Donegal construction company named Contractor of the Year
McCallion Group in Buncrana wins big at the 2026 Irish Construction Industry Awards
A Buncrana-based construction company has been named Contractor of the Year at the 2026 Irish Construction Industry Awards.
McCallion Group was announced as the winner of the title after 25 years in business.
Founded in 2001 by Shay McCallion, the company delivers major projects throughout the island of Ireland and operates in commercial, residential, healthcare, civil engineering and heritage conservation.
Over the past year, McCallion Group has delivered and progressed projects in Belfast, Bangor, Buncrana, Baltinglass, Dublin, Dundalk, Derry and Sligo. The company’s portfolio spans multiple sectors, reflecting its ability to manage complex projects across different locations while maintaining high standards of quality, safety and client service.
McCallion Group was also part of the project team recognised at the 2026 Engineering Excellence Awards, where Lidl Maynooth was named Renewable Energy Engineering Project of the Year.
Designed by SDS Design Engineers and delivered by McCallion Group for Lidl Ireland, the Maynooth store is a landmark achievement as the country’s first Net Zero Energy supermarket. By successfully aligning commercial viability with ambitious climate goals, the project sets a new benchmark for future retail developments.
Presented at a ceremony in Dublin, the award recognises outstanding performance by a construction contractor over the preceding 12 months. Submissions were evaluated on organisational achievements, outstanding projects, operational excellence, innovation, client satisfaction and health and safety.