Coen’s Spray Finishing: a family business rooted in Clarinbridge

Thu, Oct 08, 2026

It was in 1979 when PJ Coen first put down roots in Clarinbridge. So when the time came to establish his own business, it seemed only natural that the local area would become its home.

PJ initially opened Coen’s Spray Finishing in Coolratty. As the business outgrew the original premises, the family made the move to the village of Clarinbridge in 1992, where the business continues to operate today.

Slemons Daybreak in the heart of Furbo for over 20 years

Thu, Oct 08, 2026

For over two decades, Slemons Daybreak and fuel shop has been more than just a local shop; it has been the community hub of Furbo.

Food for Thought: feeding Galway for 44 years

Thu, Oct 08, 2026

Family run cafe Food for Thought has been part of the Galway scene for the past four decades, providing a traditional, cosy haven for locals and visitors alike.

Fallers Jewellers: a Galway family story since 1879

Thu, Oct 08, 2026

For almost 150 years, the Fallers name has been part of the fabric of Galway city. Established in 1879, Fallers Jewellers has grown from the work of one ambitious jeweller into a fifth-generation family business, firmly rooted on Williamsgate Street.

Families in business: a Galway tradition reimagined

Thu, Oct 08, 2026

Galway has always been a place where enterprise and community are closely intertwined. Long before the language of entrepreneurship, innovation and start-ups entered the business lexicon, families were building businesses, reputations and livelihoods that would become woven into the fabric of the city and county.

G Conboy Electical - a Galway institution

Thu, Oct 08, 2026

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.

Milands Garden Centre and Florist: a welcome retreat

Thu, Oct 08, 2026

For more than 30 years, Milands Garden Centre and Florist has been a trusted destination for green thumbs across Ireland. Established in 1993 by Yvonne and John Miland, the family venture is renowned for quality, expertise, and exceptional customer service.

Arches Hotel: investing in its heart

Thu, Oct 08, 2026

For generations, The Arches Hotel has been at the heart of life in Claregalway. More than simply a hotel, it is a cherished local institution where the community comes together to celebrate, connect and create lasting memories. Family-owned and proudly operated by the Dunleavy family, The Arches has built its reputation on genuine Irish hospitality, exceptional service and an unwavering commitment to serving the people of Claregalway and the wider Galway region.

From horse-drawn carriage to premium saloons and supporting the Irish Funeral Directors Network

Thu, Oct 08, 2026

The O'Flaherty Family have been in business in Galway for centuries, with records dating back to the late 1800's when the family operated a delivery mail service for Galway east and west with horse and trap.

Jobs boost as Comtrade 360 announces new delivery centre in Galway

Fri, Oct 02, 2026

Comtrade 360, a global software engineering and AI partner, today announced the establishment of its new delivery centre in Galway. Having recruited almost 20 professionals in Galway during 2026, the company expects to expand the team progressively over the coming months, with plans to support approximately 50 highly skilled roles. The new centre marks a significant expansion of Comtrade 360’s operations and its long-term commitment to Ireland.

Future Ticketing renews partnership with Galway United

Thu, Oct 01, 2026

Galway United has renewed its partnership with ticketing software and services provider Future Ticketing following a summer in which the club’s digital ticketing infrastructure was put to the test with the temporary switch of home fixtures to Pearse Stadium.

Galway City Council Wins Ireland eGovernment Award for ‘Many Ways to Pay’ parking service

Thu, Oct 01, 2026

Galway City Council has won the Digital Services, Payments and Transactions Award at the 2026 Ireland eGovernment Awards for its innovative and inclusive approach to parking payments in Galway City.

Galway’s Rose Clinic announces nationwide expansion

Thu, Oct 01, 2026

Rose Clinic, an early skin cancer detection and mole screening clinic in Galway, has opened new operations in Kildare, Carlow and Kerry and has expanded their Waterford branch.

FlexManager – Marking 15 years with the launch of an AI-powered solution explorer

Thu, Oct 01, 2026

Solution Explorer is an AI-powered tool that gives a user the modules and workflows that address their compliance challenges, replacing the work of reading a product catalogue. It is the newest addition to 80-plus modules spanning equipment inspection, risk assessment, incident reporting, contractor management, and audit preparation.

AI chatbots repeatedly send Galway tourists to the same five attractions

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

Visitors planning trips to Galway using artificial intelligence chatbots are being repeatedly directed towards the same small group of attractions, new research suggests, raising concerns that less prominent tourism businesses could miss out as AI becomes a bigger part of holiday planning.

Galway graduate helping shape Ireland’s energy future through AI and innovation at EirGrid

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

For Galway native Dara Golden, a fascination with technology and a desire to understand how complex systems operate led him towards a career at the forefront of Ireland’s energy transition. Today, as part of EirGrid’s Graduate Programme, he is using his expertise in artificial intelligence, data analytics and software development to help support the future of Ireland’s electricity grid.

Galway businesswoman Joanne Sweeney wins national Network Ireland award

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

Galway businesswoman Joanne Sweeney has been named Established Businesswoman of the Year at the 2026 Network Ireland Businesswoman of the Year Awards.

Final call for digital creative businesses in Galway and Mayo

Thu, Sep 17, 2026

The CLIMB Accelerator Bootcamp, at CREW- Creative Enterprise West, is Ireland’s first dedicated accelerator/ scale-up programme for digital creative businesses and has been developed by team CREW in Galway with support from Enterprise Ireland. With only eight places, it has already attracted applicants from digital creative industries throughout Ireland that wish to address the challenges of scaling up and growing to compete internationally. The deadline for candidates is tomorrow September 18 2026.

Galway firms urged to sign up for free workplace consultation on retirement planning

Thu, Sep 17, 2026

Moneycube.ie is calling on Galway companies to take up its offer of a free workplace consultation aimed at helping employers engage their staff on retirement planning.

Galway retailers join Retail Excellence Ireland campaign to cut employers’ PRSI to save jobs

Thu, Sep 17, 2026

Retailers and staff in Galway have joined a national campaign calling on Government to cut employers’ PRSI in Budget 2027 in order to save retail jobs, as Retail Excellence Ireland (REI), the largest representative body for the retail industry in Ireland, launched its ‘Cut PRSI, Keep Jobs’ campaign at locations across the country.

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