Compassionate individual pet cremation available at Peaceful Paws

Thu, Jul 03, 2025

When a cherished pet passes, families know the sorrow that follows, and Peaceful Paws Pet Crematorium in Ennis exists to help ease that grief with dignity and compassion.

The Groom Room: professional pet grooming in Galway

Thu, Jul 03, 2025

Daniella Szitas, founder of The Groom Room in Terryland, has been dedicated to animal care and grooming for over a decade.

Give your dog a 'coat of confidence' with Pink Paws Dog Salon

Thu, Jul 03, 2025

Offering grooming treatments for all dog breeds, Castlegar-based Pink Paws Dog Salon is on hand to make your four-legged friend look, feel and smell 'fur-bulous'.

Snuggle Inn Cattery launches professional cat grooming service

Thu, Jul 03, 2025

Snuggle Inn Cattery, founded by Charlotte and Eddie Concannon, has expanded its renowned feline services with the introduction of professional cat grooming at its Brierfield, Co Galway facility.

Charlotte, who has completed over 100 hours of specialist grooming training in London, is passionate about ensuring that every cat looks and feels its best. Her expertise guarantees gentle handling and high-quality grooming tailored to each feline guest’s unique coat and temperament.

Capturing the spirit of wildlife and pets through art with Lorraine Fletcher

Thu, Jul 03, 2025

Based at her studio in The Burren Nature Sanctuary, Kinvara, Lorraine Fletcher is a renowned wildlife and pet portrait artist whose work is deeply inspired by her lifelong love of animals and nature. Her paintings are celebrated for their vibrant colours, quirky compositions, and distinctive style that reflects a genuine passion for the natural world.

West Coast Vets: compassionate and stress-free care

Thu, Jul 03, 2025

West Coast Vets is a mixed animal practice serving Connemara and west Galway, dedicated to stress-free, compassionate care for pets.

Smart Digital Marketing & PR Agency Celebrates 6 Years in Business!

Tue, Jan 28, 2025

Smart Digital Marketing & PR Agency and was set up in January 2019 by Ruth Mc Court, originally from Roscommon, now living in Galway - operating in the West of Ireland with the majority of clients in counties Galway, Roscommon and Limerick.

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.

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.

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.

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