With three depots strategically positioned near Kilkenny—our Carlow , Waterford , and our Headquarters in Wexford—we offer unmatched response times across the entire county. Most locations in Kilkenny can be reached within 30–45 minutes of your call.
As a family-run business, we prioritize safety, dependability, and exceptional customer service from consultation to project completion. Our diverse crane fleet—ranging from compact city cranes to powerful 800-tonne all-terrain cranes—is meticulously maintained and operated by certified professionals, ready to handle even the most complex lifting equipment challenges across Kilkenny’s construction, industrial, and heritage sectors.
Over 70 mobile cranes ready for deployment to Kilkenny, from compact city units to heavy lift specialists.
We understand Kilkenny's unique challenges—from medieval city center access constraints to rural industrial estates. Combined with the largest crane fleet in Ireland, we deliver local expertise with national resources.
ISO 9001, 14001 & 45001 aren't just badges on our website. They mean every lift in Kilkenny follows the same rigorous planning, execution, and safety protocols—whether you're in the city centre or a remote farm outside Urlingford.
Most crane hire companies wait for you to tell them what's wrong. We don't. Before a single piece of equipment leaves our Carlow depot, we've already assessed site access and ground conditions, confirmed travel routes for abnormal loads, planned for weather contingencies, and briefed the operator on your specific site risks. This is the difference between a lift that happens on time and one that gets delayed by "unforeseen issues."
We're not interested in one-off rentals (though we'll happily take them). We want to be the crane partner you call for every Kilkenny project, year after year. That means showing up when we say we will, staying on site until the job is done, billing fairly with no hidden charges, and answering the phone on weekends when emergencies happen. We're better together. That's not a tagline. It's how we run our business.
Heavy lifting carries inherent risk. We reduce it through fully certified operators with NPORS, CPCS, and in-house training, alongside rigorous equipment inspections where every crane is checked before every job. We provide method statements and risk assessments in advance with no surprises, backed by full public and employers' liability insurance coverage. When you hire Kavanagh, you're not just renting steel and hydraulics. You're buying peace of mind.
Our safety record speaks for itself. Zero major incidents. Zero lost-time injuries. Zero environmental breaches. Why? Because safety is built into every decision we make—from how we plan lifts to how we maintain our fleet to how we train our people. The safe choice is the smart choice.
| Town | Primary Depot | Typical Response |
|---|---|---|
| Kilkenny City | Carlow | 25 minutes |
| Castlecomer | Carlow | 20 minutes |
| Ballyragget | Carlow | 25 minutes |
| Freshford | Carlow | 20 minutes |
| Urlingford | Carlow | 35 minutes |
| Callan | Carlow | 35 minutes |
| Thomastown | Waterford | 30 minutes |
| Graiguenamanagh | Waterford | 35 minutes |
| Piltown | Waterford | 25 minutes |
| Bennettsbridge | Waterford | 30 minutes |
| Mullinavat | Waterford | 30 minutes |
Don’t see your town? We cover every corner of Kilkenny. Call us with your Eircode and we’ll tell you exactly when we can be there.
The whole county. From Urlingford in the north to Piltown in the south, and everywhere in between.
From our Carlow depot, typically 25-30 minutes for standard mobile cranes. Add 15 minutes if you need a specialist unit.
Yes. Our spider cranes are designed specifically for tight urban access. We’ve worked on Parliament Street, High Street, and near the Castle without closing roads.
We can supply up to an 800-tonne all-terrain crane for heavy industrial, wind farm, and infrastructure projects across the county.
All our crane operators are fully certified, experienced professionals who undergo regular training and assessment.
Yes. We’ve supported heritage projects involving protected structures. We understand the extra paperwork and care these jobs require.
Phone: +353 (0)53 94 28128
Email: info@irishcranehire.com
Directors: Pat Kavanagh, Aidan Kavanagh & Paul Kavanagh.
Registered office: Island Upper, Craanford, Gorey, Wexford, Ireland.
VAT No: IE 8249229R
Company No. 249229
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