Meet Our Team
Bio: Gavin is a co-founder and director of Cornerstone Associates.
Gavin has over twenty years of professional experience in the construction sector, with a qualification in civil engineering & a BSc in Construction before moving into design roles in architectural firms.
Within Gavin`s designs, you will note his love of corner windows and an abundance of natural light. He is an avid Springsteen fan and has a huge love for his county of Donegal and everything Donegal.
Michael Hannigan
Office: Letterkenny
Role: Director
Since: 2012
Tel: 087 742 9467
Email: michael@csarc.ie
Bio: Michael is co-founder and director of Cornerstone Associates
Michael has over 30 years of professional experience in architecture and its associated fields. He started his architectural career using a drawing board, pens, pencils and razor blades! but thankfully he has moved with the times and embraced new technologies.
Michael is passionate about design that is practical but interesting while making the most of nature’s sunlight and your sites views. His practical knowledge gained over the years in developing designs and his love of problem solving is a big bonus in the office. He is a big family man and try’s his best to educate his kids on what proper music is, particularly from the 80’s.
Bio: Gavin is a founder and director of Cornerstone Associates.
Gavin has over twenty years of professional experience in the construction sector, with a qualification in civil engineering & a BSc in Construction before moving into design roles in architectural firms.
Within Gavin`s designs, you will note his love of corner windows and an abundance of natural light. He is an avid Springsteen fan and has a huge love for his county of Donegal and everything Donegal.
Michael Hannigan
Office: Letterkenny
Role: Director
Since: 2012
Tel: 087 742 9467
Email: michael@csarc.ie
Bio: Michael is co-founder and director of Cornerstone Associates
Michael has over 30 years of professional experience in architecture and its associated fields. He started his architectural career using a drawing board, pens, pencils and razor blades! but thankfully he has moved with the times and embraced new technologies.
Michael is passionate about design that is practical but interesting while making the most of nature’s sunlight and your sites views. His practical knowledge gained over the years in developing designs and his love of problem solving is a big bonus in the office. He is a big family man and try’s his best to educate his kids on what proper music is, particularly from the 80’s.
Alan Breslin
Office: Ardara
Role: Senior Ach. Tech
Since: 2017
Tel: 087 9120325
Email: alan@csarc.ie
Bio: Alan is our Senior Architectural Technician & Office Manager in Ardara for Cornerstone Associates.
Alan has over twenty years of professional experience in the construction sector, with a qualification in Fire Engineering before moving into design & surveying roles in architectural firms.
You will find Alan happy out on-site surveying or liaising on a daily basis with the planning office. He is a huge Liverpool fan and keen cyclist, you`ll see him stopping along his cycle for a large breakfast roll.
Caroline Shovelin
Office: Ardara
Role: Accounts Department
Since: 2014
Tel: 087 903 3838
Email: caroline@csarc.ie
Bio: Caroline is in our Accounts team for Cornerstone Associates.
Caroline has joined our team in 2014 and has been taking care of the day to day running of the business and has recently moved into the accounts departments.
You will find Caroline very happy while browsing all the travel agents sites and is always keen to assist in any holiday or function planning within the office, as long as she can go on the holidays too.
Alan Breslin
Office: Ardara
Role: Senior Ach. Tech
Since: 2017
Tel: 087 9120325
Email: alan@csarc.ie
Bio: Alan is our Senior Architectural Technician & Office Manager in Ardara for Cornerstone Associates.
Alan has over twenty years of professional experience in the construction sector, with a qualification in Fire Engineering before moving into design & surveying roles in architectural firms.
You will find Alan happy out on-site surveying or liaising on a daily basis with the planning office. He is a huge Liverpool fan and keen cyclist, you`ll see him stopping along his cycle for a large breakfast roll.
Caroline Shovelin
Office: Ardara
Role: Accounts Department
Since: 2014
Tel: 087 903 3838
Email: caroline@csarc.ie
Bio: Caroline is in our Accounts team for Cornerstone Associates.
Caroline has joined our team in 2014 and has been taking care of the day to day running of the business and has recently moved into the accounts departments.
You will find Caroline very happy while browsing all the travel agents sites and is always keen to assist in any holiday or function planning within the office, as long as she can go on the holidays too.
Bio: Trevor is a Senior Architectural Technician for Cornerstone Associates.
BSc(Hons) qualification in Construction & Fire Safety Engineering and current member of Engineers Ireland (MIEI)
Trevor has over thirty years of professional experience in the construction sector, with a qualification in Construction and & Engineering. Trevor carries out all the Building Survey reports and works on the construction detailing on the tender drawings.
You will find Trevor extremely happy when discussing the proprieties of concrete or reviewing the span tables of timber and steel. He also needs his cup or cups of coffee each morning.
Johnny Quinn
Office: Letterkenny
Role: Senior Ach. Tech
Since: 2021
Tel: 086 216 4994
Email: johnny@csarc.ie
Bio: Johnny is our Senior Architectural Technologist & Office Manager in Letterkenny for Cornerstone Associates.
Johnny has over 9 years of professional experience in the construction sector, with a qualification in Architectural Technology. Johnny has experience in both the Private and Public sector and throughout his experience he has worked in different roles both within office and on-site.
Johnny is happy out on-site surveying or designing and creating 3D models for our clients. He is a huge Manchester United Fan and takes his 5 a side football matches very serious.
Bio: Trevor is a Senior Architectural Technician for Cornerstone Associates.
BSc(Hons) qualification in Construction & Fire Safety Engineering and current member of Engineers Ireland (MIEI)
Trevor has over thirty years of professional experience in the construction sector, with a qualification in Construction and & Engineering. Trevor carries out all the Building Survey reports and works on the construction detailing on the tender drawings.
You will find Trevor extremely happy when discussing the proprieties of concrete or reviewing the span tables of timber and steel. He also needs his cup or cups of coffee each morning.
Johnny Quinn
Office: Letterkenny
Tole: Senior Ach. Tech
Since: 2021
Tel: 086 216 4994
Email: johnny@csarc.ie
Bio: Johnny is our Senior Architectural Technologist & Office Manager in Letterkenny for Cornerstone Associates.
Johnny has over 9 years of professional experience in the construction sector, with a qualification in Architectural Technology. Johnny has experience in both the Private and Public sector and throughout his experience he has worked in different roles both within office and on-site.
Johnny is happy out on-site surveying or designing and creating 3D models for our clients. He is a huge Manchester United Fan and takes his 5 a side football matches very serious.
Siobhan Hannigan
Office: Letterkenny
Role: Accounts Department
Since: 2014
Tel: 086 3748627
Email: siobhan@csarc.ie
Bio: Siobhan is part of the accounts team for Cornerstone Associates.
Siobhan is busy taking care of the Letterkenny office and keeping everyone on their best behaviour and in between deals with the accounts and banking.
Those that know Siobhan will confirm that she can be a bit chatty and it’s amazing she every gets anything done. She loves socialising with her sisters and friends and spending time with her family.
Aidan Doherty
Bio: Aidan Doherty is an Architectural Assistant in our Ardara Office; He is a Student @ ATU Sligo and is working with us in his gap year from a 5 year Bachelor of Architecture Degree.