What Lioncor does

Lioncor Developments Limited is a privately held Irish residential property developer headquartered on Harcourt Road, Dublin 2. Founded in 2017, the firm develops new homes across Dublin and regional Ireland (Cork, Limerick, Galway, Wicklow) through two channels: build-to-sell housing schemes and the Domu build-to-rent lifestyle sub-brand launched in January 2025. Its portfolio spans 16+ active developments including the flagship Glass Bottle masterplan at Sandymount Strand (37.2 acres, ~3,800 planned homes, ~1M sq.ft commercial space), Alta Verde in Blackrock (246 BTR apartments, BREEAM Excellent certified), Marmalade Lane in Dundrum (463 apartments plus 8 houses), Carlisle Kimmage (208 apartments), and regional schemes such as Richmond Rise Cork, Castlebrook Manor Limerick, and Léana Theas Galway. The firm also develops commercial product such as Europe House on Chatham Street, a LEED Gold office building leased to the EU Liaison Office.

The core product is sustainably built, energy-efficient housing compliant with the Nearly Zero Energy Building (NZEB) standard, featuring mechanical heat recovery ventilation, underfloor heating, and solar PV in select developments. Lioncor's technology stack centers on design excellence through partnerships with Urban Agency, MDO Architects, Burke Kennedy Doyle, Extend, MOLA, and Henry J Lyons, and a 4-Star GRESB sustainability rating (2023) plus BREEAM Excellent and LEED Gold certifications underpin the ESG narrative. Domu differentiates the BTR product on amenity: Ireland's first on-site BTR padel court, co-working spaces, gyms, cinema rooms, rooftop gardens, and creches.

Commercial mechanics are diversified. Residential sales (Castlebrook Manor, Richmond Rise, Condor, The Nurseries, Léana Theas are reported sold/reserved) generate one-time transaction revenue. Domu BTR generates recurring monthly rent across Dublin 4, Blackrock, Dundrum, Terenure, Kimmage, and Carrickmines. Institutional/bulk sales (notably 208 homes to Co-operative Housing Ireland at Kilruddery Glen) and commercial leasing add counterparty diversity. Capital is sourced via named facilities — a €75m Activate Capital loan for Alta Verde (April 2023) and Deutsche Bank refinancing of Glass Bottle (December 2025) — alongside Help to Buy scheme support for first-time buyer units. No public pricing is disclosed; sales run through show apartments, website registrations, and direct sales teams. Revenue and ownership are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Lioncor

Legal name

Lioncor Developments Limited

Website

https://lioncor.ie

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lioncor is a privately held Irish residential property developer building for-sale homes and operating the Domu build-to-rent lifestyle brand across 16+ developments in Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Galway, and Wicklow.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Real Estate Development

SIC

Land Subdividers & Developers (No Cemeteries) (6552)

akta.pro primary industry

Build-to-Rent (BTR) Community Management (BPAJAFAC)

Keywords

• Residential property development
• Build-to-rent housing
• Multifamily rental homes
• Sustainable home construction
• Mixed-use real estate

Headquarters

HQ city

Dublin

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Residential Property Sales: Lioncor develops and sells residential properties including houses and apartments to individual buyers. Revenue is generated through one-time sales transactions for completed homes across various developments including Castlebrook Manor, Richmond Rise, The Nurseries, and others.
2. Build-to-Rent (Domu): Lioncor operates Domu as a lifestyle rental brand creating and operating next-generation rental spaces. Revenue is generated through monthly rental payments from tenants across properties in Dublin 4, Blackrock, Dundrum, Terenure, Kimmage, and Carrickmines.
3. Commercial Space Development: Development of commercial spaces including retail units, offices, and hotels as part of mixed-use developments. Glass Bottle will provide nearly one million sq. ft. of commercial space including cultural, community spaces, offices, and a hotel.
4. Institutional/Bulk Sales: Sale of completed residential units in bulk to institutional investors and housing associations, such as the purchase of 208 homes by Co-operative Housing Ireland at Kilruddery Glen.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

Lioncor is an Irish residential property developer that builds and sells houses and apartments across Ireland, and also operates a build-to-rent (BTR) lifestyle rental brand called Domu featuring premium amenities such as co-working spaces, gyms, rooftop gardens, and padel courts. The company also develops commercial space within mixed-use schemes and sells bulk residential units to institutional buyers and housing associations.

Product overview

Lioncor is an Irish residential property development company operating two distinct channels: build-to-rent (BTR) through its Domu sub-brand, and build-to-sell housing developments. The core product portfolio includes large-scale residential developments across Dublin (Alta Verde, Glass Bottle, 143 Merrion Road, Marmalade Lane, Priorsland, Carlisle, Fortfield Road), regional housing (Richmond Rise Cork, Castlebrook Manor & The Edge Limerick, The Nurseries Dublin 14, Léana Theas Galway, Condor Killiney, Kilruddery Glen Wicklow), and commercial projects (Europe House Dublin). Domu serves as the lifestyle experience brand for premium BTR apartments featuring amenities like padel courts, cinemas, and co-working spaces, while individual developments offer various housing types from starter homes to luxury executive residences.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Domu: A build-to-rent lifestyle experience brand creating next generation spaces to live, work, and play. Domu portfolio includes locations in Dublin 4, Dundrum, Blackrock, Carrickmines, and Kimmage. Features include co-working spaces, gyms, rooftop gardens, padel courts (including Ireland's first on-site BTR Padel Court), cinema, and private dining facilities.

Products and services

• Domu (Build-to-Rent) Build-to-rent lifestyle experience brand creating and operating next generation rental spaces to live, work, and play. Premium rental homes with amenities inspired by interiors and spaces from around the world, featuring co-working spaces, gyms, rooftop gardens, padel courts, cinema, and private dining facilities. Portfolio includes locations in Dublin 4, Blackrock, Dundrum, Terenure, Kimmage, and Carrickmines.
• Glass Bottle 37.2 acre mixed-use development at Sandymount Strand, Dublin 4, with approximately 3,800 homes planned alongside nearly 1 million sq. ft. of commercial space including offices, hotel, and community facilities. Phases include Lime House (212 homes, completed November 2025), Glass House, Sand House, Batch House, and Phase 2 (586 homes).
• Alta Verde, Blackrock 246-apartment build-to-rent development on Cross Avenue, Blackrock, Co. Dublin. Three blocks with studios, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom units featuring rooftop gardens, gym, padel court, co-working spaces, and cinema. BREEAM Excellent certified.
• 143 Merrion Road

Quantifiable outcome

• 4-Star GRESB Rating achieved in 2023 for ESG performance
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Co-operative Housing IrelandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-operative Housing Ireland purchased 208 homes at Kilruddery Glen development in Bray, Co. Wicklow. This partnership supports affordable housing delivery with attendance by An Taoiseach Micheál Martin at the official opening.
• GRESBminorOthersIndependent organization providing validated ESG performance data and peer benchmarks. Lioncor achieved 4-Star GRESB rating in 2023.
• Property Industry IrelandminorOthersIndustry membership organization for Irish property sector professionals.
• Construction Industry Federation (CIF)minorOthersRepresentative body for the construction industry in Ireland.
• Irish Green Building Council (IGBC)minorOthersSilver Membership; supports the goal of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
• DQS (International Management Systems Certification)minorOthersCertification body for integrated management systems.
• Urban AgencycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAward-winning concept architect for 143 Merrion Road, Alta Verde, and other Lioncor developments. Collaborates on design excellence across the portfolio.
• MDO ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitectural firm that together with Lioncor Construction delivered 143 Merrion Road and Alta Verde developments.
• Burke Kennedy Doyle (BKD) ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesigned Carlisle Kimmage (208 apartments) and Kilruddery Glen Southern Cross Central developments.
• Extend ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesigned Castlebrook Manor and The Edge at Castlebrook Manor in Limerick, The Nurseries in Dundrum.
• MOLA ArchitecturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDublin-based architecture firm designing the Priorsland development in Carrickmines (402 apartments + 41 houses).
• Henry J LyonscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm that designed Europe House (LEED Gold certified office building for EU Liaison Office in Dublin).
• Restoration HardwareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFurniture supplier for penthouse collection at 143 Merrion Road, featuring enviable views across Dublin Bay.
• Ashley McDonnell / Ireland Fashion WeekminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration to support emerging Irish design talent through the Irish Edit Bootcamp held at Lime House, Glass Bottle, ahead of Ireland Fashion Week showcase.
• Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Éirigh, a sustainable artistic installation for the inaugural Earth Rising Festival 2022, and ongoing art programs at Glass Bottle.

Scale indicators18 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ballymore Group: Large Irish/UK developer of large-scale mixed-use residential-led masterplans (e.g., Dublin docklands). Comparable in operating large master-planned communities with mixed-use, BTR, and commercial elements, similar to Glass Bottle.
• Glenveagh Properties: Irish-listed residential developer with a dual build-to-sell and build-to-rent platform concentrated in Dublin and the GDA. Comparable in scale of pipeline, focus on amenitised BTR, and similar buyer/partnership dynamics to Lioncor/Domu.
• Cairn Homes: Ireland's largest listed homebuilder, focused on suburban and commuter-belt residential developments and BTR joint ventures. Same product (new homes + BTR), same geography (greater Dublin and regional Ireland), same buyer profile — making it the most direct peer to Lioncor's core model.
• Lagan Homes (Ireland): Housebuilder delivering family homes across the Dublin commuter belt and regional Ireland. Comparable on build-to-sell housing product and geographic spread (Cork, Limerick, Galway presence like Lioncor).
• O'Flynn Group: Irish construction and property development group active in commercial and residential real estate, including large mixed-use schemes. Comparable to Lioncor's commercial/residential mix.
• Marlet Property Group: Dublin-focused residential and BTR developer behind schemes like Beacon South Quarter. Directly comparable in Dublin-centric BTR strategy and amenitised rental product offering to Lioncor's Domu.
• Bartra Capital: Irish BTR specialist developing multi-family rental schemes in Dublin suburbs. Closely aligned with Domu's BTR-only model within the Lioncor portfolio.
• Park Developments: Long-established Dublin homebuilder delivering houses, apartments, and BTR across prime locations. Direct competitor for the same plot opportunities and end-buyer pools as Lioncor.

Emerging players

• Regeneration Property Group: Dublin-based developer of mid-rise residential and BTR schemes. Smaller and more focused than Lioncor, but materially overlapping in geography and product type.

Others

• BREEAM / GRESB Sustainability Assessors: Adjacent ecosystem participants: BREEAM and GRESB provide sustainability certifications that Lioncor has attained. Not a competitor, but the certification bodies themselves shape Lioncor's ESG/quality positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Lioncor.ie
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lioncor-developments
• Instagraminstagram.com/lioncor.ie/?hl=en
• Xx.com/lioncordev

Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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