CSR Land Planning & Design (Cunnane Stratton Reynolds) are pleased to announce the appointment of Darragh Johnston as Director, effective 1st April 2026. Darragh will take on responsibility for the Cork office and lead the offices landscape architecture team there.

Darragh brings over 23 years’ experience in landscape architecture, with a strong track record in the delivery of residential, public realm and regeneration projects. His recent work includes Skibbereen Town Centre First Regeneration, Killarney Town Centre Public Realm, and the Castletreasure Residential Development for Cairn Homes, demonstrating a particular focus on design-led urban environments and landscape-driven development.

In his new role, Darragh will focus on the continued growth of the Cork office, strengthening CSR’s presence across the Munster region, and expanding the practice’s offering in urban design and public realm. He will also lead a design-led approach to urban environments, focusing on placemaking, the delivery of high-quality public realm and shaping inclusive, people-focused communities.

Managing Director Declan O’Leary commented:
“We are delighted to welcome Darragh to the Board. His leadership, experience and strong design focus will be a significant asset to the practice as we continue to grow our presence in Cork and beyond.”

CSR are an Irish-based landscape architecture, urban design and planning practice, delivering high-quality, design-led solutions across residential, public realm, regeneration and tourism projects nationwide.

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