about irish cement
Since commencing operations at Drogheda and Limerick in 1938, the company has continually invested in enhancing the quality and capacity of production to meet the demand of home and export markets. With an installed capacity of approximately 3.5 million tonnes per annum we are the largest manufacturer of cement in Ireland.
our locations
Head Office
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Irish Cement Ltd.
Platin
Drogheda
Co. Louth
A92 XP78
General Enquiries
P: + 353 41 987 6000
E: info@irishcement.ie
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Platin works
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The Early Years
Irish Cement first operated a cement works near Drogheda from 1938 before establishing its modern facility at Platin in 1972. With extensive limestone and shale reserves, excellent rail connections and close proximity to Dublin, Platin remains an ideal location for cement manufacture.
Investing in the Future
Production capacity expanded significantly in 1977 and again in 2008 with the commissioning of Kiln 3, one of the world's most modern and energy-efficient cement plants.
Continuous investment in technology, automation and alternative fuels has improved energy efficiency and reduced CO₂ emissions, supporting Irish Cement's commitment to more sustainable operations.
Today, Platin supplies customers across the north and east of Ireland while also serving export markets.
Address:
Irish Cement Ltd
Platin Works
Drogheda
Co. Louth
A92 F5YY
General Enquiries
T: +353 41 987 6000
E: info@irishcement.ie
Limerick works
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The Early Years
Limerick’s natural reserves of limestone, clay and shale made it an ideal location for cement production. The potential was recognised as early as 1904, and the first cement deliveries from Limerick Works began in 1938.
Growing demand led to continued expansion throughout the following decades, increasing annual capacity to 725,000 tonnes by 1965.
From Wet to Dry Process
In 1983, a new dry process kiln was introduced, significantly improving fuel efficiency and replacing the older wet process kilns.
Continued investment in automation, process control and environmental performance has helped Limerick Works maintain high standards of product consistency and operational efficiency.
Today, the site supplies customers across the south and west of Ireland, while also supporting export markets when required. Irish Cement is also progressing plans to reduce fossil fuel use and further improve the sustainability of operations.
Address:
Irish Cement Ltd
Limerick Works
Castlemungret
Co. Limerick
V94 K194
General Enquiries
P: +353 61 48 7000
E: info@irishcement.ie
Part of Everything We Do
HEALTH & SAFETY
Irish Cement places the health, safety and wellbeing of its people, partners and communities at the centre of everything it does. Clear and effective safe working practices are established across all sites, supported by continuous review, strong leadership and a shared commitment to keeping each other safe.
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A dedicated Health & Safety team works closely with colleagues and contractors to ensure high standards are maintained, regulatory requirements are met and best practices continue to evolve. Clear procedures, ongoing training and open communication help create an environment where everyone is encouraged to take responsibility, speak up and look out for one another.
Irish Cement also ensures that all users of its products are informed on safe handling and use. The Safety Data Sheet for cement products is prepared in line with EU REACH Regulation requirements, providing clear guidance to customers and stakeholders.
Recent initiatives such as Safety Week at the Platin Works, reflect our ongoing commitment to strengthening its safety culture. The week brought employees and contractors together through practical sessions, demonstrations and discussions focused on key safety topics, encouraging awareness, confidence and safer decision-making both at work and beyond.
Through initiatives like these, Irish Cement continues to build a culture where safety is a shared responsibility and where the goal is simple: ensuring everyone goes home safely at the end of each day.
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Our Commitment to a Sustainable Future
At Irish Cement, sustainability means protecting the environment, supporting our people and communities, and upholding responsible business practices.
OUR R&D LABORATORY
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Irish Cement’s Research & Development Laboratory plays a key role in supporting our operations across both Platin and Limerick Works. Our highly qualified team uses advanced testing and analysis to ensure our cement consistently meets the highest quality standards, giving confidence to our customers in every product we supply. The lab also supports continuous improvement and innovation across our processes and products.
Everyone’s perspective matters
Part of an inclusive and belonging culture
Our vision
It is Irish Cement’s vision to create an inclusive workforce that reflects society in Ireland. We want to establish a sense of belonging amongst our employees, making them feel more connected and empowered to contribute their unique talents.
We want to create a safe environment where our employees feel comfortable, working together collaboratively and effectively without judgement. We want to encourage our employees to reach their full potential whilst working as a team and empower and support them to grow in their own way.
As members of IBEC, we embrace the ethos that inclusion and belonging will give our business insights into our customers markets and help us to be more responsive to our increasingly heterogenous customers.
We look to celebrate difference and build on Irish Cements long standing relationships with the community and our customers since 1938.
Our mission
We understand that achieving inclusion and belonging is not always easy, it can cause us to sometimes be uncomfortable, requiring us to review how things have been done in the past and to make the necessary changes to achieve our vision for the future.
We will encourage frequent employee feedback through employee health surveys and employee resource groups. We will hold each other and our leadership accountable for implementing and seeing through our inclusion and diversity vision.
We understand the importance of inclusion and belonging to our business, it is more than just a tick box exercise for us, we know it is an important journey, but one that we are committed to upholding as people are our priority.
About CRH
CRH is the leading provider of building materials critical to modernizing infrastructure. With our team of 83,000 people across 4,000 locations, our unmatched scale, connected portfolio, and deep local relationships make us the partner of choice for transportation, water, and reindustrialization projects, shaping communities for a better tomorrow. CRH (NYSE: CRH) is a member of the S&P 500 Index.
For more information, visit www.crh.com.
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