Ballyglunin Railway Restoration Project
National Heritage Week at Ballyglunin Train Station from Sunday 20th to Friday 25th August. As you will see from our programme we have an exciting and stimulating line up of events, catering for all age [...]
Second ASD room for St. Patrick’s NS Tuam
A decision by the Department of Education to provide funding for the refurbishment works at St. Patrick’s NS, Tuam to provide a second ASD classroom unit is most welcome. The accommodation approved will provide a [...]
Mental health survey
Tuam & District Mental Health Association is aiming to gather information regarding the knowledge that people within Tuam and surrounding areas have of Tuam and District Mental Health Association and its services, inclusive of their [...]
Leader funding now open
Leader funding is now open for applications and applications can be made to Galway Rural Development. Funding is in three strands or themes, Theme 1 Economic development, enterprise development and job creation, Theme 2 Social [...]
Fuel allowance change
For the 2017-2018 Fuel Allowance season, you have the option of getting your total allowance paid in two lump sums. To get your Fuel Allowance in two lump sums you must fill in form FA [...]
Canney welcomes decision on Tuam Grove site
East Galway TD Seán Canney has been informed that an Bόrd Pleanala have decided to uphold the planning permission for the refurbishment of the old Grove site. ‘The decision allows for the proposed Mental Day [...]
Canney welcomes progress on South Galway Flood Relief Scheme
East Galway TD Seán Canney has welcomed the progress on the Flood Relief Scheme for THE Gort Lowlands. Tenders for the appointment of consultant’s will be issued this week. ‘Deputy Canney has received confirmation that [...]
Funding for environmental projects
A large number of environmental projects in County Galway are to be funded under the Local Agenda 21 Environmental Partnership Fund. The Fund supports initiatives by communities, individuals and not-for-profit groups. This year funding is [...]
Canney welcomes contract award for Presentation College Athenry
News that the contract is to be awarded for the construction of the Presentation College Athenry was welcomed this week by Seán Canney TD. ‘The Department of Education has confirmed that approval to issue a [...]
Canney welcomes approval for rural recreation projects
Funding for a number of rural recreation projects around county Galway was welcomed today by East Galway TD Seán Canney. ‘Trails in Tuam, Loughrea, Kilconly, Kilchreest and Laurencetown will benefit under the scheme. The funding [...]