Family firm · over 50 years
Public, residential and healthcare construction across Donegal.
John O'Donnell Construction delivers social housing for Donegal County Council, works for the HSE and ETB, and new builds and extensions for private clients.
- In business
- 50+ years
- Largest current scheme
- 43 homes, Dungloe
- Public clients
- DCC · HSE · ETB
- Company
- CRO 345964
Sectors
Experienced across public and private work
Social housing
Council housing schemes, including 43 homes in Dungloe and 26 in Donegal Town.
Healthcare
Works for the HSE, including an ambulance base and the Donegal Community Hospital roof.
Education
Works for Donegal ETB and schools.
Private and commercial
New builds and extensions for private clients, such as a three-storey house in Letterkenny.
Track record
Selected projects
Loinnir an Locha, Dungloe
43 social homes on Chapel Road for Donegal County Council. Started 2024, completion due 2027.
- Loinnir an Locha, Dungloe
Donegal County Council · On site
- 26 homes, Donegal Town
Donegal County Council · Complete
- Extensions, Ballyshannon area
Donegal County Council · 2025
- Donegal Community Hospital roof
HSE · Complete
- Ambulance base
HSE · Complete
- Three-storey house, Letterkenny
Private client · Complete
| Project | Client | Sector | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loinnir an Locha, Dungloe | Donegal County Council | Social housing | On site |
| 26 homes, Donegal Town | Donegal County Council | Social housing | Complete |
| Extensions, Ballyshannon area | Donegal County Council | Social housing | 2025 |
| Donegal Community Hospital roof | HSE | Healthcare | Complete |
| Ambulance base | HSE | Healthcare | Complete |
| Three-storey house, Letterkenny | Private client | Private | Complete |
Credentials
Everything a tender asks for, in one place
- Health and safety. Regular independent site inspections by Safe Tech Consulting & Training.
- Registered company. John O'Donnell Construction Ltd., company number 345964. [Construction register membership to confirm.]
- Accreditations. [For example CIF Safe-T-Cert or ISO 45001. To confirm with Paul.]
- Insurances. [Employer's and public liability cover. To confirm with Paul.]
Company profile
Two pages: company details, sectors, recent public projects, safety and insurances. Updated as projects finish.
See all credentials[Company profile PDF to come]
“We price it right, do it right and everybody's happy.”
Founded by John O'Donnell and run today by his son Paul, the firm still works mostly in Donegal, with a crew that has stayed together for decades.
Our history →Careers
We're recruiting [roles to confirm]. Good tradespeople are always welcome to get in touch.
Current roles →Invite us to tender
Main contractors, councils and private clients: send us your drawings or tender documents.