Shanowen Plant Hire Ltd

Shanowen Plant Hire Limited is a family-run specialist in ground-clearance, demolition and plant hire, celebrating more than three decades of service since its founding in 1984 by Joe and Julie Patton. Today the business is actively managed by their children, Paddy and Annita, who continue the tradition of delivering reliable, high-quality equipment and expertise to a broad client base.

Based just off the M50 (exit 5) in The Ward, Dublin 11, Shanowen supports large and small developers, local authorities and the domestic sector with a flexible fleet that includes skip hire and a range of plant machinery suited to any scale of project. Their small, highly qualified team is dedicated to tailoring solutions that meet each client's specific needs, ensuring projects run smoothly and safely.

The company's commitment to excellence was recognised in 2016 when it was awarded "Best Large Plant Operative of the Year in Ireland and the UK", underscoring its reputation as a trusted partner for construction and demolition work across the region.