Stewart Construction has broken ground on Sackville Place, a 138-bedroom hotel development for Firethorn in central Dublin.

The seven-storey project located just off O'Connell Street marks Firethorn's first development in Ireland and its first venture into the tourism sector. The scheme has been designed to provide affordable, high-quality accommodation in the heart of the capital.

Sackville Place will include a mix of private double rooms and larger dormitory-style options with double, triple and quadruple bunks. The building will also feature communal facilities across the ground floor and basement, including a bar, café and lounge, open to both guests and the public.

Paul Stewart, Managing Director of 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.

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"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, Head of Development at Firethorn, added: "Breaking ground at Sackville Place is a significant milestone for Firethorn, marking the first asset of this kind within our Living portfolio, and our debut development outside of the UK. 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 project has been acquired by Firethorn in partnership with real estate investment managers SW3 Capital. The scheme will be operated by SW3 Capital’s hospitality brand, The Gofer, upon completion.

Practical completion of Sackville Place is scheduled for March 2027.