Plans unveiled for first Irish deep-water port

The Bremore Ireland Port is being developed on the east coast of Ireland just north of the Irish capital Dublin by architects Henning Larsen, who will place an initial emphasis on the offshore wind sector.

It is a joint venture between the Drogheda Port Company and Ronan Group Real Estate, who say they intend to install facilities for assembling wind turbines, producing green hydrogen, and accommodate bulk, break-bulk and ferries.

“Strategic investment in a new purpose-built port is imperative to benefit from the vast potential of offshore wind and for Ireland to achieve its renewable energy targets of 30GW generated by offshore wind by 2050,” said Ronan Group Real Estate CEO Rory Williams.

“The port will be equipped with purpose-built infrastructure, including specialised quays for turbine assembly. Bremore Ireland Port will also support Ireland’s National Hydrogen Strategy objectives, as it will be equipped to convert offshore wind energy into green hydrogen energy.”

The first berths are planned to go in between 2028 and 2030.

“We also aim to develop an Innovation District, which will bring together light manufacturing, urban production, R&D offices, community services, residential areas, and a dynamic university hub,” said Drogheda Port Company CEO Paul Fleming.