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On the market – outstanding detached residence in Bushypark, Galway City
This truly outstanding detached residence in Oranswell in Bushypark on the outskirts of Galway City is, without doubt, one of the finest properties to come on the market in recent years.
This large family home is located in a wonderful setting with stunning views over Lough Corrib and approximately 5,700 square feet of living space, which is finished to the highest standards.
The beautiful home has an abundance of well-proportioned living space, along with a large garage with a first floor flat.
Finished to an exceptionally high standard with many extra features, the property has extensive gardens on a site of two acres and includes a large central courtyard patio area and a tennis court.
Other features include oil-fired central heating, a central vacuum system, underfloor heating and double-glazed windows.
Offering spectacular views over Lough Corrib, the property is set discreetly of the Oranswell road, with Galway city centre just a fifteen minute drive away. All amenities are close to hand, including schools, shops and numerous recreational facilities.
On the ground floor, the entrance hall features French limestone floors and panelled walls, leading to a study with cherry wood wall units and stained teak floors. The lounge has wide panel oak floors, a large raised beam ceiling and feature sandstone fireplace with an oil stove.
The games room has sliderobes and double French doors to the front with access to the rear patio. The large diningroom features polished limestone floors and French doors to the patio.
The limestone continues through to the kitchen, which is adorned with fitted walnut units and silestone counter tops; breakfast island with gas hob and extractor, integrated Miele appliances, gas stove, larder and floor-to-ceiling windows.
The utility room has fitted oak units and is fully plumbed for washing machine and drier.
The guest bathroom has tiled floors and surrounds and a shower area.
A studio completes the downstairs accommodation, with a recessed gas fireplace, porcelain tiled floors, floor-to-ceiling French doors, surround sound speaker system and a hidden study room.
On the first floor, the master bedroom has split-level floors with porcelain tiling, floor-to-ceiling windows, raised ceilings, built-in wardrobes, feature glass brick wall and automated twin Velux windows. The en suite also features a double shower.
Bedrooms 2 and 3 have oak floors, recessed lighting, built-in wardrobes and en suite shower rooms. Bedrooms 4 and 5 have similar flooring and lighting, with built-in wardrobes.
The main bathroom has oak floors with a cast iron bath and stand alone shower. The second bathroom has fully tiled flooring and surrounds with a stand alone shower.
The attic is floored and has twin Velux windows and built-in storage. The ground floor of the garage has twin stores with separate entrances and the first floor is a granny flat.
The asking price is €850,000. The BER Rating is B3. For further information or to arrange a viewing, contact O’Donnellan & Joyce Auctioneers on 091 564212 or joint agents DNG Maxwell, Heaslip & Leonard on 091 565261.
The new President of Local Ireland, the association representing local news publishers around the country, is Head of Irish Times Regionals Dan Linehan.
Mr Linehan takes over the presidency from Declan McGuire of the Connacht Tribune. His appointment was confirmed at the recent Annual General Meeting of Local Ireland at Bloomfield House Hotel near Mullingar, Westmeath.
Mr Linehan, who has served as Vice President of the organisation for the last two years, said: “The coming years are a very important time for local publishers with many important issues to be addressed, including the implementation of the Future of Media Commission recommendations, defamation reform, the role and support for local publishers in public service reporting and helping publishers develop commercial digital offerings.”
Speaking at the AGM, Mr McGuire acknowledged the work done by the Executive in the past two years under the direction of Executive Director, Bob Hughes, on several projects related to the publishing industry but most especially the successful conclusion of the long-running campaign for the abolition of VAT on newspapers.
He also wished Mr Linehan the very best in his new role as President of the association for the next two years.
Mr Hughes thanked Mr McGuire for his leadership and support during his term of office and said he looked forward to working with Mr Linehan on the key policy priorities for the association, including Government supports, Government advertising, fair remuneration for content from the tech platforms and the reform of the legislation for defamation.
Local Ireland members also elected Seán Mahon, Managing Director of the Southern Star, as Vice President for the next two years.
The shortage of affordable housing is the single biggest impediment in attracting and retaining workers in the West, according to business group Ibec.
At a ‘Regional Insights Series’ meeting in the Galmont Hotel in Galway last week, employers were told that capacity constraints and labour supply are the key challenges facing business growth in the region.
Ibec Head of Regional Policy Helen Leahy said: “There must be greater focus by government on enhancing quality of life issues such as housing and infrastructure which are driving labour shortages in the region.
“Ibec’s vision for the West is to realise its potential to become a globally competitive location. An inadequate supply of affordable housing is now the single largest impediment to attracting and retaining talented workers, without whom business investment and expansions are not possible.
“Labour shortages are a real concern for businesses in the region. People decide where to live and work based on quality of life and access to high quality services and amenities. Industry tends to follow talent, and in this regard, the region needs to have all the building blocks in place as the attraction and retention of world-class talent becomes increasingly competitive on a global level,” said Ms Leahy.
Amongst Ibec’s priorities for the West are:
- Addressing housing and infrastructure challenges
- Transitioning towards a new growth model with Net Zero energy powered by Atlantic offshore wind resources
- Adapting businesses to the new economic realities
- Enhancing capacity and skillsets to achieve sustainable development objectives
- Investment in people and skills
- Creating competitive advantage through digitalisation
- Innovation as a key driver of productivity growth
One in five Galway businesses want to go fully cashless, as the move towards card payments and tapping continues unabated post-Covid.
In all, 22% of Galway businesses would like to be fully cashless, according to a survey carried out by BOI Payment Acceptance (BOIPA), a provider of payment technology solutions, which asked Irish businesses about the current payment landscape as well as business confidence and concerns.
Over one-third (36%) of Galway businesses were unaware there is no contactless limit on mobile wallets – just below the national average – while 54% believe the increase in card over cash transactions has helped them run their business.
Six out of ten Galway businesses expect to grow this year despite the cost-of-living crisis and running costs dominating as key concerns; 62% believe their business will grow over the next twelve months despite global economic uncertainty.
Unsurprisingly cost-of-living increases and running costs were the main concerns the majority of businesses had.
For more, read this week’s Connacht Tribune.
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