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LAUNCH OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION OF DRAFT NATIONAL VOLUNTEERING STRATEGY
As Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development, I launched a public consultation process today for the draft National Volunteering Strategy 2020-2025. Volunteers make a vital contribution to Irish society, developing [...]
NEW ALDI STORE FOR TUAM
I have received very positive news that Galway County Council has made a decision to grant planning permission for a new Aldi store in Tuam town centre. It will be located at the Glynn Hardware [...]
€29 MILLION TII INVESTMENT IN GALWAY COUNTY ROADS
Great news from Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) that as a result of funding secured in Budget 2020, Galway County Council will receive nearly €29 million to invest in maintaining and upgrading the county's roads infrastructure. [...]
TRADITIONAL CONCERT IN GALWAY
The magnificent St Nicholas' Collegiate Church was the setting for a superb concert by the Galway Traditional Orchestra on Sunday. Entitled A Christmas Celebration, it featured performances by Seán Keane and Lisa Lambe. I was [...]
NELL AT THE MALL
I had a great evening of entertainment at the Mall Theatre in Tuam at the weekend when I went to see a performance of Nell by Patricia King-Callaghan. The cast included Máire Acton-Mannion, Alana Mullins, [...]
PROGRESS FOR DERRYOOBER WATER SCHEME
I have received confirmation that Galway County Council has given approval to the Derryoober Group Water Scheme to progress to tender for upgrade works to the water supply. There have been issues with water quality [...]