Energy

Galway Port hits turnover of €6m as offshore wind benefits blow in

Revenues generated by the port, led by chief executive Conor O’Dowd, have expanded significantly in recent years

Conor O’Dowd, the chief executive at Galway Port, said he expected the facility to be at the heart of the green energy revolution. Picture: Andrew Downes.

Galway port’s turnover rose to almost €6 million last year following strong growth in its shipping operations linked to onshore wind projects.

Revenues generated by the Port of Galway, led by chief executive Conor O’Dowd, have expanded significantly in recent years due to its involvement in the delivery of renewable energy projects.

O’Dowd told the Business Post that the port has been key to the completion of 150 megawatts created across several onshore wind energy ...