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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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€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 [...]

By | December 10th, 2019|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

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 [...]

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ADULT EDUCATION AWARDS

I presented certificates at the Adult Education Awards in the Ard Ri Hotel, Tuam, last night, along with Cllr Mogie Maher, chair of Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board.

By | December 7th, 2019|Blog, Education, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

FUNDING OPPORTUNUNITY FOR COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTARY GROUPS

I am urging community and voluntary groups in Galway East to apply for funding under the Community Support Scheme 2020.

CANNEY CALLS ON COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTARY GROUPS TO SEEK FUNDING

Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney is urging community and voluntary groups in Galway East to apply for funding under the Community Support Scheme 2020. Minister Canney said: "Galway County Council [...]

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MORE €1 MILLION SUPPORT AWARDED TO ASSIST ORGANISATIONS UNDER THE COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMME

More than €1 million in funding has been allocated for the Community Service Programme (CSP) Support Fund in 2020. This will be pending the outcome of a review of the CSP, which is nearing completion. [...]

CANNEY WELCOMES OVER €1 MILLION SUPPORT FUND TO ASSIST ORGANISATIONS SUPPORTED UNDER THE COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMME

Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney has welcomed more than €1 million in funding for the Community Service Programme (CSP) Support Fund in 2020 pending the outcome of the CSP review, [...]

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