Coming up on 50 years in business, Durkin Bros Ltd is a leading electrical contracting firm specialising in domestic and commercial work. The Gurteen, Co. Sligo-based company prides itself in delivering a professional, reliable and affordable service to its customers.
Since 1975, domestic and commercial clients countrywide have trusted Durkin Bros Ltd to deliver exceptional, safe and efficient electrical solutions at a competitive price. The family-run business offers a diverse range of services from residential developments to large-scale commercial, industrial and educational projects. The company’s goal is to undertake all projects in a professional and constructive manner, while its commitment to quality and workmanship is of the highest standard.
Together with its partners, Durkin Bros Ltd provides the following electrical services: new builds, extensions and renovations in domestic installations; commercial and industrial projects; general and emergency lighting; fire alarms; disabled refuge systems; voice and data systems; access control systems; CCTV systems; intruder alarm systems; TV systems; PA systems; nurse call systems; UPS systems; PV solar systems; lightning protection systems; upgrades to LED lighting; emergency lighting and fire alarm maintenance; periodic inspection reports; annual inspections; operation and maintenance manuals; wall chasing.
Durkin Bros Ltd has been built on the reputation and integrity of the Durkin family over the past 49 years. From humble beginnings, the AECI, RECI and Safe Electric certified company has grown to employ 20 staff directly and can employ a further 60 subcontractors at any one time. The contractor’s electricians are highly-skilled and creative people who take great pride in their work.
“The company was founded by my father Tommie and his brother Michael,” explains project manager and director Aiden Durkin.
“While Michael is now retired, Tommie is still involved as managing director. My brother Robert is a site foreman with the company and Michael’s son Barry is a long standing electrician with extensive knowledge of domestic installations. Being a family business, we’re able to offer our customers the personal touch that you don’t get from larger organisations. We’ll go the extra mile for them if we have to.
“We provide a professional, punctual and value-for-money service, and have a great team who are passionate about what they do. Our proven ability to complete projects on time and within budget is borne out by the large volume of repeat business we receive. No job is too big or too small.”
The Yeats County firm has carried out numerous substantial projects in the residential, commercial, industrial, retail, healthcare and educational sectors, and enjoys an excellent working relationship with some of the country’s leading construction firms.
Past projects include Homeland in Sligo, Nazareth House residential units in Sligo, Caltragh housing development in Caltragh, Co. Sligo, Manorhamilton Primary Care Centre, Ballinrobe Primary Care Centre, JJ Ward & Sons Topline in Roscommon, Abbeyfield Hotel in Ballaghaderreen, Sligo Park Hotel, Clarion Village apartments in Sligo, Palmerston Community School in Dublin, Scoil Mhuire in Strokestown, Oakwood Nursing Home in Ballaghaderreen, Ballymote Primary Care Centre, St Matthew’s Post Primary School in Ballymahon, Ballyhaunis Community School, Dorrin’s Strand residential development in Strandhill, Landmark Hotel in Carrick-on-Shannon, Bailey’s Nursing Home in Tubbercurry, Summerhill Lodge in Carrick-on-Shannon, Coosan Primary School in Athlone, Greenpark Nursing Home in Tuam, Duffy’s SuperValu in Ballaghaderreen, Sligo Racecourse, Caiseal Geal Nursing Home in Castlegar, OPW administration offices in Sligo, Colaiste Chiarain in Athlone, social housing schemes for Sligo and Westmeath County Councils in Cartron Drive, Sligo and Arcadia, Athlone respectively.
More recently, Durkin Bros Ltd has completed projects at Culleens National School in Ballina, the AIM (Advancing Innovation in Manufacturing) Centre in Market Yard, Sligo and Castlerea Food Hub at the Castlerea Enterprise Centre.
“We were awarded the full electrical package, including solar PV panels, for Culleens National School which was a new build carried out by Coolsivna Construction,” Aiden says.
“The AIM Centre project involved the installation of 130 solar PV panels and a back-up battery system. Solar PV installations have become a big part of our business over the last 18 months or so. The AIM Centre, which was once Sligo’s fire station and the home of the long-gone Northwest Radio, was completely renovated by Joseph McMenamin & Sons.
“We also carried out the full electrical fitout of the new Food Hub in Castlerea in conjunction with Pat Loftus Construction for Roscommon County Council.”
Durkin Bros Ltd is also currently collaborating with Joseph McMenamin & Sons on improvements to the Knocknarea Arena in ATU Sligo. The scope of works includes LED and emergency lighting upgrades and a very large 200-panel Solar PV system.
Another current project sees Durkin Bros Ltd rewire 70 houses as part of Phase 3 of the Cranmore Regeneration Scheme for Sligo County Council. Kilcawley Construction is the main contractor on the project which involves the refurbishment and improvement of what is the largest housing estate in the west of Ireland. In addition, the longstanding business is engaged in a number of one-off residential new builds, including the largest one-off house it has ever been involved with in Swinford, Co. Mayo, which is being built by Brian Forcon Construction.
Health & Safety has always been paramount at Durkin Bros Ltd. The firm places a strong emphasis on Health & Safety and conducts its business with a safety-first policy.
Aiden concludes by saying: “We would like to take this opportunity to thank our customers and suppliers for their support and loyalty, and our staff for their skill, hard work and dedication. We get a lot of repeat business from large contractors, small contractors and private clients which we are very grateful for.”
Due to continued expansion, Durkin Bros Ltd is currently recruiting experienced electricians and apprentices. Please see the contact details below.
Durkin Bros Ltd
Kilfree,
Gurteen,
Co. Sligo
F56 XH48.
Telephone: 071 9182165
Email: [email protected]
This article was published in Building Ireland Magazine, August 2024, Vol 10 No 8
