Bannon

Bannon, Ireland’s leading indigenous commercial property consultancy, has announced three senior appointments within the business.

Edward Williams, Brian Geraghty and Darragh Kildea have each been appointed to Associate Director within the Property Management Department of Bannon.

Bannon Managing Director Paul Doyle commented; These promotions reflect on the professionalism, enthusiasm and client care shown by Ed, Brian and Darragh in their area of expertise. We are proud of their achievements and contributions within Bannon. We wish them continued success and career enjoyment in Bannon.

Overall, Q1 2026 feels like a market finding its footing with residential dominating the headlines, offices gaining traction through both prime and repositioning plays, and other sectors constrained more by opportunity than appetite.

See our latest Investment Pulse for Q1 2026 with expert insight from the last quarter.

Full report available here:https://bannon.ie/wp-content/uploads/Q1-2026-Bannon-Investment-Pulse.pdf

Great to see VILA now open in Blanchardstown Centre. We were delighted to complete this letting on behalf of our clients , working closely with Paul Fahey representing VILA.

This new store further enhances the centre’s ladieswear offering and highlights BESTSELLER.COM's continued investment, alongside JACK & JONES and VERO MODA at Blanchardstown Centre.

For leasing opportunities, please contact our retail team at Bannon, Jennifer Mulholland, Darren Peavoy or Mark Hayden on 01-6477900, or our joint agents at Savills.

This Easter, Bannon is proud to once again support The Salvation Army United Kingdom and Ireland Territory Houben House Family Hub, ensuring every child in emergency accommodation received an Easter egg.

We hope this small gesture brings a sense of joy and celebration to those facing the challenges of homelessness this Easter, while reinforcing the importance of community support.

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Great to see The Art of Coffee open its doors in a prime Level 2 location at The Square Tallaght. This fantastic brand is known for its exceptional coffee and will be a strong addition to the centre’s already impressive retail line-up.

We were delighted to work alongside the landlord, Eagle Street Partners and Arrow Global Group, as well as their teams including Sigma Retail Partners, in bringing this deal to completion.

For further leasing enquiries, please contact Mark Hayden, Darren Peavoy or Daniel Murphy on 01-6477900 or our joint letting agents at Cushman & Wakefield.

𝗠𝗘𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗞 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗝𝗘𝗖𝗧 𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗦 𝗔𝗧 𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗘

Following an extended and complex planning process, the MetroLink project is now progressing steadily into the next phases of implementation. Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) is advancing the statutory land acquisition process, with landowners being advised of the imminent issuing of Notice to Treat documents during Q2 2026.

The impending service of Notice to Treat documentation by TII will mark an important milestone as it effectively fixes the valuation date for the assessment of compensation. Impacted landowners are strongly advised to consult a Chartered Valuation Surveyor in order to review the Notice to Treat documentation and set about the preparation of a statement of claim for compensation on their behalf. Bannon is currently providing advisory services to multiple landowners in relation to the MetroLink Project, as well as other major infrastructural developments across the country.

TII has also formally released tenders for the first phase of construction works for MetroLink to include the programme’s heavy civil engineering works such as tunnelling, track alignment preparation, stations and a wide range of structures such as bridges and viaducts. Following an initial Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) stage, selected applicants will be invited to submit detailed tenders. The combined maximum value of the contract is stated as being €7.9 billion (excluding VAT) and will be split into two sections, Charlemont to Northwood (Southern Section) and Northwood to Estuary (Northern Section). Current indications suggest that detailed site investigations and enabling works may commence as soon as Q1 2027 particularly at key station locations.

Contact Niall Brereton, Director of Professional Services & Land, for expert guidance on the CPO process on 01-6477900.

𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀: 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗽

Across Ireland, local shopping centres play a vital role not only in providing essential retail and services but also as central hubs for community support and charitable activity. Beyond everyday shopping, centres offer a safe, accessible, and highly visible space for charity collections and local sports fundraising initiatives, helping residents engage with causes that truly matter to them.

Landlords and management teams across Bannon-managed shopping centres understand the importance of providing space for these initiatives. Bannon recognises that allowing charities, local sports clubs, and support groups access to high-footfall locations is vital for connecting them with the community, raising awareness and support, and helping to maximise the impact of their campaigns. This commitment reflects Bannon’s view that supporting local causes is an important part of its role as a responsible and socially engaged landlord.

Shopping centres provide high footfall and convenient access, making them ideal for collecting donations of food, clothing, toys, or funds. Many centres host annual or seasonal charity drives, while also supporting smaller, community-led campaigns such as school fundraisers, local sports club collections, and emergency appeal drives. By offering this space, centres help organisations connect directly with the community and amplify their impact.

Local sports teams and clubs frequently benefit from this support. Centres provide a visible and convenient location for equipment drives, sponsorship collections, match-day fundraising, and fundraising for trips abroad, connecting community members with clubs that rely on local support to thrive. This engagement strengthens the link between shopping centres and the communities they serve, fostering a sense of shared purpose and neighbourhood pride.

By providing facilities for charitable collections, sports team fundraising, and by assisting local support groups to engage with residents, shopping centres deliver tangible benefits to the community. They help raise awareness, generate donations, and support local organisations, while landlords demonstrate a clear understanding of the importance of these initiatives. For local residents, visiting the centre becomes an opportunity not just to shop, but to contribute to the wellbeing of the community around them.

Our latest Retail Pulse is now live.

In this month’s edition, our Retail Leasing team summarise occupiers who have an active requirement for space currently.

In our Expert Insight section, Neil Bannon shares his perspective on the impact (or lack thereof) of macro-economic events on consumer spending and in particular on how there has been a decoupling of the consumer sentiment index and the retail sales index.

Our Retail Pulse is updated monthly, with all editions available on our website: www.bannon.ie

Full report available here:https://bannon.ie/wp-content/uploads/Bannon-Retail-Pulse-February-2026.pdf

It is great to see The Kilkenny Grand Sauna now open at MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre, offering customers the opportunity to relax and recharge through hot and cold therapy. It is a super addition to the centre and is building on the strong existing leisure offer at MacDonagh.

Thank you to our valued clients for their support in delivering this exciting new brand.

We have a number of other new signings to announce soon and if you would like to be a part of the mix at MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre, please don't hesitate to contact Jennifer Mulholland or Ali O'Gorman on 01-6477900.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 - 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝘄 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗿𝗯𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁

Bannon act as Property Managers for the Boathouse which is an office building located in the heart of Dublin City.

Over a two-year period, The Boathouse experienced extensive glazing damage, with several windows damaged across several levels of the building. Restoring the façade to its original standard required careful planning, technical sourcing and investment from the landlord.

As the appointed property management agent, we led the project from initial assessment through to final completion. In conjunction with suitably qualified professionals our team conducted a comprehensive review of each damaged panel. From this it was identified that the original glazing specification was no longer in production due to the age of the building. Working closely with our surveyor Billings Designs we sourced a matching glass specification, confirmed the correct SKU code and incorporated additional protective measures to enhance long-term resilience.

C&L were appointed as the principal contractor to complete the works. Due to bespoke manufacturing requirements, a four-month lead time was necessary for production of the new panels, followed by a further three months to secure the required permits. Because of the building’s central location, approval from Dublin City Council for crane access proved challenging. To keep the project on schedule, we designed an alternative installation method using scaffolding up to the fourth floor, enabling the manual installation of panels weighing approximately 125 kg each. For upper-level glazing, a two-day permit was granted, allowing the works to be completed safely and efficiently.

We also procured quotations for protective window film to help mitigate risks of future damage and reduce long-term costs for the client.

In parallel with the glazing works, the landlord invested additional capital to upgrade the building’s interior. The ground-floor reception was fully refurbished with a contemporary design, brighter colour palette, new floor tiling, modern lighting, and high-quality designer furnishings—creating a more welcoming and professional first impression for occupiers and visitors.

Previously vacant office suites were also repurposed into amenity rooms, providing additional shared facilities and enhancing the overall experience for tenants throughout the building.

This project reflects our hands-on management approach, commitment to cost-effective solutions and ability to coordinate complex works in a busy urban environment, ensuring The Boathouse remains a high-quality, desirable workspace for its occupiers.

A rare opportunity to acquire or lease a high profile HQ office building in Kilkenny. Formerly occupied by , the building extends to 2,160 sq m (23,250 sq ft) GIA and benefits from an excellent specification and quality fit-out.

Thanks to Ronald Quinlan for the coverage in today's The Irish Times.

For further information, please contact Niall Brereton or Samuel Harney on 01-6477900 or joint agent David FitzGerald of FitzGerald Auctioneers.

Glanbia’s Kilkenny headquarter offices hit the market at €2.95m Ring Road building sits on 1.3 hectare site and is alternatively available to let at €15 per sq ft