A medieval street plan makes deliveries in Kilkenny a bit more involved than in most Irish towns. Between the one-way loop around High Street, narrow slips off the Medieval Mile and limited loading bays, getting a portable toilet onto site takes a little planning. LooLocator lists independent hire suppliers covering Kilkenny city and county, from Callan to Castlecomer, so you can request quotes from firms that already know the local roads.
A Space Cabins hires portable and recirculating toilets, VIP luxury units, mobile showers, urinals and accessible cabins for events and sites, working from Rathcoole in County Dublin across Ireland.
Tipperary Town operator hiring serviced portable toilets for weddings, communions, sporting and community events and building sites across Tipperary and the wider Munster region, with delivery, servicing and collection handled throughout.
Marquee firm at Augha, Bagenalstown in County Carlow that also hires luxury toilets, including a three-cubicle Millennium vanity trailer and smaller unisex event toilet units for weddings and outdoor occasions.
Navan-based supplier offering portable toilets and welfare units throughout Ireland, available for both hire and sale.
Part of the Calnan Group, Calnan Containers rents chemical and flushing toilets, shower and toilet blocks and mobile welfare units from its Kells depot in County Meath, working nationwide.
A family-run, NWCPO licensed company supplying portable toilets, accessible units and urinals for hire across Dublin and Leinster.
A cabin and container hire company in Clonmel that also supplies portable toilets across Tipperary and the South East.
Portable toilets, luxury trailers and accessible units for festivals, concerts and sporting events, covering Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland from Mizen to Malin.
Run by Frank Murphy from Cloneen, Nurney in County Carlow, this business hires portaloos for events alongside drain cleaning and agricultural hire, on call across Carlow and nearby areas.
Ballina based supplier that hires portable toilets, urinals, accessible units, baby changing units and VIP event toilets for construction sites, festivals and weddings, covering the whole of Ireland.
Castlefreke cabin specialist in West Cork hiring chemical toilets, single cubicles, multi-person toilet blocks, DOCM-compliant accessible units and four-person shower blocks to construction and pharmaceutical sites across Cork and Ireland.
Thurles, County Tipperary firm hiring solar-powered, rainwater-harvesting welfare units and portable toilets, including its generator-free GenFree towable and static range, for construction sites across Ireland.
Serviced chemical toilets and welfare vans hired across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, with depots including Belfast, Dublin and Cork.
Kill Dara Containers hires portable toilets from Monasterevin in County Kildare, serving events and sites across the surrounding midlands and south Leinster area.
Portable toilets and welfare units for hire nationwide across Ireland through multiple depots. Laois Hire has supplied some of Ireland's largest events.
Buttevant, County Cork supplier hiring portable toilets, toilet blocks, urinals and shower units, plus the Millennium luxury toilet trailer for weddings and large events, working across Cork, Kerry, Limerick and beyond.
Luxury toilet trailer specialist offering self-contained recirculation units alongside standard portable and accessible toilets, available all over Ireland.
Need A Loo provides portable toilet hire from Nurney in County Carlow, covering events and sites across Carlow and the neighbouring south east counties.
Norspace Hire runs depots at Lisburn and Dublin, supplying chemical and mains-connected portable toilets, accessible units, urinals, showers and welfare cabins for sites and events across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
Portable Site Accommodation Brothers hires portable toilets and site cabins from Newbawn in County Wexford, serving building sites and outdoor events across the south east.
Rego Hire supplies mobile welfare units with a built-in toilet, drying room and canteen space from its base at Oldcastle in County Meath, serving construction and utility sites around Ireland.
Portable toilets, luxury trailers and welfare units for hire in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, with a depot in Dundalk. The firm also handles septic tank cleaning and waste management.
Renting portable toilets and luxury trailers across Ireland since 1986, with servicing carried out by vacuum tanker.
Family-run hire of luxury toilet trailers and welfare units covering all Ireland from bases in Mayo, Kerry and Dublin, backed by 24-hour emergency technicians.
The city centre trades on its medieval character, and that character comes with narrow carriageways, tight corners and a one-way system that funnels traffic along High Street and around the castle. Suppliers delivering into the centre generally arrive early, before the streets fill, and they will want to know exactly where the unit is going before they set off.
A few details make quotes faster and more accurate:
Out in the suburbs and county towns such as Callan, Thomastown and Castlecomer, access is usually far simpler.
Kilkenny's calendar keeps event suppliers busy. The Cat Laughs comedy festival brings crowds over the June bank holiday, the Kilkenny Arts Festival fills the city each August, and big hurling days at UPMC Nowlan Park draw thousands into town. If your event falls near any of these dates, book well ahead, because units and delivery slots go quickly.
For a private party or wedding, most suppliers quote somewhere around €110 to €170 for a weekend hire, depending on the unit and how far out you are; treat that as a rough guide rather than a promise. Longer lets for renovation jobs and building sites, common as older properties along the Medieval Mile are restored, typically run €35 to €55 a week with a regular service visit included. Marquee weddings at country venues along the Nore valley usually need the unit dropped a day or two early, so flag your setup day when you ask for prices.
Yes, on a public road or footpath you need permission from Kilkenny County Council before the unit goes down, so allow time for that. On private ground, a driveway, yard or garden, no permission is needed. Most suppliers can advise on the paperwork, but the licence is normally the hirer's responsibility.
Usually yes, though it takes planning. Streets like Kieran Street and the slips off High Street are narrow, and many older houses are reached through arches or laneways. Measure the tightest opening on the route and tell the supplier; if a standard unit will not fit, some carry slimline units that can be moved in by hand.
Around €35 to €55 a week is typical for a single site unit on a longer hire, with servicing included, while event weekend hires generally land between €110 and €170. Prices vary with unit type, distance from the supplier's base and demand; festival weekends in June and August book up early, so ask for quotes in good time.