About

MK Drilling Services

MK Drilling provides contractors and site managers with a comprehensive range of drilling services, specifically tailored to meet their operational needs. Based in Co. Louth, they work on projects of all sizes throughout Ireland and the UK.

Over 20 years’ industry experience

Established in 2016, MK Drilling Services is a full-service drilling provider based in Dundalk, Co Louth;  one of only a handful of companies in Ireland providing all types of drilling to both the commercial and domestic sectors.

The business is led by Managing Director, Des McKeown who has almost 20 years’ industry experience gained not just in Ireland but also offshore. Experienced in project management, people management, land, and offshore drilling and safety management to the highest standards due to rigorous offshore drilling and safety culture, Des is an exceptionally qualified driller and company leader.

Today, the team at MK Drilling provides a range of expert drilling services to Industrial, Commercial and Domestic customers including, but not limited to, HDD drilling, Quarry Drilling, Geothermal and Waterwell drilling. Our commitment to continuous Training and Development means you will always be assured a highly qualified and experienced professional is assigned to your project. 

All staff are put through training at the Geotechnical training school in IT Carlow along with continuous in-house training not just on drilling equipment but also on operating procedures, geology,  customer service and of course rigorous health and safety training.

Our focus is on you, the customer. Through pre-planning and communication with you, we strive to ensure your job is done correctly, on budget and on time.

Experience assured, honesty guaranteed

Our full range of services includes waterwell drilling, geothermal drilling, horizontal directional drilling, percussion moling, tractor mole plough, butt fusion, and quarry drilling. From one-off housing to large civil projects for blue-chip construction brands, we apply the same commitment, work ethic, and determination to every job.

Put simply, we combine seasoned professionals with high-calibre machinery to deliver results you can depend on.

Read more about our range of services here.

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