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SUPPORT NATIONAL BE ACTIVE DAY
Galway Sports Partnership is encouraging everyone in Galway to get out and be active with their families this Sunday June 28. They are asking people of all ages to take part, post a photo or [...]
MORE THAN €172,000 FOR GALWAY COMMUNITY GROUPS AND CHARITIES
I am delighted to announce that four Galway charity and community organisations have been allocated a total of €172,722 under my Department's COVID-19 Stability Scheme. They are are one-off cash injections to help organisations facing [...]
FURTHER PROGRESS FOR CRAUGHWELL NATIONAL SCHOOL EXTENSION PROJECT
I have received confirmation that the final design for Craughwell National School's extension has been completed and has been submitted to the Department of Education for approval. I am pleased that significant progress has now [...]
€1.19 MILLION BOOST FOR PORTUMNA REGENERATION PLAN
I am delighted to announce a €1,192,855 funding injection for Portumna to draw up a masterplan for the regeneration of town. The grant under the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund will develop a programme of [...]
OUTDOOR RECREATION FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR GALWAY EAST COMMUNITIES
The deadline is looming for Measure 1 funding under the €10 million Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme. The Scheme, which is administered by my Department, the Department of Rural and Community Development, has provided vital support [...]
“PARKLETS” COULD HELP KICK START SHOPS AND BUSINESSES
I am urging shop owners and businesses to talk to Galway County Council about using street spaces outside their premises to help restart their businesses, particularly in light of the need for social distancing. The [...]