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Tom O’Brien Construction Ltd is a leading construction company that has been delivering quality construction projects for over 40 years.

Tom O’Brien Construction Ltd has an experienced and dedicated team of professionals that has been delivering quality construction projects for over 40 years. During this time the company has earned a reputation for integrity, reliability and commitment to client satisfaction. Its exciting and diverse portfolio of high-profile public and private contracts is testament to this reputation, which is based on the development of good working relationships with all design teams and nominated sub-contractors. Established in 1972, Tom O’Brien Construction has evolved from its early concentration on the housing/residential sector to become one of the South East’s most respected contractors in the Education, Healthcare and Commercial sectors. Its area of operation has expanded beyond Waterford, to encompass Munster and Leinster. Managing growth of this nature requires flexibility, in order to adapt to the changing needs of a continually expanding client base. The Tom O’Brien team has displayed this flexibility and has been very effective in delivering contracts safely, on time and within budget - all the while focusing on customer service and quality of finish. With extensive experience in both the public and private sectors, Tom O’Brien Construction has become the contractor of choice in the South East. Every Tom O’Brien project comes with a ‘no-fuss’ guarantee and all are seamlessly delivered to the highest possible standards. Indeed, a measure of its success is the company’s fantastic record of client retention and repeat business. We offer a wide range of construction services including, New Builds, Fit-outs and Refurbishment. We have extensive expertise in a range of specialist sectors including: Commercial; Residential; Industrial; Education; Heritage & Conservation; Pharmaceutical, Healthcare and Leisure. We are proud to be listed as one of the few registered members of the Heritage Contractors of Ireland, having carried out a wide and varied array of Heritage and Conservation Projects over many years. Tom O'Brien Construction are members of the Construction Industry Federation (CIF), Master Builders and Contractors Association (MBCA) and listed on the Construction Industry Register Ireland (CIRI). Tom O'Brien's are also an ISO 9001 Quality Management Accredited Company and are a Safe T Cert 'A' rated company.

22/10/2026

A few photos to share from last weeks Construction Industry Federation (CIF) South East Construct 2026 event.

Tom O'Brien, our Managing Director and current President of the CIF South East Branch represented Tom O'Brien Construction and delivered a welcome address to all attendees.

A great event, some valuable conversations, and the opportunity to share a few industry thoughts along the way.

Thanks to everyone involved in organising the event, and to all those who made it such a worthwhile occasion.

19/10/2026

Construction Industry Federation (CIF) South East Construct 2026 Waterford.

Tom O'Brien Construction Managing Director and current Chair of the CIF's South Eastern Branch, Mr. Tom O'Brien, was delighted to invite industry colleagues, construction professionals, policy makers and stakeholders from across the South East to the CIF's South East Construct 2026 event on Friday morning 16th October at the Tower Hotel, Waterford City.

The morning provided for Keynote addresses, expert panels and market outlook sessions from a variety of industry leaders.

The event saw exceptional attendance and engagement focused on the sector's most urgent challenges and opportunities.

As ever, thanks to the generosity of the sponsors, Waterford and Wexford Education and Training Board, ESB Networks and Roadstone Ltd.

15/10/2026

📸 📸 Tom O'Brien Construction are delighted to present the Professional Completion Photographs of the new State-of-the-Art Thomastown Library in Co. Kilkenny, formally opened by Minister Dara Calleary, following its successful opening to the public earlier this year.

It has been a privilege for Tom O'Brien Construction to deliver this outstanding new community facility on behalf of Kilkenny County Council.

The new c. €4.6 million development provides a modern, welcoming and accessible space that will serve the people of Thomastown and the surrounding communities for generations to come.

We would like to thank Kilkenny County Council, the Library Service team, the design team, our supply chain partners and all those who contributed to making this project a success.

We wish the library staff every success in their new home and hope this wonderful facility continues to provide value to the community for many years to come.

K-Design Studio
Reddy Architecture + Urbanism
Nolan Construction Consultants
Lawler Consulting
MPA Consulting Engineers

Photos by Digicol Media

21/09/2026

September 2026 | Major New School Development Progressing in Youghal, Co. Cork

Good to see works progressing at pace on this major multi-million-euro post-primary school development at Pobailscoil na Trionoide in hashtag hashtag .

The project will comprise two significant extensions to the existing school, together with all associated external and ancillary works.

The development includes:
- New General Classrooms
- New Special Education Units
- New Student Social Areas
- New Specialist Classrooms inc. new science labs, woodwork rooms, technical drawing rooms and modern home economics facilities.

14/09/2026

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our founder and former Managing Director, Tom O’Brien Snr.

Tom founded Tom O’Brien & Son Building Contractors in Waterford in 1972 and played a hugely significant role in establishing and developing the company into the business it is today.

For many years, he was at the heart of the company, building not only projects, but lasting relationships with clients, colleagues, subcontractors and the wider community.

His hard work, determination and commitment to the construction industry have left a lasting legacy.

While Tom Snr. stepped away from the day-to-day running of the business in 1989, his influence has continued through the values and principles on which the company was built.

Since 1989 and still to this day, his son, Tom O’Brien, leads the company and continues the family legacy that his father started.

Among many other various business interests, Tom Snr. chaired Morris's Builders Providers in Waterford City and was a past Chair of the South East branch of the Construction Industry Federation (CIF).

We extend our deepest sympathies to Tom, Thomas and all of their extended family at this sad time.

Tom snr. will be sorely missed.

May he rest in peace.

From everyone at Tom O’Brien Construction.

Funeral arrangements can be found on RIP.ie (Wexford)

07/09/2026

Project Handover - St Aidan's Primary School Clonroche, Co. Wexford

We are pleased to confirm the successful completion of another 2026 School Summer Works Energy Upgrade & Retrofit, this time at St Aidan's NS in Clonroche.

The project was successfully delivered during the summer school closure period, with works carefully planned and coordinated to ensure the school was ready for the new academic year.

St Aidan's NS in Clonroche was the seventh ( ) school upgrade Tom O'Brien Construction successfully carried out and delivered over this 2026 summer period - Alongside the separate Design & Build bundle of six (6) Post-Primary School Upgrades across Co. Wexford that TOBC were tasked with retrofitting over this same summer period of 2026 for the Department of Education.

We would like to thank everyone involved for their commitment and cooperation throughout the project, including the Design and Technical Advisory Teams.

27/08/2026

Nolan Transport Facility Expansion - Drinagh, Co. Wexford 🏗️

Works are steadily progressing on the major facility expansion of the Nolan Transport Global Logistics Park in Drinagh, Co. Wexford.

Recent milestones over the last number of weeks see Super-flat floors poured, External Cladding practically complete, Dock Leveller Doors installed, internal fit-out commencing and external yard works progressing well.

Excellent relationships are being maintained on site between Client, Contractor & Design Team.

17/08/2026

📢 Summer Works Progress Update - Energy Upgrade of Six (6) No. Wexford Schools.

As the summer period draws to a close, TOBC are delighted to see our Design & Build Package of Six (6) no. school energy upgrade projects nearing completion across the Wexford region.

A significant multi-million-euro programme of works has been delivered across the six schools, with TOBC to varying degrees upgrading circa twenty-five (25) no. individual buildings.

Both our office & site based teams have worked tirelessly throughout the summer period to ensure the projects progressed safely, efficiently and within programme to the highest of standard.

The works have gone extremely well, with strong collaboration between our project teams, clients, consultants, subcontractors and school communities throughout.

It is great to see the huge progress across all six sites and we look forward to completing the final stages over the coming weeks and handing these upgraded facilities back to the schools ahead of the new academic year.

A monumental effort from everyone involved. Well done to all our teams and project partners.

Our thanks to the joint Contracting Authority in:
- Waterford and Wexford Education and Training Board,
- Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI),
- Department of Education and Youth, along with the Client's Technical Advisory Team in:
- Rogerson Reddan,
- Aramark
- Gravity Architects for their collaboration so far.

TOBC's Design & Build Team includes Kenny Lyons Associates Architects, MJ Turley, Galileo Energy Services and Callisto Consulting Engineers.

14/08/2026

📢 🏗️ August 2026 - Major New School Development underway in Youghal, Co. Cork.

Works have commenced this week on a major multi-million-euro post-primary school development at Pobailscoil na Trionoide in Youghal, Co. Cork.

Works will consist in the main of two no. separate and significant extensions to the existing school along with all ancillary external works.

The development includes:
- New General Classrooms
- New Special Education Units
- New Student Social Areas
- New Specialist Classrooms inc. new science labs, woodwork rooms, technical drawing rooms and modern home economics facilities.

This will be the eighth (8th) New School / Education Sector Project to commence in 2026 already this year by Tom O'Brien Construction, following the commencement of a number of school upgrades earlier this year across the South East of the country.

We look forward to working with the School's Board of Management and some familiar Design Team members to us.

28/07/2026

✂️🎀 Official Opening of Thomastown Library, Co. Kilkenny ✂️🎀

Tom O'Brien Construction, represented on the day by Foreman Martin Hourigan, were delighted to attend the official opening of the new Thomastown Library, formally opened by Minister Dara Calleary, following its successful opening to the public earlier this year.

It has been a privilege for Tom O'Brien Construction to deliver this outstanding new community facility on behalf of Kilkenny County Council.

The new c. €4.6 million development provides a modern, welcoming and accessible space that will serve the people of Thomastown and the surrounding communities for generations to come.

Projects like this are about far more than bricks and mortar—they create lasting community assets that encourage learning, creativity and connection. Seeing the library already being embraced by local residents, families and young readers is incredibly rewarding for everyone involved.

We would like to thank Kilkenny County Council, the Library Service team, the design team, our supply chain partners and all those who contributed to making this project a success.

We wish the library staff every success in their new home and hope this wonderful facility continues to provide value to the community for many years to come.

Photo credit: KCLR/Dermot Keyes

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Unit 5, Bilberry Business Park
Waterford
X91R588

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 5:30pm
Thursday	8am - 5:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

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http://www.tobcon.ie/

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