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 [...]

By | August 14th, 2017|Blog, Galway East, Health, Homepage, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

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 [...]

By | August 2nd, 2017|Athenry Area, Blog, Education, Galway East, Homepage, Latest News|0 Comments

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 [...]

Funding for ‘Fitz’s Field’

News that €9,500 in funding has been approved for Kilconly Community Recreation group to develop further walking facilities at ‘Fitz’s Field’ in Kilconly is most welcome. Members of Kilconly Community Recreation Group have done tremendous [...]

By | July 31st, 2017|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Latest News, Sporting, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Canney welcomes €63,000 flood work funding

Funding of over €63,000 for flood projects in East Galway was welcomed this week by East Galway TD Seán Canney. The funding, under the minor works scheme, relates to Kilcloghans, Tuam; Graiguenavadogue, Caltra and Ballinakill, [...]

Equal treatment needed on water charges – Canney

East Galway TD Seán Canney has said that equal treatment is needed for all citizens on the issue of water charges. Deputy Canney has written to the recently-appointed Minister for Housing and Local Government, Eoghan [...]

By | July 28th, 2017|Blog, Farming, Galway East, Homepage, Latest News, National, O P W|0 Comments