HHC traded desks for hard hats to visit two of our live projects at Borris-in-Ossory Courthouse, and the Garda Divisional Headquarters in Portlaoise, both in Co. Laois.

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At an early stage in Borris-in-Ossory, this was a great opportunity to see advanced opening up works in the historic courthouse structure, as well as substructure works for the new multi-purpose extension.Our vision to breathe new life into this civic landmark at the edge Borris-in-Ossory creates a dual-functioning building providing private office spaces, and publicly accessible gathering spaces for meetings and events. Outside, a series of curated spaces - from the refreshed street front and new terrace to the revitalised western forecourt and enclosed courtyard - wrap around the site, serving both the historic courthouse and its contemporary glazed extension.

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Big thank you to Higgins Builders for facilitating our visit.

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HHC is currently supporting the Office of Public Works team in the refurbishment of the early nineteenth-century nine-bay, two-storey former military barracks, entrance guard houses, and enclosing external barracks walls and entrance arch - part of a wider, major new Garda Divisional Headquarters in Portlaoise by the Office of Public Works.

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Thank you to the Duggan's Brothers team on site for hosting us on the day.