Watson Hire

Watson Hire: tool hire and sales in Letterkenny

Watson Hire is a company based in Letterkenny (Ireland) that presents itself as the number one supplier in the Northwest of Ireland and Donegal for tool and machinery hire. It also describes itself as one of Ireland's largest independent stockists of tools and DIY equipment. The company combines equipment hire with the sale of a wide range of products for professionals and individuals.

Machinery and equipment hire

The hire service covers several categories of equipment. These include height access and lifting equipment, diggers, dumpers, power tools and hand tools, garden and outdoor equipment, rollers, small building and site machinery, and power generation. The company also offers a weekend promotion where you only pay for one day's hire, as advertised on its website.

Tool and DIY product sales

Watson Hire sells an extensive selection of products organised by category. In the tools and hardware section you will find spanners and wrenches, socket sets, screwdrivers, sawing and cutting tools, hammers and demolition tools, masonry and plastering tools, tiling tools, metalworking tools, woodworking tools, pliers, measurement and levels, plumbing and electrical, screws and fastening, and miscellaneous hand tools. It also stocks Milwaukee power tools, both power tools and hand tools, with specific sections for drilling, building site/jobsite, sanding and planing, fastening, grinding, heating and cooling, sawing and cutting, air tools, welding and accessories, batteries and chargers, and generators.

The store also includes a clothing and safety section with shirts, polos and tees, jumpers and hoodies, trousers and shorts, boilersuits and coveralls, outerwear, head and neckwear, belts and accessories, footwear and kids' clothing. In safety it offers safety helmets, gloves, gauntlets, ear protection and safety glasses. The garden and outdoor section covers lawnmowers (including ride-on and walk-behind models), strimmers, kids' outdoor vehicles, garden power tools and garden hand tools, hose and watering, chemical and feed, cleaning and maintenance, outdoor living and automotive equipment. In household you will find home heating, general household, fireside, cleaning, laundry, paint, pet care, pest control, locks and security, home safety, homeware and gifts, and phone accessories. The fuel store section includes firewood.

Brands and additional services

The company distributes Milwaukee brand products, with a dedicated section for both power tools and hand tools. Services offered include free Click & Collect, order status tracking, returns and terms, and free delivery on orders over €100, with exclusions applicable. The website shows a newsletter to sign up for exclusive offers, original stories and events.

Location and contact

Watson Hire operates from its premises in Letterkenny, Ireland. Opening hours are Monday to Saturday from 8:00 to 18:00, and it is closed on Sundays and bank holidays. The website indicates that the country/region is Ireland and the currency is the euro.

Phone: 074 9167777 · Email: stores@watsonhire.ie