Main works have begun on the rebuild of Fagan’s Pub in Moynalvey, Co. Meath. In July 2026, PP Construction returned to site as main contractor to start Phase Two of the project: rebuilding the original pub building that was destroyed by fire in the early hours before New Year’s, 2025.
Project at a glance
Location
Moynalvey, Co. Meath
Our role
Main contractor
On site since
July 2026 (Phase Two)
Programme
Around six months
Missed Phase One? Before the main rebuild could start, we converted the old stone shed beside the pub into a temporary bar so the Reilly family could reopen in March 2026. Read the full story →
Where This Rebuild Started
It’s worth remembering what the fire left behind. The photos below were taken in the weeks after the blaze: the familiar white frontage still standing, but the roof gone and the bar that generations of Moynalvey locals knew reduced to a burnt-out shell. These images are hard to look at for anyone who spent time in Fagan’s, and they’re exactly why this rebuild matters so much to the family and the community.
Setting Up the Site, July 2026
Fast-forward to July 2026, and the site looks very different. The first job on the main rebuild was making everything safe and secure: full hoarding now wraps the original building, with gated access for plant and deliveries, and generators and equipment in place for the works ahead.
Because Fagan’s sits at the heart of Moynalvey, with the temporary bar trading right next door, we wanted the site to stay welcoming rather than looking like a building site dropped into the village. The hoarding has been dressed with hanging baskets, festoon lighting and flags flying overhead. Small touches, but they matter when the pints are still being poured a few feet away.
Works Underway
With the site established, work has now commenced on rebuilding the old pub itself. All works are carried out inside the hoarding, so everything outside it carries on exactly as normal: deliveries arrive, the beer garden fills up, and the rebuild gets on quietly behind the screen.
Since these photos were taken in July, the rising walls have gone up and the roof structure has followed.
Roof Structure Up
The roof trusses are now on, and the shape of the old pub is back above the hoarding for the first time since the fire. For Beth Anne and John Reilly this was an important milestone: the point where the rebuild stops being drawings and a programme and starts to look like Fagan’s again.
Rebuild timeline
- New Year’s 2025: fire destroys the original pub in the early hours
- March 2026: temporary bar opens in the converted stone shed (Phase One complete)
- July 2026: PP Construction back on site as main contractor; hoarding up and Phase Two underway
- September 2026: rising walls complete and roof trusses up
- Ahead: finishing the roof and structure, then the fit-out that brings Fagan’s back to the heart of Moynalvey
Business as Usual at the Temporary Bar
Most importantly for the local community: Fagan’s is staying open throughout the rebuild. The temporary bar we completed in March 2026 continues to trade right beside the works, much to the delight of the locals, so nothing changes for customers while the original building takes shape again behind the hoarding.
Follow the Rebuild
We’ll be sharing regular updates as the rebuild progresses, from structural works through to the fit-out that will bring Fagan’s back to the heart of Moynalvey again. The main rebuild is programmed to take around six months.
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Pub and Bar Rebuild FAQs
Timelines vary with the scope of works, but a full rebuild or major refurbishment of a pub or similar building often takes several months to a year, depending on the extent of structural repairs and fit-out required.
In many cases, yes. A temporary bar or trading space can be set up nearby while the main building works are carried out, allowing the business to keep trading throughout construction.
Rebuilding after fire damage usually involves demolishing unsafe structures, repairing or replacing the roof and walls, upgrading electrics and services, and completing a full fit-out before the building can reopen.
Most significant rebuilding or structural renovation work requires planning permission from the local authority, so it’s best to check with your contractor or a planning consultant early in the project.
Look for a contractor with relevant experience in commercial rebuilds, a track record of similar projects, clear communication, and the ability to manage a project from structural works through to final fit-out.
Expect regular site activity, phased works such as demolition, structural repair and fit-out, and ongoing updates from your contractor as the project moves toward completion.
Fagan’s as it was
