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OPW Office of Public Works related posts and information articles by public representative Sean Canney TD for the constituency of East Galway in the West of Ireland
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11, 2019
REOPENING OF DUNKELLIN BRIDGE
I am delighted that Dunkellin Bridge has reopened today after significant repair works were carried out.
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10, 2019
KILTIERNAN FLOOD RELIEF SCHEME NEARING COMPLETION
The Kiltiernan to Ballinderreen Flood Relief Scheme is nearly finished. The project was first brought forward following severe flooding at Kiltiernan National School in 2009 and 2016.
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09, 2019
PROGRESS FOR NEW INTREO CENTRE FOR TUAM
I have received confirmation that the tender process for the new Intreo centre in Tuam has begun. The centre, which will be co-funded by the Office of Public Works and the Department of Employment Affairs [...]
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08, 2019
KINVARA FLOOD RELIEF APPLICATION TO PROGRESS
Help could be on its way for properties at risk of flooding along the quay at Kinvara. I have received confirmation from Galway County Council that it is to begin the survey and costing of [...]
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07, 2019
DUNKELLIN BRIDGE UPDATE
Construction work at Dunkellin Bridge has begun again following approval from the Office of Public Works. Today I met with the contractors, engineers and the OPW on site. I re-emphasized the concerns of local people [...]
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07, 2019
OPW VACANCIES
There are some good opportunities for suitably qualified individuals for vacancies within the Office of Public Works. The Corrib group position below would be of particular interest in Galway East. They positions are: General Operative [...]
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05, 2019
FLOODING WORKS APPROVED FOR EMMANUEL HOUSE, CLONFERT
The Office of Public Works has approved €20,000 in funding to construct a flood defence wall and associated works at Emmanuel House, Clonfert. This funding from the OPW to Galway County Council under the Minor [...]
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03, 2019
BIG DAY FOR MEELICK WEIR
BIG DAY FOR MEELICK WEIR Great craic in Meelick today for the turning of the sod for the refurbishment of the Weir across the Shannon. Big congratulations to Charlie Killeen and all those that have [...]
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02, 2019
Portumna Castle Gate Lodge remains in State ownership
Portumna Castle Gate Lodge remains in State ownership Sean Canney TD Minister of State has received confirmation that the Gate Lodge at Portumna Castle has been purchased by the National Monuments Service on behalf of [...]
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12, 2018
Portumna Castle is a major tourist attraction in Galway East
Portumna Castle is a major tourist attraction in Galway East I have been in discussions with officials from the Office of Public Works on the future plans for further development of Portumna Castle. ‘Major efforts [...]