Johnny Ronan
Johnny Ronan is a prominent Irish property developer and the founder of Ronan Group Real Estate (RGRE), known for his significant contributions to the Dublin skyline. With a focus on large-scale mixed-use developments, Ronan has been instrumental in several high-profile projects, including the recent planning approval for Dublin’s tallest residential building at the Waterfront South Central scheme, which reflects his vision for modern urban living.
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Ivor Fitzpatrick was associated with noted property developer Johnny Ronan.
Dublin solicitor Ivor Fitzpatrick died without making a will, leaving estate of €46m – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-03-07
Developer Johnny Ronan’s RGRE Grafton Ltd company is the owner of all six Harry Clarke stained glass windows in Bewley’s cafe in Grafton Street, Dublin.
Johnny Ronan group owns all six Harry Clarke windows in Bewley’s, Supreme Court says – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-18
Johnny Ronan is an Irish property developer who led the consortium that received planning permission for a 20-storey hotel at the former Irish Glass Bottle site in Dublin.
Johnny Ronan consortium gets planning permission for 20-storey hotel at glass bottle site – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-01Johnny Ronan proposed a tower that was eventually approved by An Bord Pleanála after being refused multiple times.
This tower of darkness should never have been allowed – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-20
Johnny Ronan is a property developer involved in a rent dispute with Bewley’s Cafe.
Bewley’s seeks Grafton St rent reduction from Johnny Ronan company – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-27
Mary Ronan was the separated wife of property developer Johnny Ronan.
Mary Ronan, separated wife of developer Johnny Ronan, leaves estate valued at €5.6 million – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-27
Mary Ronan, separated wife of property developer Johnny Ronan, left an estate valued at €5.6 million.
Mary Ronan, separated wife of developer Johnny Ronan, leaves estate valued at €5.6 million – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-25Johnny Ronan is a notable real estate developer linked to Ivor Fitzpatrick.
Leading solicitor’s Dublin headquarters seeking €10m – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-18
Johnny Ronan is a litigious figure fronting the property funds involved in negotiations for housing development in Dublin.
Chronic inability to build anything big in the State is baked into the system – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-14
Johnny Ronan is leading a development consortium for affordable housing at the former Irish Glass Bottle site in Dublin.
Concerns over cost of Johnny Ronan’s affordable housing plans at former Glass Bottle site in Dublin – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-11
Johnny Ronan is one of the wealthy Irish businessmen who funded the restoration of the Pauline Chapel.
The story of The Irish Times’ most famous front page – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-08
Johnny Ronan is one of the wealthy Irish businessmen who funded the restoration of the Pauline Chapel.
Cardinals resume discussions on new pope; what time will we see black or white smoke? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-08
Johnny Ronan is the developer of the high-end residential scheme at Spencer Place in Dublin.
Bids on Dublin docklands apartment scheme hit €170m – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-09
Johnny Ronan was formerly the leader of Treasury Holdings, the company that developed the PwC office complex.
PwC Dublin docklands HQ primed for €170m sale – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-26
Johnny Ronan is a property developer whose daughter and son-in-law won a planning battle for a unique home.
Facebook whistleblower finds mischievous party animal Enda Kenny ‘almost charming’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-16
Johnny Ronan's plan for a hotel at the former Irish Glass Bottle site aims to provide much-needed tourist accommodation.
Johnny Ronan’s plan for hotel at former Irish Glass Bottle site ‘would provide much-needed tourist accommodation’, report says – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-07
Johnny Ronan is involved in seeking planning permission for a 20-storey hotel tower at the former Irish Glass Bottle site in Dublin.
Johnny Ronan venture to seek planning permission for 20-storey tower on Irish Glass Bottle site – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-03Johnny Ronan’s property company has purchased four of its former assets that it surrendered to receivership more than a year ago.
Johnny Ronan takes back ‘jewel in crown’ assets from receivership – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-28
Johnny Ronan's Ronan Group Real Estate has secured planning permission for a tall residential building in Dublin.
Sinn Féin to meet Meta over job cuts – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-26
Developer Johnny Ronan’s Ronan Group Real Estate has secured planning permission for the construction of the capital’s tallest residential building.
Johnny Ronan secures planning permission from Dublin City Council for the capital’s tallest building – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-26
