Minister James Lawless TD Officially Turns Sod on Landmark McGreals at Jigginstown Healthcare Development

33,000 sq ft healthcare and retail hub to transform access to community healthcare in Naas

Construction officially got underway today (Tuesday, 7th July) on McGreals at Jigginstown, as Minister James Lawless TD joined McGreals Pharmacy Group, local elected representatives and invited guests for the official sod turning ceremony on the Newbridge Road, Naas.

Minister Lawless was joined by Naoise Ó Cearúil TD, Joe Neville TD and Councillor Bill Clear in marking the commencement of the landmark 33,000 sq ft healthcare and retail development, located beside Chadwicks on the site of the former Ashgrove Auction House.

McGreals at Jigginstown will create a modern healthcare destination for the rapidly growing Naas community, bringing together a range of essential healthcare and retail services under one roof. The development will include:

• McGreals Pharmacy
• A new medical practice led by Dr Aoife Kavanagh and her team
• A physiotherapy clinic
• A large retail unit

  

Construction will be carried out by Rathcorbally Construction, with the development overseen by Roundhill Developments. The project is expected to be completed in June 2027.

Guests at the ceremony enjoyed refreshments kindly provided by Mary Kate’s Cakes on behalf of McGreals Pharmacy Group.

Welcoming those in attendance, Kilian McGreal, Director of McGreals Pharmacy Group, reflected on the journey to reaching this milestone and thanked everyone who had helped bring the project to fruition.

“Today marks a hugely significant milestone for McGreals Pharmacy Group. This development has been many years in the making and reflects our long-term commitment to investing in community healthcare. Our vision for McGreals at Jigginstown is to create a centre where people can conveniently access a range of high-quality healthcare services in one location.

“I’d like to sincerely thank the entire McGreals team for their hard work and support in helping make this vision a reality. I am also delighted to welcome Sarah McCarthy, who will be Managing Pharmacist in our new pharmacy, and we look forward to working alongside Dr Aoife Kavanagh and her team, our physiotherapy partners and future retail tenants to create a vibrant healthcare hub that will serve the people of Naas for generations to come.”

Kilian also thanked the project team, including Rathcorbally Construction and Roundhill Developments, together with everyone who played a role in bringing the project from concept to construction.

Speaking at the event, Minister James Lawless TD welcomed the significant investment in healthcare infrastructure for Naas.

“It is fantastic to see a successful Irish community healthcare provider continuing to invest in Naas. With approximately 4,000 new homes planned for the surrounding area, developments such as McGreals at Jigginstown will play an important role in ensuring local families have access to the healthcare services they need close to home.

“I am particularly pleased to hear that Dr Aoife Kavanagh will be opening a practice here. My own family has placed its trust in Dr Kavanagh’s care for many years, and I know many people across the community will welcome the opportunity to access her excellent healthcare services in this outstanding new facility.”

Designed with accessibility, convenience and integrated patient care at its core, McGreals at Jigginstown will provide a modern healthcare hub where a range of services can be accessed under one roof, supporting both the current and future needs of the rapidly expanding Naas community.

With construction now underway, McGreals Pharmacy Group looks forward to welcoming patients and customers to McGreals at Jigginstown when the development is completed in June 2027.