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The fall-out from the collapse of the property market continues to be felt in the construction sector where the market for new-builds has all but dried up. Westport engineer, Micheal Sheridan, who employed 10 staff at the height of the boom back in 2006, knows first hand about this sorry state of affairs.

NUI Galway has been named University of the Year 2009 in the Sunday Times University Guide, securing the prestigious accolade for a second time. Outperforming 21 other third-level institutions, NUI Galway’s strong record in graduate employability, research commercialisation, and this year’s 11 per cent increase in CAO applications were among the reasons for the award.