wexford County Council. Having just completed the Restoration of Enniscorthy Courthouse for the same Client and Architect, this is a vote of confidence in our abilities and another repeat Client for us. We look forward to the next 6 […]

We were delighted to be asked back to complete the second phase fit-out at St Killian’s School in Mayfield, Cork, having completed the much larger first phase refurb to the rest of the school building last year. The Phase two fit-out was completed a full two weeks ahead of target. The project was handed over […]

We are delighted to announce that we have successfully achieved membership to the esteemed Register of Heritage Contractors of Ireland, having demonstrated our expert proficiency in the field of heritage works. Registered Heritage Contractors are skilled companies that deliver the traditional building trades for the conservation and restoration of heritage properties or sites. Heritage Contractors […]

Extension works to Lake Region Medical in New Ross, Co. Wexford are now complete. Our thanks to the Client and the Design Team led by Jerome O’Brien of Bemra Engineering for their input over the last couple of months. We wish Lake Region Medical/Integer all the best with their new facility. Well done to TOB […]

We are thrilled to commence works this week on a new Multi Million Euro Sports Campus Development for IT Carlow, located just south of the Main College Campus. Works will involve the construction of a Brand New Pavilion building, Maintenance buildings, car parking facilities and all ancillary services/associated landscaping works. We look forward to working […]

We return to Wexford this week carrying out more Heritage / Conservation works in the Model County. We will be undertaking improvements for the HSE to one of their older buildings located in the Lakin Wing of the old Wexford County Hospital on the grounds of Wexford General Hospital. Some demolition, lime mortar repointing and […]