Our Team

Dermot Kerins

Managing Director

Dermot Kerins,
Managing Director

Dermot Kerins, Dermot grew up in a plant nursery in Kenmare on the south west coast of ireland, the plants and garden of this area are strongly influenced by the mild gulf stream, Dermot studied horticulture in the Uk and Holland, it would be fair to say that plants and gardens are in his DNA, Dermot is at the heart of Outlook Gardens and founded the company in 2013. In this time, he has project managed and built outstanding award winning gardens throughout Ireland, the UK and Europe, including two medal winning gardens at the Chelsea Flower Show (Gold and Silver-Gilt). His passion for his work is realised in the many gardens he has built throughout the world. Dermot has also collaborated with many internationally recognised Garden Designers such as Diarmuid Gavins and Bernard Hickey. He is also proud to have been involved in the charity garden builds for the Simon Community and for children in the townships of South Africa. When he is not busy creating people’s dream gardens or doing charity work, you might find him back in his home County Kerry, Ireland where he loves, with his family & friends or playing golf.

GERALD COSTELLO

Finance Director

GERALD COSTELLO,
Finance Director

Gerald has been working with Outlook Gardens since 2019 as our Finance Director across all operations Ireland, the UK and France. Gerald is a Senior Finance and Commercial professional with 19 years’ experience in finance, commercial and management roles in FMCG, Engineering and production environments. When he is not working with us, he is creating great tasting beers that are brewed in Kilkenny using 100% natural ingredients and an innovative “Only Natural” brewing process.

Ronan Brady

Landscape Architect

Ronan Brady,
Landscape Architect

Ronan is an experienced and qualified Architect & Architectural Technologist, now thriving as a Landscape Designer with Outlook Gardens. Ronan’s background in architecture has accelerated his landscape design capabilities and equipped him with a deep understanding of garden construction and sustainable environments. Ronan is passionate about creating harmonious outdoor spaces, he continuously leverages his skills to innovate and inspire in landscape design. Outside of work, Ronan enjoys nurturing his own garden, spending quality time with his family and friends, and playing golf.

Sean Cunningham

Senior Project Manager

Sean Cunningham,
Senior Project Manager

Sean has over 30 experience in garden build and construction. He has worked on a broad range of projects from movie sets to steeply terraced major garden construction in the French Riviera and house construction in the USA. Sean has built several award winning garden, including several at Chelsea Garden show. With an eye for good design, Sean’s strongest point is his determination to finish the job to the highest standard attainable and his attention to detail is obvious in his work. Sean is our senior project manager across the UK and Ireland. He brings many years’ experience in construction and has built many award winning gardens across the globe over the last 25 years. Sean even worked for the BBC on Home Front & Planet Patio for 10 years.

Dermot Kerins,
Managing Director

Dermot Kerins, Dermot grew up in a plant nursery in Kenmare on the south west coast of ireland, the plants and garden of this area are strongly influenced by the mild gulf stream, Dermot studied horticulture in the Uk and Holland, it would be fair to say that plants and gardens are in his DNA, Dermot is at the heart of Outlook Gardens and founded the company in 2013. In this time, he has project managed and built outstanding award winning gardens throughout Ireland, the UK and Europe, including two medal winning gardens at the Chelsea Flower Show (Gold and Silver-Gilt). His passion for his work is realised in the many gardens he has built throughout the world. Dermot has also collaborated with many internationally recognised Garden Designers such as Diarmuid Gavins and Bernard Hickey. He is also proud to have been involved in the charity garden builds for the Simon Community and for children in the townships of South Africa. When he is not busy creating people’s dream gardens or doing charity work, you might find him back in his home County Kerry, Ireland where he loves, with his family & friends or playing golf.

GERALD COSTELLO,
Finance Director

Gerald has been working with Outlook Gardens since 2019 as our Finance Director across all operations Ireland, the UK and France. Gerald is a Senior Finance and Commercial professional with 19 years’ experience in finance, commercial and management roles in FMCG, Engineering and production environments. When he is not working with us, he is creating great tasting beers that are brewed in Kilkenny using 100% natural ingredients and an innovative “Only Natural” brewing process.

Ronan Brady,
Landscape Architect

Ronan is an experienced and qualified Architect & Architectural Technologist, now thriving as a Landscape Designer with Outlook Gardens. Ronan’s background in architecture has accelerated his landscape design capabilities and equipped him with a deep understanding of garden construction and sustainable environments. Ronan is passionate about creating harmonious outdoor spaces, he continuously leverages his skills to innovate and inspire in landscape design. Outside of work, Ronan enjoys nurturing his own garden, spending quality time with his family and friends, and playing golf.

Sean Cunningham,
Senior Project Manager

Sean has over 30 experience in garden build and construction. He has worked on a broad range of projects from movie sets to steeply terraced major garden construction in the French Riviera and house construction in the USA. Sean has built several award winning garden, including several at Chelsea Garden show. With an eye for good design, Sean’s strongest point is his determination to finish the job to the highest standard attainable and his attention to detail is obvious in his work. Sean is our senior project manager across the UK and Ireland. He brings many years’ experience in construction and has built many award winning gardens across the globe over the last 25 years. Sean even worked for the BBC on Home Front & Planet Patio for 10 years.

Ivan (Vania) Panciuc

Site Foreman

Ivan (Vania) Panciuc,
Site Foreman

Vania has been working with Outlook Gardens since 2014 on our projects in Ireland, the UK and France. He is highly specialised in all aspects of hard and soft landscaping and has a built up wealth of experience and knowledge from his work with various professional landscape companies across Ireland, Russia, France and the UK over the past 19 years. His passion is to create wonderful gardens utilising his expertise in stone work and planting.

Niall Farrell

Maintenance Manager

Niall Farrell,
Maintenance Manager

Niall has been the manager of our Maintenance division since 2022. His passion for nature, horticulture and outdoor living stems from his farming background in rural Longford.He followed this passion through by achieving a Diploma in Commercial Horticulture at Warrenstown College. Niall now lives in Kildare with his family and has brought over 30 years of successful management experience to Outlook Gardens. When he is not at work, Niall is an avid supporter of local club and county football.

Lukasz Kochaniuk

Maintenance Site Manager

Lukasz Kochaniuk,
Maintenance Site Manager

Lukasz joined Outlook Gardens in 2020 with a great deal of experience in garden maintenance and landscaping. he is hugely passionate about ensuring a garden optimises its full potential and believes in keeping a garden professionally maintained throughout all times of the year. When not working, When he is not outdoors gardening, he loves to get into the kitchen to cook.

Gervacio Dumag

Maintenance Site Manager

Gervacio Dumag,
Maintenance Site Manager

Gervacio has been with Outlook Gardens since 2017. He has over 5 years’ experience in the landscaping sector and over 10 years in retail. Gervacio studied Horticulture in Belvedere House and Gardens, Co Westmeath and began his work experience with Outlook Gardens shortly after. He fell in love with the job and has never looked back. He loves a good movie and spending time with his kids.

Ivan (Vania) Panciuc,
Site Foreman

Vania has been working with Outlook Gardens since 2014 on our projects in Ireland, the UK and France. He is highly specialised in all aspects of hard and soft landscaping and has a built up wealth of experience and knowledge from his work with various professional landscape companies across Ireland, Russia, France and the UK over the past 19 years. His passion is to create wonderful gardens utilising his expertise in stone work and planting.

Niall Farrell,
Maintenance Manager

Niall has been the manager of our Maintenance division since 2022. His passion for nature, horticulture and outdoor living stems from his farming background in rural Longford.He followed this passion through by achieving a Diploma in Commercial Horticulture at Warrenstown College. Niall now lives in Kildare with his family and has brought over 30 years of successful management experience to Outlook Gardens. When he is not at work, Niall is an avid supporter of local club and county football.

Lukasz Kochaniuk,
Maintenance Site Manager

Lukasz joined Outlook Gardens in 2020 with a great deal of experience in garden maintenance and landscaping. he is hugely passionate about ensuring a garden optimises its full potential and believes in keeping a garden professionally maintained throughout all times of the year. When not working, When he is not outdoors gardening, he loves to get into the kitchen to cook.

Gervacio Dumag,
Maintenance Site Manager

Gervacio has been with Outlook Gardens since 2017. He has over 5 years’ experience in the landscaping sector and over 10 years in retail. Gervacio studied Horticulture in Belvedere House and Gardens, Co Westmeath and began his work experience with Outlook Gardens shortly after. He fell in love with the job and has never looked back. He loves a good movie and spending time with his kids.

Darren Lynch

Maintenance Site Manager

Darren Lynch,
Maintenance Site Manager

Darren started working with outlook gardens in October 2023. Bringing with him over 10 years experience in the horticulture industry. Darren has completed his qualifications in level 5, level 6 and level 7, and is currently doing level 8 in horticulture in TUD Blanchardstown. When not at work Darren enjoys watching the GAA and football, and spending time with his family.

Darren Lynch,
Maintenance Site Manager

Darren started working with outlook gardens in October 2023. Bringing with him over 10 years experience in the horticulture industry. Darren has completed his qualifications in level 5, level 6 and level 7, and is currently doing level 8 in horticulture in TUD Blanchardstown. When not at work Darren enjoys watching the GAA and football, and spending time with his family.

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