About Us

Chris Barry Plant Hire Ltd. based in Castletownbere, Co. Cork is a family owned & operated business. It has been in operation since 1985, and is a leading Plant & Civil Engineering firm with significant experience in a broad range of construction services including:

  • Groundworks – including site clearance and earthworks.
  • Road works – including traffic management, pavement strengthening, road widening, road upgrade, road realignment.
  • Drainage – including standard and deep depth drainage.
  • Muck shifting / bulk excavation including offsite disposal to a licensed facility.
  • We cover a wide range of utility works incorporating gas, electricity, water and communication ducting.
  • Butt Fusion / Electrofusion welding of polyethene pipe in water, gas and wastewater projects.
  • Concrete Structure – Formwork, reinforcement and execution of to accommodate the installation of in-situ reinforced concrete including slabs, bases & foundations.
  • Demolition including disposal off-site to a licensed waste facility.
  • Piling
  • Agricultural services – Silage / Mowing / Slurry & fertiliser spreading / Hedge cutting