About us

Corbally is a property development company committed to the highest standards of professionalism, efficiency and reliability. Specialising in strategic and sustainable land development, we create high quality commercial, residential, mixed use and recreational property schemes, providing a complete solution from the ground up.

Under the capable leadership of Jim Kelly, Corbally offers demolition, remediation of brownfield or contaminated sites, land acquisition, development and disposal, often working in partnership with local authorities, landowners and investors, delivering a quality service to all market sectors.

Stability

Extensive experience allied with expertise, strong management and a commitment to quality ensures a company offering stability, reliability and longevity.

Sustainability

We are committed to developing projects that are energy efficient and minimise waste, help to reduce environmental impact and preserve natural resources.

Integrity

Our development projects are designed to benefit the environment, the community and the inhabitants, balancing environmental and social concerns with economic growth.

Our properties

Discover our diverse portfolio of property development projects, spanning industrial, retail, office, mixed-use, and hospitality sectors. Visit our Property Search page to explore available opportunities with Corbally.

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What we do

At Corbally, we specialise in acquiring, developing, and managing property schemes from start to finish. See how we create sustainable real estate solutions that meet your project needs.

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Leadership team

Meet the team

Jim Kelly
Managing Director

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Desmond Kelly
Contracts Director

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Sally O’Donnell
Finance Director

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Steve Potter
Financial Controller

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Meet the team
CONTACT DETAILS

Jim Kelly
Managing Director

jim.kelly@corballygroup.com
01564 333 111

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 industrial and commercial sites into B2, B8, and mixed use schemes to include leisure centre and care home.

n 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 and are currently in different phases of the disposal process.

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Desmond Kelly
Contracts Director

des.kelly@corballygroup.com
01564 333111

Des joined the family-run business Corbally Holdings Limited (formerly P J Murray Haulage) as a teenager. Over the years, he has played a pivotal role in successfully project managing many of DSM Demolition’s high-profile sites.

Today, he continues as a consultant to DSM Demolition whilst providing strategic advice and support to consultants and contractors in the day-to-day operation, management of the Corbally portfolio.

Des’s strengths lie in planning and logistics to undertake decommissioning, demolition and ground remediation works. He will continue to utilise this expertise in providing strategic advice and support to facilitate the management of the legacy portfolio.

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Sally O’Donnell
Finance Director

sally.odonell@corballygroup.com
01564 333111

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 signification 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 for Corbally Group. She always striving to continually to look for innovative ways to manage the businesses to ensure that they continue to run effectively and efficiently.

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Steve Potter
Financial Controller

steve.potter@corballygroup.com
01564 333 111

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 Corbally 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.

Trusted Partners
and Contractors

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Evolution Special Projects
Glancy Nicholls
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Stephens McBride
Lynch Projects

Kelly family set up P J Murray (Haulage)

In 1973 the Kelly family set up PJ Murray (Haulage) Limited. The business began taking on small to medium size haulage projects, to eventually take on some of the largest ground remediation projects across Birmingham. The business evolved to take on demolition projects and become Demolition Services Midlands. In 1998 the company changed its name to become DSM Demolition Limited.

Significant growth

The business grew significantly with family members taking on distinct roles within the business and the business evolving to expand its expertise in decommissioning and demolition.

Proporty portfolio expansion

The demolition business expands into ground remediation and the family expand’s its property portfolio.

St Francis Group established

In 2007 St Francis Group was established first to manage the family’s property portfolio, but further expanded to form joint venture partnerships and develop prestigious sites, such as a Opus Blueprint – a 450,000 sq. ft industrial unit sold to Lidl, Cransley Park, Kettering – conversion of a 22-acre brownfield site in partnership with Richardson Capital, to create five quality industrial units, from 25,000 to 100,00 sq. ft.

DSM Demolition & St Francis Group are sold

DSM Demolition and St Francis Group are sold to a management buyout. The family retains thirty-six sites, former industrial sites ranging from 2 – 375 acres, under the Corbally Group banner.

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Experience

Our management team has the expertise and experience to manage the challenging logistics involved in mixed-use projects, which generally involves working with occupiers, landowners, local authorities and investors.

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Commitment

We are committed to creating high quality developments that are well built, represent excellent value for money and are designed to optimise the wellbeing of the people that live and work in them.

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Our legacy

We are passionate about leaving a sound social, environmental and economic legacy, and are committed to sustainability, transparency and accountability in each of our projects.

Our vision and values