About Us

Carnehill was founded in 2003 by our Managing Director, Niall O’Kane. Since 2003, Carnehill has developed into a trusted Contractor delivering successful projects in various Sectors of the Construction Industry.

ABOUT CARNEHILL CONTRACTING

With a team of over 150 highly skilled staff and subcontractors, we deliver efficiently planned and timely onsite construction and project management. Our teams liaise with other onsite trades to constantly manage and push projects forward enabling all our projects to complete successfully with tight deadlines.

Carnehill Contracting is one of the only companies capable of handling entire projects in-house from the planning stage to client handover…so that projects can be completed more efficiently and without the hassle of managing multiple Sub-contractors.

Our innovative methods of construction can save up to 60% on-site. construction time which translates into real budget savings of up to 20%.

Our in house designers can work with project design teams from the outset of our projects to help manage the quality and cost.

ABOUT CARNEHILL Joinery

In 2018 Niall further diversified the business by founding Carnehill Joinery, establishing a large state of the art joinery workshop in Scotstown, Co Monaghan. Fully equipped to manufacture Kitchens & Bedroom Funiture, Internal Doors, Stairs, Student Accommodation Furniture, Educational Fitted Furniture and Office Fit Outs.

Our track record speaks for itself when it comes to delivering exceptional projects for our clients. We are committed to continuous improvement and are equipped with state-of-the-art machinery guaranteeing efficiency and precision in every project we undertake. Completing projects to a high standard is our default, ensuring trust and satisfaction for every client.

WHY CARNEHILL GROUP

We have an unwavering commitment to service, quality, and value.

With a strong track record of completing large-scale projects on time and on budget, Carnehill prioritizes continuous improvement and utilizes state-of-the-art machinery for efficient and precise results. Clients can trust Carnehill to consistently deliver exceptional outcomes, building trust and satisfaction with every project.

Meet the Carnehill Contracting Team

Managing Director

Niall O Kane

Managing Director

Niall O Kane

Niall is the MD and founder of the Carnehill Group and has developed the businesses within the group into trusted contractors delivering successful projects. He has overseen the growth of the group into a multi-million and multi-disciplinary organisation. Responsible for the overall strategic management of the company, he maintains a hands-on approach to all projects, carrying out frequent site visits and attending client meetings. When not at work, Niall can’t resist a youtube deep-dive on CNC machinery.

Head of Estimating

Tommy Coleman

Head of Estimating

Tommy Coleman

Tommy graduated from Limerick Institute of technology with an Honours degree in Construction Economics and Management in 2004. Since completing his degree Tommy has gained invaluable experience in the construction sector working with some of Ireland’s largest Main Contractors working on projects in all construction sectors.

Since joining Carnehill Contracting in 2012 as Head of Estimating Tommy has played a key role in the growth of the company by negotiating contacts with new and existing customers. In his spare time Tommy follows Liverpool F.C and the Irish Rugby team

Commercial Manager

Mark Daly

Commercial Manager

Mark Daly

Mark graduated from Glamorgan University with an Honours degree in Quantity Surveying in 2004. During his time in the construction Industry Mark has worked with some of Irelands leading Main Contractors as a Quantity Surveyor on projects in Retail, Commercial, and Educational Sectors.

Since joining Carnehill in 2010 Mark has led the Commercial Team and is responsible for overseeing the financial function within the Carnehill Group. Outside of work Mark enjoys watching most sports and keeping fit almost as much as he enjoys his daily breakfasts.

Finance Manager

Joanne Byrne

Finance Manager

Joanne Byrne

Joanne joined the Carnehill Group in 2021 with extensive training in international trade, business, law & accounting. She is a key member of the management team, working closely with both Carnehill Contracting and Joinery. When not busily managing the finances of this multi-million euro organisation, Joanne loves baking, reading and travelling. Her latest read is set in a French chateau, so perhaps Paris is the next destination?

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Mark Burke

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Mark Burke

Mark graduated from Glamorgan University with an Honours Degree in Quantity Surveying in 2004. He has worked for some of Irelands Leading Main Contractors. Following on from that, Mark has 10 years’ experience as a qualified joiner working in both the private and commercial sector on some remarkable buildings such as Dun-Laoighaire Library, Slane Castle Distillery, The Four Courts, DCU College and Microsoft Offices

Purchasing Manager

Tim O’Brien

Purchasing Manager

Tim O’Brien

Tim has over 9 years experience working in the Construction Industry & has a Certificate in Electronic Engineering. As Group Purchasing Manager Tim is highly organised and skilled in negotiation. He is a key go to guy in our office. When he is not managing his team in Carnehill he can be found managing his sons football team at the weekend.

Purchaser

Vincent Sweeney

Purchaser

Vincent Sweeney

Vincent joined Carnehill in 2023. He has 8 years experience working in the Construction Industry with a qualification of QQI Level 6 Purchasing & Procurement with Supply Chain Management. His knowledge and experience has been a welcome addition to our Purchasing team. In his downtime he enjoys a game of golf and cheering on the Dubs on Hill 16

Accounts Manager

Marilia Alves

Accounts Manager

Marilia Alves

Since joining Carnehill in 2018 Marilia has played a key role in our head office. Marilia has a qualification in Business Administration. Marilia is responsible for overseeing the day to day accounts function in Carnehill and caries out her work to the highest standard with her professionalism and organisational skills. She is also the undefeated Office Foosball Champion.

Contracts Manager

Colin Tinnelly

Contracts Manager

Colin Tinnelly

A longstanding member of the Team with 25 years experience in the Construction Industry. Colin started out as a carpenter with Carnehill before climbing the ladder to his current role as Contracts Manager. He has overseen the sucessfull completion of numerous Commercial and Eductional Projects. In his spare time Colin enjoys playing golf, running and spending time on Facebook

Site Foreman

Gary Gouldsbury

Site Foreman

Gary Gouldsbury

Gary is a vastly experienced member of the Carnehill team with over 30 years of experience working on completed projects such as The Clayton and Radisson Hotels. Gary enjoys getting out for a walk, watching GAA and a few pints in the local with friends.

Site Foreman

David Bulega

Site Foreman

David Bulega

David plays a key role on sites for Carnehill as a site manager, David has over 17 years experience working in the construction industry and has worked on countless successful projects such as The Sorting Office/Cadenza Earlsfort Terrace and multiple Educate Together National Schools. David’s favourite hobbies are going for nature walks, photography and marketing.

Site Foreman

Kenneth Ryan

Site Foreman

Kenneth Ryan

With over 20 years experience in the Construction Industry, Kenny has overseen numerous successfully completed projects for Carnehill in Commercial, Healthcare and Educational Sectors. Kenny enjoys going on family walks with his three dogs. He is also a big fan of Liverpool FC but nobody is perfect….

Site Foreman

Constantin Butnaru

Site Foreman

Constantin Butnaru

Constantin is a boarder by trade and now works as one of the site foreman for Carnehill. Constantin has over 5 years experience working in the construction industry and has helped Carnehill successfully complete projects such as Georges Quay, Waterpark College, Stepaside School 7 Tallaght Stadium. In his free time Constantin enjoys travelling and cooking as well as having an interest in cars.

Logistics Manager

Stewart Hennessy

Logistics Manager

Stewart Hennessy

Stewart is an integral part of the Carnehill family and provides the transportation of materials from the companies yard to sites or between offices in Naas and Scotstown. Stewart has been with the company for many years and is a vital part of the logistical side of the business. In his spare time Stewart enjoys travelling.

Taping & Jointing Foreman

David Ryan

Taping & Jointing Foreman

David Ryan

David has 22 years experience working in the Construction industry in Ireland and also abroad in Germany & the UK. David has worked on numerous large scale Commercial and Educational Projects all over Ireland. In his free time David enjoys playing football & hunting

Site Foreman

Ovidijus Mesiuvian

Site Foreman

Ovidijus Mesiuvian

Ovidijus has over 20 years experience in the Construction Industry and has overseen numerous projects for Carnehill Contracting mainly in the Commercial sector. In his spare time Ovidijus enjoys spending time in nature and fishing and playing basketball and football.

Meet the Carnehill Joinery Team

Workshop General Manager

Damian Rafferty

Workshop General Manager

Damian Rafferty

Having been with Carnehill for longer than he’d like to admit, Damian’s background is as a Joiner. He’s most proud of the work Carnehill has done for Trinity Business School and UCD Student Village. When he’s not managing the large workshop team, Damian is most likely to be found in camo gear, stalking deer.

Doors and Joinery Production Manager

Noel Conway

Doors and Joinery Production Manager

Noel Conway

Noel has spent the last 20 years of his career in Joinery Management. His strong planning skills and technical knowledge make Noel an integral member of the Carnehill team. When hes not busy getting doors out the door he enjoys a day at the beach surfing with the kids

Co - Furniture Production Manager

Tomasz Nawrocki

Co - Furniture Production Manager

Tomasz Nawrocki

Tomasz has been in the furniture industry since 2006. He began his career as a machine operator and assembler, gradually advancing to project manager and ultimately to his current role as production manager. With his extensive experience and passion for improving processes, he continuously works on enhancing the structural design of furniture, thereby streamlining production. Tomasz is passionate about self improvement and is currently studying psychology part-time. When not busy with his work and studies he loves to explore the world of classic cars and motorcycles, as well as reading and fishing. We’re not sure if he has time for sleep!

Co - Furniture Production Manager

Martin Rowan

Co - Furniture Production Manager

Martin Rowan

Martin has 25 years experience in the Construction sector and with a degree in Furniture Wood Technology from Letterfrack, cabinet making is in his DNA. He’s particularly passionate about the internal development of computerised systems to bring our manufacturing capabilities to the next level. When he’s not pushing the boundaries in our production facility in Monaghan, Martin can be found in a pair of waders, rod & reel in hand.

Managing Director

Niall O Kane

Managing Director

Niall O Kane

Head of Business Development & Estimating

Barry Cremin

Head of Business Development & Estimating

Barry Cremin

Barry has 18 years experience in the Construction Industry working for both Main Contractors and Subcontractors. Since joining Carnehill Joinery in 2019 he has played a key role in the growth of the company by identifying potential new customers and building relationships with them. Outside of the office Barry enjoys spending time with family and watching sport. He is also a multiple time winner of the office Fantasy Football League

Commercial Manager

Mark Daly

Commercial Manager

Mark Daly

Warehouse and Logistics Manager

Pauric McNally

Warehouse and Logistics Manager

Pauric McNally

Since joining Carnehill 4 years ago Pauric has been responsible for managing quantity of stock, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency. When he’s not at work Pauric can be found at his local GAA club or in the rough at Concra Wood GC

Furniture Design Manager

Shane Smyth

Furniture Design Manager

Shane Smyth

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Brian McCrystal

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Brian McCrystal

Brian has been a trusted member of the Carnehill Team for 18 years. Brian spent many years on site as a Project Manager for Carnehill before retraining as a Quantity Surveyor. Brian utilises this experience and his commercial acumen to ensure the successful delivery of projects within budget.
When he’s not counting beans he’s counting up his score on the golf course (needs his calculator for that aswel!) He is also a keen follower of Gaelic Football & Liverpool FC

Finance Manager

Joanne Byrne

Finance Manager

Joanne Byrne

Purchasing Manager

Tim O’Brien

Purchasing Manager

Tim O’Brien

Purchaser

Vincent Sweeney

Purchaser

Vincent Sweeney

Quantity Surveyor

Niall Feely

Quantity Surveyor

Niall Feely

Niall has 18 years experience in Construction industry. He started out in Carnehill as a CNC operator before retraining as a QS in the Carnehill School of Excellence. When he’s not at work Niall enjoys sport and is a fan of GAA, Soccer and Golf

Accounts Assistant

Cristina Mangir

Accounts Assistant

Cristina Mangir

Cristina started at Carnehill in 2023. She has a degree in accounting from the Academy of Economic Studies in Moldova, plus another accounting qualification from the Cooperative College there. She’s really driven, always wants to improve, and is doing her ACCA now.

In her spare time Cristina enjoys art, photography and travelling.

Contracts Manager

Kevin Bennett

Contracts Manager

Kevin Bennett

A joiner by trade and one of the longest serving members of the Carnehill Team with over 20 years under his belt.
Kevin manages a number of projects concurrently and has overseen the Joinery and Furniture install on numerous Residential, Commercial and Educational fit outs.
When he is not running sites all over Ireland Kevin loves nothing more than working on his vintage tractors. He is has a keen interest in his local GAA club

Junior Quantity Surveyor

Dan Hanniffy

Junior Quantity Surveyor

Dan Hanniffy

Dan is one of the newest members of the Carnehill team and is learning his trade with the help of the senior quantity surveyors on projects such as the Belmayne school and the Dun Laoghaire campus. Dan loves playing football for his local GAA team and when he has a weekend off from this can be found taking a day trip to one of Europes Major cities

Contracts Manager

Michael Darby

Contracts Manager

Michael Darby

Michael has been working in the Construction industry since 1998.Starting out as a Carpenter he went on to run his own Carpentry and Construction company successfully for 15 years.
Since joining Carnehill Joinery as a Contracts Manager in 2018 Michael has become an valuable member of out Management Team. Michael manages a number of Projects concurrently and has overseen the Joinery and Furniture install on numerous Residential and Commercial projects. Outside of work Michael enjoys spending time with family & going on holidays. He also has a passion for anything motor related & classic cars.

Site Foreman

Colm Harte

Site Foreman

Colm Harte

Colm is a cabinet maker with 25 years experience in the Construction industry. He has managed the installation of Joinery and Furniture packages on numerous Eductional fit outs for Carnehill Joinery. Outside of work Colm enjoys his sport and keeping fit

Site Foreman

John Westbrook

Site Foreman

John Westbrook

John is one of our longest serving foremen in Carnehill as has managed numerous Educational, Residential and Commercial projects sites. When hes not giving out at work he can be found giving out about Man United at the weekend.

Site Foreman

Davey Prentice

Site Foreman

Davey Prentice

Davey has 30 years expericnce working on site and has been a trusted man in Carnehill for the past 12 years ago. A keen eye for detail he is a trusted man to get the job done and to a high standard finish. When he’s not running sites he can be found running the streets to keep fit.