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Kirwan Haulage delivers into Donegal from our Mountrath base via the M1 / A5 corridor through Northern Ireland, and the direct N2 / N56 route that stays inside the Republic. From our Mountrath yard, Letterkenny is just under 4 hours via the cross-border A5 route, and the far west destinations - Bunbeg, Gortahork, Malin Head - add another hour on top. We serve Letterkenny, Ballybofey, Donegal Town, Ballyshannon and rural destinations across the county, handling construction and utilities freight, telecoms equipment, and remote-site access with our Moffett Mounty.
Donegal geography shapes how we route. The M1 / A5 through Northern Ireland is fastest on paper, using the upgraded dual carriageway through Tyrone. For goods with no customs implications under the Windsor Framework, this is usually the preferred route. The N2 / N56 direct route stays entirely in Ireland, bypasses any cross-border considerations, and is the better option for load categories that attract additional NI checks. For goods on through-transit from Great Britain into Donegal via Northern Ireland, the position is more complex because GB-to-NI movements do involve customs processes - our cross-border freight service handles that end to end.
One of our recurring delivery types in Donegal has been shoring equipment and construction materials for utility infrastructure projects, including a waste water treatment site where we delivered ground-support shoring for a deep excavation. Shoring kits are awkward loads: heavy steel frames, multiple trench boxes, hydraulic struts, and ancillary support frames. They arrive on flat trailers with careful load securement because the individual components shift under braking if not chained correctly. We've done similar work for main contractors building out waste water, water supply, and telecoms infrastructure across Donegal's rural network.
Donegal has one of the highest proportions of remote and rural delivery destinations of any Irish county. Our Moffett Mounty handles the final-mile access on these deliveries - loads arrive at the end of the tarred road on our rigid truck and transfer to the Mounty for the last stretch across yards, up tracks, or through gate sizes that won't accept a full-size combination. Utility sites in Donegal add their own features: remote locations with gravel access, weather-exposed delivery windows, and limited on-site handling equipment. Our ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 certifications apply to every Donegal job, from a single pallet in Letterkenny town centre to an abnormal load running cross-border via Newry and Strabane.
Depending on destination, typically 4-5 hours driving each way via the A5 corridor. Loading in the morning, delivery same day to Letterkenny or south Donegal is feasible. For far-west or remote destinations, allow next-morning delivery.
Our Moffett Mounty handles off-road and unsurfaced delivery routes. Confirm site access details at booking so we can plan the right vehicle and unloading approach.
Yes. Routine Ireland-NI-Donegal movements run via the A5 and don't require customs paperwork under the Windsor Framework. For GB-origin goods routing through NI, we manage the customs process as part of our cross-border freight service.
Yes. We've delivered shoring equipment, pipework, and construction materials to waste water, water supply, and civil engineering sites across Donegal. For regular project deliveries, we'll agree a standing arrangement with the site contractor.
Pricing depends on load size, route, site access, and delivery schedule. A full-load direct run from Mountrath to Letterkenny typically falls in the 500 to 700 euro range. Multi-drop or specialist (abnormal, HiAb, Mounty) work is priced on specific requirements.
Yes. We've filed TII permits for cross-border and northbound abnormal loads and run the appropriate escort where needed. Lead time is 2-3 weeks for permit processing.
Full and part-load haulage across Ireland with rigid and articulated vehicles.
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Delivering excellence across Ireland and the UK since 1979. Family values, professional standards.
Toghercross, Kilbricken,
Mountrath, Co. Laois