30 08, 2017

Canney welcomes early opening of motorway

By | August 30th, 2017|Athenry Area, Blog, Galway East, Gort Area, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Loughrea Area, Tourism, Tuam Area|0 Comments

News that the M17/18 motorway will open ahead of schedule on September 27th was welcomed this week by East Galway TD Seán Canney. ‘The opening of this road is a very significant development for motorists [...]

21 08, 2017

‘Western Rail Corridor crucial to future development of the West’ – Canney

By | August 21st, 2017|Athenry Area, Blog, Education, Farming, Flood Relief, Galway East, Gort Area, Health, Homepage, Housing, Information, Latest News, Launch Events, Loughrea Area, National, O P W, Portumna Area, Sporting, Tourism, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Seán Canney TD has reiterated the importance of the Western Rail Corridor for the future development of the West of Ireland. ‘Phase 1 of the Western Rail Corridor has exceeded the projected level of use [...]

18 08, 2017

Dunkellin Flood Relief Scheme progress

By | August 18th, 2017|Blog, Farming, Flood Relief, Galway East, Gort Area, Homepage, Latest News, O P W|0 Comments

Deputy Seán Canney has welcomed the progress being made on the Dunkellin Drainage Scheme. ‘Work on the replacement bridge in Craughwell is progressing. The tender for the other bridges is complete and the preferred contractor [...]

17 08, 2017

Galway East benefits from announcement of Capital Grant funding for child care facilities – Canney

By | August 17th, 2017|Athenry Area, Blog, Education, Galway East, Gort Area, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Loughrea Area, Portumna Area, Tuam Area|0 Comments

East Galway TD Seán Canney welcomes Minister Catherine Zapone’s announcement of funding of €1.2m for the School Age Childcare Capital Scheme to improve existing school age childcare services. 263 projects nationally are being supported to [...]

17 08, 2017

Ballyglunin Railway Restoration Project

By | August 17th, 2017|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Latest News, O P W, Tourism, Tuam Area|0 Comments

National Heritage Week at Ballyglunin Train Station from Sunday 20th to Friday 25th August. As you will see from our programme we have an exciting and stimulating line up of events, catering for all age [...]

16 08, 2017

Second ASD room for St. Patrick’s NS Tuam

By | August 16th, 2017|Blog, Education, Galway East, Homepage, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

A decision by the Department of Education to provide funding for the refurbishment works at St. Patrick’s NS, Tuam to provide a second ASD classroom unit is most welcome. The accommodation approved will provide a [...]

16 08, 2017

Mental health survey

By | August 16th, 2017|Blog, Galway East, Health, Homepage, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Tuam & District Mental Health Association is aiming to gather information regarding the knowledge that people within Tuam and surrounding areas have of Tuam and District Mental Health Association and its services, inclusive of their [...]

16 08, 2017

Leader funding now open

By | August 16th, 2017|Athenry Area, Blog, Galway East, Gort Area, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Loughrea Area, Portumna Area, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Leader funding is now open for applications and applications can be made to Galway Rural Development. Funding is in three strands or themes, Theme 1 Economic development, enterprise development and job creation, Theme 2 Social [...]

15 08, 2017

Fuel allowance change

By | August 15th, 2017|Athenry Area, Blog, Galway East, Gort Area, Homepage, Latest News, Loughrea Area, Portumna Area, Tuam Area|0 Comments

For the 2017-2018 Fuel Allowance season, you have the option of getting your total allowance paid in two lump sums. To get your Fuel Allowance in two lump sums you must fill in form FA [...]

14 08, 2017

Canney welcomes decision on Tuam Grove site

By | August 14th, 2017|Blog, Galway East, Health, Homepage, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

East Galway TD Seán Canney has been informed that an Bόrd Pleanala have decided to uphold the planning permission for the refurbishment of the old Grove site. ‘The decision allows for the proposed Mental Day [...]