The newest Pelletstown train station on Ireland’s rail network has recently been opened in North Dublin. The steel elements were hot dip galvanized then painted with Galco’s Galvacoat paint system, the perfect way to ensure that the project will serve the community corrosion-free for decades. The Pelletstown Station is situated between Ashtown and Broombridge [...]
Hot Dip Galvanizing, combined with Galco’s Galvacoat paint system was the perfect way to protect and finish the 400 balconies and railings on Dwyer Nolan’s new development at Hampton Wood. The challenge for Pat O’Gorman & Associates and Kevin Cassidy Engineering was to design these balconies in such a way that they were easy [...]
Spencer Dock in Dublin gets the Galvacoat® treatment Spencer Dock in Dublin’s financial district is a modern development of exclusive apartments designed by the well-known architects, Scott Tallon Walker. The OMC Group provided the metalwork solutions for the apartments which were sold off the plans. Project Manager with OMC, Martin O’Boyle, oversaw the fabrication and [...]
GALVACOAT® and laser technology give cutting edge to Scotch Hall Developed by Edward Holdings and designed by Douglas Wallace, Scotch Hall is a landmark 200-million Euro mixed-use development on the Banks of the Boyne in Drogheda. The local planning authority was keen to see the creation of a 24-hour living environment and so the need [...]
In the early 1990s, the Dublin City Council decided that Ballymun was in need of urban regeneration. The Council took a ten per cent sample of the Ballymun estate - the Plunkett Towers - and began upgrading it. Security and the lack of play facilities for children were recurring complaints. New playgrounds secured by [...]
When it came to designing Newry's Street Market, the challenge was to re-create ''old world'' charm and character. This was achieved through the use of Victorian style, steel columns that support the attractive timber paneled roof. As is often the case, functionality and aesthetics needed to combine in order to achieve a successful outcome. Nicolas [...]
Jazzing things up in Bray When the Martello Hotel on Bray’s seafront wanted to give their facial a face-lift, they turned to Galco Steel for help. The popular hotel wanted to erect a canopy to increase the aesthetic value of the hotel front, and to serve as an outdoor venue. Every May bank holiday weekend [...]
Big savings on Limerick Quality Hotel with one coat GALVACOAT® Painting contractor Sean Flannery, based in Moyross, Limerick, has been working in the industry since he was 16. Self-employed for six years, his business has grown steadily over the last two years. One of the biggest advantages Sean finds with GALVACOAT® is the substantial savings [...]
