Gallagher Group (UK)
Gallagher Group Limited started as a civil engineering and groundworks contractor. Then operated civil engineering, property development, 'design and build' contracting and quarrying businesses.
History
Pat Gallagher was born in County Leitrim, Ireland. The family and Pat left Ireland and moved to the village of Aylesford to live with his aunt. Pat started working for Jubilee Clips in Gilingham before going to work with Aylesford Sewage works. His father Patrick was killed after falling into a tank. After her husband's death, his mother moved back to Ireland. He decided to stay in Kent. He then drove a digger for builder Pat Burke, now his best friend, who advised him there was enough work for everyone. The young Gallagher bought that digger for £2000 and that started his construction career.Three of his four children – Stephen, Richard and Lyndsey – are also involved in the business.
Business
Gallagher Group has a unique mix of distinct but complementary services- Building
- Civil engineering
- Plant and Transport
- Construction materials
- Kentish Ragstone building stone
- Ready-mix concrete and flowing screed
- Landfill and restoration
- Property development
- Farming and estate management
Known Projects
- Scania Maidstone Depot
- Nepicar Park, Wrotham
- Rainham Mark Grammar School
- Spires Academy
- Maidstone United F.C.’s Gallagher Stadium
- Kent Institute of Medicine and Surgery
- Eclipse Park
- Mote Park
- Hermitage Court, Barming
- Hermitage Quarry
- Eureka Skyway