This is the website of James Hayes Machinery Ltd. a company with a history which began in the early seventies when the late James Hayes then a farmer and agricultural contractor began selling farm machinery and new Universal tractors which had just been introduced to the Irish market. Initially sales were conducted from his residence and while there were many sceptics the Romanian product proved its worth with many of those early units still in use today.

In 1974 he purchased a small building (formerly a VEC school) in the village of Ballagh and this was the workshop in the early years. Later some land was purchased beside the “school” and a larger workshop built.

James Hayes Machinery Ltd was incorporated in May 1977. Most of the franchises are held by the company for more than ten years including Same tractors, Major , Krone, Amazone, Quicke, Conor. The company also sells new and used cars and light commercials. A comprehensive range of parts and after care is offered.