About O’Toole & Co.
- Our Services
- Our Team
- Our Clients
- Testimonials
- Residential
- Commercial
- Land
Our Services
Meet The Team
We seek to hire and retain the most qualified personnel and ensure that all our staff continues to develop skills through continual professional development and training. The company is headed up by Gerard O’Toole an expert in his field and vastly experienced.
Gerard O'Toole BSc Est Man, Dip Proj Man, Dip Plan & Env Law, FSCSI FRICS ACIArb
Contact (098) 28000, (086) 8074648, gerard@tot.ie
Director - Gerard has over 30 years of experience across the Construction and Property sectors having worked in the UK, USA, and Ireland.
Gerard is a board member of the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland and its president for 2025- 2026. He is the past chair of the Northwest Region and sits on the Planning and Development Committee. He is a regular contributor to national media in relation to property and housing markets.
Areas of Expertise – Commercial Agency, Valuation, Commercial Rates, Development Consultancy, New Homes, Asset Management.
Emma Minish O’Toole- BSc(hons) Des, Dip Int Des, MII
Contact (098) 28000, emma@tot.ie
Director - Emma joined the company in September 2023 as a Director. A design graduate from the National Collage of Art & Design Dublin and Maynooth University, she is an experienced Interior Designer, Project Manager and Mediator. Emma qualified with a Diploma and Post Graduate certificate in Mediation, Conflict Resolution and Restorative Practice from Maynooth University and is an MII accredited mediator. She has worked on several large scale commercial projects including a number of Hotels and high end residential projects. Her design skills are of great assistance to our builder/developer clients on new home projects and to residential clients in seeking to maximize the potential of their properties. She works largely within the Residential side of the business and is always keen to discuss your next project.
Areas of Expertise - Residential, Interior Design, Project Management, Property Styling/Staging.
Elaine Fox BSc(Hons)
Contact (098) 28000, elaine@tot.ie
Surveyor - Elaine is a graduate of both GMIT and Northumbria University, holding an honours degree in Property Valuation and Management. She joined O’Toole & Co Ltd in 2015 and is an Associate Member of both the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI) and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
As a Valuation Surveyor and RICS Registered Valuer, Elaine specialises in professional services, providing expert valuations for secured lending, probate, taxation, and family law matters. She also has extensive experience in Compulsory Purchase cases nationwide.
Areas of Expertise - Professional services, Valuations, Estate agency, Compulsory Purchase ( CPO).
Liam Cahill BA MSCSI MRICS
Contact 087 6876004, liam@tot.ie
Rates Consultant – Liam has over 35 years’ experience in the specialised area of commercial property rating. He worked in the State Valuation Office for over 30 years before going into private practice. He has wide experience across all areas of property rating including revaluation, revision of valuation, representations and Valuation Tribunal appeals. Liam has worked on revaluations since 2005 and appeared before the Valuation Tribunal on numerous occasions both as an advocate and expert witness. He has a special interest in the rating of hotels, licensed premises, service stations, nursing homes, and properties valued by reference to trading performance.
Areas of Expertise - Rating Consultancy.
Ann Donohue BA(Hons)
Contact (098) 28000, ann@tot.ie
Reception and Accounts Technician - A graduate of GMIT with an honours degree in Social Studies, Ann has had a lengthy career working in Banking, Insurance and Property services over a 30 year period.
Ann has been part of O’Toole & Co since 2014 and helps with the efficient running of the office, customer and clients enquiries and office accounts.
Jenny O’Malley
Contact (098) 28000, jenny@tot.ie
Reception and Office Administrator - Reception and Office Administrator – Jenny has had a long career in insurance, the legal sector and property services. She has been with O’Toole & Co since 2016 and is integral to the efficient running of the office and reception.
Jenny handles client enquiries and deals with administrative duties and correspondence in a busy office environment.
Our Clients
We act for a broad range of clients across Ireland and Internationally, some are well known large organisations whilst others are private individuals. Many have depended on our advice for years.
While no two clients are the same, we seek to provide each with the very highest standards of service. We ensure that our clients receive an informed, reliable, timely and discreet service that is always client focused.
Our clients are diverse but largely from one of eight sectors:
Finance – Lenders both residential and commercial from high street banks to alternative lenders, those offering financial services and funds. Such decisions on lending, disposal and acquisition are based on reliable, informed and accurate valuations. We are commercial panel valuers to most of the major stakeholders in the sector across Ireland.
Professionals – Professionals from across Ireland call on us to offer advice in several areas including the assessment of financial viability of a project, providing valuations for taxation, probate and family law.
Manufacturing – We act for many of the larger manufacturers and industrialists across the region from Pharma and Bio-med to Engineering and distribution. Property related matters are generally secondary, non-core decisions which take time away from core business. We are positioned to advise on every aspect of commercial property across its entire life cycle.
Retail & Hospitality – Those within the Retail & Hospitality Sector have their own unique set of property requirements. We act for a large range of Hoteliers, National Retailers, the Grocery sector, Forecourt Sectors and Agri and DIY Sectors. We offer a full suite of property services, allowing the focus to remain on the business and the customer.
Property & Construction – We advise Building Contractors, Developers and Property Investors. Investment and Development decisions rely on accurate market data and an understanding of the needs. As active agents, Valuers and advisors, we can provide this service.
State – We have a long and proven record of working with Local Government, State and Semi State bodies. Given their unique structure, these clients have particular needs and instructions to be managed.
Not for Profit – We have a long history of advising non profit clients. These include Religious Institutions, Charities, Trusts and Sports Clubs.
Private – Private clients from all walks of life depend on our advice. These include farmers, home owners, small investors and business owners. They have all come to trust our knowledge, integrity and excellent service.
Residential
We are an active Auctioneer and Estate Agency Service provider, handling the sale of a broad range of residential properties, from large country houses, holiday homes, investment properties as well as town centre apartments and retirement homes.
All clients receive the same care and attention from leading experts with decades of experience. Whether you are a buying or selling you will receive an informed, professional and discreet service from O’ Toole & Co. Ltd. Learn more
New Homes – We are market leaders in the sale of high quality energy efficient new homes. We act for some of the region’s best developers who typically build low density, unique, high quality developments in great locations. Whether you are a first time buyer, seeking a holiday/retirement home or an investor, talk to us first.
Commercial
We assist our clients with the sale, purchase, and lease of all types of commercial property mainly in the West of Ireland. This includes office developments, retail and industrial units as well as hospitality and leisure. We have developed a strong sector knowledge of the various markets and can provide clients with informed realistic advice. Learn more
Land
Farm Land – We acquire, sell, and lease farmland across the West of Ireland.
With years of experience in this areas, we understand the farming sector and provide informed straight talking advice. If you want to achieve the best price for your land, talk to the experts at O’Toole & Co Ltd.
Development Land – We have been involved in many of the major development lands sales and acquisitions in Co. Mayo and have a strong background in the sector. Our advice is reinforced by a solid track record in Development Consultancy. We can assist with value, marketing, development viability, planning permission, unit mix, due diligence, option agreements and rights of way. We work closely with other retained development/construction advisors to offer a one stop shop for development lands and development consultancy. Learn more
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