Kenny Galway, main dealers for Volvo, Citroen, Peugeot and Kia has been placed in receivership with immediate effect with the loss of 25 jobs.

Dealer Principal, Brian Kenny has issued the following statement: "It was with regret that Kenny Galway are going into receivership after 25 years of successful trading. Property loans were transferred to a vulture company, Sancatti, and they have appointed a receiver, Grant Thornton. We would like to thank all our suppliers, customers and most sincerely our
loyal staff for their service over the years.”

Based on the Tuam Road in Galway, the signature building has been taken control of by the receivers and trading has ceased although the company has been solvent and showing a profit in recent years. . 

Meanwhile a spokesperson for Volvo Car Ireland said: "We are working closely with Brian Kenny who has stated that he will look after his customers where possible, and that he is looking for new premises. In the interim, customers of Kenny Galway can log on to www.volvocars.ie/findadealer to find their nearest Volvo sales and servicing dealership.”

Volvo Car Ireland are advising our Kenny Galway customers to contact the Volvo Car Ireland Call Centre on Ph: 014631220 for the latest information.

Further information on the status of Volvo sales and servicing in Galway will be issued by letter to Kenny Galway customers.