About Shomera

Experience you can build on. Trusted by thousands of Irish homeowners to design and deliver exceptional living spaces since 1998.

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One Team,One Process,CompleteAccountability

Built to Get It Right from the Start

The success of a project is largely determined at the design stage. When architects, engineers, quantity surveyors, project managers and construction specialists are involved from the beginning, every part of the brief can be considered together - creating a design that works beautifully, can be delivered within budget and is realistic to build within the required timeframe.

At Shomera, all of these specialists work as one team from the earliest stages of design. This means the brief, design, cost and programme are developed together, rather than being handed from one consultant to the next. The result is a better-designed project, with greater certainty around cost, timing and delivery - and a process that is managed from beginning to end by one aligned team.

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3,000+
Over 3,000completed projects
4.9/5
From 2500+ audited& verified reviews
28+
More than 28years delivering
99%
99% of projects deliveredon time and on budget
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Designed AroundReal Lives

Designed for Life,Delivered with Certainty

Every project starts with a conversation about how our customers want their home and their lives to work better. Whether it’s creating a kitchen and living space where the family can spend more time together, or a Garden Studio that gives them room to work, exercise, create, relax or simply escape, we love seeing an idea become a space that makes a real difference.

And for us, one of the best parts of what we do is seeing the finished project come to life - and seeing our customers’ reaction when they walk into their new space for the first time. Because while the design, planning and construction all matter, what really matters is the life that happens there afterwards.

Great projects aren’t measured by the square metres we add. They’re measured by the difference those extra square metres make to the people who live there.

Meet the Team

The people behind every Shomera project. A team of designers, engineers, project managers and craftspeople whose experience - much of it measured in decades - is what turns a plan into a space you can build on.

David O'Reilly, Managing Director

David O'Reilly

Managing Director

David is Shomera's Managing Director. With over 20 years of industry experience and a degree in Quantity Surveying and Construction Economics, David focuses on Shomera's business development and strategy. Bringing a wealth of construction knowledge and an experienced understanding of contracts and commercial management, David's diverse experience plays a pivotal role in the growth of the business.

Stephen O'Reilly, Construction Director

Stephen O'Reilly

Construction Director

With over 25 years of industry experience, Stephen heads up Shomera's Operations and is intimately involved in every step of our projects, from planning to completion. His extensive construction and management experience has resulted in Shomera consistently delivering all projects on time – with an unprecedented 99% on-time and within-budget project success rate.

Pat O'Reilly, Quality Assurance

Pat O'Reilly

Quality Assurance

Pat has extensive management experience with SMEs and multinationals in Ireland and abroad. His disciplined approach ensures that Shomera continuously improves its systems and processes, meeting financial and legal obligations and standing up to regular external audits such as ISO-9001/NSAI. As a direct result, Shomera continuously meets its performance objectives and has an exceptional 96% customer satisfaction rate.

Nicola Da Ponte, Architect

Nicola Da Ponte

Architect

Nicola is from Venice, Italy, with the family name of Antonio Da Ponte who completed the famous Rialto bridge. In life and architecture, Nicola holds to Dostoevskij's claim "that Beauty will save the world". A member of R.I.A.I. he is Head of Design in Shomera where the attention to details meets with rigorous design practice and timber craftsmanship. He holds a PG Cert in Sustainability & Energy Analysis for Retrofit.

Artur Staniecki, Design Team

Artur Staniecki

Design Team

Artur was born and raised in Gliwice, Poland. With an engineering degree in Mechanical Building Services, he specialised in the thermal performance of buildings and CO2 reduction. Having moved to Ireland and keen to develop new skills, he joined the Shomera design team and uses his engineering experience to design our off-site work and building performance quality.

Ray Moylan, Design Team

Ray Moylan

Design Team

Ray, a senior member of our Design team, holds a Master's degree and has over 20 years' experience in domestic construction. He has guided Shomera's clients through hundreds of projects with great on-site understanding and a fantastic eye for layout and the potential of your home. Ray's mantra, "Great projects start with excellent and functional design.

Mark Langrell, Design Team

Mark Langrell

Design Team

Mark, a member of the Design team, is a Chartered Engineer with over 15 years' experience. He is an expert at 3-dimensional modelling and design, a skill that gives life to our customer's visions. Before Mark joined the on-site Design team he was responsible for design and drawings, so he brings his immense experience out to your home.

Michael Fahy, Design Team

Michael Fahy

Design Team

Michael, one of Shomera's Design team, has over 25 years' experience in domestic construction. Working specifically on the residential side of construction, his knowledge and specialised experience bring a wealth of knowledge to our customers.

Cameron Boardman, Design Team

Cameron Boardman

Design Team

Cameron's keen interest in photography and videography gives him a great understanding and flair for design, which is noted by and of huge benefit to our clients. His infectious enthusiasm and ability to expertly match clients' requirements with the solution best suited to client's needs have been widely acknowledged and appreciated.

Remy Tang, Head of Project Management

Remy Tang

Head of Project Management

Dutch-born Remy has over 20 years of industry experience in the high-performance sector, nationally and internationally. He is the head of Shomera's project management team and brings a strong, purposeful determination to achieve success. His role is to oversee the project process to ensure every customer consistently receives our highly sought-after Shomera experience. Despite his more background role, Remy is a pair of steady hands in what can otherwise be a complex and intense process for our clients.

Daragh Mahony, Project Manager

Daragh Mahony

Project Manager

Our Project Manager, Daragh, joins Shomera from TU Dublin and has a trade sales, customer service, and procurement background. Daragh's range of expertise plays a vital role in his key involvement in stage two of our customer journey, ensuring meticulous attention to detail in finishes. With his sharp focus and upbeat positivity, Daragh fosters seamless teamwork, driving the excellence that defines Shomera's exceptional projects.

Kevin Kinsella, Project Manager

Kevin Kinsella

Project Manager

With a background in engineering and extensive experience in operations management, Kevin brings a calm, methodical approach to every project. His attention to detail and steady leadership guide our clients through each stage with clear communication and expert control.

Max O'Shea, Site Project Manager

Max O'Shea

Site Project Manager

Max brings energy, professionalism, and a natural flair for people to his role as Site Project Manager. With a background as a foreman in residential and commercial builds and a BSc in Business Management, he combines hands-on construction experience with strong organisational and client-facing skills. Both his upbeat nature and clear communication ensures that every project runs efficiently on site and is delivered on time and to the highest standard.

Mark Griffin, Cost Manager

Mark Griffin

Cost Manager

Mark is Shomera's Cost Manager and, as such, is responsible for overseeing the procurement of goods and services while managing the financial elements of our construction projects. Mark's steady hand and skilled decision-making ensure he successfully liaises with suppliers and customers.

David Isiche, Quantity Surveyor

David Isiche

Quantity Surveyor

David is a qualified Quantity Surveyor with an honours degree from TU Dublin. He supports and manages the costs, variations and financials on every project, keeping a close eye on the figures that give our clients budget certainty. A competitive powerlifter and chess player, David brings that same discipline and forward planning to his work.

Carol McNamee, Office Administrator

Carol McNamee

Office Administrator

Carol is Shomera's Office Administrator and the glue that holds the office together. Carol has worked for decades in the construction industry. She knows a happy customer always knows what is happening, so she keeps our clients informed. The measure of Carol's proficiency is continuously confirmed in customer feedback.

Darren Tobin, Master Builder

Darren Tobin

Master Builder

Darren is a Master Builder who has worked for Shomera for over 20 years. Having qualified as a Carpenter, Darren has taken down more walls, put up more steel and built more buildings than the vast majority of builders. Put simply, what Darren doesn't know about building is not worth knowing.

Sarunas Pocius, Logistics

Sarunas Pocius

Logistics

Sarunas liaises with both the on and off-site teams and coordinates all logistics to ensure on time delivery of all material to and from site. With a lot of off-site construction, our factory plays a key role in our success in delivery and speed of on-site completion.

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Choose Shomera

Expanding your home is a major financial and emotional investment - experience and certainty matter.

With more completed House Extensions and Garden Studios than any other specialist in Ireland, we’ve refined every stage of the process to deliver exceptional results with fewer delays, less disruption and no surprises. Our promise is built around five pillars that keep projects on track and clients in control.

The Five Pillars

Every Shomera project rests on five pillars - design, project management, time, cost and quality. Together, they create the certainty homeowners need while ensuring every space is carefully considered, beautifully designed and expertly delivered. The result is a project that not only stays on track but also enhances the way you live for years to come.

01

Design

Designed Around You

Function first, aesthetically designed and beautifully delivered. Architect, Engineer, QS and Project Manager collaborate from day one so your space doesn’t just look beautiful - it also solves the real problems - flow, light, layout - and is buildable within budget.

02

Project Management

Guidance From Start to Finish

A dedicated team maps out every decision and keeps you informed, making it easier to get through the build. They guide you through what can otherwise feel daunting and difficult, giving you clear visibility on all major decisions and key milestones so the finished project meets your time, quality and cost objectives.

03

Time

Delivered On Time, Guaranteed

Decisions are made before site, and the programme is tightly managed, making us twice as fast as traditional builds and, unlike many others, allowing us to guarantee completion dates.

04

Cost

Clear Costs, No Surprises

Every Shomera is designed in collaboration with our QS team, ensuring realistic budgets are established from the outset. Through careful cost planning, transparent communication and proactive project management, we keep you informed at every stage, helping eliminate surprises and ensuring your project is delivered within the agreed budget.

05

Quality

Built to Exceptional Standards

Factory-build architecture pre-site, skilled trades scheduled in advance, tried and tested methodology, durable materials and audited processes - backed by recognised industry certifications and thousands of independent reviews, giving you confidence in the quality of every Shomera project.

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Plan Your Projectwith Shomera

Start the conversation

Whether you’re considering a House Extension or Garden Studio, we’d welcome the opportunity to help you explore the possibilities for your space and lifestyle.

Shomera Village

Experience the
Shomera Difference

Visit Shomera Village and experience what’s possible for your home. Explore our range of contemporary and classic garden studios, along with a purpose-built house extension designed to showcase the layouts, finishes, and design ideas many homeowners are looking for, helping you visualise how different elements could work within your own project.