The McKevitt King Gazette

Drogheda Playground Opened at Rampart Green

May 5, 2026

On 8th April, Lord Mayor Michelle Hall officially opened the new playground at Rampart Green housing estate in Drogheda. We prepared the planning application for the playground in 2025 for the No.....

Current Projects at Sketch Stage

April 28, 2026

2025 proved to be another exceptionally busy and productive year for the practice, and 2026 has already continued in much the same vein. We’re currently progressing a strong pipeline of projects......

Do I Need a Structural Engineer?

April 24, 2026

Before starting any building project, it’s worth understanding the role of a structural engineer and why their input is so important. A structural engineer is a specialist who focuses on how a........

Current Projects at Construction Stage

April 21, 2026

There’s a particular satisfaction in seeing projects move from drawings and discussions into real, tangible structures on site. As architects, we invest a great deal of time in developing ideas,......

Opportunity for Architectural Graduate

April 17, 2026

We are looking to recruit a suitable Architectural Graduate to work on a variety of project types ranging from small scale domestic to large scale residential, commercial, and educational.The su......

RIAI CPD - Daylight, Sunlight and Environmental Performance in Practice

April 14, 2026

Staying up to date with evolving standards and best practice is a key part of delivering high-quality design, and we were delighted to have several members of our team recently attend an RIAI CPD.....

Individual Environmental Accreditation for Melissa

April 7, 2026

We are delighted to celebrate a fantastic achievement by our colleague Melissa Listanti, who has recently been awarded Individual Environmental Accreditation by the Royal Institute of Architects......

Megan Byrne joins the team

March 24, 2026

We would like to welcome Megan Byrne to the team. Megan is an architectural graduate from Drogheda, with a First Class Honours Master of Architecture from TU Dublin (2026). She was actively ..........

Kilcloon Community Centre Begins On-Site

March 17, 2026

A major milestone has been reached for the community of Kilcloon with the official signing of the contract for the new Kilcloon Community Centre, valued at approximately €2.3 million..................

Happy St. Patricks Day

March 17, 2026

Wishing all our clients, colleagues and friends a very Happy St. Patrick’s Day!As an Irish practice, we’re proud to design and deliver projects that contribute to the communities around us - and .....

Opportunity for Architectural Graduate

March 10, 2026

We are looking to recruit a suitable Architectural Graduate to work on a variety of project types ranging from small scale domestic to large scale residential, commercial, and educational......

Happy International Womens Day 2026

March 8, 2026

Today, on International Women’s Day 2026, we proudly recognise and celebrate the incredible women who are part of McKevitt King Architects. Your talent, professionalism and commitment continue to.....

Sandpit National School Extension Planning Granted

March 6, 2026

We were recently delighted to receive planning permission for a new single-storey extension at Sandpit National School. This exciting project will provide a dedicated Special Educational Needs .......

Built Heritage Investment Scheme

March 3, 2026

Last year we assisted four different building owners of Protected Structures to prepare applications for the Built Heritage Investment Scheme in the north-east for work scheduled in 2026. These app...

Planning Permission Granted for Improved Accessibility at the Gary Kelly Cancer Support Centre

February 24, 2026

Planning permission was granted this month for improved accessibility works for the Gary Kelly Cancer Support Centre in Drogheda. The new ramp and improvements to the car parking area will provide....

National Residental Retrofit Plan 2026

February 17, 2026

The Irish Government has announced a significant expansion of home energy upgrade supports, with increased grant amounts designed to help homeowners improve comfort, reduce energy bills and lower.....

Current Domestic Projects

February 10, 2026

2025 was a very busy year and 2026 has started off in the same way. We have a lot of great upcoming projects that we are looking forward to showcasing. Here are some 3D representations of a small ....

Renovations at Dublin Road Progress on Site

February 3, 2026

Having secured full planning permission, one of our latest domestic renovation/remodel projects on the Dublin Road, Drogheda is progressing well on site. The development will consist of a ...........

Schools we are currently working with

January 30, 2026

We are currently working with a wide range of educational clients, and these projects continue to form a core part of our practice. Our ongoing relationships with schools, colleges and education .....

Geberit Sensory Spaces CPD

January 13, 2026

We recently welcomed Geberit to our office for an insightful CPD session focused on Sensory Spaces and how thoughtful bathroom design can positively influence wellbeing. Drawing on the principles.....

Smiths Car Park

January 6, 2026

Work is currently underway on a new car park and vehicle showing area at Smiths Of Drogheda, with construction progressing well just in time for the arrival of the 261 cars in thh new year. This .....

Planning Applications 2025

January 2, 2026

Making a planning application plays an important role in the majority of projects carried out here at McKevitt King Architects. In general, planning permission is required for any development of......

Happy New Year

December 31, 2025

We’d like to wish all our clients, colleagues, friends, and families a very Happy New Year as we step into 2026. Thank you for your continued support throughout the past year - it was filled with ....

Happy Christmas 2025

December 23, 2025

We would like to take this opportunity to wish all our clients, friends, families, and colleagues a very Happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year. This has been another exceptionally busy and .......