Seán Canney TD, Minister of State for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports and Leader in Cabinet of the Independent Ministers, has welcomed the approval of over €3.4 million in funding for Galway Group Water Schemes under the Multi-Annual Rural Water Programme (MARWP) 2024–2026.

A total of 41 projects across County Galway will benefit from a combined allocation of €3,429,541, supporting vital water infrastructure upgrades and network extensions in rural communities.

Minister Canney highlighted the importance of the investment in strengthening water services for homes and businesses across the county: “This funding represents a major step forward in modernising and future-proofing our rural water infrastructure in Galway. These schemes are a lifeline for thousands of families and businesses, and this investment will deliver real improvements in reliability, quality, and environmental standards.”

Among the most significant allocations for Galway are:

Kilbannon GWS – €450,000
Anbally & District GWS – €400,000
Claregalway No. 1 GWS – €260,000
Peterswell – Castledaly GWS – Extension to Ballygunneen, Ballybackagh, Caherlinny and Issertkelly – €254,000
New Inn – Corrabaun GWS – €210,316
Clontuskert GWS – Extension to Tristaun – €198,968
Moyglass (Loughrea) GWS – €193,116
Cappataggle GWS – Extension to Mullagh – €180,625
Milltown GWS – Extension towards Graigueachullaire – €119,191

Minister Canney praised the local authorities and Group Water Scheme committees for their commitment to upgrading local services: “The delivery of these projects reflects the tireless work of group water scheme committees, community groups and Galway County Council who are deeply committed to improving services. I am proud to support their efforts through this Programme.”

This funding forms part of a national package of €74 million approved under the second phase of MARWP 2024–2026, which will support over 290 projects across the country.

The full list of Galway schemes are:

County   Scheme Funding Measure
Galway Boyounagh – Ballyedmond GWS €23,800 Measure A4 – Water conservation, leakage reduction and prevention
Galway Cloonatleva GWS €25,500 Measure A4 – Water conservation, leakage reduction and prevention
Galway Cloonigney GWS €26,600 Measure A4 – Water conservation, leakage reduction and prevention
Galway Rea GWS €21,250 Measure A4 – Water conservation, leakage reduction and prevention
Galway New Inn – Corrabaun GWS €210,316 Measure A4 – Water conservation, leakage reduction and prevention
Galway Moyglass (Loughrea) GWS €193,116 Measure A4 – Water conservation, leakage reduction and prevention
Galway New Inn – Corrabaun GWS €27,434 Measure A4 – Water conservation, leakage reduction and prevention
Galway Cappataggle GWS – Extension to Kilmeen Cross and Killoran €30,345 Measure A5 – Extensions to existing private GWS and new GWS
Galway Cappataggle GWS – Extension to Mullagh €180,625 Measure A5 – Extensions to existing private GWS and new GWS
Galway Clontuskert GWS – Extension to Tristaun €198,968 Measure A5 – Extensions to existing private GWS and new GWS
Galway Coole GWS – Extension towards Kiltartan €47,600 Measure A5 – Extensions to existing private GWS and new GWS
Galway Gortanummera GWS – Extension towards Gorteenphadder €51,000 Measure A5 – Extensions to existing private GWS and new GWS
Galway Kiltiernan GWS – Extension to Killeenavara €11,297 Measure A5 – Extensions to existing private GWS and new GWS
Galway Peterswell – Castledaly GWS – Extension to Ballygunneen, Ballybackagh, Caherlinny and Issertkelly. €254,000 Measure A5 – Extensions to existing private GWS and new GWS
Galway Milltown GWS – Extension towards Graigueachullaire €119,191 Measure A5 – Extensions to existing private GWS and new GWS
Galway Aillebrack (Ballyconneely) GWS €60,000 Measure A6 – Taking-in-charge of GWS and Group Sewerage Schemes
Galway Anbally & District GWS €400,000 Measure A6 – Taking-in-charge of GWS and Group Sewerage Schemes
Galway Ballybodkin (Ballyboggan) (Kilconnell) GWS €15,000 Measure A6 – Taking-in-charge of GWS and Group Sewerage Schemes
Galway Castlegar West (Ahascragh) GWS €30,000 Measure A6 – Taking-in-charge of GWS and Group Sewerage Schemes
Galway Claregalway No. 1 GWS €260,000 Measure A6 – Taking-in-charge of GWS and Group Sewerage Schemes
Galway Corboley – Morgan GWS €20,000 Measure A6 – Taking-in-charge of GWS and Group Sewerage Schemes
Galway Currenrue (Corranroo) GWS €40,000 Measure A6 – Taking-in-charge of GWS and Group Sewerage Schemes
Galway Doonloughan (Dunloughan) (Ballyconneely) GWS €40,000 Measure A6 – Taking-in-charge of GWS and Group Sewerage Schemes
Galway Fartown (Faartan) (Glenamaddy) GWS €10,000 Measure A6 – Taking-in-charge of GWS and Group Sewerage Schemes
Galway Foreglas Dolan (Ballyconneely) GWS €100,000 Measure A6 – Taking-in-charge of GWS and Group Sewerage Schemes
Galway Galway Road (Dunmore) GWS €13,000 Measure A6 – Taking-in-charge of GWS and Group Sewerage Schemes
Galway Glengowla – Leam GWS €40,000 Measure A6 – Taking-in-charge of GWS and Group Sewerage Schemes
Galway Kilbannon GWS €450,000 Measure A6 – Taking-in-charge of GWS and Group Sewerage Schemes
Galway Tyrone (Kilcolgan) GWS €90,000 Measure A6 – Taking-in-charge of GWS and Group Sewerage Schemes
Galway Toureen – Tarrea (Kinvara) GWS €8,000 Measure A6 – Taking-in-charge of GWS and Group Sewerage Schemes
Galway Templemartin (Parke Rowe) GWS €35,000 Measure A6 – Taking-in-charge of GWS and Group Sewerage Schemes
Galway Kiniska GWS €40,000 Measure A6 – Taking-in-charge of GWS and Group Sewerage Schemes
Galway Strand Road (Ballyconneely) GWS €5,000 Measure A6 – Taking-in-charge of GWS and Group Sewerage Schemes
Galway Knockmaskehill (Glenamaddy) GWS €30,000 Measure A6 – Taking-in-charge of GWS and Group Sewerage Schemes
Galway Lowville No. 2 (Ahascragh) GWS €60,000 Measure A6 – Taking-in-charge of GWS and Group Sewerage Schemes
Galway Mannin (Ballyconneely) GWS €60,000 Measure A6 – Taking-in-charge of GWS and Group Sewerage Schemes
Galway Menus (Dunmore) GWS €45,000 Measure A6 – Taking-in-charge of GWS and Group Sewerage Schemes
Galway Moanbaun (Athenry) GWS €40,000 Measure A6 – Taking-in-charge of GWS and Group Sewerage Schemes
Galway Moher (Ballinasloe) GWS €12,000 Measure A6 – Taking-in-charge of GWS and Group Sewerage Schemes
Galway Murvey – Dolan (Ballyconneely) GWS €80,000 Measure A6 – Taking-in-charge of GWS and Group Sewerage Schemes
Galway Develop Automated Audit Management System. €25,500 Measure A9 – Innovative demonstration projects