About us

MKO is Ireland’s largest Planning and Environmental consultancy.

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ABOUT US

We deliver challenging and complex projects for our clients and have an unrivalled track record of success. We add real value to our client’s projects through our multi-disciplinary expertise and a broad range of nationwide experience.

Our success and growth rests entirely on the knowledge, skills, ambition and integrity of our people, and we value these qualities most highly. We are forward-thinking and work with a can-do attitude, which nurtures people, ideas and opportunities to help maximise potential.

Through our work, we aim to leave a legacy we can all be proud of.

Our mission

Our success and growth rests entirely on the knowledge, skills, ambition and integrity of our people, and we value these qualities most highly.

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Core Purpose

To provide an exciting, challenging workplace where we achieve world-class standards, deliver great projects that enhance people’s lives and the environment and leave a legacy we’re proud of.

MKO Values

Quality –

Fit for purpose

Flexibility –

Find ways to get the job done

Teamwork –

Trust and support each other to deliver

Confidence –

“Can Do’ attitude”

Integrity –

Do the right thing

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Company Timeline

Embark on a journey through our company’s timeline

2008

McCarthy Keville O’Sullivan Ltd formed through the merger of AP McCarthy Planning Consultants Ltd, and Keville and O’Sullivan Associates Ltd with 28 people.

2013

Re-organisation of company into three defined teams: Planning, Environmental and Ecology.

2016

Established a dedicated Ornithology Team.

2017

Introduced Estates and Project Management service offering.

2018

Launch of new MKO brand to replace McCarthy Keville O’Sullivan.

2019

New MKO Galway office opened on the Tuam Road with 50+ people.

2020

100+ team members.

2022

Dublin office opened.

2022

Launched Project Communications service offering.

2023

Appointment of four new Directors. 200+ team members.

2023

Introduced Health and Safety and Acoustics service offerings.

2024

Acquisition of CDM Smith Ireland Ltd. to launch a dedicated water service.

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Sustainability

MKO is actively working to understand and implement measures to reduce Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions associated with our business. A GHG Inventory for 2022 has been externally verified and published.

The GHG Inventory for 2023 is being compiled and will likely be published before the end of the year.

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Awards

Our collection of prestigious awards

Highly Commended: Sustainable
Communities and Placemaking

2023 Irish Planning Awards – Irish Planning Institute

Best SME

2021 Galway Chamber Awards

Consultant of the Year

2020 Irish Wind Industry Awards – Wind Energy Ireland

Overall Winners

2020 Irish Wind Industry Awards – Wind Energy Ireland

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We’ll support your project at every step, with our expert team providing customised solutions.

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