Office of Public Works
The OPW is a service organisation. Our ethos is to be client focused, to ensure timely delivery of services and to provide value for money. Our remit covers two main areas - Estate Portfolio Management including Heritage Services and Flood Risk Management (all areas are supported by Corporate Services).
The mission of the OPW is to use our experience and expertise in our mandated areas of operation to provide innovative, effective and sustainable shared services to the public and our clients.
Estate Portfolio Management and Heritage Services - The OPW's aim is to maintain a high standard in managing and conserving our buildings and heritage.
Flood Risk Management - The OPW, as the leading agency for flood risk management in Ireland, minimises the impacts of flooding through sustainable planning.
Rosslare Europort
A Day in the Life of a Seasonal Tour Guide
A Day in the Life of a Seasonal Tour Guide
Springfield Flood Relief Scheme
Management of Water Levels
Nature of the River
Flooding in the Shannon Callows
Flood Relief Schemes on the River Shannon
Visiting Skellig Michael - A Safety Guide
Deep Retrofit of Tom Johnson House
OPW Athlone Flood Alleviation Scheme
Rockfleet - The home of our Pirate Queen, Gráinne Mhaol.
Rockfleet: A Castle Reclaimed
Rockfleet Castle: Traditional skills meets modern engineering
Tuam mural by Shane O'Malley
Swift boxes - Biodiversity Week
Barryscourt: Conserving a Medieval Stronghold.
Barryscourt Castle