Projects
While we may have started out in concrete 50 years ago, Kilsaran is proud of the way our business has expanded over the years. Below are just a few of the many projects we’ve undertaken in our four core sectors: Concrete, Dry Products, Paving & Walling and Contracting & Road Surfacing.
Cherrywood Strategic Development Zone
Kilsaran Roadsurfacing and Contracting are proud to have undertaken the significant infrastructure development work on the Cherrywood Strategic Development Zone (SDZ) recently.
The main contractor on the Cherrywood Infrastructure Project is a joint venture between John Craddock Ltd and Jons Civil EngineeringLtd working for Hines,the Houston based owner, developer and asset manager of the SDZ.
One Microsoft Place, Sandyford
Microsoft is a very environmentally conscious company, so when they were
constructing their new €134m campus in South Dublin, which was completed
by BAM Contractors earlier this year, Kilsaran International collaborated with
Landscape Architect, Mitchell and Associates, to find a sustainable and
aesthetically pleasing solution for the 10,000 square meter paving design.
St. Patrick’s Hospital, Johns Hill , Co. Waterford
St. Patrick's Hospital, Johns Hill in Co. Waterford was constructed using Newgrange Flags Silver Granite, Slane natural, charcoal & brindle. Tactile Corduroy Buff.
Fairhaven, Castleknock, Co. Dublin
Fairhaven in Castleknock Co. Dublin was constructed using Clima-Pave Curragh Gold & Charcoal 3 size mix
Colaiste Eamonn Ris, Wexford
Colaiste Eamonn Ris in Wexford features our Newgrange Black Granite, Newgrange Step Silver Granite
St Johns National School, Drogheda, Co. Louth
St Johns National School in Drogheda Co. Louth was constructed using Slane Clima-Pave Charcoal & Natural
Kilcock Town Square
Kilcock Town Square was constructed using Newgrange 3 size mix Silver Granite & Black Granite & cobbles
Midlands Hotel, Portlaoise
The Midlands Hotel located in Portlaoise was constructed using Corrib Silver Granite & Black Granite
Educate Together Stepaside, Dublin 19
Educate Together located in Stepaside Dublin 19 was constructed using Clima-Pave Lismore 3 size mix 80m, Newgrange 3 size mix black and silver granite
Dean Hotel, Harcourt Street, Dublin 2
The Dean Hotel on Harcourt Street in Dublin 2 constructed using Shelbourne Black Granite 400x400 Presealed Paving
Lidl, Glenageary, Co. Dublin
Lidl in Glenageary Co.Dublin constructed using products such as Slane Clima-Pave Charcoal & Natural 200x100.
Celbridge Primary Care Centre, Co. Kildare
Celbridge Primary Care Centre constructed with Newgrange Silver and Black granite along with corduroy tactile buff.
Gardiner Street Student Accommodation, Dublin 1
Kavanagh Court Student Accommodation, Gardiner Street constructed with Pembroke Silver Granite.
Garda Headquarters, Galway
Mellifont Charcoal three size mix paving blocks along with Silver Granite Tara kerb were chosen from Kilsaran’s wide range of colours, sizes, and textures, to complement the building, which was clad in limestone and granite.
Ballymakenny College, Drogheda
Kilsaran International was delighted to have been chosen as supplier of choice to the Ballymakenny College, Drogheda, Co. Louth.
DIT Campus, Grangegorman
Kilsaran International, Ireland’s largest independent manufacturer of paving and concrete products, supplies a bespoke product range to the wonderful regeneration of the old Grangegorman complex, where the new DIT College finds its new home.
Nazareth House, Dublin 3
Kilsaran International, Irelands leading independent supplier of concrete products has recently become the first rendering mortar manufacturer in the Republic of Ireland to successfully attain NSAI Agremént Certification for hybrid rendering systems using both mineral and organic based rendering mortars. Kilsaran’s DuraRend Classic System and GP Render were the products of choice for the recently completed extension to Nazareth House Nursing Home in Dublin 3.
Grafton Street, Dublin 2
Kilsaran are supplied a range of Independently tested Streetscape BS 7533 compliant materials including; bedding course, jointing and priming mortars to, KN Networks who managed the improvement of Grafton Street, Dublin. The hardscaping element of the upgrade with corresponding carriageway and pathways totals 5000 m2 of granite paving.
Hough End Lane Sports Centre – UK
The Lexicon Library was the overall winner in the building caregory at the Irish Concrete Society awards in 2016 and Kilsaran were delighted receive an award as a major supplier to the project.
Rosie Hackett Bridge
Dublin’s newest bridge, the Rosie Hackett bridge which spans the River Liffey is benefitting from the technical and aesthetic qualities of Kilsaran International. Kilsaran are delighted to have been involved in the supply of a range of independently tested Streetscape BS 7533 compliant materials to Graham Construction who were the main contractors in the construction of the new Rosie Hackett Bridge in Dublin City Centre. Kilsaran products including; bedding course, jointing and priming mortars were supplied as part of the construction of the bridge, which cost around €13.5m to complete and was funded by the NTA.
Kildare Village
Kilsaran International, a leading manufacturer of paving and concrete products, was proud to have been one of the main suppliers of both the external cladding and paving materials to the new Chic Outlet Shopping® Villages by Value Retail, located in the stunning Kildare Village approximately 1 hour from Dublin Centre.
John Lewis and Waitrose
Kilsaran International had the honor of being chosen to supply our inspiring, high quality paving range for the new combined Waitrose and John Lewis At Home store in Horsham, West Sussex.
Dublin Airport
Kilsaran supplied 10,000m² of its Newgrange Silver & Black Granite paving flags for the set down area and foot paths around the Airport.
Science Building – NUI Galway
This new 4 storey high tech science and research facility at NUI Galway was an €18m project. Kilsaran was contracted for the delivery and installation of 1200m² of External Insulation to the building (comprising 8,212m² floor area).
The K Club
Kilsaran International are proud to have been the main suppliers of external wall insulation the new extension to the 5 star K Club resort in Straffan, Co. Kildare.
Smithfield Regeneration
As part of the on-going urban renewal of the Smithfield quarter in Dublin 7, Dublin City Council approved Kilsaran Streetscape Products to construct 2900 m² of pavement. Phase 3 of the Smithfield Enhancement Scheme included improvements to New Church Street, Bow Lane, Haymarket and Mary's Lane.
Ballyfermot Primary Care Centre
This project involved construction of a new 4800m² primary care and mental health centre in Ballyfermot, Dublin 10. The facility, located on a 1.4hA site, offers a range of services such as G.P. services, dental, physiotherapy, community nursing, addiction welfare and crèche services.
LexIcon Library – Dun Laoghaire
The Lexicon Library was the overall winner in the building caregory at the Irish Concrete Society awards in 2016 and Kilsaran were delighted receive an award as a major supplier to the project.
Aviva Stadium
The old Lansdowne Road stadium in Dublin was demolished over a period of 2 months in 2007, making way for the new Aviva Stadium. Most of the existing concrete block and brick was recycled and used as fill material.
In excess of 35,000 cubic meters of concrete was used on-site, including 8,000 pre-cast units manufactured off-site. Kilsaran's expertise was called into play as the project required self-compacting concrete (SCC) technology as well as specialist knowledge for the application of exposed aggregate concrete. Additionally, the concrete used for this project had a cementitious replacement of 40% ground granulated blast-furnace slag (GGBS) in order to reduce the carbon footprint of the build.
National Gallery, Dublin
Kilsaran supplied 7200m2 Concrete Floor area in the structure section of the new basement level server and security room.