Our Quarries

Kilkenny Limestone run the largest quarry and processing operation for Irish Blue Limestone

Kellymount, Co. Kilkenny

  • Located in Paulstown, Co. Kilkenny
  • 29.5 hectare site
  • Classic Blue, Darker Shade, & Fossilvarieties
  • Annual extraction rate of 25,000m³ (gross block)
  • Production hub for Irish Blue Limestone slabs and paving for Irish and European markets

Holdensrath, Co. Kilkenny

  • Located just outside the historic ‘Marble City’ of Kilkenny
  • 27.6 hectare site
  • Classic Blue variety
  • Annual extraction rate of 25,000m³ (gross block)
  • Production hub for Irish Blue Limestone slabs and paving for Irish and European markets

Old Leighlin, Co. Carlow

  • James Walshe Quarry & Production Centre
  • Located just outside the picturesque villages of Old Leighlin & Leighlinbridge, Co. Carlow
  • 12.5 hectare site.
  • Classic Blue, Darker Shade, & Fossilvarieties
  • Annual extraction rate of 21,000m³ (gross block)

Production hub for Irish and International markets