Projects Completed.

Ardee Castle Refurbishment

Ardee Castle was a major project undertaken by John Clarke and Sons (Ardee) Ltd in 1998/99 The castle itself dates back to 1100 and was in need of major refurbishment both internally and externally. Given the structure and age of the building there were many aspects to this refurbishment, which required specialised intervention. The age and structure of the building was always foremost to mind and every effort was made to restore the castle to its former glory whilst incorporating some modern equipment and techniques.

The castle was refurbished with the intention of opening a Museum, Craft Shop, and Coffee Shop while still retaining the Courtroom, which is used on a regular basis.

The Architect on this project was Van Dijk Architects, Dundalk.

Ardee Castle

Wogans Furniture Warehouse, Drogheda

In 1997 with an idea of a modern furniture warehouse in mind Wogan's Furniture undertook a major extension and refurbishment of their premises at Shop Street Drogheda. This was a major project, which needed to meet the need of both the client, their staff and also customers.

The warehouse is now a three story unit, which can accommodate the wide range of Furniture, Floor Coverings and Bedding in which the company trade. The unit is complete with Lift, Spiral Staircase, Coffee Shop and has spectacular views of the Boyne River, viaduct and surrounding areas.

The project engineers were Joseph Osborne and Associates, Dundalk.

Wogan’s Furniture Warehouse

DUNSHAUGHLIN COMMUNITY CENTRE

& SPORTS HALL

Due to the growth of the community in the Dunshaughlin area over the last number of years it was decided in 1999 to build a modern facility to cater for the growing community. John Clarke & Sons (Ardee) Ltd were appointed as main contractors for the project. The main objective of the project was meet the needs of the local community, students of the community college, national school students and all other sporting, social and community groups in the catchment area.

The Centre is wheelchair accessible and has a lift to the first floor. It also has kitchen facilities, ladies and gents shower facilities and changing rooms for two teams. The main Sports Hall has a hardwood timber floor. The Hall's acoustics are suitable for concerts and the building is an ideal venue for holding meetings and other activities for all the different community groups.

The Project Engineers for the building were Oliver Russell and Associates, Oldtown, Co. Dublin and included Architect Mr. Peter Rafter, and Quantity Surveyors Vesey Associates.

Dunshaughlin Community Centre

Ardee Business Park

Due to the growth of the Industrial Community in the Ardee area funding was granted for the development of Industrial Units and Office Block at Hale Street, Ardee.

In 1999 John Clarke & Sons (Ardee) Ltd undertook this project which involved two blocks - Block One contained four separate factory units and Block Two consisted of a two storey office block with offices ranging from c500 sq ft and including all main services such as Reception, Training/Meeting Rooms. Amenities include Natural Gas, ISDN and Fibre Optic capability.

As of now (2001) the Business Park is almost fully occupied and there are plans to build a second phase to cater for current demand.