Construction has officially begun at Sackville Place in the heart of Dublin, with Galway-headquartered Stewart Construction appointed as the main contractor for the 138-bedroom hotel scheme.

This marks the first project awarded to Stewart Construction by Firethorn, a UK-based real estate investor, developer and asset manager.

Located just off O'Connell Street, the high-density development is Firethorn's first project in Ireland and its first tourism-led scheme.

The seven-storey site will feature a mix of double, triple and quadruple bunk dormitory rooms, alongside private double rooms. Modern communal social spaces across the ground floor and basement will be open to the public as well as guests, including a bar, café and lounge. Practical completion is expected in March 2027.

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Paul Stewart, Managing Director, Stewart Construction said: "Stewart Construction is delighted to be entrusted with the delivery of Sackville Place for Firethorn. A market-leading developer in UK real estate, Sackville Place represents Firethorn's first acquisition outside of the UK and we would like to take this opportunity to welcome them to Ireland. 

"Our mission is to work with clients who are like minded and we look forward to collaborating with Firethorn on this development. Our team is amongst the best at what we do; by understanding the needs of the hospitality sector, we can ensure quality, value and cost certainty."

Paul Martin, Director and Head of Development at Firethorn, added: "As the latest addition to Dublin's thriving hospitality landscape, Sackville Place will offer guests modern and affordable amenities, while contributing to the local neighbourhood with vibrant facilities for the public to enjoy. Stewart Construction has a proven track record in delivering best-in-class hospitality assets on time and in budget, and with work now underway, we look forward to working together to bring Sackville Place to swift completion." 

The site was acquired by Firethorn in partnership with SW3 Capital, who will manage operations under its new hospitality brand, The Gofer, once the building is complete.

For more information, visit www.firethorntrust.com.