Cairn

"Seven Mills will be the size of a town like Maynooth, but, rather than being developed over centuries, our goal is to fully complete this new town by 2030." Gavin W., our Director of Construction & Operations, spoke with Tina-Marie O'Neill of the @business post about how Seven Mills will help shape the future landscape of Dublin. Read the full article here - https://lnkd.in/eQBAsr7Y #BuiltForGood

Yesterday we were delighted to officially open the first phase of Blessington Town Park and Playground, in partnership with Wicklow County Council. Joining us for this special day were Cllr. Patsy Glennon, Cathaoirleach of the Baltinglass Municipal District, and Leonora Earls, Director of Services at Wicklow County Council.     This 16-acre park is a transformative addition to Blessington, offering a playing pitch, tennis courts, a bowling green, and scenic walkways for all ages. It will serve as a focal point for the community and forms part of a larger 37-acre development, with ongoing work on a greenway to Glen Ding Woods.     The day was made even more special by the presence of 6th class students from two local schools, who brought festive cheer with carols and enjoyed warming cups of hot chocolate.     Cairn is proud to continue to create sustainable communities where people can thrive, and we thank Wicklow County Council for their collaboration in delivering this invaluable amenity. Gerald Hoare James Benson Aidan McLernon Kevin Sweeney #BuiltForGood

Cairn support the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan (AIPP) with our Pollinator Friendly planting and landscape works across all of our developments and have been acknowledged by the National Biodiversity Data Centre as a Pollinator Friendly business since 2018. A big part of our approach to supporting AIPP is through fostering biodiversity in all of our developments. Through conscious efforts when designing and planning developments, as well as strategic partnerships like with AIPP, we strive to create a more vibrant and ecologically balanced environment that benefits both nature and our communities. Our pollinator plan activities are mapped on the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan website: https://lnkd.in/ddXPwbke #BuiltForGood

At Cairn, we are committed to leading the way by demonstrating to the construction industry that together, we can make a positive impact on our world by building Passive Houses at scale. We see this as an opportunity to tackle the housing shortage and climate change at the same time. The Passive House standard is driven by Cairn's innovative and forward thinking mindset. Offering a dramatic reduction in a building’s carbon footprint, this standard provides constant comfort for homeowners and minimises, or even eliminates, the need for heating throughout the year. The result is lower energy bills and reduced financial stress for generations to come. To learn more on Passive Homes see: https://lnkd.in/eUJuykGV #BuiltForGood #PassiveHomes

We are honoured to have been shortlisted in two categories at the upcoming Green Awards 2025 this February: The Green Construction Award and The Green Transformation Award. This recognition reflects our commitment to creating sustainable communities while redefining how homes are designed, built, and lived in for a better future. To learn more about how Cairn are focused on sustainability see our website: https://lnkd.in/eX3Fnqif #BuiltForGood

“My real passion was sprinting...I loved the 100m sprint” - Saoirse Ronan, Cairn Community Games Ambassador. ⁣ ⁣ Ireland’s favourite daughter shares her story growing up taking part in the #CairnCommunityGames and how it helped shape her. The experiences and work ethic she acquired stay with her to this day. 2024 was a great year for the Cairn Community Games, and 2025 promises to be even better! ⁣ #PlayYourPart #CairnCommunityGames #BuiltForGood

Connect. Develop. Inspire. Cairn has been recognised as a Great Place to Work® Ireland for the fourth year in a row. Reflecting our ongoing commitment to creating a positive and inclusive culture. A huge thank you to our people, whose dedication and hard work make achievements like this possible. #BuiltForGood #GreatPlaceToWork

We are genuinely impressed by the entries to the Seven Mills Community Fund. The level of creativity and passion demonstrated is inspiring. We love when people show pride in their communities, it is essential to us. We are therefore pleased to announce an additional Judge's Award of €1,000 for the project that truly stands out and deserves an extra bit of support. There is still time to enter the awards at: https://lnkd.in/eihYTyDk Entries close December 20th. #BuiltForGood #SevenMillsCommunityFund

Last weekend, the Cairn Community Games National Volunteer Awards 2024 brought together volunteers from across the country for a special night to celebrate and recognise their commitment to the organisation. Marie Crowe, of RTÉ, served as MC for the evening. The Awards saw a volunteer win from each county with Carmel Yore from Meath taking home the overall Cairn Community Games National Volunteer of the Year Award! It was a momentous occasion as it highlighted her dedication across various roles over 47 years. We are very proud to continue this partnership into 2025 and beyond as communities join together to participate in a variety of sports and cultural events. We look forward to celebrating the volunteers next year. Without their involvement, Cairn Community Games simply would not exist. Alison Krievs (née Behan), Alma Birbilaite, Donal Thornton, Tom Noonan, Brian Heverin, Brian Connolly, Stephen O'Shea, Pavel Sharhayeu Gerry McGuinness, Grainne O'Shea, David Hoysted, Sinead Colleran, Tricia Collins #WeAreAllIn #BuiltForGood #CairnCommunityGames

Last night was successful for Cairn at the Irish Landscape Institute (ILI) Awards, picking up SIX awards ⭐️. ----- Category - Residential Small: Archers Wood (Highly Commended) Linden Demesne, Maynooth (Commended) Category - Residential Medium: Seven Mills, Parkleigh (Highly Commended) Donnybrook Gardens (Commended) Category – Landscape Theory, Policy & Management: Cairn Homes BNG Technical Guidance Document (Highly Commended) Category - Policies & Initiatives which support climate resilience: Cairn BNG Guidance Document (Highly Commended) ----- The quality of entries and competitions was impressive and we are delighted to see our hard work being recognised. Well done to the team at Cairn especially Oisín Griffin (Head of Landscaping and Urban Design at Cairn), and his team Andy Craven and Brian Carroll. We're so proud of you all! Mark Boyle | Alastair Ferrar | Margaret Egan MILI | Gavin Foy | #BuiltForGood #ILIAwards2024