New chief executive appointed at development firm Limerick Twenty Thirty

LIMERICK Twenty Thirty has appointed Pat Nash as its new chief executive.

He succeeds David Conway, who joined Louth County Council as its own chief last year and Enda McLoughlin who took on the role on an interim basis.

Limerick native Mr Nash has more than three decades of senior leadership experience across large-scale real estate development, asset management, strategic planning and complex stakeholder engagement.

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He was the owner and chief executive of real estate firm Falcon AM which specialises in asset management, development, and property management.

Among the key projects he worked on was the repositioning of the Blanchardstown Centre, Irelands largest retail destination with over one million square  foot of retail and mixed use floorspace, as well as delivering an ambitious capital investment programme that included significant extensions, refurbishment and ESG upgrades.

He oversaw the delivery of a new masterplan for the 100-acre site surrounding the centre and secured planning permission for more than 1,300 residential units as part of the initial phase of the framework.

Prior to this, he served as asset management director with Green Property. He has also held senior roles in institutional real estate investment, construction and development, and has led major mixed-use developments of national and regional significance. His career has also enabled him to build an extensive network across the Irish and international real estate sectors.

He also brings significant board-level experience and deep knowledge of project appraisal, procurement, construction oversight and financial management.

Over the past six months, Limerick Twenty Thirty has reached several milestones.

In September, it completed and officially launched One Opera Square, a cornerstone of the wider and transformational Opera Square project in the city centre.

More recently, construction commenced on the €70m 14-storey Office of Public Works (OPW) building, also at Opera Square, a building set to become Limerick’s tallest and a landmark addition to the city skyline.

Across the city, Limerick Twenty Thirty has begun stabilisation and repair works to the historic Flaxmill building at Cleeves Riverside Quarter, marking phase one of this development.

It has also submitted a planning application for the second phase of the Cleeves development for the delivery of a mixed-tenure residential and student neighbourhood, including 234 high-quality homes and 270 purpose-built student rooms.

Established by Limerick City and County Council, Limerick Twenty Thirty is a unique development company with a clear mandate to stimulate economic growth, drive investment and deliver transformational regeneration projects across Limerick. 

Mr Nash said: "The scale and ambition of the projects delivered with Gardens International and Troy Studios, and those now very much underway, Opera Square and Cleeves Riverside Quarter, reflect where Limerick Twenty Thirty is at today and the impact it is having on Limerick city and the wider region. It is a testimony to the Limerick Twenty Thirty team who have worked tirelessly to deliver on the key projects to date, and I look forward to providing leadership and guidance to them as we enter the next chapter of growth. I am proud to return to a city that is confident, forward-looking and ready to realise its full potential. I also look forward to working with the Board, our partners, Limerick City and County Council and the wider community to build on this momentum and deliver lasting economic and social value.”

Mayotr John Moran said: "Pat begins his role at an exciting time. We’re now in a position to accelerate delivery and build real momentum across Limerick. Limerick Twenty Thirty has already demonstrated what focused leadership can achieve and the continued progress at Opera Square shows that cranes on the skyline are translating into delivery on the ground. We are moving from plans to projects and from ambition to action. I look forward to working closely with Pat to ensure we continue to deliver jobs, infrastructure and vibrant spaces for Limerick.”

Chairperson of Limerick Twenty Thirty, former mayor James Collins added: "Pat brings a wealth of experience in delivering complex, large-scale developments and in leading organisations through ambitious growth phases. His track record, including his passion for Limerick as a native of the county, strategic insight and collaborative leadership style, makes him exceptionally well suited to guide Limerick Twenty Thirty as we continue to deliver transformational projects for the city and county. As Limerick Twenty Thirty builds on recent milestones and advances its ambitious development pipeline, Pat Nash’s appointment signals a strong and confident step into the next chapter of regeneration and growth for Limerick.”

Council director general Dr Pat Daly added: "I warmly congratulate Pat Nash on his appointment as chief executive of Limerick Twenty Thirty at a pivotal time for the organisation and for Limerick itself. Pat has an excellent track record of delivering results and he is exceptionally well suited to guide the company through its next phase of development. Limerick Twenty Thirty plays a central role in realising our long-term vision in Limerick City and County Council for sustainable growth, innovation and investment. I look forward to working closely with Pat and the Board continue to unlock opportunity and deliver lasting social and economic value for the people of Limerick.”