Conservation and refurbishment works are currently progressing on the national monument at 14 to 17 Moore Street in Dublin 1.

The works form part of a regeneration project focused on transforming the historic 1916 national monument into a commemorative visitor centre.

The project is structured in two phases. The initial phase focuses on the stabilisation, repair and adaptation of the four historic buildings at Nos. 14, 15, 16, and 17 Moore Street, preparing them to house a 1916 commemorative centre. 

Works for the stabilisation and protection of the monument have been ongoing. A design team has been appointed, and the interpretation stage of the project (detailed design of the exhibition) has been signed off. 

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The next phase involves constructing a new two-storey building over the existing basement cellar at Nos. 8–9 Moore Lane, to the rear of the Moore Street houses. This new structure will incorporate surviving external walls and provide expanded facilities for the commemorative centre, accessible from Moore Lane and the yard behind Nos. 15 and 16. Both elements are designed to integrate into a single visitor experience, connected by a central external courtyard intended for reflection and commemoration.

Substantial construction is expected to commence in 2026, aiming for the commemorative centre to open to the public in early 2028. The Design Team and the Office of Public Works are currently finalising plans for the monument.

Discussing the project during a visit to the site yesterday (July 17), Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage with special responsibility for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, Christopher O'Sullivan TD said: "Moore Street holds a unique and powerful place in the story of the 1916 Rising and in the history of Dublin city. The regeneration project is about honouring the legacy of those who fought for Ireland's independence, preserving the authentic character of the national monument, and ensuring that future generations can connect with this pivotal chapter in our nation's past."