9 08, 2019

ATHENRY LINK ROAD TO OPEN NEXT WEEK

By | August 9th, 2019|Press Releases|0 Comments

Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney and Cllr Gabe Cronnelly have received confirmation that Galway County Council will open the new link road off the Athenry by-pass connecting Athenry Presentation College [...]

9 08, 2019

TIME TO MAKE SUBMISSIONS ON DOG CONTROL

By | August 9th, 2019|Blog, Farming, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, National|0 Comments

Dogs make great companions and pets and can greatly enrich our lives. But some dogs, either through nature or bad nurture, can be a risk to both humans and livestock. That is why my Department, [...]

8 08, 2019

GALWAY MEN IN SKILLS OLYMPICS

By | August 8th, 2019|Blog, Education, Galway East, Homepage, Latest News|0 Comments

I want to wish all the very best to the two young Galway men who will be setting of shortly to represent Ireland at the 45th WorldSkills Competition in Russia later this month. Apprentice Jack [...]

8 08, 2019

GALWAY MEN HEAD TO RUSSIA FOR SKILLS OLYMPICS

By | August 8th, 2019|Press Releases|0 Comments

Two Galway men are set to represent Ireland at the 45th WorldSkills Competition in Russia later this month. Apprentice Jack O'Donnell from Lettermore and student Ruairí Grealish from Galway City will be among 17 young [...]

7 08, 2019

DON’T FORGET TO CHECK YOUR PASSPORTS!

By | August 7th, 2019|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Latest News, Tourism|0 Comments

Thanks to Brexit, we are now experiencing a record number of passport applications. We are also in the height of the holiday season so it is doubly important to get your applications in early to [...]

7 08, 2019

MOBILE PHONE USERS CAN TAKE ACTION TO IMPROVE POOR HOME RECEPTION

By | August 7th, 2019|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News|0 Comments

Mobile phone users with reception problems in the home can take action to improve their signal now that the communications regulator Comreg has legalised Mobile Phone Repeaters. My Department, the Department for Rural and Community [...]

6 08, 2019

MOBILE PHONE USERS CAN TAKE ACTION TO IMPROVE POOR HOME RECEPTION – CANNEY

By | August 6th, 2019|Press Releases|0 Comments

Mobile phone users with reception problems in the home can take action to improve their signals, Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney has advised. The Minister's call follows the recent legalisation [...]

3 08, 2019

BACKING BROADCASTING PROPOSALS

By | August 3rd, 2019|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, National|0 Comments

I very much welcome the publication of the Broadcasting Bill by Minister Richard Bruton. The Bill as published will include a number of measures to support local community radio by reducing the levies placed on [...]

1 08, 2019

PORTUMNA CASTLE GATE LODGE NOW IN STATE OWNERSHIP

By | August 1st, 2019|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Portumna Area, Tourism|0 Comments

I was very pleased to be advised this week that Portumna Castle Gate Lodge is now in State ownership after receiving confirmation that the land transfer process has been completed. The Gate Lodge was put [...]

1 08, 2019

GALWAY YOUTH PROJECTS AND SERVICES TO RECEIVE €61,000 IN FUNDING

By | August 1st, 2019|Blog, Education, Galway East, Health, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Loughrea Area, Tuam Area|0 Comments

I very much welcome the announcement of funding for youth projects and youth services by Minister Katherine Zappone TD. The youth services in Galway to benefit include CAPE Project, East Galway Youth Service, Forum Adolescent [...]