EcoGrate is an Irish, award winning, innovative product by Celtic Product Development Ltd. The EcoGrate retains the ambiance of an open fire whilst increasing the heat output & significantly reduces fuel costs, EcoGrate also reduces CO2 emissions. Independently tested by Gastec (UK) the EcoGrate gives out 4.85kW of heat and there is no alteration to the existing fireplace. The EcoGrate stops the majority of the heat being wasted up the chimney. Fuel usage is a lot less leading to a reduction in green house gas emissions ~ good news for our environment.
Aspect Software, Inc. is a global provider of customer contact and Microsoft platform solutions marked. The official launch of its 2 Galway-based operations was in 2011. It delivers customer technical support, provides software production and distribution, and serve as a shared services centre for select administrative functions. The two facilities, one located at The IDA Business Park, Dangan and a second at the Claregalway Corporate Park, Claregalway, Co. Galway, have brought 37 new jobs to Galway to date.
The Galway facilities provide technical support to Aspect customers in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and some parts of the Asia Pacific region. Products and platforms supported by staff in Galway included Aspect’s unified communications applications for the contact centre, its flagship unified contact
Printing and laminating services at the Hub.
The Forge belonged to Blacksmith Michael Smyth’s. It dates back to the early 1800’s. At least 5 generations of his family have worked at the forge. Michael worked in the forge till 1997. In 2007, it was restored by the Claregalway Historical and Cultural Society. The Museum next door was opened in 2014. The Museum is a step back in time, with carpentry tools, farm equipment, pictures, documents and artifacts from the people of the parish.
Carpenters section with a large variety of the carpenter’s old-style manual tools. Carpenters and blacksmiths were valued craftsmen in the local community and worked closely together.
Various traditional farming equipment, such as mowing machines, ploughs, potato diggers and so on. Old household items: traditional ‘crane’ to support hanging ovens for cooking over an open hearth fire Musical equipment from the old Claregalway Fife and Drum Band (founded in 1909) Many old photographs and various documents.
Open Wednesday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm. All year round. Admission of €5 per person (adult)
Historical Website: claregalway.galwaycommunityheritage.org