LARC – Loughrea Town Hall
I met with Marie Cronin and Ann Mahoney of LARC in Loughrea yesterday. They are fundraising to restore the Town Hall Loughrea. I was delighted to have met them again to offer my support for [...]
Statement from Seán Canney TD – 4th May 2018
I have today informed my Independent Alliance colleagues that I am leaving the group. I wish the Independent Alliance all the best in the future. I confirm that I will continue to support the Government [...]
New radon testing for homes in Tuam & Loughrea
I welcome the announcement by Minister Denis Naughten that approximately 1,400 homes in the West and Mid-West of the country will be tested for radon levels. The areas to be tested include Tuam & Loughrea. [...]
Welcome investment in Gort Water Treatment Plant
Welcome investment in Gort Water Treatment Plant I welcome the announcement by Irish Water that they are to carry out upgrade works to Gort Regional Supply Scheme. The investment is part of a €1.54 million [...]
Funding for anti-dumping projects
Funding for anti-dumping projects €89,982 has been allocated for anti-dumping awareness campaigns and projects in county Galway. There are nine locations involved, including Ballinderry Bog and Rivercrest in Tuam, Kinincha Road, Gort and Yellow Bog, [...]
VAT refund for Charities
A VAT compensation scheme for charities will come into operation in 2019. A VAT compensation scheme for charities is due to be introduced in 2019, which will relate to VAT expenses incurred in 2018. The [...]
Get your community buzzing
It’s time for your community to apply for the Local Authority Pollinator Award as the closing date is May 23rd. The award aims to encourage Tidy Towns groups to implement pollinator-friendly actions in their local [...]
Way now paved for water supply to Kilreekil after 40-year wait
A decision has now been made by members of Cappataggle Group Water Scheme to supply water to the Kilreekil area. The decision was made at a special meeting of Cappataggle Group Water Scheme last night [...]
Increased funding for local youth clubs
An increase of 13% in funding for the Local Youth Club Grant Scheme for 2018 was welcomed this week by Seán Canney TD. ‘The increase will bring the allocation to €1.79 million and will provide [...]
Fodder Support Scheme
The Department of Agriculture have put in place a Fodder support scheme for farmers. If you,as a farmer, need assistance please contact your local Teagasc office, IFA or any other farmers representative group. If you [...]