The Rhatigan Group is proud to announce the official launch of the Crown Square Development, a transformative mixed-use urban campus integrating commercial, retail, residential and hospitality located on the Monivea Road in Galway.
On Friday, May 30th, 2025, a special event marked a major milestone in the Crown Square development, as An Taoiseach, Mr. Micheál Martin TD, presided over a ceremonial foundation stone laying to officially commence construction of 345 cost rental homes, developed in partnership with the Land Development Agency (LDA).
As part of the event, An Taoiseach toured the offices of ARM and Trinzo, recently established clients in one of the newly completed office buildings. The occasion culminated with a keynote address delivered at the official launch ceremony, hosted in the newly opened Radisson RED Hotel, located at the heart of the Crown Square Development.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin said; "I am delighted to be in Galway to officially launch the Crown Square Development - a key project for the city including high quality housing, office space and hotel accommodation. This development will see the creation of a vibrant new community, with the LDA and the Rhatigan Group partnering to deliver 345 much-needed cost rental and social homes. This is again another example of the Government’s ongoing commitment to addressing our housing needs."
Situated on a prime 12.65-acre site on the edge of Galway City, Crown Square stands as one of Ireland’s most ambitious urban regeneration initiatives. Spearheaded by The Rhatigan Group, this visionary €550 million development is anchored by a masterplan to create a world-class, sustainable urban campus. Aligned with the Galway City Development Plan 2023 – 2029 and the National Development Plan, the Crown Square Development marks a significant step forward in sustainable urban growth.
Inspired by the 15-minute city model, Crown Square is designed to ensure that all essential services - living, working, leisure, and transit - are within walking distance. The result is a compact, vibrant, and sustainable community that supports a modern, connected, low-carbon lifestyle.
"We are immensely proud to play a key role in the delivery of this truly sustainable mixed-use development," said Padraic Rhatigan, Managing Director of The Rhatigan Group. "Crown Square offers a world class development incorporating a dynamic blend of modern, premium-quality, sustainable office accommodation, state-of-the-art affordable homes and the introduction of Ireland’s first Radisson RED Hotel, a globally recognised brand that will further elevate Galway’s appeal as a vibrant place to live, work, and visit."
John Coleman, CEO of the Land Development Agency, added; "This partnership with The Rhatigan Group is a prime example of how the public and private sectors can work together to deliver affordable, high-quality homes at scale. Crown Square will be a cornerstone in our mission to provide affordable homes in a great location in Galway and demonstrates the LDA and Government’s commitment to address the country’s housing need."
Tom Flanagan Karttunen, Senior Vice President North & Western Europe, at Radisson Hotel Group in Brussels adds; "Opening the first Radisson RED property in Ireland is a monumental occasion for the Radisson Hotel Group. I could not be prouder that it is located in Galway, which is also my home City. The property perfectly marries the bold vibrance of the Brand’s design with the Culture and Heritage of Galway City and it is an ideal choice for Business and Leisure clients alike”
Set against the stunning backdrop of Lough Atalia and Galway Bay, Crown Square is more than a development — it’s a new destination for Galway. With its emphasis on world class design, sustainability, liveability, and community, it represents a bold step forward for the city’s urban future.
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