MERCY HOSPITAL

MERCY HOSPITAL

PJ Hegarty was contracted by the Mercy Hospital in Cork city to complete a new 175-bed facility, incorporating psychiatric, medical and surgical wards, as well as a new Pathology department and facilities for future consultants’ clinics. The building was constructed using a reinforced concrete frame structure on six levels. The unit is clad in monochrome rendered blockwork with aluminium windows and curtain walling. The vaulted roof detail was achieved through state-of -the-art Kalzip curved sheeting on a structural steel frame.

OUR LADY OF LOURDES HOSPITAL, DROGHEDA

OUR LADY OF LOURDES HOSPITAL, DROGHEDA

PJ Hegarty secured an €18m contract to construct a new A&E department at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda, as well as three levels of ward blocks. The project involved a three-storey over basement reinforced concrete extension. The ground floor was fully fitted out as the new A&E department with an approximate area of 1,000m². The two floors directly over the A&E are ward blocks and the third floor was fitted out as a coronary care unit.

BON SECOURS HOSPITAL, CORK

BON SECOURS HOSPITAL, CORK

PJ Hegarty was commissioned by Bon Secours Health System to carry out a major refurbishment and extension project on this private hospital on the banks of the River Lee in Cork, which saw a significant upgrade to the North Block and St. Mary’s Ward plus the addition of a hospital kitchen-restaurant.

NOVARTIS RINGASKIDDY

NOVARTIS RINGASKIDDY

The Novartis pharmaceutical facility in Ringaskiddy, Cork was the global healthcare giant’s first operation in Ireland, manufacturing active pharmaceutical ingredients for a range of cutting-edge medicines used in oncology, cardiovascular health, dermatology, central nervous systems and transplants. The site has undergone significant expansion since it first opened in 1994 and  PJ Hegarty was contracted to add more than 30,000m² of additional floorspace at the plant, including a new production building, an administration block, R&D laboratories, and a warehouse.

OFFICE FIT-OUT AT ELM PARK, DUBLIN 4

OFFICE FIT-OUT AT ELM PARK, DUBLIN 4

UPGRADE FRAMEWORK FOR ULSTER BANK

UPGRADE FRAMEWORK FOR ULSTER BANK

KILMAINHAM GAOL VISITOR CENTRE

KILMAINHAM GAOL VISITOR CENTRE

GARDA HQ, PHOENIX PARK

GARDA HQ, PHOENIX PARK

Garda HQ in Phoenix Park is one of Ireland’s most famous public buildings, built in 1842 for the new Constabulary, and first occupied by the new An Garda Síochána in 1923. PJ Hegarty won the contract for the restoration, conversion and extension of the facility, while Garda operations remained unaffected. The works consisted of refurbishing and converting the listed building J Block into a new control centre, and refurbishment and extension to the existing gate lodge, which is also a listed building.

ST GEORGE’S CHURCH, DUBLIN

ST GEORGE’S CHURCH, DUBLIN

One of the country’s most unique workplaces, St George’s Church in Dublin’s north inner city was refurbished and converted into an office building, with PJ Hegarty leading the project to bring it into a new era. Built between 1802 and 1814, The church is one of Dublin’s most admired buildings, and considered to be one of the finest works of celebrated 18th century architect Francis Johnston.

RIDING SCHOOL AT COLLINS BARRACKS

RIDING SCHOOL AT COLLINS BARRACKS

In another example of PJ Hegarty’s expertise in refurbishment of much-loved public buildings, we converted and restored the former Irish Army equestrian school at Collins Barracks in Dublin into an extension of the National Museum.