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REMINDER: THE COVID-19 INNOVATE TOGETHER FUND
The deadline for applications to the COVID-19 Innovate Together Philanthropy Fund is next Wednesday May 27. The fund is aimed at supporting charities, community/voluntary organisations and social enterprises with the challenges faced by the crisis. [...]
WESTERN DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION PLAYS A LEADING ROLE IN REGIONAL GROWTH
The Western Development Commission (WDC) plays a central role in developing policy for the Western region and promoting the West as a place for living, working and doing business. One of my key political policies [...]
FUNDING CARRY-OVER FOR EAST GALWAY SHOWS
Many shows cannot proceed in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic but I am delighted that my Department, the Department of Rural and Community Development, has decided that the funding offered for this year can [...]
PROGRESS FOR LOUGHREA TOWN HALL REGENERATION PROJECT
Galway County Council has advertised tenders for a design team to be appointed for the refurbishment of Loughrea Town Hall. This marks the first step in the procurement process and I am delighted that the [...]
COVID SUPPORT SCHEMES AVAILABLE FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES
I am encouraging local businesses to take full advantage of supports available to them ahead of reopening as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted. We are all aware of the challenges facing business as a result of [...]
YOUTH WORK IRELAND SUPPORTS IN COUNTY GALWAY
Youth Work Ireland services around County Galway have all continued to operate since the lockdown on March 12, providing one to one support via telephone, Zoom and WhatsApp and group work via Zoom. The services [...]