Breedon Group plc has reopened its Aghamore quarry in County Sligo, marking its tenth active quarry in the Republic of Ireland and reinforcing its expansion across the Irish construction materials market.
The reopening follows the granting of planning permission and forms part of Breedon’s wider growth strategy in Ireland. The site is expected to strengthen the Group’s ability to supply essential construction materials across the north-west of the country, supporting infrastructure, residential and commercial development projects in the region.
The additional production capacity is intended to provide greater continuity of supply for customers operating in key regional projects. By bringing the Sligo quarry back into operation, Breedon increases its operational footprint in Ireland and extends its aggregates network.
Strengthening a Vertically Integrated Model
Breedon describes itself as a vertically integrated construction materials group operating in Great Britain, Ireland and the United States. The reopening of Aghamore aligns with its objective of building a fully integrated, nationwide aggregates and construction materials platform in Ireland.
The company entered the Irish market in 2018 and has since expanded its geographic reach and operational capabilities. The addition of a tenth active quarry reflects sustained investment in the country’s quarrying and construction materials sector since Breedon first began developing its presence in the Irish market.
According to the Group, the Sligo development strengthens its market position and expands the range of products available to customers in the region. These include aggregates, asphalt, concrete blocks and ready-mix concrete, supplied through its integrated network.
Supporting Regional Construction Demand
The north-west of Ireland continues to see demand for infrastructure, housing and commercial development. Local access to aggregates and related materials is a key factor in maintaining supply chains and managing project delivery timelines.
By reactivating the Aghamore quarry, Breedon is increasing local production capacity in County Sligo and the surrounding area. The company states that this will help ensure reliable access to construction materials for projects across the region.
The move also forms part of Breedon’s broader strategy to strengthen long-term supply resilience. A diversified network of operational sites enables the Group to serve regional markets more effectively and respond to fluctuations in demand.
Milestone for Irish Operations
The reopening of the Sligo site represents a milestone in Breedon’s Irish operations, bringing its total number of active quarries in the Republic of Ireland to ten. The development reflects continued expansion since the Group established its presence in the Irish quarrying market.
Fraser Thom, Managing Director, Quarries and Concrete at Breedon, said:
“The reopening of our quarry in Aghamore is a key milestone in our ongoing investment strategy across Ireland. This facility aligns with our vertically-integrated model and strengthens our ability to service customers on the island of Ireland with high-quality, locally sourced materials.”
“It also reinforces our continued commitment to supporting regional growth, sustainable operations, employment, and infrastructure development. This new facility further expands our capacity to supply high-quality aggregates, asphalt, concrete blocks, and ready-mix concrete to customers across the region, helping us to deliver on our strategic objective to build a fully integrated, nationwide platform for construction materials.”
The Group states that the site will contribute to regional employment and support construction activity in the surrounding communities.
National Platform Development
Breedon’s long-term objective in Ireland is to establish a nationwide construction materials platform supported by integrated quarrying and downstream operations. The Aghamore reopening is positioned within this broader plan, adding capacity in the north-west and complementing existing sites across the country.
Ireland’s construction sector has been shaped in recent years by housing demand, infrastructure investment and policy commitments related to economic development and regional growth. Reliable access to aggregates and essential materials remains a foundational element of project delivery across these sectors.
With ten active quarries now operating in the Republic of Ireland, Breedon continues to expand its aggregates network as part of its strategy in the country. The reopening of Aghamore marks the latest step in that process, strengthening supply capabilities in County Sligo and the wider north-west region.
