Fencing for the industrial market at the time comprised almost exclusively of concrete posts and galvanised chainlink with barbed wire extensions, this was a very unattractive product and many architects involved in factory design during Irelands first period of inward investment were keen not to use around their modern industrial developments.

Recognising this demand Irish Fencing brought to the Irish market the first Plastic Covered, Colour Matched, Chainlink Fencing System: Plastacon™. This product was to become the basis of our business. The continuous development of new products and the improvement of their manufacture give our Irish customers products that suit the special needs of the Irish market.

We have also developed partnerships with leading international suppliers of Fencing and gate products. Such as: Heras (part of the CRH Group), Gunnebo with their Wego and Elkosta entrance control products. Nice gate automation of Italy and Filmasport of France for High and sporting netting.

We pride ourselves in out contacts with in the international fencing industry and we will continue to source and develop new and innovative products to satisfy the Irish market.

Key dates in Irish Fencing and Railings Ltd. History

1973. Founded in farmyard in Ballyboughal North Co Dublin, Ireland as Irish Fencing & Products Ltd.

1975. Irish Fencing brings Palisade to Irish Market.

1976. Irish Fencing develops fully welded Palisade branded as IRFEN it becomes the market leading design in Ireland today and is subsequently adopted in the UK.

1981. In conjunction with University College Dublin (UCD) Irish Fencing develop the first Robotic welding plant in Ireland. The Irfen Palisade is manufactured in this new facility.

1984. Irfen Palisade is selected to fence the Head Office of Continental GmbH in Hanover Germany. This was the first high rise building in Germany. Built in 1936 and is a preserved building.

1986. Irfen Palisade used at JFK U.MASS Metro station Boston Mass USA and it is subsequently widely used on the New York subway and Amtrak Systems.

1988. Irfen Palisade is specified for use on Western Parkway section of the Dublin M50, motorway. It subsequently used on other stages including 22km on the Northern Cross section of the M50. The largest fencing contract in Ireland.

1990. Irish Fencing selected to supply and install railings to US and British embassies in Dublin.

1992. Terry Hobdell is the first non American to achieve the Certified Fence Professional (C.F.P) awarded from The American Fence Industry Association. Terry Hobdell becomes Chairman of Small Firms Association of IBEC.

1993. Terry Hobdell becomes the first Chairman of Irish Small and Medium Enterprise Association (ISME).

Relationship established with Elkosta of Germany suppliers of high quality customised gates used in Marks and Spencer and Guinness Dublin amongst others.

1995. Development of the Systemised Railing Systems: Leinster, Munster and Connaught. The first Irish made systemised railing solution.

1996. Commencement of relationship with Nice Gates Automation of Italy. Which eventually leads to the establishment of our Elite Gates division provides of gates and automation for domestic use.

2001. Irish Fencing & Products Ltd changes it’s name to Irish Fencing & Railings Ltd. To reflect the growing importance of railings in the business.

2002. The Kylemore and Kilbarry Mesh Systems are designed and developed. The first Irish designed mesh products for this growing market.

2004. Relationship established with Heras UK Ltd. Part of the CRH Grope and provides systems for B&Q as well as distributing Delta Gates and specialised mesh systems from their range.

2005. Elkosta becomes part of the Gunnebo Primeter group together with Wego Gates. Whom we also represent.

2008. The 35th Anniversary of Irish Fencing & Railings Ltd.