# Allegro Acoustics

> Allegro Acoustics is an engineering-led acoustic and noise consultancy, trusted to deliver practical solutions to complex construction, industrial and infrastructure projects across Ireland, the United Kingdom and Europe. Founded in 2010 by David Cawley, the firm combines acoustic expertise with engineering experience to manage acoustic risk from planning through to operation.

For the full text of every service, industry and guide in a single file, see [llms-full.txt](https://allegroacoustics.ie/llms-full.txt).

## About

- Engineering-led acoustic and noise consultancy delivering noise and vibration services across Ireland, the UK and Europe.
- Founded in 2010 by David Cawley, a Chartered Mechanical Engineer with a Masters Degree in Applied Acoustics.
- A team of specialist engineers, architects and acoustic consultants.
- Most acoustic consultancies stop at measurement and reporting. Allegro models, measures, designs, implements and stands behind the result.
- Offices in Dublin, Ireland and London, United Kingdom. Active across Ireland, the UK and continental Europe.
- Headquarters: C1 South City Business Park, Tallaght, Dublin 24, Ireland. Phone: +353 1 414 0485. Email: info@allegroacoustics.ie.

## What makes Allegro different

- Modelling-led, not measurement-led: precise acoustic modelling finds root cause before specifying a fix, preventing over-engineering.
- Engineering plus acoustics: chartered engineering qualifications alongside acoustic specialism.
- Audit-ready by design: reports defensible against EPA, ISO, planning and HSA scrutiny.
- Buildable, not theoretical: solutions contractors can install in live environments, on programme.

## Services

- [Environmental Noise Monitoring](https://allegroacoustics.ie/services/environmental-noise-monitoring.html): environmental noise monitoring for industrial, infrastructure and built-environment projects, including annual IEL compliance surveys, baseline noise monitoring and noise complaint investigations using Class 1 instrumentation, EPA guidance and ISO 1996.
- [Workplace Noise & Vibration Risk Assessments](https://allegroacoustics.ie/services/workplace-noise-vibration.html): occupational noise and vibration exposure assessments and practical control measures under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations.
- [Planning Noise Assessments](https://allegroacoustics.ie/services/planning-noise-assessments.html): baseline surveys, predictive noise modelling, EIAR noise and vibration chapters and Request for Further Information (RFI) responses for planning approval, aligned with EPA guidance and An Bord Pleanála requirements.
- [Industrial Noise Control](https://allegroacoustics.ie/services/industrial-noise-control.html): root-cause acoustic modelling and engineered, turnkey noise control (barriers, enclosures, silencers, damping) delivered in live operational facilities.
- [Building Acoustics](https://allegroacoustics.ie/services/building-acoustics.html): sound insulation, reverberation, façade and M&E noise design and acoustic testing; TGD E and BS 8233 compliance, from concept through to completion.

## Industries

- [Power Generation & Data Centres](https://allegroacoustics.ie/sectors/data-centres.html): CCGT power stations, backup power, wind and solar, and hyperscale data centres.
- [Life Sciences](https://allegroacoustics.ie/sectors/life-sciences.html): pharmaceutical, biomedical and medical device facilities under IEL and EPA oversight.
- [Manufacturing & Heavy Industry](https://allegroacoustics.ie/sectors/manufacturing.html): heavy industry, refining, food and drink, manufacturing plants.
- [Planning & Construction](https://allegroacoustics.ie/sectors/planning.html): contractors, developers and planning consultants taking complex projects through approval.
- [Education](https://allegroacoustics.ie/sectors/education.html): school buildings, modular construction, university buildings, MVHR noise and sensory spaces.

## Team

Allegro Acoustics' team is a key differentiator: chartered engineers, architects and acoustic specialists with strong academic backgrounds, professional memberships and deep project experience.

- [David Cawley](https://allegroacoustics.ie/team/david-cawley.html): Managing Director, BE(Hons) MSc CEng MIEI MIOA.
- [Stephen Kearney](https://allegroacoustics.ie/team/stephen-kearney.html): Technical Director, BE(Hons) MIEI MIOA.
- [Dirun Ergin](https://allegroacoustics.ie/team/dirun-ergin.html): Principal Acoustic Consultant, BA MSc MIOA.
- [Kevin Lynch](https://allegroacoustics.ie/team/kevin-lynch.html): Senior Acoustic Consultant, BE(Hons) MIEI AMIOA.
- [Conor Brady](https://allegroacoustics.ie/team/conor-brady.html): Senior Acoustic Consultant, BA AMIOA.
- [Elifnur Kedikli](https://allegroacoustics.ie/team/elifnur-kedikli.html): Senior Acoustic Consultant, BA MSc.
- [Mark Kearney](https://allegroacoustics.ie/team/mark-kearney.html): Acoustic Consultant, BE(Hons) MIEI.
- [Donncha O’Sullivan](https://allegroacoustics.ie/team/donncha-osullivan.html): Acoustic Consultant, BA.
- [Joanna Kryzel](https://allegroacoustics.ie/team/joanna-kryzel.html): Finance & Office Manager, BBM.

## Guides

- [What is a Noise Survey? The Complete Guide](https://allegroacoustics.ie/guides/noise-survey.html)
- [Noise Impact Assessment, The Complete Guide](https://allegroacoustics.ie/guides/noise-impact-assessment.html)
- [What Is the EPA NG4 Guidance Note?](https://allegroacoustics.ie/guides/epa-ng4.html)
- [Understanding ISO 1996, The Complete Guide](https://allegroacoustics.ie/guides/iso-1996.html)
- [What Is TGD Part E? A Complete Guide](https://allegroacoustics.ie/guides/tgd-part-e.html)
- [Industrial Soundproofing, The Complete Guide](https://allegroacoustics.ie/guides/industrial-soundproofing.html)
- [What Is Vibration Monitoring? A Guide](https://allegroacoustics.ie/guides/vibration-monitoring.html)
- [What is an Acoustic Consultant?](https://allegroacoustics.ie/guides/acoustic-consultant.html)
- [What is an Acoustic Engineer?](https://allegroacoustics.ie/guides/acoustic-engineer.html)
- [Full guides index](https://allegroacoustics.ie/guides.html)

## Projects

Allegro Acoustics has delivered 40 documented projects across five sectors. Full details for each are on the project pages linked below.

### Power Generation & Data Centres

- [Askeaton Windfarm](https://allegroacoustics.ie/projects/askeaton-windfarm.html) (County Limerick, Ireland): Askeaton Windfarm was a proposed 20 MW wind energy development in County Limerick.
- [Coolkeeragh Power Station](https://allegroacoustics.ie/projects/coolkeeragh-power-station.html) (Coolkeeragh, Co. Derry): ESB Coolkeeragh Power Station is a combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) generating station located in Derry.
- [Crockahenny Windfarm](https://allegroacoustics.ie/projects/crockahenny-windfarm.html) (Crockahenny, County Donegal, Ireland): Crockahenny Windfarm is an operational wind energy development in County Donegal.
- [Dublin Bay Power Station](https://allegroacoustics.ie/projects/dublin-bay-power-station.html) (Pigeon House Rd, Dublin): Dublin Bay Power Station is a major combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) generating station located on Dublin Bay, supplying reliable electricity to Ireland's national grid.
- [ESBi North South 400kV Interconnector](https://allegroacoustics.ie/projects/esbi-north-south-400kv-interconnector.html) (Counties Meath, Cavan and Monaghan): The North-South 400 kV Interconnector is one of Ireland's most significant electricity infrastructure projects, strengthening the transmission network between Ireland and Northern Ireland to improve security of supply, network resilience and the integration of renewable energy.
- [Grange Power Station](https://allegroacoustics.ie/projects/grange-power-station.html) (Grange Castle, Clondalkin): Grange Power Station is a 111 MW dual-fuel peaking power station located at Grange Castle Business Park in Dublin.
- [Huntstown Power Station](https://allegroacoustics.ie/projects/huntstown-power-station.html) (Huntstown, County Dublin, Ireland): Huntstown Power Station is one of Ireland's largest combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power stations, comprising the 343 MW Huntstown Phase 1 generating station and the 401 MW Huntstown Phase 2 generating station.
- [Limerick Dock Data Centre](https://allegroacoustics.ie/projects/limerick-dock-data-centre.html) (Limerick Dock, Ireland): The Limerick Dock Data Centre was a proposed floating data centre development at Limerick Dock.
- [Moneypoint Power Station](https://allegroacoustics.ie/projects/moneypoint-power-station.html) (Killimer, Co. Clare): Moneypoint Power Station is one of Ireland’s largest electricity generating stations and has played a critical role in supplying power to the national grid for decades.
- [Poolbeg Power Station](https://allegroacoustics.ie/projects/poolbeg-power-station.html) (Pigeon House Road, Dublin 4): Poolbeg Power Station is a combined cycle gas turbine generating facility located within Dublin Port.
- [Shannonbridge Power Station](https://allegroacoustics.ie/projects/shannonbridge-power-station.html) (Shannonbridge, Co. Offaly): Shannonbridge Power Station is a 264 MW peaking power station developed by ESB Engineering & Major Projects on the site of the former West Offaly Power Station.
- [Tarbert Power Station](https://allegroacoustics.ie/projects/tarbert-power-station.html) (Tarbert, County Kerry): Tarbert Power Station is a major electricity generation facility in County Kerry that has played an important role in Ireland's electricity network for decades.
- [Tynagh Power Station](https://allegroacoustics.ie/projects/tynagh-power-station.html) (Loughrea, County Galway, Ireland): ynagh Power Station is a 400 MW combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) generating station in County Galway and is one of Ireland's key electricity generating assets.
- [Whitegate Power Station](https://allegroacoustics.ie/projects/whitegate-power-station.html) (Whitegate, County Cork, Ireland): Whitegate Power Station is a 445 MW combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) generating station that plays a key role in supplying electricity to Ireland's national grid.

### Life Sciences

- [Abbvie (Allergan) Pharmaceuticals](https://allegroacoustics.ie/projects/abbvie-allergan-pharmaceuticals.html) (Westport, County Mayo, Ireland): AbbVie’s Westport manufacturing facility operates under an Industrial Emissions Licence and requires regular environmental noise monitoring to demonstrate compliance.
- [Alexion AstraZeneca](https://allegroacoustics.ie/projects/alexion-astrazeneca.html) (Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, Ireland): Alexion’s team were finding it difficult to communicate effectively in several meeting rooms and cleanrooms, particularly during video conferences.
- [BioMarin, Ringaskiddy](https://allegroacoustics.ie/projects/biomarin-ringaskiddy.html) (Ringaskiddy, County Cork, Ireland): BioMarin's pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Ringaskiddy operates under an Industrial Emissions Licence and requires ongoing environmental and occupational noise management to maintain regulatory compliance while supporting changes within a live production environment.
- [Merck Millipore, Cork](https://allegroacoustics.ie/projects/merck-millipore-cork.html) (County Cork, Ireland): Merck Millipore operates major life sciences manufacturing facilities at Tullagreen and Blarney in County Cork.
- [Merck Sigma Aldrich, Arklow](https://allegroacoustics.ie/projects/merck-sigma-aldrich-arklow.html) (Arklow, County Wicklow, Ireland): Merck Sigma-Aldrich operates a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Arklow, County Wicklow, subject to an Industrial Emissions Licence (IEL) issued by the Environmental Protection Agency.
- [Pfizer Grange Castle and Newbridge](https://allegroacoustics.ie/projects/pfizer-grange-castle-newbridge.html) (Grange Castle, County Dublin, Ireland): Pfizer operates major pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities at Grange Castle, County Dublin and Newbridge, County Kildare.

### Manufacturing

- [Diageo, St. James Gate](https://allegroacoustics.ie/projects/diageo-st-james-gate.html) (Dublin 8, Ireland): St.
- [Lufthansa Turbine Technik Shannon](https://allegroacoustics.ie/projects/lufthansa-turbine-technik-shannon.html) (Shannon, County Clare, Ireland): Lufthansa Technik Turbine Shannon operates a specialist aircraft-engine maintenance facility in Shannon, County Clare.

### Planning & Construction

- [24 - 26 City Quay Offices](https://allegroacoustics.ie/projects/24-26-city-quay-offices.html) (Dublin 2, Ireland): 24-26 City Quay is a high-quality commercial office development in Dublin 2 comprising approximately 6,000 m² of workspace, café facilities and an upper-level terrace.
- [Ardcairn House Student Accommodation](https://allegroacoustics.ie/projects/ardcairn-house-student-accommodation.html) (Brunswick Street, Dublin 7, Ireland): Ardcairn House is a 571-bed student accommodation development on Brunswick Street in Dublin 7.
- [Ballyroan Library](https://allegroacoustics.ie/projects/ballyroan-library.html) (Rathfarnham, Dublin 14, Ireland): Ballyroan Library is an award-winning public library in Rathfarnham, Dublin 14.
- [Betania Church](https://allegroacoustics.ie/projects/betania-church.html) (Blanchardstown, Dublin, Ireland): Betania Church is a 1,500-seat worship and performance venue in Blanchardstown, Dublin.
- [Clayton Charlemont](https://allegroacoustics.ie/projects/clayton-charlemont.html) (Charlemont Street, Dublin 2, Ireland): Clayton Hotel Charlemont is a four-star hotel overlooking Dublin's Grand Canal, providing guest accommodation, conference facilities, restaurants and public spaces within a busy city centre environment.
- [Convention Centre Dublin](https://allegroacoustics.ie/projects/convention-centre-dublin.html) (North Wall, Dublin 1, Ireland): The Convention Centre Dublin is one of Ireland’s leading conference and events venues, welcoming international conferences, exhibitions and corporate events throughout the year.
- [Donnybrook House](https://allegroacoustics.ie/projects/donnybrook-house.html) (Dublin 4, Ireland): Donnybrook House is a premium residential development in Dublin comprising high-quality apartments and shared resident amenities within a busy urban environment.
- [Dorset Point Student Accommodation](https://allegroacoustics.ie/projects/dorset-point-student-accommodation.html) (Dorset Street, Dublin 1, Ireland): Dorset Point is a purpose-built student accommodation development in Dublin, providing modern student bedrooms together with shared kitchens, study areas and communal spaces.
- [Dublin Airport Central](https://allegroacoustics.ie/projects/dublin-airport-central.html) (Dublin Airport, Ireland): Dublin Airport Central is a landmark Grade A office development located beside Dublin Airport, within one of Ireland’s busiest transport hubs.
- [Goldcrest Student Village, NUIG](https://allegroacoustics.ie/projects/goldcrest-student-village-nuig.html) (Corrib Village, Galway, Ireland): Goldcrest Student Village is a 450-bed student accommodation development adjoining the University of Galway campus at Corrib Village.
- [Hard Rock Hotel, Dublin](https://allegroacoustics.ie/projects/hard-rock-hotel-dublin.html) (Lord Edward Street, Dublin 2, Ireland): Hard Rock Hotel Dublin is a 120-bedroom city-centre hotel on Lord Edward Street, combining the protected former Parliament Hotel with a new seven-storey building on Copper Alley.
- [Irish Stock Exchange](https://allegroacoustics.ie/projects/irish-stock-exchange.html) (Exchequer Street, Dublin 2, Ireland): The Irish Stock Exchange headquarters project involved the refurbishment and extension of its offices on Exchequer Street in Dublin 2.
- [Lidl Ireland Headquarters](https://allegroacoustics.ie/projects/lidl-ireland-headquarters.html) (Tallaght, Dublin 24, Ireland): Lidl Ireland’s headquarters in Tallaght is a 6,500 m² flagship office development designed to achieve BREEAM Excellent.
- [Marlin Hotel, Dublin](https://allegroacoustics.ie/projects/marlin-hotel-dublin.html) (Bow Lane, Dublin 2, Ireland): Marlin Hotel Dublin is a 301-bedroom city-centre hotel on Bow Lane in Dublin 2.
- [Onyx, Birmingham](https://allegroacoustics.ie/projects/onyx-birmingham.html) (Birmingham, United Kingdom): Onyx is a 24-storey student accommodation development at Lancaster Circus in central Birmingham.
- [Performing Arts Centre ABA, Oman](https://allegroacoustics.ie/projects/performing-arts-centre-aba-oman.html) (Muscat, Oman): The American British Academy Performing Arts Centre is a 2,500 m² specialist education and performance facility in Muscat.

### Education

- [TU Dublin Grangegorman Central & East Quads](https://allegroacoustics.ie/projects/tu-dublin-grangegorman-central-east-quads.html) (Grangegorman, Dublin 7, Ireland): The TU Dublin Central & East Quads form the centrepiece of the Grangegorman Campus redevelopment, one of Ireland's largest and most significant third-level education projects.

## Contact

- [Contact / Book a consultation](https://allegroacoustics.ie/contact.html)
- [About Allegro Acoustics](https://allegroacoustics.ie/about.html)
- Email: info@allegroacoustics.ie · Phone: +353 1 414 0485