Fergal McGirl began working in a family owned commercial construction company in the mid-1980s. He studied architecture in Bolton St. DIT, Dublin and worked in London & Paris design offices before qualifying in 1994.

He worked for several conservation grade 1 practices in Dublin including Arthur Gibney & Partners before setting up private practice in 2000 with a particular focus on projects in Meath & Dublin.

Fergal has additional qualifications in conservation (see conservation section) and project management having completed the RIAI Built Environment Project Management Course & PMP certification/membership of Project Management International.

awards

Fergal was nominated by Meath County Council as best architect in the 2007 LAMA Awards.

Navan Community Childcare Facility was nominated as Best Community Initiative in the 2011 LAMA Awards.