About P. McNamara Contracting Limited
Over 70 Years of Experience
P. McNamara Contracting Limited is a family-run plant hire and civil engineering contractor based in North Kerry. Established in 1950 by three McNamara brothers, the business was founded on a simple principle: using machinery and innovation to deliver work more efficiently and effectively.
Our early projects included major works at Moneypoint and Tarbert Power Stations, Kerry Group’s first plant in Listowel, Kerry Airport, as well as numerous road construction projects throughout the region.
A Family Business Built on Experience
Following the sudden death of his father, Joe, in 1980, Paudie McNamara took over the running of the business. He continued to develop the plant hire operation and, during the mid-1980s, expanded into machine turf cutting.
Over the decades that followed, Paudie developed specialist expertise in working in bogland, peatland and difficult ground conditions. Combined with the investment in specialist machinery and the development of an experienced workforce, this knowledge has established the company as a leading earthworks contractor in Munster.
Trading as P. McNamara Contracting Limited since 2013, the company continues to be family-run, with the next generation of McNamaras building on the foundations established more than 70 years ago.
Specialist Plant. Experienced People. Proven Knowledge.
Today, we provide a combination of specialist plant and machinery, experienced operators, skilled groundworkers and in-house technical knowledge.
This allows us to undertake and successfully deliver technically challenging projects across a range of sectors, including renewable energy, civil engineering, agriculture and forestry.
Our experience of working in difficult terrain and challenging ground conditions is particularly valuable on projects where specialist knowledge, careful planning and the right equipment are essential.
Over 70 Years Of Experience
Established
Working with the Land
While our work has evolved significantly over the years, we have never lost sight of our agricultural roots.
We continue to work closely with farmers and landowners, undertaking agricultural earthworks including land reclamation, drainage and ground improvement. Our specialist knowledge and equipment can often transform previously marginal or difficult ground into productive and usable land.
We also undertake the construction and maintenance of forestry roads, wind farm maintenance and seasonal turf cutting, providing practical solutions tailored to the needs of our clients and the land on which we work.
Complete Project Capability
Our decades of experience in the construction industry have allowed us to develop significant in-house expertise across commercial management, health and safety, environmental management and technical delivery.
This means our clients can rely on us for more than plant and labour. We can provide a complete project service, including acting as Project Supervisor Construction Stage (PSCS) where required.
Our ability to combine specialist equipment, experienced people and practical knowledge allows us to take on challenging projects with confidence and deliver them safely, efficiently and to a high standard.