Office of Public Works

An Post’s new stamps showcase Irish contemporary art

The five artworks featured in the stamp issue will be on view in the State Apartments at Dublin Castle from 5 to 26 June 2025

OPW celebrates the launch of a new heritage research journal, “Irish Heritage Studies”, showcasing Ireland’s rich history

The journal will serve as a platform for sharing knowledge, inspiring preservation of our heritage and celebrating our nation’s history

Discover the Enchanting Fairy Door Trail at Charles Fort Military Fortress, Co. Cork this Summer!

Visitors can explore the enchanting Fairy Door Trail daily from 10am to 5pm

OPW celebrates the launch of a new and exciting International Exhibition, ‘The Fine Art of Textile’

This exhibition showcases contemporary textile art that incorporates elements of painting, sculpture, drawing and sewing

Consultations

Proposed Flood Defence Embankment Protection Works Feale Catchment Drainage Scheme 3 June 2025

Sluice Replacement - Feale Arterial Drainage Scheme, Listowel, Co. Kerry 30 May 2025

Annagassan Embankment Repairs on the Glyde & Dee Arterial Drainage Scheme, Co. Louth. 23 May 2025

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General Publications

Published Volumes 22 May 2025

Internal Audit Report - Capital Expenditure Review 15 May 2025

New Minister Brief 2025 24 February 2025

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Press Releases

Discover the Enchanting Fairy Door Trail at Charles Fort Military Fortress, Co. Cork this Summer! 10 June 2025

Minister Kevin Moran announces additional funding approval for Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection for Inishbofin Island, Co. Galway 6 June 2025

OPW celebrates the launch of a new and exciting International Exhibition, ‘The Fine Art of Textile’ 6 June 2025

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Services

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Government Publications

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Ministers

Kevin 'Boxer' Moran

Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works

Senior Management

John Conlon

Chairman

Robert Mooney (Commissioner)

Head of Planning and Climate Adaptation

Jim Casey

Head of Flood Risk Management

Rosemary Collier

Head of Heritage Services and Capital Works Delivery

Cathleen Morrison

Head of Estate Management

Kathryn Whyte

Head of Corporate Services

Conor Sreenan

State/Principal Architect

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