O’Donnell’s primary motivation was to supply progressive farmers in the locality with innovative products, which contributed to the efficient running of both farmyard and farm activity. The business has grown from humble beginnings to become one of the leaders in its industry sector. All products are produced with the user foremost in mind. Accordingly all products are manufactured to the highest standards and cost effective design.

In 1997, Private limited company – Wm O’Donnell Engineering (Emly) Ltd was formed and the business was transferred from Mr William O’Donnell, Sole trader to Wm O’Donnell Engineering (Emly) Ltd in 2009 and is trading as a limited company since then.

Wm O’Donnell Engineering (Emly) Ltd is a recognised designer, producer and fabricator of a diversified range of over 200 labour saving devices and equipment for the agricultural sectors. Products include but are not limited to Self-locking cattle crushes, Suckling crates, Water troughs, Hoof pairing crates, Calf transporters, Calf pens, Portable crushes along with a vast variety of cubicles and feeding aids. All products are produced to a high spec finish from galvanised mild steel. The company has a successful record of development in products and manufacturing over their 34 years of operation.

O’Donnell Engineering also caters to the international market with handling products currently being used in countries outside of Ireland.
These current locations are America, Canada, United Kingdom and France.

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