O’Catháin Carpentry & Garden Rooms

05/09/2026

🏡 NEW EXEMPTED PLANNING RULES 🏠

Exciting changes for homeowners, making it easier to extend, improve and add living space to your home.

✅ Home extension exemption increased from 40m² to 45m²
✅ One additional self-contained unit can be created within an existing house
✅ New exemptions for detached auxiliary dwellings of 32–45m² to the rear of existing homes

Thinking about a home extension, renovation, garden room or additional living space?

📍 If you’re considering a project, give us a call today.

📞 Call O’Catháin Carpentry & Construction on 087 097 4665 for a free consultation and quotation.

No obligation — just give us a call and let’s chat about what you have in mind. 🏡🔨

Local team. Quality workmanship. Built for you.

20/07/2026

🏡 New Exempted Planning Rules – Effective from Monday 27th July

Good news for homeowners! New planning exemptions are coming into effect that could make extending or improving your property much easier.

Key changes include:

* ✅ Home extension exemption increased from 40 sq.m to 45 sq.m.
* ✅ Homeowners can create one additional self-contained unit within an existing house
* ✅ New exemptions for detached auxiliary dwellings (32–45 sq.m) to the rear of existing homes.
* ✅ Expanded exemptions for external wall insulation, heat pumps, cycle storage, and bin storage.

If you’re thinking about a home extension, renovation, garden room, or creating additional living space, now is a great time to explore your options.

Contact O’Catháin Carpentry & Construction today for a free consultation and quotation. We’re here to help bring your project to life.

19/06/2026

Transform your home with O’ Catháin Carpentry & Construction. We specialise in home extensions, renovations, and high-quality bathroom re-fits, delivering expert craftsmanship and attention to detail on every project. Whether you’re creating extra living space, modernising your home, or upgrading your bathroom, our experienced team works closely with you from concept to completion to achieve outstanding results.

✔ Home Extensions & Renovations
✔ Bathroom Re-fits
✔ Quality Guaranteed
✔ Fully Insured
✔ Free, No-Obligation Quotes

Build with confidence and let us bring your vision to life with reliable, professional service and exceptional workmanship.
Contact:0870974665
[email protected]

Garden Rooms /Home Extensions
All Carpentry services
Timber Floors
Decking & Pergolas

04/05/2026

🏡 (25𝐦²) – Starting from €36,000

🏠1 bedroom with En-Suite bathroom
🏠Fitted kitchen & open-plan living area
🏠Fully insulated in side and plaster finish
🏠Built to meet full building regulations
🏠Durable construction with cement board & Silicone-resin based topcoat render
🏠Internal finishes to suit your needs
🏠Fast install with minimal disruption
💡Electrics & Plumbing

📩 Contact us today for a free consultation and discover how easy and affordable it is to build your dream timber-framed home!
http://occarpentryconstruction.ie/
Covering -Clare / Galway / Limerick & Tipp