All the team here at O’Connell Quarries were delighted to hear that we were awarded with an award from the Irish Concrete Society for the recent work we completed on the International Rugby Experience in Limerick City. We were awarded the aggregate and concrete supply to the project by Flynn Management and Contractors (www.flynnmc.com) and it entailed 3,000 metres of architectural concrete that was supplied over an 18-month period. This concrete contained a specific number of materials and admixture that had to be produced to a very specific standard with a high level of consistence. We were delighted that the product we supplied to this project got awarded when in a category against 15 other projects nationwide.

More Information on the International Rugby Experience below:

“Our aim is to provide a new space to draw visitors to Limerick, as well as providing a new hub for the local community.

Designed by world renowned architect Niall McLaughlin, this new 7-story red brick building is in Limerick City Centre on the main thoroughfare at 40 O’Connell Street and will provide a new space to draw visitors to Limerick, as well as providing a new hub for the local community. In addition to a world class interactive experience, also included is a ground floor store at the corner of O’Connell Street and Cecil Street and a first-floor café directly overhead overlooking Limerick’s main thoroughfare.

The building also contains several unique event spaces which will be further draws to the building and Limerick generally. It is anticipated that these unique event spaces would be used by the wider community for cultural, arts, heritage, and educational presentations.

Our vision is to operate a world class visitor experience in accordance with leading sustainability and environmental standards.”

Project Client: International Rugby Experience
Project Architect: Niall McLaughlin Architects
Project Engineers: Punch Consulting Engineers
Project Contractor: Flynn
Major Suppliers: O’Connell Quarries / Techrete