Connolly Motor Group continues expansion with acquisition of Hyundai Galway

Connolly Motor Group has acquired Hyundai Galway in a move that sees the group broaden its offering to customers as it continues to expand across the west of Ireland.

The acquisition of the Hyundai dealership in Ballybrit and the service centre in Oranmore will increase the number of full-time employees at Connolly Motor Group to 280 as the 31 staff currently working for Hyundai Galway will join the group.

The company expects to grow staff numbers in Galway as it builds on its investment.

The motor group, which is one of the biggest in the country, is run by Ballina brothers Kevin and Neil Connolly. Connolly Motor Group operates multiple state-of-the-art car dealerships across Galway, Mayo and Sligo, selling more than 5,000 retail cars every year.

Kevin Connolly, Connolly Motor Group director, said: “I hope that with our new relationship with Hyundai, we can continue to build upon what is already a prominent and well-respected company within the motor industry.

“I would like to extend a warm welcome to our new colleagues upon joining the Connolly family; their expertise and experience is a valuable asset to our group.

“This is another strategic acquisition for our business, further strengthening our offering to our customers in the west and creating economies of scale in a highly-competitive market.”

Stephen Gleeson, managing director of Hyundai Ireland, added: “We are delighted to welcome Connolly Motor Group to the Hyundai family. Hyundai is Ireland’s fastest growing car brand over the last 10 years and the fit between both companies in terms of expansion and ambition is very clear.

“We are sure that working together with the Connolly Motor Group we can provide an excellent service to the people of Galway and beyond.”