Planning

Jim has had a long and successful career in land management and property development, beginning his career in 1990, working for the family demolition business, handling decommissioning, decontamination and demolition, before moving into ground remediation.

With extensive experience handling contaminated sites, Jim was well placed to move into property development, working initially with the developing the family’s property portfolio, then subsequently setting up St Francis Group and transforming number of factory and brownfield sites into B2, B8, and mixed use schemes to include leisure centre and care home.

In 2017, both the demolition and property business were sold to a management buyout, and Corbally Group retained a number of sites in the sale. These properties remain as legacy assets. In 2019 Cilldara Group was established as an off shoot of the Corbally Group with the sole purpose of acquiring new sites, developing joint venture partnerships, and handling the entire development process, from site acquisition and inception through to planning, construction and disposal. Cilldara currently boasts a portfolio of 16 diverse sites, ranging from office, industrial to mixed use and hospitality.

Today, Jim maintains a passion and enthusiasm for the property industry . His legacy from years in the development sector is the ability to deliver projects while maintaining the core values passed down by his family of loyalty, integrity and a strong work ethic.

Sally Cilldara’s Finance Director brings decades of experience and expertise. Sally joined the family haulage business in 1985, and was fundamental in the growth and success of the Corbally Group.

Sally has implemented robust financial systems, mentored and developed staff and contributed significantly to the success of both business prior to the sale of St Francis Group and DSM Demolition in the management buyout. She continues to oversee the financial management of the property portfolio of Corbally Group and the acquisition of new portfolio under Cilldara Group Holdings Limited. She still strives to continually to look for innovative ways to manage the businesses to ensure that they continue to run effectively and efficiently.

Steve Potter is a highly experienced Chartered Accountant with 40 years of expertise spanning both the accounting profession and industry. Based in the Midlands, Steve’s career includes 12 years with a leading international Corporate Finance advisory team, as well as senior management roles within the agricultural and materials handling sectors.

At Cilldara Group, Steve plays a pivotal role in preparing management information, including statutory accounts, while also lending his extensive commercial experience to ad-hoc projects. His strategic insight and financial acumen make him an invaluable asset to the group’s operations and growth.

Lorna has over 40 years of experience in the property industry. In 2025, she will celebrate two decades of dedicated support to the family, initially with DSM Demolition and, more recently, with Corbally Group.