GREENWAYS FUNDING APPLICATIONS OPEN

A new applications process for the funding of greenways has been opened following the allocation of an additional €4.5 million from the Carbon Tax Fund. This is an opportunity for greenways projects which were excluded [...]

GALWAY EAST SOCIAL ENTERPRISES RECEIVE NEARLY €15,000 IN FUNDING

Two Galway East social enterprise businesses have been allocated nearly €15,000 in funding under the Small Capital Grants Scheme. I am delighted that Athenry Arts and Heritage Centre has been allocated €4,540 and Ballinasloe Town [...]

GALWAY EAST SOCIAL ENTERPRISES RECEIVE NEARLY €15,000 IN FUNDING – CANNEY

Two Galway East social enterprise businesses have been allocated nearly €15,000 in funding under the Small Capital Grants Scheme. Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney said: "I am delighted that Athenry [...]

By | January 14th, 2020|Press Releases|0 Comments

GALWAY EAST MEN’S SHEDS ALLOCATED NEARLY €10,000 IN 2019

I am delighted that Men's Sheds in Galway East received allocations totalling €9,950 from my Department, the Department of Rural and Community Development, in 2019. The allocations, which are made under the Community Enhancement Programme, [...]

CANNEY URGES APPLICATIONS FOR GREENWAYS FUNDING

A new applications process for the funding of greenways has been opened following the allocation of an additional €4.5 million from the Carbon Tax Fund. Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney [...]

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SEVEN GALWAY EAST MEN’S SHEDS ALLOCATED NEARLY €10,000 IN 2019 – CANNEY

Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney has welcomed allocations totalling €9,950 to support Men's Sheds in the constituency. Minister Canney said: "I am delighted at the allocations from my department, the [...]

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LEADER FUNDING FOR PORTUMNA TOUR BIKE COMPANY

I am delighted that JH Bike in Portumna has received more than €14,000 in LEADER funding from my department, the Department of Rural and Community Development. The funding is for investment in quality bikes and [...]

€68,000 FOR CLOONDINE GROUP WATER SCHEME

I am delighted to have received confirmation from Galway County Council that €68,000 has been allocated to the Cloondine Group Water Scheme for ancillary works related to the scheme's amalgamation with the Ballyaneen Rakerin Group [...]

By | January 12th, 2020|Blog, Farming, Galway East, Gort Area, Homepage, Latest News, Loughrea Area|0 Comments

CANNEY WELCOMES BOOST FOR RURAL TOURISM

A Portumna tour bike company has received more than €14,000 in LEADER funding from the Department of Rural and Community Development. Minister Seán Canney said: "I am delighted that JH Bike Tours has received this [...]

By | January 12th, 2020|Press Releases|0 Comments

SCHOOL SECRETARIES

I visited the School Secretaries' protest outside the Department of Education offices in Athlone today. I am making every effort to get meaningful talks recommenced within the Workplace Relations Commission as soon as possible.

By | January 10th, 2020|Blog, Education, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments