Farming and Country Life 2016

Farming and Country Life 2016 was a fantastic success with over 60,000 people in attendance over the two days. Well done to Teagasc who led the way and to all who helped in this historical [...]

By | June 12th, 2016|Athenry Area, Farming, Galway East, Homepage, Tourism|0 Comments

East Galway Cancer Group Charity Event

Sean Canney at the East Galway Cancer Group open tractor run, vintage car, cycle and run in Aughrim today. Proceeds in aid of local cancer support groups.

By | June 12th, 2016|Galway East, Loughrea Area|0 Comments

Shrule and District Vintage Club Charity Event

Congratulations to Shrule and District Vintage Club on their great show at Castlehackett today. Castlehackett is a wonderful setting for this annual event which raises money for Ability West and Western Care Association. I was [...]

By | June 12th, 2016|Homepage, Launch Events, Tourism, Tuam Area|0 Comments

DAFTS Golf Classic – Tuam Stadium

DAFTS (Development Advocates For Tuam Stadium) had another successful fundraising event which concluded last night with the presentation of prizes to the winning teams. Well done to all involved including Sponsors, Tuam Golf Club, and [...]

By | June 11th, 2016|Galway East, Sporting, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Additional Funding for Disability Services Announced

Sean Canney at the announcment of €31 million in additional funding for disability services for this year. The Independent Alliance delivering the programme for Government.

By | June 10th, 2016|Galway East, Health, Homepage, National|0 Comments

Contract signed for Bandon Flood Relief scheme

Contract signed for Bandon Flood Relief scheme On June 10th last I announced the appointment of Wills Bros. Ltd as civil engineering contractor for the construction of the Bandon Flood Relief scheme to provide much [...]

By | June 10th, 2016|Blog, Flood Relief, Latest News, O P W|0 Comments

New Gaelscoil for Tuam

Sean Canney visited the site and reported good progress on the New Gaelscoil for Tuam. It is great that the school will be available to students, staff and parents who have campaigned so hard and [...]

By | June 4th, 2016|Education, Galway East, Homepage, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Sean Canney Constituency Office Opens in Tuam

Sean Canney Constituency Office Opens in Tuam. My constituency office is now open to the public. It is located in the Mall, Tuam. The office will be open to the public Monday to Friday 10 [...]

By | June 3rd, 2016|Galway East, Information, Tuam Area|0 Comments

Athenty Castle Visit

Immediately after my appointment as Minister of State with responsibility for OPW and Flood Relief, I visited Athenry Castle. The castle was built in 1249 by Meiller de Bermingham and was restored about three years [...]

By | May 22nd, 2016|Athenry Area, Galway East, O P W|0 Comments

Athlone Castle Visit

One of the first tourist attractions that I visited following my appointment as Minister of State for OPW and Flood Relief was Athlone Castle, which is owned by the OPW and managed by the local [...]

By | May 21st, 2016|Blog, Homepage, Latest News, National, O P W|0 Comments