CASE STUDIES
Previous Projects
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An Spidéal Creative Campus
MKO secured planning permission for An Spidéal Creative Campus on behalf of our client Fiontar na Greine Teoranta. The new Campus will provide a cutting-edge educational and training facility for the Irish language media sector, alongside new amenities for the local community.
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Ballinrea and Ballinvuskig Solar Farms and 110kV Substation
MKO supported Ørsted in securing planning permission for complex enabling infrastructure projects across Co. Cork and Cork City. The works included a 110 kV tail‑fed substation, c.7 km underground grid connection to the Raffeen 220 kV station, and an underground interconnector linking the Ballinrea and Ballinvuskig Solar Farms.
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Barrigone Quarry Restoration
Roadstone commissioned MKO to prepare an EIAR, Biodiversity Management Plan and Natura Impact Statement to accompany a planning application for the proposed infilling and restoration of an existing quarry void at the Roadstone Barrigone Quarry site, Askeaton, Co. Limerick
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Coolough Road Student Accommodation Development
MKO delivered a comprehensive suite of verified views and architectural CGIS in support of a planning application for a PBSA development on Coolough Road, Galway.
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Derryclare Wild Western Peatland Project
Coillte commissioned MKO to prepare an EIAR to accompany a planning application for the restoration of approx. 343 hectares of coniferous forestry plantation in the townlands of Derryclare and Cloonnacartan in Galway.
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Gort Homes Large-Scale Residential Development
MKO secured planning permission for a mixed-use development in Gort Town on behalf of Gort Homes Developments Ltd for 220 residential units. MKO provided planning, acoustics, ecological and environmental consultancy services.
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Kilderry Solar Farm
MKO secured planning permission for BayWa r.e. Ireland’s Kilderry Solar Farm in Co. Kilkenny, a 45‑hectare renewable energy development approved in October 2024. The project will deliver up to 37 MW AC of clean electricity, supporting sustainable power generation and strengthening Ireland’s national energy security.
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Student Accommodation, Coolough Road, LRD
Coillte commissioned MKO to prepare an EIAR to accompany a planning application for the restoration of approx. 343 hectares of coniferous forestry plantation in the townlands of Derryclare and Cloonnacartan in Galway.
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Glenveagh Knocknacarra Urban Village
MKO secured planning permission on behalf of Glenveagh Living Ltd, for 227 residential apartments in Knocknacarra. MKO provided planning, project management and environmental consultancy services.
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Tubbercurry Public Realm Enhancements Project – Part 8
MKO secured planning permission via the Part 8 Planning Process for public realm enhancements within the town centre of Tubbercurry.
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Center Parcs Longford Forest – Holiday Village extension
MKO acted as the planning and environmental consultants for extending the existing Centre Parcs Longford Forest – Holiday Village in Ballymahon, Co. Longford.
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Galway County Council Wetland Classification
Using desk-based spatial analysis, our GIS team identified potential sites for wetland rehabilitation in County Galway.
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Dexcom International Ltd.
MKO secured planning permission on behalf of Dexcom International Ltd for their new medical device facility in Athenry, Co Galway. The facility will employ 1,000 people upon completion.
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Ship Street Great Redevelopment
MKO secured planning permission for a mixed-use commercial development at Ship Street Great Dublin 8 on behalf of Luxor Developments Ltd.
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Atlantic Technological University – Reconfiguration of ATU’s Room 509′ Lecture Theatre
Our Project Management team is providing project management services to ATU’s Galway City Campus for the conversion of the former ‘Room 509’ tiered lecture theatre.
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N17 Knock to Collooney
MKO provided all the required ecological and biodiversity services to inform an options selection process for upgrading the N17 between Knock and Collooney.
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New Port of Galway
MKO has provided strategic planning advice to Galway Harbour Company, including its application for a new port extension.
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Derrinlough Wind Farm
MKO secured planning permission for a wind farm development, on behalf of Bord na Móna Powergen Ltd at Derrinlough, Co Offaly.
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Barr an Uisce, Ballybane More Road, Galway
MKO provided a comprehensive project management service from project inception through handover and beyond for the Barr An Uisce housing development.
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Hardiman Hotel
Our Project Management team provided complete management service for the refurbishment of The Hardiman Hotel throughout all stages of the project’s lifecycle.
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Atlantic Technological University (ATU) – Science labs
Our Project Management team provided project management services to ATU to construct six new science labs at the Galway City Campus to accommodate ATU’s growing School of Science.
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Barrigone Waste Management
MKO was the overall project manager responsible for preparing the EIAR and planning application.
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Finnegans Sand Quarry
MKO was commissioned by Finnegans Sand Ltd. to prepare a Planning and Environmental Report (PER), to accompany a planning application for an extension to the existing Finnegans Sand Quarry,
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Coillte NIS Project
Provision of ecological advice, appropriate assessment screening reports and natura impact statements to Coillte.
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Castlemore Quarry extension
MKO was commissioned by Roadstone to prepare an Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) to accompany a planning application for a vertical extension to Castlemore Quarry, Co. Cork.
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Knocknamork Renewable Energy Development
MKO secured planning permission from Cork County Council for a renewable energy development on behalf of Knocknamork Ltd.
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Apple Data Centre, Athenry
MKO acted as planning consultants on Apple Computer’s first phase of an €850 million data centre.
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Glanway Ltd Industrial Emissions Licence Review
Glanway Ltd commissioned MKO to prepare an Industrial Emissions Directive (IED) Licence review application for its existing waste management facility at Belview Port, County Kilkenny.
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Coillte Hazelwood Forest
MKO has been commissioned by Coillte Nature to establish a number of long-term biodiversity monitoring plots in the woodland habitats at Hazelwood Forest, Co. Sligo.
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Killarney National Park Biosphere Reserve Periodic Review
MKO completed a periodic review of the Killarney National Park UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in conjunction with the National Parks and Wildlife Service and Kerry County Council.
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Lawlor Soil Recovery Facility
MKO was commissioned by Noel Lawler Sand & Gravel Ltd. to prepare an Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) to accompany a planning application for the infilling of a quarry void to return the land to beneficial use.
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Three castles
MKO provided all the required ecological services for the conservation works undertaken at Terryland Castle, Merlin Castle and Menlo Castle in Galway City.
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Shannon-Fergus estuaries waterbird usage surveys
MKO was appointed by Clare County Council to carry out a large-scale bird usage survey of the River Shannon and River Fergus Estuaries Special Protection Area (SPA).
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The Bish Relocation
MKO’s Project Communications team managed the delivery of a strategically thought-out public consultation campaign for St Joseph’s Patrician College Galway (The Bish).
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Ardderroo Wind Farm, Co. Galway
MKO secured planning permission, on behalf of Ardderroo Windfarm Ltd.
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Crown Square, Mervue, Galway City
MKO secured planning permission on behalf of Crown Square Development Ltd for a mixed-use commercial and Strategic Housing Development (SHD).
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N59 Road Upgrade Scheme, Maam Cross, Co Galway
MKO was commissioned by Clare Civil Engineering (CCE) to fulfil the role of Project Environmental Manager for this development during its construction phase.
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University of Galway, Student Accommodation
Provision of planning, ecological and environmental input to the multi-disciplinary design team led by Coady Architects.
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Wind and Solar site identification
Our GIS team has successfully conducted site identification for multiple clients, specialising in identifying new wind and solar farm sites for developers.
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