Large-scale former modular housing plant in Cavan brought to market
186,000 sq ft Ballyjamesduff facility offers immediate reuse potential for MMC, manufacturing and logistics operators
11 April 2026 | editor@breakingground.news
A substantial former modular construction manufacturing facility in Co Cavan has been brought to the market, presenting a ready-made opportunity for modern methods of construction (MMC), industrial and logistics operators.
The property, located on Oldcastle Road in Ballyjamesduff, comprises a total floor area of approximately 186,000 sq ft and is being offered to let as a fully serviced industrial and manufacturing facility.
Previously operated by Modern Homes Ireland (MHI), the plant was used for off-site volumetric construction, where up to 80% of residential units were completed in a controlled factory environment. The facility includes established production and assembly areas, along with yard space suitable for logistics and storage.
The site is understood to have been configured specifically for large-scale modular housing delivery, reflecting the growing role of off-site construction in Ireland’s housing pipeline. At its peak use, the factory supported high levels of pre-manufactured output, aligning with wider Government and industry ambitions to scale MMC adoption.
The facility is now vacant and available immediately, with agents highlighting its suitability for a range of uses including manufacturing and assembly, warehousing and distribution, modular construction, engineering fabrication, and renewable or green technology production.
Its location within an established industrial cluster in Ballyjamesduff provides access to existing supply chains, with nearby occupiers including Liffey Meats, CavanBox Packaging and McCabe Group. The site also benefits from strong regional connectivity, with access to the M3 corridor placing it approximately one hour from Dublin’s M50.
The availability of a purpose-built MMC facility comes at a time when the sector continues to seek scalable manufacturing capacity to support housing delivery targets. Industry data has consistently pointed to the need for investment in off-site construction infrastructure to meet national output requirements, particularly for scheme housing.
However, the return of this facility to the market may also reflect ongoing volatility within the MMC sector, where capital-intensive operations and pipeline certainty remain key challenges for operators.
For developers, contractors and manufacturers, the Ballyjamesduff site represents a rare opportunity to secure an operationally ready facility with existing infrastructure, rather than developing new capacity from scratch.
The property is being marketed by Hugh Morris of Alliance Auctioneers, with enquiries invited through the firm’s office.
