Nearly 30 years ago, Galway joined the Belleek Group which includes famous Belleek Parian China and Aynsley China – three prestigious brands which further enhanced the position of Galway Crystal in the global marketplace.
In 1996 a beautiful new Georgian-style building was opened on the site of the original factory on Old Dublin Road, this remains Galway’s headquarters today. The site also houses a heritage center, a retail store and large distribution facility.
Through the years many well known people have passed through the doors of Galway Crystal, from Royalty to Presidents to celebrities. Galway Crystal can be found in some of the world’s most prestigious homes, from our own Aras an Uachtarain to the White House, St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York and the Vatican.
Galway Crystal also produces commissioned pieces for sporting bodies worldwide, from the world famous Galway Races, to the European Tour, the GAA, the Football Association of Ireland, to name a few.
This post is very interesting. I really like it and the idea of Irish history being presented by you. My family name is Donnellan from Galway. My uncle has been to Ireland 4 times researching our family history. He found our heritage back to the 7-8th century. Thank you for bringing the history of Ireland to my attention with these emails. I look forward to the next one. Thank You.
very interesting.We would love to go to Galway,Ireland some day.We live in Galway,New York.There is also a Nagles pub in Ireland.
Good info. I have travelled to Ireland twice and have never been disappointed in the country or its people. I have felt very much at home in my travels.