MORE THAN €63,000 ALLOCATED FOR GALWAY COUNTY IN 2020 COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMME – CANNEY

Galway County has been allocated €63,249 under the 2020 Community Enhancement Programme. The programme provides up to €5,000 in funding for projects aimed at enhancing facilities available in local communities. Minister Canney said: "I am [...]

By | June 22nd, 2020|Press Releases|0 Comments

UPGRADE OF TUAM ROUNDABOUTS ESSENTIAL

I have held discussions with Galway County Council about upgrading roundabouts in Tuam. There is huge potential to enhance the town's approaches by improving its roundabouts in order to showcase Tuam and what it has [...]

By | June 20th, 2020|Blog, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

YOUTH ORGANISATIONS ALLOCATED €465,000 FOR CLIMATE PROJECTS

Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney has welcomed allocations totalling nearly €465,000 under the Youth Climate Justice Fund. The grants will benefit 14 projects proposed by 23 national youth groups either [...]

By | June 20th, 2020|Press Releases|0 Comments

YOUTH ORGANISATIONS ALLOCATED €465,000 FOR CLIMATE PROJECTS

Allocations totalling nearly €465,000 have been to youth organisations under the Youth Climate Justice Fund. The grants will benefit 14 projects proposed by 23 national youth groups either as solo or consortium applications. To bring [...]

APPLICATIONS SOUGHT FOR €1 BILLION RURAL REGENERATION FUND

Applications for funding under the €1 billion Rural Regeneration and Development Fund are now open. The funding from my Department, the Department of Rural and Community Development, will focus on supporting economic recovery in Rural [...]

By | June 19th, 2020|Blog, Galway East, Homepage, Information, Latest News, Tuam Area|0 Comments

CANNEY WELCOMES PUBLICATION OF SPATIAL AND ECONOMIC STRATEGY 2020-2032 BY THE NORTH WEST REGIONAL ASSEMBLY

Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs has welcomed the launch of the Spatial and Economic Strategy 2020-2032 as a key strategic plan for the North West region, including Galway. The North West Regional [...]

By | June 19th, 2020|Press Releases|0 Comments

APPLICATIONS URGED FOR €1 BILLION RURAL REGENERATION FUND – CANNEY

Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney is calling for applications for funding under the €1 billion Rural Regeneration and Development Fund. The funding will focus on supporting economic recovery in Rural Ireland in [...]

By | June 19th, 2020|Press Releases|0 Comments

CANNEY BACKS NEW REGULATIONS FOR MONEYLENDERS

Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney has welcomed new customer protection regulations for licensed moneylending services. The regulations to be introduced by the Central Bank include advising borrowers of high cost [...]

By | June 18th, 2020|Press Releases|0 Comments

CANNEY CALLS FOR “PARKLETS” TO KICK START SHOPS AND BUSINESSES

Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney is urging shop owners and businesses to talk to Galway County Council about using street spaces outside their premises. The idea would be to extend [...]

By | June 18th, 2020|Press Releases|0 Comments

Congratulations to Independent Councillor James Charity

Congratulations to Independent Councillor James Charity who was elected Cathaoirleach of Galway County Council at the Annual General Meeting in Kiltormer Community Centre.