How family businesses have helped to build the Galway we know and love

Thu, Oct 17, 2024

Known nationally as the City of the Tribes, family has been at the core of Galway's development for centuries transforming what was once a small fishing town into the beating heart of the west of Ireland. So, who were the 14 influential families who laid the groundwork for Galway's success?

Celebrating Galway's 'weird and wonderful' hair - Poblacht Barbers

Thu, Oct 17, 2024

Given the weather, looking up towards the sky is not something Galwegians are used to doing. That all changed on January 19, when the city's punters turned their head skywards, their attention drawn by a luminous, green barbershop newly opened above Johnny Waldron's Joke Shop on Shop St.

Stitches Alterations & Haberdashery - a local, family run business

Thu, Oct 17, 2024

In 2020, Stitches Alterations & Haberdashery celebrated two things, being 40 years in business and its new owners, local mother and daughter duo, Chris and Danielle Roche from Rossacahill. Since then, Stitches has grown hugely.

Rooney Monumental Works, honouring the memory of Galway's lost loved ones since 1971

Thu, Oct 17, 2024

For more than half a century, Athenry based family business, Rooney Monumental Works has been helping the people of Galway to honour the memories of their lost loved ones by creating beautiful, timeless headstones and grave accessories.

Established by Martin Rooney in 1971, Rooney Monumental Works is a business with family at its core. Founded to provide a personal, courteous and professional service to those grieving lost loved ones, over its five decades in business Rooney Monumental Works has become synonymous with excellent service and expert workmanship.

George Conboy Electrical - experts in all things electrical

Thu, Oct 17, 2024

G Conboy Electrical, has been a Galway institution since its opening in 1965 by George and Rita Conboy. With over 50 years'experience in providing home appliance sales and repairs service for all major brands including Hoover, Whirlpool, Neff, Bosch, Hotpoint, Electrolux and many more, G Conboy offers an array of repairs and services.

Kevin Burke Tyres - A local family business with strong values

Thu, Oct 17, 2024

Kevin Burke Tyres (KBT) is a family-owned business that has been a cornerstone of the Athenry community since the early nineties. Founded by Kevin Burke, who returned from England to take over the Arch Petrol Station where he had worked as a boy, KBT has grown by staying true to its core family values — providing a reliable, friendly, and efficient service.

These values are reflected in every aspect of their business, ensuring that customers receive personalised, trustworthy service each time they visit.

Standún's - a thriving family business

Thu, Oct 17, 2024

There is a belief that the key to longevity and success in business is achieved by how well a company can keep up with the modern demands of its discerning customers. While this adage is no doubt true, establishing a strong culture based on tradition is also a cornerstone to any business's prosperity - there is a reason why many companies use the tagline 'A name you can trust' in their promotional materials.

Broadening Galway's travel horizons since the late 1880s - Fahy Travel

Thu, Oct 17, 2024

One of Galway's oldest family businesses and one of Ireland's most established travel companies, Fahy Travel was founded initially as a shipping company by Kate Fahy in the 1880s.

Widowed at a young age, Kate was one of the first female entrepreneurs of her time, establishing her shipping company on Bridge St more than a century and a half ago. Predating commercial aviation, Kate's shipping company aided the emigration journey for numerous Galwegians, even helping locals and native Irish speakers to navigate the then US emigration application process. As a result, a number of Galwegians left Ireland for life, travelling to the US by sea in search of their American dream.

Three decades of blooming brilliance - Milands Garden Centre and Florist

Thu, Oct 17, 2024

Established in 1993 by married couple, Yvonne and John Miland, Milands Garden Centre and Florist in Mountbellew, Co Galway, has grown and bloomed beautifully over the past 30 years.

A landmark to any who are familiar with Mountbellew, Milands Garden Centre and Florist is a remarkably busy hot spot for locals and visitors alike, with its on-site café, flower shop, gift store and extensive garden centre drawing shoppers from all over Ireland.

Luasca Golf: Galway’s Premier Indoor Golf Experience

Thu, Oct 17, 2024

Set up by three brothers, Daniel, Ross, and Thomas, LUASCA Golf brings the thrill of the fairway indoors, bringing a cutting-edge, all-weather golfing experience to Galway.

Galway’s Chloe Gardiner wins business award from Dragon’s Den star Theo Paphitis

Thu, Mar 10, 2022

Chloe Gardiner, the 19-year-old entrepreneur from Galway, has received two consecutive young entrepreneurial awards from former Dragons Den UK star, Theo Paphitis.

Treat your guests the right way with www.treatyourguests.ie

Tue, Aug 18, 2020

Now that we are hosting and attending small events and functions again, what better way to celebrate than to treat your guests to their favourite candy displayed as a centre piece at your party. Our choice of centrepieces will be a fabulous focal point for any occasion and a real talking point among guests.

Gadget Gear launches BRAND NEW WEBSITE!

Thu, Jun 11, 2020

Gadget Gear is an Irish business that has been operating out of Corbett Court Shopping Centre in the heart of Galway city since 2011. Owned by a husband and wife team – Victoria and Laurence have created something special with their fantastic staff, most of whom have been with Gadget Gear from the very beginning.

OK Who’s Next? to help, Hairdressing Beauty, Wellbeing, Fitness Industries recover.

Fri, Jun 05, 2020

With the imminent opening of appointment-based businesses, adhering to safety requirements will be a burden on those businesses. Hairdressers, Beauticians, Wellbeing, Fitness and other businesses will have the headache of trying to schedule appointments while trying to also maximise use of space and staff to get their business up and running again. Promoting the business and providing appointments has just become a lot easier. Thanks to the recent launch of a highly innovative online platform called ‘OK Who’s Next?’ developed by Irish entrepreneur, Martin Flynn. This ‘one stop shop’ makes it easy for clients to book a range of appointments, while enabling service-providers schedule appointments safely in line with capacity and staff numbers.

Corrib Tax Back is here to help you!

Wed, May 27, 2020

If you want to claim your rebate from Revenue you have come to the right place. Many people are unaware of just how much they can claim which is where we come in. Our goal is to provide the best service at the lowest price and make our clients’ as much money as possible. Therefore, we guarantee the lowest price nationwide. We are a small business established in 2020 and based in Loughrea, Co. Galway.

Power Property; knowledge through experience

Thu, Mar 05, 2020

Power Property Chartered Surveyors and Property Consultants is one of the largest independent providers of commercial property consultancy and valuation services outside of the greater Dublin area. Power Property, incorporated in 1993, has established a significant commercial property consultancy and valuation business working throughout all the regions of Ireland. All our Property Surveyors are fully qualified to provide professional services to the public and are members of recognised bodies such as the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland, Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.

The GBC looking towards the future

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

GBC Restaurant & Coffee Shop owner Brid McSweeney sat down with the Galway Advertiser to talk about changes that have taken place in the coffee shop and first floor restaurant, and a new menu.

KARMA: Sustainably stylish.

Fri, Feb 21, 2020

Meet Galway’s newest lifestyle brand, and see why their products help you build good Karma.

Another decade of fulfilled promise lies ahead for Ireland West Airport

Thu, Feb 06, 2020

Much has been said over the years about what a positive impact Ireland West Airport has on the region — but now that impact has been quantified, with the revelation that it is feeding hundreds of thousands of visitors to the greater Galway region. On top of this, the airport opens this decade as a key driver of investment, located as it is on a 600-acre strategic development zone that is set to create thousands of jobs in the next ten years.

Meubles providing for all your furniture and home decor needs

Thu, Jan 23, 2020

Having celebrated its second anniversary recently, store manager of Meubles, Mike Hartnett, sat down with Galway Advertiser to chat about the business’s extensive furniture range, its state of the art cafe, and plans for the year ahead.

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