NELL AT THE MALL
I had a great evening of entertainment at the Mall Theatre in Tuam at the weekend when I went to see a performance of Nell by Patricia King-Callaghan. The cast included Máire Acton-Mannion, Alana Mullins, [...]
PROGRESS FOR DERRYOOBER WATER SCHEME
I have received confirmation that Galway County Council has given approval to the Derryoober Group Water Scheme to progress to tender for upgrade works to the water supply. There have been issues with water quality [...]
FUNDING FOR SENSORY SERVICES IN GALWAY COUNTY LIBRARIES
Public libraries in Galway County are to receive €26,600 from my department - the Department of Rural and Community Development - and Galway County Council to invest in sensory facilities and equipment. This will help [...]
CANNEY WELCOMES FUNDING FOR SENSORY SERVICES IN GALWAY COUNTY LIBRARIES
Public libraries in Galway County are to receive €26,600 from the Department of Rural and Community Development and Galway County Council to invest in sensory facilities and equipment. Welcoming the funding from his Department, Galway [...]
FIRING THE STARTING PISTOL ON THE NATIONAL BROADBAND PLAN
As Minister for Digital Development, I hosted a meeting of top officials of Local Authorities and senior executives of National Broadband Ireland (NBI) in Tullamore to hear of NBI’s plans for the roll-out of high [...]
VOLUNTEER IRELAND AWARDS
As Minister for Community Development, I was honoured to give the opening address at the Volunteer Ireland awards in Blanchardstown, Dublin, last week. Volunteers make an invaluable contribution to Irish society, supporting vibrant and inclusive [...]
PPN FUNDING INFORMATION EVENING
We had a very busy and well-attended funding information workshop at the Ard Rí House Hotel in Tuam last week that was hosted by Galway County Public Participation Network (PPN). It is very important that [...]
PROGRESS FOR CLARIN COLLEGE FOOTPATH
I am pleased to report there has been good progress on the footpath linking Athenry town to the new Clarin College. Construction of the college is also progressing well. When Clarin College is completed, the [...]
€1 MILLION ALLOCATION FOR SOCIAL ENTERPRISES
I am delighted to announce funding of €1 million from my department, the Department of Rural and Community Development, under the Small Capital Grants scheme for social enterprises. The allocations for 124 social enterprises from [...]
CANNEY WELCOMES €1 MILLION ALLOCATION FOR SOCIAL ENTERPRISES
Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney has welcomed funding of €1 million from his department under the Small Capital Grants scheme for social enterprises. The allocations for 124 social enterprises from [...]