Established in 1925, PJ Hegarty boasts a proud heritage.
Our enduring legacy spanning a century reflects our dedication to delivering top-tier projects across Ireland and the UK.
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Celebrating 100 Years of Building Partnerships
This year, we celebrate a century of shaping skylines, creating spaces, and building a brighter future. Established in 1925, we’ve grown to become Ireland’s most progressive building company, delivering exceptional projects across Ireland and the UK from our offices in Dublin, Cork, Limerick, and London.
Our purpose has been unwavering: to build safe, sustainable, and innovative structures that leave a positive impact. Our success has changed the skylines with world-class structures. But we’ve built more than structures — we’ve built trust, communities, and a legacy of excellence.
As we honour our past, we’re looking toward the future — innovating, growing, and continuing to safely meet the needs of our clients and partners. While reflecting on the many transformations of the past century, we also look to our future — a future that embraces diversity, champions sustainability, and places innovation at its core.
Here’s to the next 100 years of building partnerships!
Hands For Life
At PJ Hegarty, health and safety goes beyond our construction sites. This October, we proudly participated in the Irish Heart Foundation Hands for Life programme.
Did you know 13 people die from cardiac arrest every day? CPR can double the chances of survival, and through this vital programme, free CPR training is being offered to 100,000 people across Ireland. Whether at work or home, knowing these life-saving skills could make all the difference. Training courses will take place in local community centres, clubs, and libraries across Ireland over the next two years. The training course takes just under one hour to complete, and attendees will learn:
- How to recognise a cardiac arrest
- How to perform compressions
- How to use an AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
- How to respond to a choking emergency
- How to recognise a stroke
For more information and to sign up for a free Hands for Life training course in your area, visit www.HandsForLife.ie.
PJ Hegarty is committed to promoting a healthy lifestyle and ensuring our people know how to respond to a health emergency.
Ireland’s Best Employers 2024
PJ Hegarty is thrilled to be named among the top 15 Irish companies on the Sunday Independent’s 150 Best Employers 2024 list.
This impressive ranking, conducted by Statista, involved extensive research on over 1,000 companies and surveys of 6,500 employees across Ireland. Being recognised in the top 15 underscores our dedication to nurturing an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered.
Interested in joining PJ Hegarty? Explore our latest job opportunities here www.pjhegarty.ie/career-open-position/
PJ Hegarty Announces Key Internal Promotions to Strengthen Leadership Team
PJ Hegarty is delighted to announce three appointments within its management team.
Maurice Killeen Appointed as Operations Director for the Southern Region
In his 30+ years’ experience since joining PJ Hegarty & Sons in 1993 as a Graduate Civil Engineer, Maurice has worked across a wide range of sectors within the industry, with a particular emphasis on large civil, industrial, pharmaceutical, and commercial projects. Maurice’s pro-active and structured approach to complex and challenging projects has contributed to a consistent track record of delivery for our clients, and lead to his appointment as a Regional Director in 2015 and Main Board Director in 2022. Maurice was appointed Operations Director for the Southern Region in 2024.
John Gavigan and Seamus Sheahan Step into Roles as Regional Directors for the Eastern Region
John Gavigan joined PJ Hegarty in 1996 and has consistently demonstrated exceptional skill and leadership. Recognised with awards from CIOB and ICI, John advanced to Contracts Manager and was named Regional Director in 2023. His diverse project portfolio, including notable undertakings such as 10 Molesworth Street, Zoetis, and Tropical Fruit Warehouse, showcases his versatile and dynamic approach to construction management.
With over 28 years of industry experience, Seamus Sheahan joined PJ Hegarty as a Project Director in 2022. His expertise and wide-ranging industry knowledge span various sectors, from residential to microchip technology. Seamus’s appointment as a Regional Director in 2023 is a testament to his ability to manage large and complex projects, further strengthening PJ Hegarty’s leadership in the Eastern Region.
These appointments reflect PJ Hegarty’s commitment to excellence and its belief in nurturing talent from within with Maurice, John, and Seamus set to play pivotal roles in PJ Hegarty’s ongoing success.
Sean Carrigy Retires
After a remarkable 44-year career that helped shape the infrastructure and skyline of Cork and beyond, Operations Director Sean Carrigy, has retired from his role in our Irish business. Sean joined PJ Hegarty in 1979 and leaves a remarkable legacy within our company and across the construction industry. Throughout his career, Sean has worked on many landmark projects spanning infrastructure advancements across Ireland, major pharmaceutical developments, and a portfolio of residential and commercial projects.
We are delighted Sean will continue working with our UK team in 2024 but he will be greatly missed from our Cork office as a leader, colleague, mentor and friend. We extend our gratitude to Sean for his contributions to the company and wish Sean and Niamh well in retirement.
