McMenamin Engineering is proud to be involved in the development of Waterways Ireland’s new Craft Centre of Excellence in Tullamore, Co. Offaly. Our team successfully supplied and erected all the structural steel for this landmark facility, representing a significant investment in Ireland’s inland waterways heritage.
A Modern Hub for Waterways Craftsmanship
The new centre, located 1km east of Tullamore, will replace the existing Tullamore Harbour depot that has served as a regional base for over sixty years. When operational in June 2026, this state-of-the-art facility will bring together up to 70 team members from Operations, Mechanical & Electrical, Finance, and the Inspectorate under one roof, creating a central hub for collaboration and innovation.
Project Scope and Impact
Working with main contractor Pat Loftus Construction, we are supplying the complete structural steel framework for this project. The development includes carpentry and mechanical craft workshops, a modern administrative building, yard areas, hardstanding, and supporting infrastructure. The project will help to safeguard employment and traditional crafts in the region for years to come.
The relocation also enables ambitious regeneration plans for the harbour area in Tullamore town centre, demonstrating how thoughtful infrastructure development can benefit entire communities.
Collaborative Excellence
McMenamin Engineering are working alongside Axis Architecture and Malachi Cullen Consulting Engineers Ltd to deliver this complex project. Our expertise in structural steel supply and erection will ensure that the facility meets the demanding requirements of a modern operational centre. The finished building will support Waterways Ireland’s mission as custodians of over 1,100km of inland waterways and 650km of paths and cycleways.