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KNOCKMA HILL EXTENSION – OFFICIAL OPENING
There was a great turnout to celebrate the official opening of the new extension to the Knockma hill trail yesterday. It has been a significant community achievement with special thanks to the Caherlistrane and Kilcoona [...]
TEA-TIME FOR TUAM
Tuam Cancer Care is urging everyone to host a tea party in aid of the charity throughout the month of May. It could be in your home, at work or in a local community or [...]
SCHOOL DIGITAL CHAMPIONS @ GOOGLE
I had a great morning at the Foundry @ Google for the School Digital Champions Showcase event. Students from 53 schools were exhibiting, all bursting with ideas about digital futures and possibilities. They had plenty [...]
CANNEY WELCOMES €2.4 MILLION FUNDING FOR YOUTH SERVICES
Galway East TD and Minister of State for Community Development Seán Canney has called on youth clubs and organisations to seek a share of €2.4 million in capital grant funding announced by the Government. Youth [...]
GET YOUR PASSPORT APPLICATIONS IN EARLY!
GET YOUR PASSPORT APPLICATIONS IN EARLY! Thanks to Brexit, we are now experiencing a record number of passport applications. I am advising everyone to get their applications in early to avoid any last minute stress. [...]
PEATLANDS COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SCHEME LAUNCHED
PEATLANDS COMMUNITY I very much welcome the launch of the 2019 Peatlands Community Engagement Scheme by my colleague, the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht Josepha Madigan TD. The Scheme aims to encourage local [...]